Stetson's
151 E Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
Restaurant ZIP 60601 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Stetson's was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: Observed no sushi rice letter for food items for special food processing. Must obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood handling
No approval obtained for a specialized processing method.
Inspector’s note: See violation #29.
Official wording (code 32)
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris & water from floor under cookline and bar sink .
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 filters at hood of cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
31 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on pie oven. Instructed to degrease, sanitize, and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed food equipment and utensils not inverted at place settings. Instructed manager to invert preset tableware to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle at unisex washroom near kitchen. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all unisex washrooms.
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: Observed debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Hand wash sink knob at sushi prep station is hard to turn, instructed to repair for easy use.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no shellstock tag attached to bulk container of oysters, located in cold holding cooler at time of inspection. Informed manager that tag must remain attached to container until container is empty. Instructed to provide approved sources of shellfish and maintain tags for 90 days on premises. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Manager discarded about 5lbs of oysters costing about $50
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed spicy mayo out of the original containers without label containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed low dish machine on site that was in repair and not in use. Instructed to repair or replace.tag and held for inspection
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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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general 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: FOUND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTER CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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: Found loose faucet on 2-comp sink in rear. Also, replace missing p-trap underneath dipper well in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical 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: Observed no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. 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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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. 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 menu with a disclosure statement and no reminder on the menu for raw or uncooked animal-based food items. Instructed to provide both disclosure statement and reminder on the menu. Informed manager that consumer advisory signage must also be posted in plain view of customer. Instructed to maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Caulk around 3 compartment sin in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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: Floors in prep area, bar area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exposed hand sink in rear kitchen,had drain pipe leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair leak at the hot water faucet handle at the 2-comp sink in the main cooking line.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide all food staff members with their illinois food handler's certification at all times. Must provide for the next routine inspection.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector’s note: No hand soap no hand drying device provided in students restrooms, instructed to provide. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Slow drainage at kitchen's hand wash sink, instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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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: Rough wall behind sushi prep table, instructed to install a smooth easily cleanable surface.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Refrigeration thermometer kept in the rear, instructed to keep in the warmest part of cooler.
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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: Clean floors under and behind kitchen equipment and two comp sink in room behind kitchen.
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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: Seal holes in wall under urinal in boys washroom in basement. Seal holes in wall under sink in girls washroom in basement. Some peeling paint on wall of lunchroom; remove and repaint. Some peeling paint on ceiling of third floor in hallway outside of staff washroom; remove and repaint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the following plumbing fixtures: one toilet in girls washroom, one toilet and one urinal in boys washroom.
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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: Must clean and sanitize soda dispenser rack located at stetson's pantry to remove soda syrup stains and splashes.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must adjust temperature valve at exposed hand sinks in the stetson's main service line kitchen.
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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: Must seal small openings along the bottoms of both rear exit doors along west side of building.
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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: Must detail clean floors in kitchen behind equipment. Also clean floors in storgage areas directly adjacent to kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must increase hot water pressure at the washbowl in the staff washroom in the office. Must repair broken toilet in boys washroom.
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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 from interior of mop sink to allow for inspection. Must remove clutter from storage areas adjacent to kitchen. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: Observed live fruit flies on the walls and ceiling of the dining room and sushi prep area. Approximately 23 live fruit flies were observed in these areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a missing cover for the ice bin behind the bar. Must provide.
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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: Interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all build up or food spills. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and debris. Must clean and maintain at all times.
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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: Walls in serving area in need of repair. Holes must be sealed.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 seal the hole in the lower wall behind the dish storage rack across from the 3 comp. Sink in the side prep area.
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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: Must repair opening at the bottom of the rear exit door outside of the girls washroom. Remove peeling paint from walls and ceilings in hallways above stairs. Must replace missing door at the 1st stall in the girls washroom.
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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: Must replace extremely worn floor tiles in staff washrooms. Must make floors 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 broken wall tiles in girls washroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must replace burned out light bulb in girls washroom to provide more adequate lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair the 1st toilet bowl in the girls washroom.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Correct By: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT TEACHERS RESTROOM 1ST FLOOR. FOUND LARGE HOLE ON FLOOR BY TOILET. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND STUDENT'S RESTROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Correct By: Wednesday, January 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector’s note: Found washbowl sink at teacher's restroom 3rd floor with no hot/cold running water. Serious violation. Citation issued.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found 2 compartment sink not clean at main kitchen. Found exhaust hood not clean.
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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: Found floor in poor repair at teachers restroom 1st floor. Found large hole on floor by toilet. Found floors not clean at main kitchen and student's restroom.
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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: Found walls in poor repair at boy's and girl's restroom. Found large holes on walls that must be sealed. Also, peeling paint at girls restroom.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Found lights not shielded at main kitchen.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Found storage areas next to main kitchen with clutter that must be removed.(chemicals, old boxes, etc.)
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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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. SHELVES AND FAN COVERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AREA AND HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE FLIES, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND REFRIGERATORS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE THERE WAS CLUTTER IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. MAINTANCE PERSON CORRECTED.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, NOTED FRONT EXIT DOOR EITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF ONE DOOR AND ALL EXIT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING, PREVENTING ANY RODENT ENTRANCE.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. minor violations from report # 143790 dated 5/22/2008 not corrected violation #s33-34-35-41. v33-, MUST CLEAN, SANTIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN AND MOP SINK. v34-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN AND KITCHEN DOORWAY. ALSO,MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND BEHIND/UNDER STORAGE IN KITCHEN MOP STORAGE RM CLOSET,ELECTRICAL RM STORAGE CLOSET BY KITCHEN AND FLOORS BEHIND RADIATOR IN PREK RM & STUDENT WASHRM IN GYM. v35- INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR ATACHMENT IN POOR REPAIR AT ENTRY DOOR BY LUNCHROOM/GIRLS WASHROOM AND DOOR BY PRE-K RM. v41-MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO ORGANIZE MIDDLE STORAGE RM AND UPPER STAGE IN GYMROOM-POTENTIAL PEST HORBAGE AREA. MUST CORRECT VIOLATIONS.
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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. RUSTY SURFACES i.e. LEGS OF ALL TABLES IN KITCHEN MUST BE SEALED ALL RUSTY SURFACES WITH A NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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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. CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT SCHOOL. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT MAKE ALL WALLS SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE, PAINTED WITH A LIGHT COLOR PAINT. MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS, HOLES OPENINGS AROUND ALL ELECTRICAL OUTLETS. PREVENTING ANY INSECT ENTRANCE/HORBAGE. REPLACE ALL MISSING STALL DOORS IN THE GIRLS TOILET.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR BROKEN TOILET IN BOYS WASHROOM.
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