Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant
4761 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 15, 2026
Lindo Guadalajara Restaurant was last inspected on May 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
May 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
6 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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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 prep service cooler at the kithen prep area and door of chest freezer at the basement food/dry storage area. Instructed to d repair and maintain and/or replace.
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: Noted rusty and dirty shelves at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain shelves of the prep area and inside the chest freezer at the basement food/dry storage with food debris and dirt.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls through out the basement food/dry storage area.also noted missing tiles on the floor of the first floor kitchen prep area.must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
26 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine with minimal build up behind front prep area.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain greasy storage racks for pots and pans in rear kitchen.
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: Instructed to repair slow draining (2) hand sink in rear kitchen/dishwashing area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain wall with excessive grease accumulation (next to prep cooler) in rear cooking area.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners inside the basement walk-in cooler, floors in rear kitchen under and around cooking and cooling equipment and floor throughout basement storage area
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: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment (microwave ovens) in the basement to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label some food storage containers identified with common name (rice, salt, cinnamon powder etc) in prep area and in basement storage area.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint or replace rusty metal storage racks with rust accumulation inside the basement walk-in cooler in rear kitchen.
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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of 2 door reach-in cooler in the kitchen with mold-like build-up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside area . Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside the basement walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to replace flickering lightbulb in the basement storage area (by the walk-in cooler).
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
3 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: 4-501.11 observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on side of 2 door refrigerator adjacent to two-door freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the perso in charge to repair or replace the gasket and maintain it.
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: 4 501.12 observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep stations in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
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: 4-602.13 observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the exposed handsink at the main cookline in the rear. Instructed the person in charge to provide handwashing signage at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.
Inspector’s note: Observed raw beef stored above cooked beans in the 2 door refrigerator in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge always to store cooked and ready-to-eat foods above any uncooked (raw) foods. Food must also be covered and protected at all times. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued. Cooked beans voluntarily discarded. Weight- 10 lbs valued at $40.00.
Official wording (code 15)
Food separated and protected
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior guard of the ice machine with some dirt, not clean. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to store in sanitizing solution between uses and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed torn/damaged rubber gasket on side of 2 door refrigerator adjacent to two-door freezer in the rear prep area. Instructed the perso in charge to repair or replace the gasket and maintain it.
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 multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep stations in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain.
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: Observed food cooking equipment (pots, pans, etc.) too large for 3-compartment warewashing sink. I informed the person in charge sink compartments shall be large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment and utensils. If said equipment or utensils are too large for the warewashing sink, a warewashing machine or alternative equipment must be provided or installed, and or submit a sop for proper cleaning/sanitizing technique of oversize items or remove from facility. Priority foundation violation #7-38-025. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, shelving units. Instructed the person in charge to clean and maintain. (nonfood contact surfaces)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in the public toilet room. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle and maintain.
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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs food chicken held at 46.6 f improper temperature inside walk in cooler. However found ambient air temperature of walk in cooler at 41.0 f. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Out of temperature chicken voluntarily discarded. Weight- 30 lbs valued at $200.00. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight pink build up inside ice machine. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside stand up 1-door reach in soda/salsa cooler and inside walk in cooler. Must provide working thermometers for said coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris inside prep area reach in coolers. Must clean interior of prep area coolers and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No covered trash receptacle in customer washroom. Must provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handlers certificates have expired. Instructed manager must update all expired food handlers certificates.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Food allergen certificates have expired. Instructed manager must update all expired food allergen certificates.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Debris and encrusted blood inside chest freezers in basement area.clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at rear dishroom/prep area: raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat food is handled. Instructed to installed said sink priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: cooked diced beef at temp of 56.5f stored inside two door reach-in cooler(south wall). Cold food must maintain temp of 41f or below. Priority violation: 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Must label with common name dry food products with common name
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Outer opening not protected.mesh at rear screen door broken with holes and not seal to frame door.repair replace.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Encrusted food and grease on floor throughout the premises, also wall with excess grease and food debris throughout prep area. Clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employee personal bag stored at front shelves with food debris, instructed to provide a separate area or cabinet.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 4-28-21,report #2500839 #41)3-304.14 all wiping cloths in all prep areas must be held in a container with a sanitizing solution between use #44) 4-904.11 found knives and knife racks with encrusted food, instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. #47)4-101.19 not easily cleanable rusty base under the prep table at rear prep area by three compartment sink. The surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Repaired with duct tape chest freezer lid liner, must be replaced. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface #47) 4-202.16 must not use duct tape as a means of repair on door handles of two door reach-in coolers at rear prep area. The surface must be smooth and cleanable. #49) 4-602.13 must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in prep area.…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at rear dishroom/prep area: raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat food is handled. Instructed to installed said sink priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
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: Raw wood installed at splash guard between handwashing sink and shelf with clean dishes. In prep area not cleanable. Instructed to replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Is needed between the fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Wastewater pipe above food shelves in the basement storage area must be encased. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material or relocate shelves.
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: 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
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Black substance inside the ice scoop container,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found knives and knife racks with encrusted food, instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on door handles of two door reach-in coolers at rear prep area. The surface must be smooth and 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: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in prep area. Must be smooth and cleanable surface. Excess grime on food shelves in prep area. Spills inside coolers and freezers(included basement area).
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaking pipes under three compartment sink repaired with duct tape which presently is partially un-stuck and dirty. Remove/replace surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Replace broken hot water handle at mop sink, repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Provide lid at receptacle inside washroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical11 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at rear dishroom/prep area: raw, cooked, and ready-to-eat food is handled. Instructed to installed said sink priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), no citation issued
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: cooked pork and onions at temp of 69.8f to 80f, stored inside the reach-in cooler. Also cooked rice stored inside walk-in cooler in basement at temp 51.7f. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Raw wood installed at splash guard between handwashing sink and shelf with clean dishes. In prep area not cleanable. Instructed to replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Is needed between the fryer and handwashing sink in the kitchen. Surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Waste water pipe above food shelves in basement storage area must be encased. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material or relocate shelves.
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: 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
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Black substance inside the ice scoop container,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found knives and knives racks with encrusted food,instructed to clean,sanitize and maintain.
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: Not easily cleanable rusty base under the prep table at rear prep area by three compartment sink. The surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Repaired with duct tape chest freezer lid liner, must be replaced. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair on door handles of two door reach-in coolers at rear prep area. The surface must be smooth and 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: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving in prep area. Must be smooth and cleanable surface. Excess grime on food shelves in prep area. Spills inside coolers and freezers(included basement area).
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Leaking pipes under three compartment sink repaired with duct tape which presently is partially un-stuck and dirty. Remove/replace surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material. Replace broken hot water handle at mop sink, repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Provide lid at receptacle inside washroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 6-10-2020, report #2373509 #51) 5-204.12 found no backflow prevention devices for mop sink faucet and ice machine inlet waterline. Must provide. #55) 6-201.11 found walls not smooth and easy to clean at basement dry storage. Must repair. Priority foundation violation:7-42-090, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour, sugar, etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices for mop sink faucet and ice machine inlet waterline. Must provide.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found walls not smooth and easy to clean at basement dry storage. Must repair.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical3 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: 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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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facilty 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
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed no date marking 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 preparation counting as day 1. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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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 cardboard used as shelf liner under grill. Remove cardboard.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed non working freezer in basement. Remove freezer
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 floors, and walls behind and under refrigeration units on west wall of kithcen with a heavy accumulation of dirt and dust. Pull all equipement away from wall and clean wall and floor in detail.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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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 sanitiation certificate to comply with allergen training and maintain
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items in grocery bags stored inside 2 door refrigeration unit at the prep area. Instructed to remove and store inside approved food grade containers with tight fitting lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace....noted rusty shelves at the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the inner compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 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: Noted improper internal temperature of the following potentially hazardous food items inside walk in cooler and 2 door refrigeration unit to be improper:- ground beef 45f, steak 44.6f/79.9f, sour cream 45.9f, salads 45.5f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 70 lbs of products worth $300.00 through denaturing process. Critical violation #7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container with grease on top, lid, lips and dripping from the sides down to the ground. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation #7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items in grocery bags stored inside 2 door refrigeration unit at the prep area. Instructed to remove and store inside approved food grade containers with tight fitting lids.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to repair and maintain and/or replace....noted rusty shelves at the rear food prep area. Instructed to clean, repaint with non toxic food grade paint and/or replace
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Noted slight discoloration inside the inner compartment of ice machine. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.
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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: Instructed to clean floors throughout including basement food/dry storage area especially along wall base and underneath equipment.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Must not use milk crates as shelving throughout. All floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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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 under all dry food storage throughout the basement dirty with debris. Must clean and maintain.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from #1981587 on 1-17-17 not corrected. #32- must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers. #33- interior top drawer across from the hot holding unit found dirty with excessive food debris. Plastic liner inside drawer dirty. Must clean and maintain. #35- chipping plaster on the wall at the wall mounted knife holder. Must repair to make smooth, cleanable wall.#43-cooks line wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution. 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: Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving. Must not use paper bags as food separators in the cooks line cooler. Must be smooth and cleanable material for both. Must not use milk crates as shelving throughout. All floors must be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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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 not use cardboard as matting for the floors. Pooling water on the floor of the basement. Must remove pooling water and maintain. Floors under all dry food storage throughout the basement dirty with debris. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Dirty walls at the employee washroom and exterior of the washroom door. Must clean and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 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 not use plastic grocery bags as food containers. Must use food grade disposable bags or washable containers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior top drawer across from the hot holding unit found dirty with excessive food debris. Plastic liner inside drawer dirty. Must clean and maintain. Interior of the basement box freezer for raw meat with excessive blood spillage. Must clean and maintain.
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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: Chipping plaster on the wall at the wall mounted knife holder. Must repair to make smooth, cleanable wall. Water damaged ceiling tiles throughout the kitchen. Must replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak on the nozzle of the three compartment sink. Must repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees must not store personal belongings in the front food preparation area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Cooks line wiping cloths must be held in a clean container with a sanitizing solution.
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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: Defrost all chest freezer in the basement and ice cream freezer in the 1st floor(with heavy ice build-up) and maintain. Ripped off rubber gasket of door of the 2 door reach in cooler . Must repair and maintain. Remove cardboard being used as a shelve liner of the dry storage shelve in the prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Clean in detail and sanitize the following:inside bottom shelve of the 2 door reach in freezer in the prep area, all chopping board, lower compartment plastic lid of the ice maker and maintain.
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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 clean the floor thru-out the kitchen prep area, cook line, dish washing area. Along the wall base all corner(with dust build-up), inside the walk in cooler in the basement under the wire rack shelvings(with food debris) and maintain. Cracked floor tiles thru-out the dish washing area, cook line, and prep area. Must repair/replace floor tiles make the floor smooth easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: All employees preparing and handling foods must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must store ice scoop on a separate container to prevent possible contamination, on top of the ice.
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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: Observed meat wrapped directly in grocery bags in the 2-door freezer in the kitchen; instructed to use food grade storage bags to properly store meat at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain the condenser inside of the 2-door refrigerator and the interior surface of the deep freezer in the basement to remove food debris, blood, and splatter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths on various prep areas in the kitchen. Instructed to store wiping cloths in a sanitizer solution in between use.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found single service utensils (sporks, spoons, knives) stored with handles facing in all directions. Instructed to store utensils facing one direction to avoid hand contact with food contact surface of utentsils;.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the dipper well for the ice cream scoops not running at time of inspection. Manager voluntarily turned on the dipper well by my request.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease accumulation in the lower compartment of the fryers and on the inside door panel. Instructed to remove grease buildup, detail clean, and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed white food splatter on the side wall of the interior surface of the 2-door refrigerator. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Found the rear exposed hand sink contstantly dripping into a small bucket from the faucet head. Instructed to repair sink and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Found cooked and raw food stored inside the groceries plastic bags,instructed to provide food grades plastic bags and food containers with lids to store food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty with food debris and oil cardboard stored on shelves throughout the premises,included coolers,instructed to remove; surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Walk-in cooler door in poor repair,interior metal door liner is broken,unable to clean,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excess dry blood and food debris inside the white chest freezer in basement area,encrusted food debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean said area and maintain
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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: Broken floor under the the two door reach-in cooler(south wall),need to repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.card boards are stored on floor under the plastic mats in kitchen,instructed to remove and keep area clean. Wood floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement in poor repair,paint is almost gone exposing raw wood with porous surface,instructed to repaint/replace floor with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent materials
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector’s note: Unknown source.shell fish tags not in place.found 13 each fresh clams with three different shell fish tags(cherry stone harvest date 10-14-2013,shipping date 10-15-2013, from restaurant depot;the other tag harvest date 11-12-2013 shipped to blue marlin.food discarded and denatured. Information given :shellfish tag is required to be attached at original containers in which they were originally packed until is empty,thereafter must be kept on file for 90 days pounds 3,value 50.critical violation:7-38-005(b2)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside in the alley waste grease box not maintained:solid,encrusted grease on top the plastic lid,grease dangling from edge of container.grease on ground around and under the grease box.instructed to clean.grease box must be free of any hardened or excessive grease, to minimize rodent and insects activities. Serious violation:7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Found cooked and raw food stored inside the groceries plastic bags,instructed to provide food grades plastic bags and food containers with lids to store food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty with food debris and oil cardboard stored on shelves throughout the premises,included coolers,instructed to remove; surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Walk-in cooler door in poor repair,interior metal door liner is broken,unable to clean,instructed to repair/replace with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Excess dry blood and food debris inside the white chest freezer in basement area,encrusted food debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean said area and maintain
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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: Broken floor under the the two door reach-in cooler(south wall),need to repair with a smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.card boards are stored on floor under the plastic mats in kitchen,instructed to remove and keep area clean. Wood floor inside the walk-in cooler in basement in poor repair,paint is almost gone exposing raw wood with porous surface,instructed to repaint/replace floor with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent materials
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Consumer advisory given. Must post for public view.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No splash guard/protective barrier between mop sink and adjacent shelf rack. Must provide protective barrier between mop sink and shelf rack.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed food stains/food build up on exterior of prep area coolers and exterior of sinks. Must clean and maintain equipment.
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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 hole in ceiling tiles above rear prep 3-compartment sink and food stains on walls at rear prep behind same. Must seal hole in ceiling tile and clean walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No ventilation inside customer washroom. Must provide working ventilation or open washroom window.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: No metal stem thermometer for food handlers. Instructed manager to provide and calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.
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Pass
License · Pass
6 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: Reach in prep coolers door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.
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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 holes in basement floor, at southwest corner. Must seal all holes in floor.
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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 small holes and cracks/crevices in walls at front prep area above handwash bowl and above rear prep 3-compartment sink. Must seal all holes and cracks/crevices in walls.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs (x2) above rear prep area. Must provide working light bulbs.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Employees washroom door not self closing. Instructed manager to provide self closing device for washroom door.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed rust build up on mop sink water handles. Must repair/replace damaged handles.
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