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Redz Belizean Restaurant

7605 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626

Restaurant ZIP 60626 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Mar 16, 2026

Redz Belizean Restaurant was last inspected on March 16, 2026 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

March 16, 2026 · Complaint

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

21 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label dry food in container with a common name:flour,etc. At storage area

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: A bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on shelves under prep tables.clean sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris under shelve in prep area,also at front serving area by the reach-in cooler(north site)clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken and missing floor tiles in different area of kitchen.replace said tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Expired allergen training certificates provided on site from 2023,certificate must be renewed every three years. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large storage bins of grains to not be labeled with common name on exterior of container. Instructed manager to provide labels.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dead mouse on trap in rear utility closet. Instructed to remove and regularly check area to maintain area free of dead pests. Removed and discarded at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large pot with damaged base and warped from below. Instructed manager to discard and provide replacement. Discarded at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed handles and sides of stoves (two) to be coated with grease and food debris. Instructed manager to clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive build up of debris and loose building materials in the rear utility closet behind the hot water heater. Observed excessive grease build up and spillage of grains and seasoning below the two (2) stoves in the main preparation area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain area free of excessive grease and spillage build up, and excessive clutter and debris in utility closet.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed prepackaged bakery items are in need of proper labeling with name of product, ingredient list and name and address of where item was prepackaged.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

  4. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11-- observed water damage ceiling tiles in the washroom and rear kitchen. Instructed to replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13-- no allergen training or certificate for city of chicago certified food manager levi perez. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    2 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the hand sink located in the front kitchen preparation area. Instructed to keep handwashing signage posted at all handsinks throughout establishment.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine or quaterary chemical sanitzer being used at the three compartment sink while dishes were being washed. Priority violation 7-38-025. Reviewed proper sanitation methods. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clean utensils being stored hanging above the dirty wash basin of the three compartment sink. Must properly store in a clean area.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pots to big to be washed , rinsed, and sanitized at the three compartment sink. No written procedure for the method above. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chlorine chemical test strips for the chlorine sanitizer on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Must provide chlorine chemical test strips. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty bulk food containers.--- exterior of stand mixer with encrusted food debris.--- interior of box freezer with food debris. Must clean and maintain all.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed piled wood, construction material, cardboard boxes throughout the rear walk way to garbage and garbage area. Must remove and maintain premises clean.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water damage ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to replace.---- floors throughout the utility closet with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment such as grills on the rear walk way. Must be removed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mechanical ventilation not operational in the employee washroom. Must repair.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training or certificate for all city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    No violations

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on-site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Need to label dry food containers with common name, under steam table

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on the two-door of reach-in cooler. Remove replace the broken handle. Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items, included on top the prep table

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Broken floor plastic tiles in prep area,remove and replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 3-3-20,report#2363153 #53) 5-501.17 noted wash rooms on premises with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms. #55) 6-501.12 instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath shelving especially underneath the cooking equipment at the prep area and inside the rear hot water tank room. #56) 4-202.18 noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090,no citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 83.1f/72.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 73.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 75.2F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 69.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WERE ADEQUATE AT 105.3F/101.8F, 117.9F,103F AND 1004.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Noted disposable cups used for customers condiments inside food containers used to serve food. Instructed to appropriate utensils (spoons, forks etc) to serving food.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the door of 2 door refrigeration unit at the kitchen prep. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted a large mixing bowls and pots unable to fit inside the 3 compartment sink for proper washing, rinsing and sanitizing. Instructed to provide a procedure for proper washing and sanitizing of equipment or remove equipment.(large pots and pans)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain at the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wash rooms on premise with garbage receptacles and no lids. Instructed to provide trash cans with lids at all women wash rooms and unisex wash rooms.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath shelving especially underneath the cooking equipment at the prep area and inside the rear hot water tank room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted peeling paint, cracks on wall base at the wash room and stained ceiling tills at the dining area. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on the floor at the hot water tank room. Instructed to clean, remove all unnecessary articles and maintain to prevent hiding places for pest.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical9 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-010. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to have one including the chemicals and supplies needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. Citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Found tcs food at improper temperature:10# of cooked white rice at temp of 50.7f(food was cooked on 3-25-19, per manager statement),cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below.food discarded and denatured.pounds 10,value 10. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Label food bottles/containers with common name,once is removed from original containers. Also label white food containers:sugar,flour etc.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Outer openings not protected. Front door with a gap of 1/4" to 1/2".instructed to rodent,insect proof door. -

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths are to be used for a designated purpose and stored in sanitizer solution and maintain proper concentration

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Broken rubber gaskets at both two door reach-in coolers.also cooler at north wall handle broken repairer with duct tape,which is filthy and broken.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excess grease on hood and filters above cooking equipment also cooking equipment in need of cleaning.clean and maintain. -

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Noted leaking faucet at handwashing sink by the rear exit door. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris on floor under the shelves at rear area by the door(south area),clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing and broken floor tiles in the kitchen ,dishroom and rear area.replace repair said tiles.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from 11-8--18,report #2232984 #58- observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. Priority foundation violation: 7-42-090,citation issued

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Found 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 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking system in place. Ready to eat and or time temperature controlled foods prepared and held in a retail food establishment for over 24 hours must have a clearly marked labeling system in place to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41f or less for a maximum of 7 days with the date of prepartion counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Noted floor tiles missing in front of doorway leading into restroom.instructed management to install floor tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted walls dusty at walls near rear exit/restroom.instructed management to clean walls. Noted stained ceiling tiles at hot line hood and rear exit door.instructed management to replace ceiling tiles.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted no exposed handsink in the vicinity of the food prep area.instructed mangement to install an exposed handsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop not proprly stored in sleve or sanitizing solution.instructed management on nhow to properly store an ice scoop.

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted cardboard liners on food prep table shelving.instructed management to remove cardboard liners and that only smooth easily cleanable surfaces may be used.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Interior of two door reach in cooler next to food prep area needs cleaning. Hot line equipment (oven,range and ect)needs cleaning at food preparation area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Light shield missing over food preparation area.instructed management to install a light shield.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted hot line ventilation hood and filters greasy. Instructed managment to clean ventilation hood and screens.

  14. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on both 2-door coolers in prep area, and on the deep freezer behind the front customer counter. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

  15. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical test kit onsite. Instructed on last insp. Dated 6/18/2015 to maintain test kit on-site. Serious violation 7-38-030.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food out of orginal containers not labeled; desserts, breads and soup. Instructed to label foods and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken door gaskets on both 2-door coolers in prep area, and on the deep freezer behind the front customer counter. Also, rust, grease build up, and debris on storage racks throughout the kitchen. Instructed to repair or replace gaskets, and clean racks so they are smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the following food and non food contact equipment; mixer, lower shelf on prep tables, stove, fryer, interior/exterior of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty floors in the following areas; under heavy equipment in kitchen, mop room, and toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tile in the staff toilet room and customer seating area. Dust build-up on the wall and ceiling vent covers in rear prep. Instructed to repair, clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Missing lights in staff toilet room, instructed to replace and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Observed excessive clutter in the furnace room. Instructed to remove items six inches off floors to prevent rodent harborage and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Food handler requirements not met. Information provided.

  16. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature.found inside the two door reach-in freezer a large container with cooked chicken at temp of 47.7f-48.9f- 60.7f and 60.9f.manager/owner stated chicken was cooked yesterday.food with temperature abuse was discarded and denatured. Information given on cooling process.pounds 35,value 49.50.)cold food must maintain 40f and below,frozen food 0(f) and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Waste line connection pipe from air condition is discharging water at outside cement floor by the exit door forming a layer of green substance on ground.must be properly connected such it drain directly to a drain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Missing ceiling tiles above the two door reach-in freezer facing the exit door,need to replace.dust build-up on wall by the furnace area,instructed to clean

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: No hair restraint worn by employee and certified food mangers.all employees,managers and anyone entering prep area shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

  17. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food contianers not labeled. (flour, sugar, etc.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Found tool storage not clean and organized.

  18. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  19. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical8 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature: refried beans stored on top the stove at temp of 122f, 123.4f and 124f; marinated chicken stored inside the two do0r freezer by the exit door at temp of 79.5f to 85.7f; marinated chicken stored inside the two door reach-in freezer by the front prep table at temp of 79f to 81.6f; cooked corn tamale stored inside the two door reach-in cooler at temp of 91.4f; cooked oxtail at temp of 47.3f to 48.1f; cooked curry chicken at temp of 47.1.cooked greens with pieces of turkey at temp of 49.8f to 50.0f; chicken broth at temp of 47.6f; cooked bbq chicken at temp of 48.9f to 49f; all cooked food was stored inside the two door reach-in cooler by the ice machine and were cooked on tuesday per manager statement. Two door cooler maintains air temp of 38.5f. No proof of time and temperature log provided at present time. Food discarded and denatured. P

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from 10-12-2012, report # 1285846. #32-observed broken rubber gasket inside the two door cooler by the ice machine and inside door liner with exposed insulation.must repair /replace said area #34-clean floor behind the hot water tank, and replace missing floor tiles at same area. Still today observed same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Label food stored in coolers.name and date of when products was made.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed few plastic container broken, however food is stored inside them,instructed to replace broken containers. Clean utensils and small pots are stored above the three compartment sink,instructed to remove and relocate objects.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Violation up graded to a serious violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Debris inside the stoves instructed to clean.dust and grease build-up on pipe above the cooking equipment,instructed to clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Violation upgraded to a serious violation #29

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Connected water pipe behind the ice machine is leaking, instructed to repair

  20. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken rubber gasket inside the two door cooler by the ice machine and inside door liner with exposed insulation.must repair /replace said area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor behind the hot water tank, and replace missing floor tiles at same area.seal all baseboard throughout the premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal ceiling around pipe above cooking equipment and north-east corner

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Back flow flow prevention device is need at mop sink, or provide an un-thread faucet need to provide a back flow prevention device for the ice machine.

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