Taqueria Amigo Chino 2
5959 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Out of business · as of Nov 25, 2025
Taqueria Amigo Chino 2 was last inspected on November 25, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
November 25, 2025 · Canvass
Result: Out of Business
No violationsThe inspector found this business closed.
No violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
34 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed frozen condensate on food product in walk in freezer in basement. Defrost walk in freezer remove excess frozen condensate.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in chest freezer unclean with food spills. Clean and maintian reach in chest freezer on first floor.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease accumulation on the interior of fryolators. Must degrease fryloators and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed carboard being used to line rear rear of prep area leading to the exit on first floor. Cardboard may not be used and must be removed.
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 two door reach in cooler in non working condition in main cooking area. Cooler must be repaired and maintained or removed from premises.
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 non working walk in cooler on first floor needs to be kept clean and organized. If former walk in cooler is to be used for food and food related items remove all non food related items including tools and fan. Organize all remaining dry storage items and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer in the basement. Instructed the person in charge to elevate all food items six inches from floor on raised shelving units and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on floors throughout rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean floors and maintain.
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 basement storage area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed the person in charge to organize basement stroage area and keep items eleveated off of floors and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple certified food service managers without allergen awareness training certificates at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that any individual that has a valid city of chicago food service managers certificate obtains allergen awareness training and certificate and maintain on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Food wasn’t cooked to a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cooking of raw animal product. Temperature of el pastor on spit measured at 70 f upon arrival. Employee had machine turned off stating product had burned. Instructed manager to cut meat as it cooks and to leave spit on in order to avoid dangerous food temperatures. Manager discarded 20 pounds el pastor ($300) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 18)
Proper cooking time & temperatures
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed rusty racks in beverage coolers. Instructed manager to replace racks with corrosion resistant, non-absorbant and easily cleanable material.
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 pots too large for a 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create alternative proceedure for cleaning said dishes.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Inside walk-in cooler observed ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours(rice, beans, cooked chicken and cooked beef.) not date marked to indicate the date in which the food must be discarded or consume. Instructed pic to date mark all ready-to-eat- tcs foods held more than 24hours. Pic discarded #40 of food worth $150 priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Mus properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooking pork carnitas frying pots that are too large to wash rinse and sanitize in 3-compartment sink. Instructed to provide removed equipment. Must install larger sink to fully submerge or provide an approved alternative procedure.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.
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: Observed dirt and dust build up inside ligh shield covers above food preparation tables must clean and maintain.
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 clutter and unnecessary items in basement. Must remove clutter and unnecessary items to prevent rodent harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observedno written record describing the protocol for checking proof of vaccination in public places. Instructed to provide protocol.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written records of employee vaccination status or weekly testing as required by osha. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: Observed no posting of signage informing patrons of full vaccination requirement for covered entities at entrance and inside premises. Must post required signage.
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
6 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: Observed torn gasket on door to walk-in cooler located in basement. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black slime on caulk around exposed hand sink located next to beverage dispensers. Instructed to remove, clean, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed no backflow prevention device at mopsinks located in basement and rear dish area. Instructed to provide and maintain in accordance with all relevant codes and regulations.
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: Observed build up of dirt and grime inside fryer cabinet and underneath oven. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
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 broken equipment being stored in basement. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: : observed cracked light shield on lights in rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: Observed large plastic barrels of rice and beans in basement with no labels. Instructed to label with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed items in walk-in freezer stored in grocery bags. Instructed to store all food products in food grade containers.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 slight leak coming from condenser located in 1st floor walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of exposed hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed build up of dirt and grime inside fryer cabinet and underneath oven. Instructed to detail 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: Observed cracked light shield on lights in rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs items held at the stated improper temperatures inside a 2 door prep cooler located across from fryers: chicken at 51.4f, chicken at 51.9f, beef at 60.8f, shrimp at 46.5, chicken 45.1, chicken 52.1, pork at 46.5f, chicken at 50.0, and sausage at 48.7f. Management voluntarily discarded and denatured approximately 20lbs of product valued at approximately $100. Instructed to maintain all tcs items at or below 41f at all times. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door refrigerator located in main prep area opposite fryers containing tcs items such, chicken, beef, and shrimp maintaining an improper ambient temperature of 50.9f. Refrigerator tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed 2 buckets of refried beans left on basement floor to thaw. Instructed to thaw items under cold, running water.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed large plastic barrels of rice and beans in basement with no labels. Instructed to label with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed items in walk-in freezer stored in grocery bags. Instructed to store all food products in food grade containers.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 slight leak coming from condenser located in 1st floor walk-in cooler. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from faucet of exposed hand sink located next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Observed build up of dirt and grime inside fryer cabinet and underneath oven. Instructed to detail 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: Observed cracked light shield on lights in rear dish area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.
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: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's wash room. Management instructed to provide.
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: Instructed to replace broken floor tiles near hand washing sink located in main kitchen prep area and to maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed male cook handling tortillas and breads with bare hands placing them on the grill to make burritos and tacos then adding the trimmings serving to the customers all using bare-hand-contact with the ready-to-eat foods.instructed to use utensils or gloves to prevent bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010,citation issued,cos
Official wording (code 9)
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menus. Management instructed to disclose which foods can be ordered "raw" or under cooked and link those foods with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement that states that eating raw or under cooked foods can increase your risk of food borne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found rear exit door not pest proofed approx:1/4" inch at bottom of door.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the door to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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: Cutting boards with open seams and dark stains. Must refinish or replace damaged or stained cutting boards.
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 interior bottom compartment of deep fryer to remove excessive grease build up and to 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: Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in the women's wash room. Management instructed to provide.
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: Instructed to replace broken floor tiles near han washing sink located in main kitchen prep area and to maintain.
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 detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive grease build up and to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide hand washing signage in every hand sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label and date ready to eat tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers. Must identify product shelf life or "consume by" dating (7 days from preparation date). Corrected on site (manager labeled and dated tcs foods held over 24 hours inside coolers). Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Found no consumer advisory or disclosure posted and on menus for raw/undercooked foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food container/bin identified with common name.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize basement storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles. Usable items (food and non food) must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning).
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: Cleaning equipment (brooms/mops etc.) must be stored off the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2184487 issued on 07-12-2018 priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued #58 - no allergen training/certificate available on site.instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Upgraded to violation #60
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy.instructed facility to implement appropriate employee health policy and maintain as required.instructed manager 90 days to comply.priority foundation violation: 7-38-012(a),no citation issued. -
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean-up policy for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events.instructed to provide policy and maintain required clean-up materials on premises at all times.instructed manager 90 days to comply.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
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs foods) stored at improper temperatures. Observed three containers of cooked rice with internal temperatures ranging from (46.6f-56.1f).hot foods can be held at 135f or above,and cold foods can be held at 41f or below.management voluntarily discarded/denatured 15# of (tcs foods) worth approx. $180 as stated per manager. Priority violation 7-38-005,citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Time/temperature control for safety foods(tcs foods) cooked/prepared/ready-to-eat (tcs foods) in coolers must be properly dated when food products are held over 24 hours and maintain.priority foundation violation: 7-38-005,no citation issued. -
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label ready-to-eat (tcs foods) in coolers and maintain.
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: Observed torn gaskets at the kitchen 3 door food prep cooler.instructed to replace torn gaskets 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: Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters with accumulation of grease build-up.instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles in rear storage area and remaining articles kept must be properly stored at least 6" inches off the floor/wall for easier cleaning 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: Observed burnt-out light bulb inside the basement walk-in-cooler.instructed to replace burnt-out light bulb and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler certificates on site are all expired.instructed to provide and maintain as required.
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: No allergen training/certificate available on site.instructed to obtain and maintain.priority foundation violation, no citation issued.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain storage shelves with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Found interior surfaces of ice machine with visible mold like substances (pink and black slimy substance) severe build-up likely to contaminate the ice which to be used for human consumption. Instructed to empty ice machine. Must clean (wash, rinse and sanitize) and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from inspection report# 2050187 issued on 05-11-2017. Serious violation 7-42-090 #38 - found meat grinder and meat slicer on prep table in basement. Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and hand drying device or paper towel.
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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 storage shelves with mold like build-up inside walk-in cooler in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners in basement.
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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: Instructed to clean and maintain condenser fan cover with dust accumulation inside walk-in cooler in first floor and in basement.-------must clean and maintain light shields with dead flies above rear prep/dish washing area and in basement.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must repair broken ceiling ventilation inside women's washroom.---------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in rear area.found meat grinder and meat slicer on prep table in basement. Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and hand drying device.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 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: Found potentially hazardous foods (cooked rice) at improper temperature requirement during storage inside walk-in cooler (air temperature of 37.2f) in rear area. Noted cooked rice internal temperature of 61.7f, 44.9f, 43.8f (which was cooked at 9:00 pm last night 05/10/17). Instructed manager, potentially hazardous foods must maintain cold holding temperature of 40f or below and hot holding temperature of 140f or above. Manager discarded the said food product. Total value $100.00, total weight 30 lbs. . Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found rear exit bottom door not rodent proofed with 1/2 an inch gap/opening and front entrance bottom door with 1/4 inch gap. Instructed to rodent proofed bottom of the said doors. Serious violation 7-38-020
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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 storage racks with mold like build-up inside walk-in coolers (rear and in basement area).
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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 detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners throughout basement storage area and floors along the walls and in all corners in prep/cooking area and in dish washing area.
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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: Instructed to seal holes around pipes underneath exposed hand sink in prep/cooking area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) faucet handle at mopsink and in rear exposed hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.--------must repair broken ceiling ventilation inside women's washroom.---------must provide working drain stoppers at 3 compartment sink in rear area.------found meat grinder and meat slicer on prep table in basement. Instructed to install exposed hand sink with hot and cold running water equipped with hand soap and hand drying device or paper towel.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible and accurate inside all coolers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles and unused equipment stored in basement storage area. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning. Must reorganize
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed 10 live cockroaches on site- found 4 in basement near dry storage and walk in cooler and 6 in kitchen near microwaves and near dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 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 not corrected from report # 1931392, dated 5-23-16: Violation 33-"Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain." Violation 35-"Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Violation 36-"Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain." Violation 38-"Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, 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: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to 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: Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a leaking water supply pipe in the basement that leads to the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical7 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: Observed food at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 6.5lbs of beef tongue at 45.6f, 3.5lbs of cheese at 45.2f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.1f, 6lbs of chorizo sausage at 45.9f, 65lbs of beef at 45.1f, and 3.5lbs of chicken at 45.4f. Operator discarded and denatured said product, valued at $500 as stated by operator. Instructed to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: Observed an employee handle the top of a torta with bare hands and without washing hands before doing so when returning from handling dirty dishes. Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and to wash hands properly at every possible point of contamination. Critical citation issued 7-38-010(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector’s note: Observed waste water pouring out of the top of the grease trap when one compartment is released from the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so leak is fixed and waste water is properly disposed of. Operator repaired during inspection. Critical citation issued 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed ten small flies in the dining area above the dirt dish cart. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Observed one outside dumpster with a bend and damaged lid causing it to be unable to close tight fitting. Observed another dumpster propped up by overflowing garbage. Instructed facility to maintain dumpsters at all times so lids are closed and tight fitting. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations from report # 1609753, dated 1-14-16, not corrected: Violation 30- "INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 34- "OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY." Violation 38- "OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO LINE IS CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO DRAIN." Violation 45 (IDPH Foodhandler requirement)- "OUT OF COMPLIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, 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: Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 130lbs of beef at 44.1f and 48.5f, 40lbs of pork at 44.8f, 2lbs of shrimp at 45.9f, 3lbs of chicken at 45.1f, 40lbs of rice at 45.2f, 48.8f, and 50.3f, 16lbs of sour cream at 45.5f, 96lbs of milk at 44.6f and 45.6f, 25lbs of cheese at 44.6f and 46.5f, 5lbs of guacamole at 50.1f, and 25lbs of eggs at 44.3f. Operator discarded and denatured 382lbs of food, valued at $600, as stated by operator. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above at all times. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Instructed facility to label all prepared foods and to 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 dirt accumulation on the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on all refrigeration unit fanguards. Instructed facility to clean 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: Observed the basement floors to be wet. Instructed facility to maintain dry.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed the front exposed handsink to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the ice machine drain line not connected to floor drain causing water to spill and pool on basement floor. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so line is connected directly to drain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk food containers with scoops stored inside. Instructed facility to store separately in a sanitary fashion.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Out of compliance, instructed to comply and maintain.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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 knife stored between the wall and electrical line on the north side of the display prep cooler.instructed to provide knife racks for properly store knife and minimize source of contamination. Broken rubber gasket inside the three door display prep cooler,also interior top lid liner is unsealed,instructed to re-seal,at same unit exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink slowly draining,instructed to repair.mechanical drain stoppers at three compartment sink,in poor repair,presently leaking water on floor, instructed to repair.
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Conditional
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, PRESENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART OF TEMP OF 60F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SHREDDED CHEESE,FRESH EGGS,CHORIZO ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED "UNIT HOLD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) 7-30-15 display prep cooler remains tagged
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored between the wall and electrical line on the north side of the display prep cooler.instructed to provide knife racks for properly store knife and minimize source of contamination. Broken rubber gasket inside the three door display prep cooler,also interior top lid liner is unsealed,instructed to re-seal,at same unit exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink slowly draining,instructed to repair.mechanical drain stoppers at three compartment sink,in poor repair,presently leaking water on floor, instructed to repair.
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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: Broken ceiling tiles at front prep area above the swing doors,instructed to replace. Caulking at exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink in poor repair unable to clean,instructed to remove and apply caulking smoothly,surface must be:smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food manager not wearing hair restraint in prep area.everyone must use effective hair restraint tin prep area
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Not Ready
Complaint Re-Inspection · Not Ready
6 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Minor violation from 2-6-15,report #1482529(re-inspection) #35- observed water seeping through walls in basement.puddle of water on floor in different locations of basement.instructed to repair walls and keep floor dry observed today the same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090 extension requested and given. See comments.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored between the wall and electrical line on the north side of the display prep cooler.instructed to provide knife racks for properly store knife and minimize source of contamination. Broken rubber gasket inside the three door display prep cooler,also interior top lid liner is unsealed,instructed to re-seal,at same unit exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink slowly draining,instructed to repair.mechanical drain stoppers at three compartment sink,in poor repair,presently leaking water on floor, instructed to repair.
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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 tiles inside the walk-in cooler in basement,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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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: Up-graded to #29.
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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: Broken ceiling tiles at front prep area above the swing doors,instructed to replace. Caulking at exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink in poor repair unable to clean,instructed to remove and apply caulking smoothly,surface must be:smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food manager not wearing hair restraint in prep area.everyone must use effective hair restraint tin prep area.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Display prep cooler not maintaining adequate temperature, present air temperature of 51.4f top part,and bottom part of temp of 60f.potentially hazardous food were stored inside the unit:shredded cheese,fresh eggs,chorizo etc. Cooler must maintain temp of 40f and below.tagged "unit hold for inspection" do not use. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:fresh eggs at temp of 49.6f; shredded cheese at temp of 51f to 52.1f; sliced and diced tomatoes at temp of 47.8f to 50f.four links of chorizo at temp of 47.9f;all mentioned food were stored inside the above display prep cooler,which this unit maintain air temp between 50f to 60f.found stored inside the walk-in cooler three different cooked sauces in extra large pans:2-reds,1 green.all three sauces at temperature of 49.7f-62f.and 62.5f.inside of one of the red sauce an opened/sealed gallon of milk,which temp of the milk was 52.3f.food products were cooked yesterday per manager statement.food with abused temperature was discarded and denatured.pounds 95,value 100. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING MULTI USED UTENSILS:PLATES,GLASSES ETC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP BY ME:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from:1-13-15,report# 1482529 #32-no splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and front counter,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Also minor violation from 2-6-15,report #1482529(re-inspection) #35-observed water seeping through walls in basement.puddle of water on floor in different locations of basement.instructed to repair walls and keep floor dry observed today the same violations. 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: Up graded to #29
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed knife stored between the wall and electrical line on the north side of the display prep cooler.instructed to provide knife racks for properly store knife and minimize source of contamination. Broken rubber gasket inside the three door display prep cooler,also interior top lid liner is unsealed,instructed to re-seal,at same unit exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink slowly draining,instructed to repair.mechanical drain stoppers at three compartment sink,in poor repair,presently leaking water on floor, instructed to repair.
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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 tiles inside the walk-in cooler in basement,instructed to replace,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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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: Broken ceiling tiles at front prep area above the swing doors,instructed to replace. Caulking at exposed hand sink by the three compartment sink in poor repair unable to clean,instructed to remove and apply caulking smoothly,surface must be:smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface
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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: Up-graded to #29
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed food manager not wearing hair restraint in prep area.everyone must use effective hair restraint tin prep area.
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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: No splash guard provided between the exposed hand sink and front counter,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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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 water seeping through walls in basement.puddle of water on floor in different locations of basement.instructed to repair walls and keep floor dry.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 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: Found potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:cooked refried beans at temp of 117.7f to 130.2f,food was cooked yesterday and was stored on top flat grill, which was not turned on.found cooked rice at temp of 49.7f to 50.6f stored inside the walk-in cooler. Manager discarded and denatured temperature abused food. Pounds 35,value 40. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: Food not protected during storage.found three plastic buckets uncovered with food in it,stored inside the walk-in freezer,under and by the condenser unit. One bucket had ice on top the food that had leaked from condenser unit.found bread inside white plastic bags,some of the bags had holes and dirty with mud stains.instructed to provide food containers with lids to transport bread.surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.food stored inside the walk-in cooler must be covered.food discarded and denatured.pounds 40,value 40 serious violation:7-38-005(a)
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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 provided between the exposed hand sink and front counter,surface must be 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: Grease inside the deep fryer,instructed to clean 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: Observed black tar/ pebbles to resealed floor in basement area, surface not smooth and cleanable.instructed to remove and replace mentioned surface;must provide smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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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: Broken wall under washbowls inside the cabinets instructed to repair wall with a smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items in rear storage and basement stored on shelves with food and food products employee persona items must be stored away from food and food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No idph food handler training program provided at this time,instructed to provide
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: 3-door prep reach in cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 51.2 f, found steak, chicken, pork, etc. Held inside said cooler. Instructed manager to repair cooler, ambient air temperature must be 40 f or below. Cooler is tagged by cdph at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperature between 49.7 f and 49.9 f- steak, pork, chicken, tripe, chopped onions, chopped tomato, peppers, chopped lettuce. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40 f or below if held cold. All out of temperature potentially hazardous foods voluntarilly discarded at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed lime/calcium build up on interior of 1-compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean and maintain sink.
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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: Basement floor with standing water. Instructed manager to keep floor dry/clean throughout.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 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: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at improper temperature. Observed pork slab on a rotisserie near the cooking line that was 75.6f at time of inspection. Instructed manager all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 140 f or above if held hot. Manager voluntarilly discarded out of temperature food at this time. Critical violation 7-38-005a.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Must label all bulk food storage containers. Observed grocery bags used to store meat in walk-in freezer. Must provide food grade storage bags for all foods being stored.
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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 paint peeling on the walls around and behind 3 compartment sink. Must remove peeling paint and repaint wall.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No backflow prevention device for ice machinhe. Instructed manager to provide a backflow prevention device for the ice machine/make back flow device visible in the basement.
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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: Instructed to seal or paint raw wood (interior surface) behind front counter.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of hot and cold holding of food products.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
8 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Found over 20 rodent (mice) droppings along the walls in rear storage area and in basement by the door entrance and caught 1 live mouse in rear storage area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitized the affected areas. Must rodent proofed bottom of front and rear exit door (across storage) in basement. Recommend to call licensed pest control for service. Serious citation issued 7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal or paint raw wood behind front counter.
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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 clean and maintain interior surfaces of ice machine and reach-in freezer with dried food debris and heavy ice build-up.
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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 detail clean and maintain floors with dried food debris and grease build-up along the walls and in all corners at rear dish washing, storage and in basement area.----------noted water from walk-in cooler drain line pooling on basement floor. Instructed to properly extend drain line into floor drain.
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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: Noted dried food spillage on walls around rear prep and in dishwashing area instructed to clean and maintain.---------must seal holes on wall above 3 compartment sink in rear.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer for internal temperature of hot and cold holding of food products.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles stored on top of reach-in cooler in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Instructed to properly store in a clean container to prevent contamination.
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning and maintaining of interior surfaces of reach-in coolers and freezers.
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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: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wall with spillage inside walk-in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove unnecessary articles (construction debris) in basement rear storage area to prevent pest harborage.
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