Sushi Dokku / Booze Box
823 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 26, 2026
Sushi Dokku / Booze Box was last inspected on May 26, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 26, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general-
CriticalFood source
Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.
Inspector’s note: Dates not recorded on shellfish tags of when the last oyster from the container was sold or served. Instd to record date on shellrish tags of when the last oyster from the container was sold or served and maintain on site. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation
Official wording (code 14)
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improper stored in open wire rack where scoop toucing exterior surface of ice machine. Instd to to store ice scoop properly and maintain
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Multi use equipment stored in mechanical room. Instd to remove all and store in proper storage area. Storing in mechanical room is prohibited
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting/very dim at basement area where bar warewashing unit located. Instd to provide proper lighting and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Complaint · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the ceiling above the low temperature dish machine in the 1st floor dish washing area to the side of the bar and in the basement food prep area above prep tables and prep sinks. Management instructed to scrape and repaint the chipped paint in both affected areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Found missing handwash sign at basement handwash sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the dining room room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed a leak coming from the basement dish area handwashing sink faucet. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Recent Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 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 employee hand washing signage at hand sinks at bar on 1st floor. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". 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: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap on right side of door on 1st floor leading to alley. Must seal gap.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on trash cans in all women's bathrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates. Must provide food handler training for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general2 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 employee hand washing signage at hand sinks at bar on 1st floor. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: Observed no Consumer Advisory for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed to identify (Disclosure) such foods by asterisking them to a foot note that states: "Items can be served raw or undercooked or contain undercooked ingredients" and add a statement (Reminder) that says: "Consuming raw or undercooked animal products may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have medical conditions". PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap on right side of door on 1st floor leading to alley. Must seal gap.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide lid on trash cans in all women's bathrooms.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired food handler training certificates. Must provide food handler training for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted from previous inspection on 11/15/2019, report #2345758. Instructed to post recent summary report visible to the public. 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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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
5 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2.102.14(n) no employee health policy available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the form 1b health policy or similar documents used to demonstrate compliance. Priority foundation 7-38-010 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2.501.11 no clean-up kit available on-site during the inspection for review. Instructed to provide the kit & procedures for staff to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrhea events that involve the discharge of fecal or vomitus matter onto surfaces inside the food establishment. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4.602.11 (e)(4) must detail clean interior panel or ice machine, panel slightly dirty. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3.501.17 must date mark all rte/tcs foods prepared onsite and kept in coolers for more than 24 hrs. Instructed to maintain.
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: 3.603.11 MUST POST DISCLOSURE CONSUMER ADVISORY If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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: 3.302.12 must label all bulk food containers with common name of food, when food has been removed from its original packaging. Instructed to 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: 4.501.11 must provide additional sink stoppers for 3-comp sink in (sushi) front prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5.205.15 must repair leaky pipe underneath hand sink in basement prep, near dish machine. Instructed to 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: 6.501.12 must detail clean water & debris from floors throughout front, and basement prep areas. Also, clean debris from floors in electrical closet an storage room in basement. Instructed 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: 4.202.18 must detail clean excessive grease accumulation from hood filters in main prep area. Instructed to maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all staff that have a city of chicago food sanitation license. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on-site at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · 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: Observed large crack on microwave door, in garde manger prep area on 1st floor. Instructed manager to repair and or replace. Maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris, on floor in hot water tank closet, in basement prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain to prevent rodent harborage. Observed cracked light shield, above utility mop sink, next to ice machine, as well as above the 3 compartment sink, in basement prep area. Instructed manager to repair and or place. Maintained at all times.
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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: Worn caulking with black substance noted along wall and base line of dishmachine near scrape sink. Instd to repair same. Small prep cooler at 1st floor sushi prep area with condenser leaking, causing water accumulation at bottom of cooler (using cloth to soak up excess water). Instd to repair same and have surface remain clean and dry
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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: Black walls noted at 1st floor sushi prep area, in small prep room behind same area, and in basement area where glassware dishmachine located. Walls must be in a light finish in prep areas and dishwashing areas. Peeling paint on brick pillars in basement prep area. Instd to repair same.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 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: Live flies (over 25) noted on walls and ceilings in basement bar area and basement dishwashing area. Instd to eliminate flies, clean and sanitize all affected areas. Instd to contact pest control for service. Citation issued 7-38-020 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance noted along wall and base line of dishmachine near scrape sink. Instd to repair same. Small prep cooler at 1st floor sushi prep area with condenser leaking, causing water accumulation at bottom of cooler (using cloth to soak up excess water). Instd to repair same and have surface remain clean and dry.
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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: Floor drain in basement bar area not clean, excessive debris build-up. Instd 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: Black walls noted at 1st floor sushi prep area, in small prep room behind same area, and in basement area where glassware dishmachine located. Walls must be in a light finish in prep areas and dishwashing areas. Peeling paint on brick pillars in basement prep area. Instd to repair same.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed pinkish build up on the interior of the ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Pass
License 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: Must detail clean the interior of the fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in basment storage areas and store all items 6 inches off the floor.
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Fail
License Re-Inspection · 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: Must properly protect food and food contact surfaces. Must provide the proper covers for the ice bins in the basement prep area. (including the unused one compartment sink used as an ice bin) also, noted counter seating at the front prep area. Must provide adequate separation along the counter to properly protect food and food contact surfaces. Must also install proper separation between the basment dining area and the basement prep area where missing. (swing door missing near the single ice chest)
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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: Noted 1/2 inch gaps along the bottoms of the two rear exit doors leading to the outside garbage area. Must repair and make doors completely insect and rodent proof.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi use items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean vent covers in the 1st floor washrooms. Must also detail clean the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment. Must detail clean the interior of the fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot running water at the basement 1 compartment sink closest to the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in basment storage areas and store all items 6 inches off the floor.
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Fail
License · 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: Must properly protect food and food contact surfaces. Must provide the proper covers for the ice bins in the basement prep area. (including the unused one compartment sink used as an ice bin) also, noted counter seating at the front prep area. Must provide adequate separation along the counter to properly protect food and food contact surfaces. Must also install proper separation between the basment dining area and the basement prep area where missing. (swing door missing near the single ice chest)
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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: Noted 1/2 inch gaps along the bottoms of the two rear exit doors leading to the outside garbage area. Must repair and make doors completely insect and rodent proof.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must invert all multi use items.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean vent covers in the 1st floor washrooms. Must also detail clean the ventilation hood above the cooking equipment. Must detail clean the interior of the fryers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must provide hot running water at the basement 1 compartment sink closest to the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in basment storage areas and store all items 6 inches off the floor.
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