Mayfair Restaurant
4461 W Lawrence AVE, Chicago, IL 60630
Restaurant ZIP 60630 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Sep 29, 2026
Mayfair Restaurant was last inspected on September 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
September 29, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
22 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures ranging from 44-49 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold tcs food are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 10 pounds of chorizo and 5 pounds of cheese ($25) 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 cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate waste water disposal at three compartment sink. When one compartment drains another one floods. Instructed manager to service 3 compartment sink. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c). Citation issued
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed live roach activity on site. Instructed manager to eliminate all pest activity. Pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed roach carcass on shelf above kitchen 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 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 rear two door cooler with broken handle and glass replaced by wood. Instructed manager to repair or replace cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Obsrved personal items intermingled with dry storage. Keep all personal items separate from food.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple refrigeration units without internal thermometers. Must install conspicuous thermometers in all refrigeration units. Maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found clutter inside storage room.must clean and organize.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometers in interior of front prep one door cooler and two door cooler in rear storage area next to beverage room. Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed gap at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed knives, forks and spoons stored in front prep area in drawer like compartment. Instructed store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles in front dining area. Instructed to replace tiles and maintain. Observed space between floor and base of wall underneath cabinets front prep damaged. Instructed to repair smoothly for ease of cleanability.
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: 6-501.16: observed mop stored on floor next to freezer in front prep area. Instructed to provide storage for mops to air dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed grease on interior surfaces and filter of hood in rear kitchen prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b): observed no visible thermometers in interior of front prep one door cooler and two door cooler in rear storage area next to beverage room. Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed gap at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-903.11 (a;b;d): observed knives, forks and spoons stored in front prep area in drawer like compartment. Instructed store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles in front dining area. Instructed to replace tiles and maintain. Observed space between floor and base of wall underneath cabinets front prep damaged. Instructed to repair smoothly for ease of cleanability.
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: 6-501.16: observed mop stored on floor next to freezer in front prep area. Instructed to provide storage for mops to air dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed grease on interior surfaces and filter of hood in rear kitchen prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violation from inspection # 2560687 dated 07/13/2022 not corrected. #51 5-204.12: observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13: observed expired allergen training certification for city of chicago certified foodservice manager. Instructed to provide proof of of allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises while tcs foods such as scrambled eggs are prepared, cooked and served. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises while all tcs foods are prepared, cooked and served. Corrected on site manager arrived at 10:15am. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed rice stored in two door cold holding unit in rear storage room next to beverages at an improper temperature of 46.7f. Instructed manager all cold tcs foods must be held at 41f or below. Corrected on site rice($2/0.5lb) voluntarily discared by manager.priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no visible thermometers in interior of front prep one door cooler and two door cooler in rear storage area next to beverage room. Instructed to provide visible thermometers in all cold holding units.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed gap at base of rear exit door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed knives, forks and spoons stored in front prep area in drawer like compartment. Instructed store all utensils with handles up to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front dining area. Instructed to replace tiles and maintain. Observed space between floor and base of wall underneath cabinets front prep damaged. Instructed to repair smoothly for ease of cleanability.
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 mop stored on floor next to freezer in front prep area. Instructed to provide storage for mops to air dry without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease on interior surfaces and filter of hood in rear kitchen prep. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous core violations from inspection # 2560687 dated 07/13/2022 not corrected. #37 3-302.12 :observed bulk food containers on shelving unit in kitchen preparation area without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers. #51 5-204.12: observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained. #55 6-501.11: observed missing ceiling tiles in rear dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain. #55 6-501.114: observed dry storage room located in rear kitchen prep area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize storage room and keep items elevated off of floors. #57 2-102.13: observed expired food handler certificate. Instructed manager to provide proof of…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified foodservice manager on premises while tcs foods such as scrambled eggs are prepared, cooked and served. Instructed manager a city of chicago certified foodservice manager must be on premises while all tcs foods are prepared, cooked and served. Corrected on site manager arrived at 10:15am. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed expired allergen training certification for city of chicago certified foodservice manager. Instructed to provide proof of of allergen training for all city of chicago certified foodservice managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers on shelving unit in kitchen preparation area without labels containing the product name. Instructed to label all foods and spices with common name that are out of the original containers.
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/damaged rubber gasket on the side of the door to the two door cooler located in rear kitchen preparation area. Instructed to repair or replace gasket.
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 no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink. Instructed to provide a backflow prevention device located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
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 vent cover in employee toilet room with dust accumulation. Instructed to 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 missing ceiling tile in rear dry storage area. Instructed to repair 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 dirty floors with food debris/spills throughout kitchen preparation area. Instructed manager 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 dry storage room located in rear kitchen prep area with clutter and items on floor. Instructed to organize storage room and keep items elevated off of floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two burntout lightbulbs underneath hooded vent in rear kitchen prep area. Instructed to replace lightbulbs and maintain adequate lighting.
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 expired food handler certificates. Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 loose sliding door on 2 door prep cooler located in rear food prep area. Instructed to repair 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
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of grease on exterior of used cooking oil container located in rear alley. Instructed to clean and maintain to avoid attraction of pests.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged ceiling panels on ceiling of rear dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
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 heavy build up of dirt and food debris underneath all equipment in rear prep area and inside of microwave. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and grime on hood filters above oven. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events in place but has has kit/clean-up items as outlined in policy. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus).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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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain visible thermometer in 2 door food prep cooler in kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several working containers of non tcs food (oatmeal, breading, salt ) to be stored without proper food marking.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4 gap at bottom of rear exit screen door.must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the following the sides of hot cooking equipments stove,grill,interiors of coolers,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,top of kitchen oven to remove grease build-up debris,and detail clean and re-organize kitchen storage shelves and behind front/service prep area and to maintain.
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: Back flow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several pieces of equipment not in use to be stored on floors in basement, dry storage (dirty grill top) first floor front storage (stand up refrigerator. Must remove unused equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
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: Floors behind,under and around heavy equipments throughout the kitchen and rear dry storage areas in need of a detail cleaning.
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 remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling vent in wash room.
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: The inspection summary report from 05/29/2020 was not displayed in view of the public. Management was given today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b),no citation issued today.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010,no citation issued today.
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: Procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events in place but has has kit/clean-up items as outlined in policy. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus).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 handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: No consumer advisory disclosure and reminder statement on the menu. 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,no citation issued today.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide and maintain visible thermometer in 2 door food prep cooler in kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed several working containers of non tcs food (oatmeal, breading, salt ) to be stored without proper food marking.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 1/4 gap at bottom of rear exit screen door.must make door tight fitting all across the bottom to prevent pest entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the following the sides of hot cooking equipments stove,grill,interiors of coolers,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,top of kitchen oven to remove grease build-up debris,and detail clean and re-organize kitchen storage shelves and behind front/service prep area and to maintain.
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: Back flow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed water leak at drain pipe underneath the kitchen 3-compartment sink.instructed to repair plumbing leak and to maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several pieces of equipment not in use to be stored on floors in basement, dry storage (dirty grill top) first floor front storage (stand up refrigerator. Must remove unused equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
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: Floors behind,under and around heavy equipments throughout the kitchen and rear dry storage areas in need of a detail cleaning.
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 remove accumulation of dusts on ceiling vent in wash room.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
6 critical12 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no employees health policy.must provide and maintain.(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: Observed no clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure and clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.
Inspector’s note: Observed that employees are touching ready to eat food (cut melons ,burgers and bacon) with bare hands during inspection priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued
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
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed that concentration of sanitizer in kitchen 3 compartment sink during dishwashing is observed to be bellow detection.must provide proper concentration of sanitizer when washing dishes. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued
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: Observed tcs foods on site (sliced tomatoes, beef, chicken and pork meats) with no date marking. Instructed to provide proper labeling on all tcs foods held for more than 24 hours with a 7 day discard date. (priority violation no citation issued) 7-38-005
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: Observed no consumer advisory disclosure or reminder of raw and under cooked foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation-no citation issued) statement that eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of foodborne illness. 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: Observed several working containers of non tcs food (oatmeal, breading, salt ) to be stored without proper food marking.all bulk and working food ingredient containers must be labeled with contents name must label food storage containers when food is not in original package
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: Food containers stored on floor in prep, storage and walk-in cooler/freezers. Must provide proper, raised shelving to store food containers 6" off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted dirty wiping cloths on prep tables at front and rear prep areas. Not properly stored. Instructed to properly store all washcloths in a sanitizing solution especially when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed that food dishes are stored under 3 compartment sink . Must store all dishes on dry location 6" above floor
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must repair gaskets on door to reach under cooler, stand up two door cooler and sliding produce door cooler.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of culling units.
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: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Must repair small water leak under 3 compartment sink in bar area
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must provide toilet room receptacle with cover for sanitary napkins in lady's bathroom
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several peaces of equipment not in use to be stored on floors in basement, dry storage (dirty grill top) first floor front storage (stand up refrigerator. Must remove unused equipment and other unused items on floors in storage rooms.must elevate all items to allow cleaning and remove all unnecessary items.
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 repair hall in wall under 3 compartment sink
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 provide easy cleanable wall and ceiling over produce cooler unit.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Noted certified food managers on duty with no allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed a torn gasket at the left door of kitchen 2 door stand-up cooler.Instructed to replace gasket at door of said cooler and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the following sides of hot cooking equipments,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,top of the kitchen oven to (remove accumulated grease build-up)and clean re-organize kitchen shelvings and behind the front/service prep area 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: Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters to remove excessive grease build-up and remove dusts accumulations from fan blades of ceiling fan in customer dining room and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed missing light shield for light fixture in the dry storage room.Instructed to provide light shield or shatter-proof light bulbs for light fixture and maintain.
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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 handlers in kitchen food prep areas with no hair restraints.Instructed to provide hair restraints for food handlers/managers when working around open foods and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
5 general Show violations
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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 #1967029 issued on 10-24-16 serious violation 7-42-090 #38 - must repair cold water faucet handle at the mop sink. Mop sink must have both hot and cold running water at all times. Must repair cold water faucet handle at the rear exposed hand sink so as to be easy to open and close at all times. Must always provide 3 working sink stoppers for the front service counter 3-comp sink in order to properly to set 3-comp sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing. #44 - during inspection observed customers walk into the rear prep area to use the restroom. Restroom in the kitchen prep area is only to be used by employees at all times. Only staff is allowed to be the kitchen prep area. #45 - new employees on site. Must provide idph food handler's certificate for all new employees at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Instructed to re caulk worn out caulking around mop sink in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain interior surfaces of all coolers especially around rubber gasket door with dried food accumulation.-------must detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of microwave oven with excessive dried food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: (4)light bulbs must be shielded above front prep/service area or must provide shatter proofed light bulb.----------must replace inoperable light bulb inside 2 door (sliding) reach-in cooler in rear prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and reorganize rear storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage. Usable items must be stored 6" off the floor for easy access on cleaning.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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 cold water faucet handle at the mop sink. Mop sink must have both hot and cold running water at all times. Must repair cold water faucet handle at the rear exposed hand sink so as to be easy to open and close at all times. Must repair leaky cold water faucet handle at the front service counter 3-comp sink.at same must always provide 3 working sink stoppers for the front service counter 3-comp sink in order to properly to set 3-comp sink for washing, rinsing and sanitizing.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector’s note: During inspection observed customers walk into the rear prep area to use the restroom. Restroom in the kitchen prep area is only to be used by employees at all times. Only staff is allowed to be the kitchen prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: New employees on site. Must provide idph food handler's certificate for all new employees at all times.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 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 facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain the ice machine.
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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 items stored on floor in rear storage closet. Instructed facility to store all items off floor and to 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 grease accumulation on the exhaust hood and filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed minor leaks at both faucets on the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: No foodhandler certificates found on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
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Pass
License · 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: No stoppers provide at three compartment sink at front prep area,instructed to provide.mop sink and three compartment sink has a faucets with threads,instructed to replace with a faucets without threads.
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License · Not Ready
No violations
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