Kathy De's
3642 S Parnell Ave, Chicago, IL 60609
Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Aug 19, 2026
Kathy De's was last inspected on August 19, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
August 19, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood source
Food came from an unapproved source.
Inspector’s note: Unapproved source, found 20lbs of vacuum packaged dry sausage in front display cooler with no labels on packages, manager stated that " sausages are made at home" instructed manager to obtain food only from licensed food facility. priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 11)
Food obtained from approved source
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Restroom next to dish washing area not self-closing door, instructed to install a self-closing device.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide food labels on ready to eat food items stored inside display cooler located in front cashier area and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach-in coolers and display coolers. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly. Air amibients thermometers were provided during the time of inspection.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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 the interior of the microwave to be soiled with food splash and debris. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 3-compartment sink stoppers missing/not working at left side compartment. Instructed manager must provide working stoppers at 3-compartment sink. A stopper was provided during the inspection.
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 a leak at the facuet of the three-compartment sink neck. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female staff.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found missing light bulb at vent hood. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed bare hand contact with ready to eat foods such as sliced tomato and bib lettuce put on to a sandwich by food handler.must wear gloves or provide utensils .product was discarded by food handler.(priority 7-38-010)(citation issued)(cos)
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand sink in rear prep / dish washing area.must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Gloves weren’t used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee not wearing gloves while handling ready to eat foods.gloves were provided at this time.(cos)
Official wording (code 46)
Gloves used properly
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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: Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from reach in freezer,fryer cabinet,grill table.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove and organize articles off of floor and away from walls in mop sink closet and rear food storage area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from hood & filters of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.OBSERVED OWNER SITTING AT HIGH TOP TABLE IN DINING AREA,CASHIER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,2- FEMALE AND 1- MALE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA AND 3- CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MASK WERE PROVIDED DURING…
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor in prep area of food spills(bread crumbs).
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female staff.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean floor of food spills and debris in prep area along heavy equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Corrected
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure or kit for vomit or diarrhea on site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking on tcs foods. Instructed to label all tcs foods held over 24 hours with a discard date. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed no consumer advisory for raw or under cooked foods. Instructed to add consumer advisory on footnote of the menu including an asterisk for each food that is prepared raw or under cooked. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 food handler certificates expired (1-2018). Instructed to renew and obtain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Found no allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. All city of chicago food service managers must have allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Exposed sink not accessible in prep area. Observed food storage containers, lid, sponge and scrubber stored inside basin of exposed sink. Instructed manager to remove all items from exposed sink. Exposed sink is for hand washing only. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Label all bulk containers in prep area and prepared salads in display cooler.
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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: Clean floors along walls and in all corners in prep and rear storage areas.
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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: Clean interior of ventilation hood and replace missing outlet cover near hot holding unit.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Organize reach-in coolers and front storage closet. Provide access to utility sink. Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 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: Observed knives stored between cold/hot holding unit in prep area. Instructed to remove knives, clean/sanitize and store properly.
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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: Clean floor between meat display cooler and prep table where meat slicer is placed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Noted the bottom shelves in the rear dry storage room with raw wood. Must seal.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted food debris and spills in the bottom of the deli cooler. Must clean.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must organize stock 6" off the floor and away from the wall in the rear dry storage room to prevent harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements.
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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: Observed the char grill not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Observed the ceiling light shield in front of the rear cooler falling down, instructed to re-attach. Also observed the light shields above the char grill not clean, instructed to clean.
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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: Need to clean and sanitize food chopper, clean rear table shelf, hood,and clean coffee machine above coffee bssket.also clean rear 2 door cooler fan guard covers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Need to replace light that is out above fryer.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: The following in need of cleaning: fryers, side of grill, and large can opener. Must clean to remove build up and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Floor in prep area needs detailed cleaning.
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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: Employees personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,SOUPS,MEATS ETC.
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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 DEBRIS FROM UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN REAR ROOM.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 foods pre-packaged & pre-wrapped stored in cooler(s) must be properly 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: Paint rusty exterior of grease trap. Install barriers on counters where refrigerated prep table (salad prep station area) is located and where meat slicer & prep table is located.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean the following: canopy & hood above cooking equipment, interior cabinet of deep fryer, can opener & holster on prep table.
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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: Attach self-closing device to washroom door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints. Must minimize bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and use utensils whenever possible when preparing sandwiches, salads etc.
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