Volo Restaurant
2008 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618
Restaurant ZIP 60618 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jul 29, 2026
Volo Restaurant was last inspected on July 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.
Latest inspection
July 29, 2026 · Suspected Food Poisoning
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical2 general-
CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: The person in charge unable to provide procedure for employee to follow when responding to vomit and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide procedure and vomit kit with the necessary items. Vomit kit was provided at the end of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods stored inside of the 3-door prep cooler located in the kitchen food preparation area. Observed raw beef skirt at 55.6f, raw beef 55.7f raw salmon 47.8f, cooked pork 52.7f, cooked duck at 55.8f, cooked ratatoulle vegetable 56.4f, lentils 54.8f, cooked potatoes 56.3f, celery root54.1f ham 54,4f, chicken sauce 48.9f and shrim sauce 49.9f. Manager immediately and voluntarily discarded 22lbs of food value of $401.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Equipment not maintaining proper cold holding temperature. Observed the 3-door prep cooler in main kitchen food preparation area with air temperature of 62.1f. The prep cooler was used to store tcs foods such as steak, salmon, shrimp, soups etc. Management was instructed to repair and maintain cooler below 41.0f. Technician on site cooler has been repaired by the end of inspection. Air ambien temperature 39.8f priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty food storage shelving inside walk-in cooler located in the basement. Must repain or replace shelving and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed big opening into wall behind front bar area. Must seal and repair opening surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
24 inspections on record
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No Entry
Suspected Food Poisoning · No Entry
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and plates being stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to invert all equipment to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and plates being stored facing up on shelf in prep area. Instructed the person in charge to invert all equipment to prevent contamination and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification, expired cetificate. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at handsink behind the bar.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean, repaint or replace metal storage racks with rust and grease accumulation inside the basement walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at exposed hand sink located between prep and dish area. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from bottom of ice machine located in basement. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow preventer connected to utility sink in basement. Instructed to install in accordance with all relevant rules, laws, and regulations.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfunctional freezer in basement. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employee hand washing signage at hand sink at bar and in bathrooms. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing disclosure statement written at bottom of menu. Must provide the following disclosure (oysters), "these food items contain raw ingridients." priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler in basement. Must repaint or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no cold running water at hand sink at bar area. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed refrigerated tcs foods without sell by date on labels. Instructed manageer all refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs food, prepared on site and held greater than 24 hours must have sell by date on labels. Priorty foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory with disclosure and reminder on menu. Instructed manager must provide a consumer advisory with reminder (1. Asterik next to the food and 2. Statement about the food) and disclosure on menu or table tents/placards on all tables. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No thermal test papers for high temperature dish machine. Instructed managr must provide thermal test paper for dish machine. Priority foundation no citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located at mop sink. Instructd manager must provide a backflow prevention device for mop sink.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the bar hand wash bowl cold water leaking at faucet also observed one compartment sink drain pipe leaking. Instructed manager must repair and maintain sinks.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate on premise. Instructed all city of chicago managers must have food allergen training certifiacte on premise.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop stored in the ice bin with the handle facing down in the ice. Instructed to store the ice scoop either in the ice with the handle facing up at all times or in a separate container in between use.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the wood rack under the convectional oven to remove splatter and buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the food storage racks inside of the walk-in cooler in the basement and the meat slicer on the main prep table, 1st floor to remove food debris buildup and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dust debris buildup in the fan ventilation unit over the prep area in the kitchen. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: All employees must have their food handlers certificate within 30 days of being hired.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Observed black dirt/slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice (used for human consumption). Instructed manager to clean and sanitize interior of ice machine. All ice inside ice machine voluntarilly discared at this time. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Some foods not labeled or dated. Instructed manager all foods outside of orginal container must be labeled and dated.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Dishwash 3-compartment sink missing stoppers (x2). Instructed manager to provide stoppers for 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside bar reach in cooler. Instructed manager to provide therometer for cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops improperly stored top of ice machine. Instructed manager to provide clean container for ice scoops.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize the interior of the ice machine panel to remove slight grayish build-up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must reattach the corner wall coving in the basement below the ceiling wine rack in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must tighten the faucet base at the 3-comp sink (faucet on the left hand side) to prevent leaks.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leaking condensation in walk-in cooler basement area, instructed to repair, and better maintain,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine basement area,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal holes on walls in the prep area, and replace cracked light shields, in kitchen prep area,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No three sink stoppers for three compartment sink, instructed to provide,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in rear garage area closet and storage under stair well by kitchen area, instructed to remove unnecessary articles clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be store off floors, away from walls.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean vents attached to ceiling above cooking fryer,
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leaking faucet at three compartment first floor food prep area,
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Water on the floor in the basement. Instructed to dry the floor to prevent insects harborage. Must provide drain cover on the floor drain in the beer garden.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must seal the holes on the walls in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Must re adjust the self closing device on both washroom doors. Doors not closing all the way.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR BROKEN LID FOR SMALL CHEST FREEZER AT KITCHEN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; CHEST FREEZER AND OVEN IN KITCHEN.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT KITCHEN, BAR AND BASEMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON BOTTOM OF WALLS IN BASEMENT AND AROUND PIPES WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENT, FAN, ETC..
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST CLEAN/SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles thru-out basement, clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be store off floors, away from walls.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND 1ST.FLOOR ALSO CLEAN FRONT HOOD ,FILTER, AND INTERIOR OF OVEN.DELIME ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT.
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