Zaragoza Restaurant
4852 S Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60632
Restaurant ZIP 60632 Risk 1 (High)
No Entry · as of Dec 29, 2025
Zaragoza Restaurant was last inspected on December 29, 2025 with a result of “No Entry”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
December 29, 2025 · Non-Inspection
Result: No Entry
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical5 general1 paperwork 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 in restroom. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage and maintenance.
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 torn and loose gasket on 1-door cooler unit in rear storage room. Instructed person in charge to repair 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 liner on bottom of prep table. Instructed the person in charge to remove and maintain the surface smooth and easily cleanable.
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: Observed build-up of residue and spillage in single-door coolers in the rear storage area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
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: Observed clutter and items stored in the basement on the floor and near the rear exterior door(soda).instructed the person in charge to organize and maintain all items at least six inches from the floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed flooring in front prep/cooking area to have voids and be in poor repair. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed certified manager on site with no allergen training. Instructed to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings (coats, purses, etc) improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers without hair restraints. Instd to wear hair restraints at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use eating utensils (forks, knives, etc) not inverted. Instd to store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Aluminum foil on bottom of bottom of prep table/storage shelves. Instd to remove foil so as surface to be smooth, even and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Multiple large pots on site unable to immerse in basins of 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Instd to install larger 3-compartment sink to accommodate immersion of such pots or remove pots from premises. Citation issued 7-38-025 priority foundation
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 8/9/21 REPORT 2523801 NOT CORRECTED. 47 4-101.19: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN 58 2-102.13: Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). MISSING VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See 60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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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: Rusty surfaces on bottom of prep tables. Instd to remove rust and maintain
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: Floor in various areas of prep area in poor repair, cracked and uneven surface. Instd to repair same so as to be smooth, even, and eaisly cleanable
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 1-burner stove not under ventilation system. Instd to remove 1[burner stove or have larger ventilation system so all cooking equipment fits completley under
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Missing verification of allergen training for city of chicago certified managers. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 2 large deep containers of birria consome (goat broth) dated yesterday in cooler at improper temperatures of 54.1f-56.2f. Product discarded and denatured at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005(a) citation issued. Approx 20lbs $50 value
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Improper cooling of cooked birria consome (goat broth). Instd to properly cool: (1) arrange in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (2) loosely covered or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to faiclitate heat transfer from the surface of the food
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Large pots for cooking birria (goat) unable to submerge in 3-compartment sink or fit in dishmachine instd to remove large pots and provide equipment able to fully submerge in basins of sink/dishmachine or install larger 3-compatment sink or dishmachine
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Missing food handler training for food handlers. Instd to obtain and maintain training
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed the procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, but missing some equipment and a disinfectant rated for norovirus.priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: See violation # 60
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood source
Food was accepted at an unsafe temperature.
Official wording (code 12)
Food received at proper temperature
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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 table storage are in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to remove the rust.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed non compliance on violation #10 no hand sink in rear prep area/dishmachine and 3 compartment sink located. Instructed to provide handsink with hot and cold running water under city pressure in same area. Correct by date 11/16/2018. Report #2201046 date 8/16/2018. Also no allergen training as required from report#2201046 date 8/16/2018, correct by date 11/16/2018. Priority foundation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: See violation#60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical7 general1 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: 2-102.14(n) - mo employee health policy in place. Instd to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-12(a).
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: 2-501.11(a) no procedure in place for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instd to provide and maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.11(a)- no handsink in rear prep area/warewashing area where dishmachine and 3-compartment sink located. Instd to provide handsink with hot/cold running water under city pressure in same area. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c).
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-307.11 missing splashguard inbetween 1-compartment scrape sink and 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide .
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: 4-101.16 sponges on site for cleaning. Instd to remove sponges.
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: 4-101.11 (b-e). Observed cracked ceramic serving plates/bowls on site. Instd to remove from premises and use proper food grade utensils/equipment. Also observed cilantro/produce being stored in original plastic, milk crate type containers from supplier after being rinsed. Must provide proper food grade containers, approved for commercial multi-use. Must maintain same.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12(c)- LARGE POTS FOR COOKING BIRRIA (GOAT) UNABLE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIT IN DISHMACHINE INSTD TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENT ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF SINK OR DISHMACHINE.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201-11 plastic lining on walls in rear warewashing area. Instd to remove and have surface smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114(a)- extreme clutter in basement storage area where hot water tank located. Instd to remove all articles from area and maintain clear.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.14 - no ventilation for 1-burner stove in rear. Instd to remove or provide proper ventilation.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 no allergen training as required. Instd to obtain and have for verification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 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: Observed fresh masa being delivered in a grocery bag from chepes torillas 1948 s. Cicero il. 60804 phone 1-708652-3507. Instructed the wholesaler must use proper food grade container/or baggie/ziploc. Also observed a plastic prep table in rear, not designed for prep table, instructed to replace with proper food grade surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed front cutting board no clean, instructed to clean and sanitize.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Unhygienic food handling practices observed. Observed bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Observed a food handling employee take tortillas off of the grill with their bare hands. Also observed a food handling employee fail to wash their hands after taking off gloves and putting on a new pair of gloves. Management instructed that there is no bare hand contact allowed with ready-to-eat foods and to wash hands between changing gloves. Critical violation 7-38-010a.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #1547413 on 8/24/15 not corrected: 45 - food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs as required. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn door gasket inside of the door of the 1 door prep cooler. Management instructed to repair. Observed frozen meat stored in a plastic grocery bag in the basement chest freezer. Management instructed to use only food grade storage bags or containers.
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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 interior of the chest freezer in the basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed light fixtures in the front and rear prep areas with missing light shields and end caps. Management instructed to install.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Large deep plastic container of cooked goat meat at improper temperature of 75.2f in cooler. Instd to maintain proper temperatures for cold foods at 40f or below at all times. Citation issued 7-38-005a critical. Approx 10lbs $100 value.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Garbage bags being used to store food (goat). Instd to use proper food grade containers.
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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: Replace cracked floor tiles in front area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Unable to locate grease trap in basement for front 3-compartment sink due to excessive clutter. Instd to be able to locate and inspect grease trap.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing metal stem thermometer that is able to take temperatures under 100f. Instd to provide proper thermometer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Excessive clutter in basement through out. Instd to remove clutter and organize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Instd to provide proper records, logs as required.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
11 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 spatula stored on floor. Store all food utensils in a clean area when not in use to prevent contamination.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed chest freezer in basement with top in disrepair and gaskets in disrepair. Repair of replace chest freezer in basement.
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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: Observed floor in disrepair in front food service area. Repair and maintain floor tiles so that floor is smooth and easily cleanable.
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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: Observed floor in front service area unclean with accumulation of grease and dirt in corners and behind grill also in rear prep area behind refrigerators. Detail clean floors in front service area and rear prep area under and behind all large equipment and maintain in a sanitary condition.
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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 southwestern corner of ceiling above chest freezer in disrepair. Repair ceiling in southwest corner of basement above chest freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed unclean vent with dirt accumulation within interior or reach in refrigerator in rear prep area. Clean and maintain vent.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed basement with excessive clutter. Remove clutter and organize basement and maintain in order to deter rodent/insect activity.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed rear closet near back door with excessive clutter. Remove excessive clutter. Clean organize and maintain in order to deter rodent /insect activity.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed closet in food prep area containing spices stored on floor. All food including spices needs to be stored 6 inches off floor at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed non handled scoops used in ready to eat food including shredded cheese and diced onions. Replace with handled scoops where handle is stored out of product at all times to minimize contact bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: Observed patrons traveling through kitchen and food prep area in order to use employee restroom. Only authorized personnel are allowed in kitchen and food prep areas.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 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 defrost chest freezer in basement area near basement door also cooking equipment at prep area needs cleaning of grease
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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 tiles in rear prep area are in poor repair floors must be smooth and easily cleanable
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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 repair opening in ceiling of basement where chest freezer is located to prevent rodent entry
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all reach-in coolers in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in rear and front storage closets to prevent rodent harborage
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
7 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Oberved rear exit door not rodent proof 1/4 gap at bottom of door next to basement stairs must repair to prevent rodent entry
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: Premises is operating without a certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served such as oven braised goat meat
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must defrost chest freezer in basement area near basement door also cooking equipment at prep area needs cleaning of grease
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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 tiles in rear prep area are in poor repair floors must be smooth and easily cleanable
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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 repair opening in ceiling of basement where chest freezer is located to prevent rodent entry
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometers inside all reach-in coolers in rear of premises
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in rear and front storage closets to prevent rodent harborage
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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: Clean the basement floor along the walls and in the corners has dust bust buildup.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in the back area and in the basement boxes, bags, old unused equipment,ect. Instructed to remove the clutter and clean and orgnize so no insect or rodent harborage.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 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: Provide barrier between front counter seating area and serving line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Provide mechanical ventilation in toilet room or have window able to oepn.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove clutter (unused pieces of equipment) in rear.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.Must invert:Multiuse utensils on shelving units.
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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.Must clean:Filters at hood of cooking equipment.
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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 seal:Hole in floor under 3-compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.Must provide:light shields & endcaps in front prep area.
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