Starbucks Coffee #2370
1602 N Wells ST, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jul 14, 2026
Starbucks Coffee #2370 was last inspected on July 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
July 14, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of spillage and debris inside front foodservice cabinets. Instructed to clean and maintain as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.
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 a leak at the rear three compartment sink faucet head. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working order.
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 the floors in the facility under and behind equipment in need of a detail cleaning from spillage stains, food debris and other debris. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas as a means of preventing possible pest activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Noted no paper towels at rear hand wash sink. Instructed to have soap and paper towels at all times. Manager immendiately had employee put the paper towels at hand wash 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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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Noted employee food stored at the same refrigeration unit with customer foods. Instructed to provide a designated area where employees can store their food.
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: Instructed to clean floors along wallbase and underneath equipment. Must maintain dry floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in front prep area i-door milk cooler. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee in front prep area preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust build up on ventilation vents in rear dishwashing/food storage area. 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: Must elevate items in rear storage area 6 inches off the floor and must 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 dirt and debris on floor in between refrigeration units in front and rear of premises. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees must not stored personal belongings in food storage areas. Must provide a designated employee storage area for personal belongings.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand drying provisions at the hand washing sink located in rear dishwashing area. Instructed to provide paper towels at all hand sinks at all times. Person in charge provided paper towels during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Visible and working thermometer needed in front prep area i-door milk cooler. Must provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee in front prep area preparing and serving food without wearing hair restraint. Must wear hair restraints at all times food is being prepared and served.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and dust build up on ventilation vents in rear dishwashing/food storage area. 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: Must elevate items in rear storage area 6 inches off the floor and must 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 dirt and debris on floor in between refrigeration units in front and rear of premises. Must clean and maintain floor clean at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Employees must not stored personal belongings in food storage areas. Must provide a designated employee storage area for personal belongings.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no inspection report summary posted on premises in view of the public from previous inspection#2576582 on 05/31/2023. Person in charge was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed large non-service dog jumping near grab-and-go counter. Did not observe employees near by address customer. Manager on site addressed customer and confirmed it was not a service animal and customer left the premises. Facility must ensure all non-service animals, including but not limited to dogs, is not on site. Priorty foundation 7-40-060 citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted for public view from previous inspection #2457054 dated 11/25/2020. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Instructed to provide all necessary supplies as outlined in policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of front door entrance. Must provide a rodent proof strip at bottom of door to prevent entry points for pests.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed high temperature dish machine on site. Instructed to provide irreversible registering temperature indicators to accurately measure the utensil surface inside high temperature dish machine. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Noted floors dirty under dish machine,three compartment sink and dry stoage next to office desk.instrcted management to clean floors at these areas.
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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 ceiling panel stained adjacent to ice machine at rear.instructed managment to replace ceiling panel at area mentioned.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop not properly stored in a sleeve or sanitzing solution.instructed management on how to properly store an ice scoop.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed the reach in cooler at the check out counter to be holding improper ambient temperature of 68 degrees with potentially hazardous food stored inside. The unit was tagged during inspection and must not be used until the cdph has removed the tag. Instructed to maintain cold holding facilities at 40 degrees or below. Critical citation issued: 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 food stored in the open face cooler at the check out line: yogurt, 67 degrees 3 lbs/$32; beef wrap, 68 degrees, 2.5 lbs/$35; various deli meat sandwiches, 68 degrees, 8 lbs/$80; eggs, 68 degrees, 2 lbs/$36. Operator voluntarily discarded and denatured these products. Instructed to hold cold potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees or below. Critical citation issued: 7-38-005(a)
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Pass
Complaint · 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: Observed interior of cabinets in front service area unclean with coffee spills. Clean and maintain interior of all cabinets. Observed interior of all reach in refrigerators unclean with food spills. Clean and maitnain all interior of all reach in refrigerators.
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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 floors under 3 compartment sink, under and behind all refrigerators unclean with dirt and debris. Clean and maintain all floors.
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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 ceiling in rear storage area with dust accumulation on ceiling and vent. All ceiling tiles must be cleaned or replaced and vent must be cleaned and maintained.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Found outside dumpster(x3). One with lid wide open and overflowing garbage. The other two dumpster with no lids at all and with overflowing garbage too. Dumpster are not rodent/insects proofed. Instructed to manager that all outside dumpster lid must be closed all the times without overflowing garbage. And dumpster must have a tight fitting lid and must be rodent/insects proofed. Citation issued serious 7-38-020.
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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 in the rear storage area/dishwashing and front serving area, along the wall base all corner,under all the dry storage shevings 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: Must clean in detail the walls behind the ice maker close to the exposed hand sink in the dish washing area and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean interior panels of ice machine in rear food storage area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Missing thermometer at front prep cooler. Must provide
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Pass
Recent 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: Violation remains from #525350 on 6-20-11.
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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: Violation remains from 6-20-11 #525350.
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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: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #525345.
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//OBSERVE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT & INSECT PROOF DOOR HAS 1/4"-1" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOORS.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.//NO PERSON ON PREMISES WITH A CITY FOOD SANITATION AT THIS TIME OF OPERATION POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.//SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS DRY STORAGE NEED CLEANING
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.//FLOORS UNDER & AROUND STOCK NEED CLEANING.
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector’s note: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 7/22/10 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMERS. THE SUMMARY REPORT WAS FOUND IN THE FILE CABINET IN THE OFFICE AREA. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A NEW COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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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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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector’s note: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES MAKING DRINKS,SERVING CUSTOMERS AND HANDLING OFFICE RELATED TASKS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector’s note: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINKS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOPS UNDER ALL TABLE TOP EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. CLEAN SINK IN WOMENS WASHROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS BEHIND DISH MACHINE,UNDER 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVES AND REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN DINING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR HOLES IN WALLS IN MENS WASHROOM.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS. ALSO, LIGHT FIXTURE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IS IN POOR REPAIR AND IS HANGING BY A WIRE. MUST REPAIR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE,DISH WASHING,EMPLOYEE BREAK AND OFFICE AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD EMPLOYEE LUNCH AND BREAK WASTE. MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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