Pass

Pokiology

4600 N Magnolia Ave, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 12, 2026

Pokiology was last inspected on May 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Noted torn rubber gasket at the bottom refrigeration unit by the dish washing area. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors underneath the cooler unit at the front prep area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

20 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of all hand sink and 3 compartment sink in prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hot faucet handle loose at hand sink in front prep area. Instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to re-attached broken self closing closing device at washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners infront prep/serving area and in rear prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to remove or clean unused equipment (fryer, pots, hot holding unit etc) stored behind the front counter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler certificate. Instructed manager that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training certificate.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    8 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label food storage containers identified with common name (white rice, brown rice etc)

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior and exterior surfaces of dishmachine.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to repair stripped (hot) faucet handle at handsink infront prep area.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room door must be self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some leaves and debris on ground under and around garbage dumpster in rear outside area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain wall behind dishmachine and behind prep table in rear prep/dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and remove unnecessary articles inside maintenance/mop room to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to seal holes on wall in rear prep/dishwashing area to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: New employees have 30 days from hire to obtain proof of food handler’s training certificates.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Certified food manager without an allergen training certificate. Instructed management, any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cutting boards with deep scratches and stains located in the rear preparation area. Instructed the person in charge to resurface/replace cutting boards and maintain them.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and dirt on the floor, along walls, and all corners of the establishment. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors, along walls, and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some food handling employees without food handler certificates. Instructed the person in charge to ensure that all food handling employees obtain food handler training to comply with idph food handler requirements.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: No thermometer inside sauce reach in prep cooler. Instructed manager must provide a working thermometer inside said cooler.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints. Instructed manager all food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large holes in walls behind mop sink and under dishmachine. Must seal all holes in walls at said areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 raw wood under the front counter prep line has rough and absorbent surace,not easily cleanable.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material,replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Fail

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 5-6-2021, report#2509295 #10)5-202.12(e) presently hot water temperature provided at washbowl inside the staff/customer at temp of 136f to 151.9f exceeding the maximum hot water temperature of 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Minumum water temperature of 100f.repair cause priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued presently violation not corrected. Priority violation:7-42-090 citation issued

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.17 raw wood under the front counter prep line has rough and absorbent surace,not easily cleanable.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material,replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 both water faucet handles at handwashing sink not easily operating, instructed to repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.12 debris under front prep line,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 no allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Found no procedure/plan and kit for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed facility to develop and maintain a procedure/plan and to maintain any appropriate supplies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Presently hot water temperature provided at washbowl inside the staff/customer at temp of 136f to 151.9f exceeding the maximum hot water temperature of 120f through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Minumum water temperature of 100f.repair cause priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs food at improper temperature: crab salad at temp of 49.5f. Stored inside the reach-in cooler. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Reach-in cooler where was stored tcs food at temp of 48.9f to 52f. Unit must maintain temp of 41f and below. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in prep areas in sanitizer bucket between uses to prevent cross contamination. Instructed to maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Raw wood under the front counter prep line has rough and absorbent surace,not easily cleanable.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material,replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Both water faucete handles at handwashing sink not easily operating, instructed to repair issue

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Debris under front prep line,clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  8. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  9. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 11-14-19 inspection# 2345634. Violation 51. Observed no visible backflow device on ice machine. Instructed to provide.priorty foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090. Must provide backflow prevention device at ice machine water line.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Management unable to provide a procedure for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea. Instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood source

      Required records (shellfish tags, parasite-destruction logs) were missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no record of freezing of fish (salmon) for parasite destruction on site. Must provide invoice from supplier stating parasites have been destructed. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 14)

      Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed black and pink substance in ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed menu with reminder statement located on bottom but does not include disclosure. Must include disclosure with an asterik next to the food items that can be served raw or undercooked. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no visible backflow device on ice machine. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core not corrected from 11/14/18, inspection report #2233178. #58-pa 100-0367 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. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site during time of inspection. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: No visible summary report posted from last inspection report #2233178 on 11/14/18. Instructed to provide 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

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) noted no employee health policy on site at the time of inspection following the new code and guidelines. Instructed to have verification of policy for each employee one on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012(a). No citation issued today

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 management unable to provide a procedure for for cleaning up vomiting and diarrhea.instructed to have one including the chemicals needed. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 noted establishment serving undercooked food items (hamburgers) with no consumer advisory, disclosure or reminders to the customers. Instructed to have a consumer advisory on the menu with a disclosure notice and reminder statement. Priority foundation #7-38-005. No citation issued today.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 noted dirty shelves inside the refrigeration unit and the freezer unit at the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain all

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.12 noted no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times. Priority foundation #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Pa 100-0367 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

  12. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: The following potentially hazardous foods found held in cold holding unit at improper temperatures. Tuna at 49.8f and 50.7f, shrimp at 49.8f, salmon at 48.9f, tofu at 52.9f. Management states the fan was blocked by stored boxes and temperature of unit resumed to 31f. Total 4 lbs discarded with an estimated value of $250.00 management states. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirty fry basket stored with clean utensils. Instructed to remove and properly store clean equipment.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Extremely soiled cloth curtain between prep area used as separation. Must clean and maintain. Dirty front prep exposed hand sink. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout the rear prep with dirt and food debris along all baseboards, behind coolers and dish machine. Must clean and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All piled wood at rear garbage corral must be removed. Overgrown weeds along walkway and garbage corral must be removed. Employees personal belongings must not be stored in the food prep areas.

  13. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  14. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed potentially hazardous foods held at improper temperatures in the hot holding units. Approximately 3 lbs cooked brown rice at 134.6f and 3 lbs cooked white rice at 131.7f. All rice discarded.management states estimated value of discarded rice to be $2.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside waste receptacle found overflowing with food debris garbage and lids unable to close. Must remove all overflowing garbage. Recommend obtaining additional containers, larger containers or more frequent pick up.serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the metal splash guard at the rear exposed hand sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Wall baseboard in the washroom separating from the wall. Must repair/re-seal.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling and preparing foods must wear hat/hair restraint.

  15. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  16. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

      Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1948914,dated 8/8/16 #38-water dispenser is not connected to the floor drain. Instructed to connect. Serious violation 7-42-090.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace grocery bags being used to store fresh vegetables with food grade storage bag.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Washbowl sink and exposed hand sinks are slow draining, must repair to have a well draining sinks.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees handling and preparing foods must wear a hair restraint to confine the hair.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Must store wash cloth for wiping the prep table, chopping board,etc on a bucket with sanitizing solution.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificate available at this time. Must provide.

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Water dispenser is not connected to the floor drain. Instructed to connect.

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Cold holding unit at 76.6f, 78.0f/ instructed to have cold holding unit to maintain a temperature of 40.0f or below. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to have a barrier in the entrance of the prep area to protect the food. Serious violation 7-38-005(a). Manager /owner installed a drape on the prep entrance during inspection.

    • 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: Exit door not rodent/insects proofed with over 1/4 of an inch gap on the bottom of the door. Instructed to rodent/insects proofed the doors. Serious violation 7-38-020.

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster area not maintained.construction rocks all over the ground. Serious violation 7-38-020. Instructed to clean the area and maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Raw woods on the shelf underneath the front counter must seal or paint the woods. Install a splash guard between the exposed hand sink and the one prep sink in the rear prep area. Seal all little holes in the front display cold holding unit.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Seal the gap around the pipe on the wall under the dish machine. Seal gap on the right and left side of the wall under the washbowl sink in the washroom and maintain. Seal the rim of the front counter. Make it smooth easily cleanable.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Slow draining of the exposed in the rear prep/dish area must repair to have a well draining sink. Water dispenser is not connected to the floor drain. Instructed to connect.

  19. Fail

    License · Fail

    No violations

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