Stella's Diner

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 22, 2026 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Jul 9, 2026 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report2639087 dated 6/26/26 38# observed 2 live roaches in facility, including in dining room and kitchen. Noted during re-inspection: observed 6 live cockroaches in prep, dish and storage areas. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Instructed person in charge that the violation shall now be classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance. Must correct before re-inspection. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4" gap at the bottom of the main floor rear exit door and basement exit. Must provide a tight-fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED OVER 50 TRAPPED ROACHES ON MONITOR TRAPS AND ROACH CARCASSES IN KITCHEN UNDER COLD AND HOT HOLDING UNITS, UNDER 2COMP SINK, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACKS AND NEAR FRONT COOLER UNIT. UNDER BOOTHS THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ROACH CARCASSES.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLES; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed condensate drainage water line from walk-in cooler/ walkin freezer in beasment storage/ staff locker room discharging into plastic bucket. Instructed to drain condensate drainage water from point of discharge to disposal, such as to a floor drain or other floor-mounted plumbing fixture, according to the law and maintain.

     Official wording (code 52)

     Sewage & waste water properly disposed

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor grout and damaged floor tiles in the dish/ prep areas . Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room mechanical ventilation. Hvac vents and returns in dininging room must detail clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2633550 CONDUCTED ON 04/07/26. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#47)4-501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED IN BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR. (47)4-204.12: Equipment Openings, Closures and Deflectors OBSERVED GASKETS IN COLD HOLDING ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (#49)4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. (#55)6-501.12: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL…

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

3. Jun 26, 2026 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   9 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2 live roaches in facility including in dining room and kitchen. Instructed manager to service all areas affected by pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 50 trapped roaches on montior traps and roach carcasses in kitchen under cold and hot holding units, under 2comp sink, low temp dish machine, equipment storage racks and near front cooler unit. Instructed maanger to remove all roach carcasses.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in-use knives being stored in-between prep tables instructed to properly store knives.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed in basment walk in freezer door in disrepair instructed to repair and maintain door

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets in cold holding encrusted with food debis instructed to clean and maintain

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior and exterior of the microwave not clean. Instructed to clean and maintain at all times.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed in basement area holes in walls and ceiling in basement near exit door and staff dressing room. Instructed to seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Apr 13, 2026 Pass

   Short Form Complaint · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN REAR NEAR UTILITY SINK/ STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITAIZE SAID AREA.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.11: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment OBSERVED IN BASMENT WALK IN FREEZER DOOR IN DISREPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(B): (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN AND WALK- IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11: Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16: Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN REAR STORAGE NEAR REAR EXIT, ALSO HOLES IN WALLS IN BASEMENT NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Apr 7, 2026 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   6 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roach in rear near utility sink/ storage area. Instructed to remove dead pest and clean and sanitaize said area.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed in basment walk in freezer door in disrepair instructed to repair and maintain door

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on cooking equipment, walls, surrounding floors and shelving units in the kitchen/prep areas. Instructed to degrease, clean and sanitize.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all reach in and walk- in coolers in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a hole in the wall in rear storage near rear exit, also holes in walls in basement near exit door. Instructed to seal.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   4 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty and dirty food storage shelving inside walk-in coolers and food storage shelving on the basment. Must clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and or replace and wherever needed.observed broken rubber door gasket inside cake upright refrigerator located in front dining area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates to elevate items. Must use approved shelving for elevation to store items.

     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: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in the front food preparation area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

7. May 7, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Must properly label food storage containers when food is not in the original container.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 35 rat droppings on south side of basement floor near water tank and underneath stairs well. Must clean and sanitize affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate rat pest activity. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Outer openings. Observed a big gap opening on bottom and side door on north side of business. Must make door proof to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths stored on top of food preparation tables in front and rear prep areas. Must properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

     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: Must not use milk crates to elevate items. Must use approved shelving for elevation to store items.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed rusty and dirty food storage shelving inside walk-in coolers and food storage shelving on the basment. Must clean, repaint with non-toxic food grade paint and or replace and wherever needed.observed broken rubber door gasket inside cake upright refrigerator located in front dining area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged stoppers at the 3-compartment sink. Must provide working stoppers and maintain.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard, tint foil or plastic wrap for liner on any shelving or equipment all must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet base at the 3-compartment sink located in rear dishwashing area. Must repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling ventilation vents in the front food preparation area. Must clean and maintain. Observed dirt and food debris on floor under around and behind cooking equipment and refrigeration units. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

8. Dec 20, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

9. Dec 12, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   5 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 rat droppings on basement floor under the stairs and 5 rat droppings on storage shelves next to cardboard boxes at basement by south wall. Also observed 2 live cockroaches on the floor near the grease trap at 3 compartment sink next to the dish machine. Must remove all rat droppings, clean and sanitize by date of reinspection and maintain. Instructed to treat areas for pests and maintain free of live cockroaches. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food containers, boxes, and buckets stored on the floor in basement storage area and in the walk in coolers (both in basement). Instructed manager to elevate all food items at least 6 inches off the floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used to line floor in basement walk in cooler and some shelves throughout kitchen prep areas. Instructed manager to discard and replace with a non absorbent and easily cleanable liner if needed.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the sides of the deep fryers and the interior components to be heavily soiled with grease, food debris, and spillage along sides. Instructed manager to detail clean both deep fryers and maintain free of excessive grease build up.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease and spillage build up on the floor below the cook tops, deep fryers, and along the walls behind equipment in main kitchen/cook line area. Observed heavy spillage and food debris on floor next to grease trap of 3 compartment sink next to dish machine. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain areas free of excessive grease and spillage build up.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

10. Jul 24, 2024 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

11. Jul 17, 2024 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    6 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 20 rat droppings on basement floor around hot water tank and 10 rat droppings inside cardboard box on shelf at basement by south wall. Must remove all rat droppings by date of reinspection and maintain. Advised to call pest control operator for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on walk in cooler fan covers and ice build up on rear of walk in freezer condenser. Must clean walk in cooler/walk in freezer fan cover and condenser.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Rear prep area handwash sink (by ice machine) drain pipe leaking. Must repair and maintain hand sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on basement floor around walk in coolers. Must keep basement floor dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Basement floor cluttered around hot water tank and rear exit door. Must elevate all items off basement floor or remove items.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed burned out ceiling light bulbs above dishmachine room. Must replace with working ceiling light bulbs.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: No food handlers certificates on premises. Instructed manager all food handlers must have updated certificates on premises.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

12. Aug 25, 2023 Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide a backflow prevention device and make visible for ice machine.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

13. Aug 17, 2023 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalFood handling

      Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren’t kept apart.

      Inspector’s note: We observed chemical plastic bucket used for food storage(open flour). Container stored on top shelf of rear prep area. Employee was using that flour. Must use only food grade containers to store any food products.products discarded and denatured.pounds 25,value 14. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued.

      Official wording (code 15)

      Food separated and protected

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Tcs foods at improper temperature: cooked rice at temp of 50.9f; chicken 55.2f; sausage at 70f; cooked veggie 60f; blue cheese at 51f. Mentioned products were stored inside the two door rech-in cooler.cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Products discarded and denatured. Pounds #100,value $1000. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      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: Found two door reach-in cooler at air temp of 57f.tcs foods stored inside the unit:raw chicken,cooked rice,sausage etc. Unit tagged "held for inspection" do not use. Unit must maintain air temp of 41f or below. Priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed waste pipes above disposable multi use items.instructed to encase said pipe or relocated items.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Mounted on wall potatoes slicer with excess food debris,clean sanitize and maintain.

      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: Backflow prevention device not located on ice machine water line. Must provide a backflow prevention device and make visible for ice machine.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clutter under the staircase by the hot water tank in basement,cle.an and maintain. Remove plastic crates form facility included inside the walk-in coolers.surface must be smooth cleanble and non-absorbent material

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from:12-29-22,report #2569085 #10)6-301.14: noted no hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks. #37) 3-302.12: noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product names, including bulk food containers. #55) 6-501.12: instructed to clean and maintain floor and floor drain along wall base and underneath equipment and underneath the 3 compartment sink of the dishwashing area. #47)4-201.11: noted rusty and dirty shelves at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food-grade paint, and/or replace and where ever needed. #55) 6-201.17: noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans and wall behind the ice machine at the rear and front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: No previous inspection summary report posted on site from:12-29-2022,report #2569085. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation:7-42-010(b),citation issued

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

14. Dec 29, 2022 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 critical7 general2 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No person in charge was present at the time of the inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation was issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.

      Inspector’s note: Noted employees drinking and preparing food in the kitchen prep area. Instructed management to provide a designated area for employees to drink and eat and not at the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 6)

      Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no hand washing signage at the hand washing sinks. Instructed to have hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Noted inner lining of the ice machine was not cleaned. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Noted the following prepared tcs foods items inside the walk-in cooler stored more than 24 hours without proper date marking. Tuna, cheese, marinara, beans etc. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 20 lbs of products worth $110 through the drnaturing process. Instructed all prepared tcs foods held longer than 24 hours must be date labeled with an expiration date no longer than 7 days. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to properly label all food items with product names, including bulk food containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Noted serving plates on shelves at the kitchen prep area not properly stored. Instructed to invert all serving plates to prevent dust accumulation.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted rusty and dirty shelves at the rear dry storage area. Instructed to detail clean, repaint with non-toxic food-grade paint, and/or replace and where ever needed.

      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: Noted sprayer at the rear 3 compartment sink hanging below the rim of the sink. Instructed to provide the device to hold the sprayer above the water rim of the 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling fans and wall behind the ice machine at the rear and front prep areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      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 maintain floor and floor drain along wall base and underneath equipment and underneath the 3 compartment sink of the dishwashing area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirt and grease accumulation inside, on pipes/conduits and on edges of the exhaust hood and filters above cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain hood, filters and pipes/conduits.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no certified food manager on duty with the city of chicago food service certificate on site while tcs foods (rice, chicken soups etc.) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager with the city of chicago original food service certificate must be present at all times tcs foods are prepared and served. Also, the person in charge must have a city of chicago certificate by the next inspection (upon being inspected) priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • 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

15. Oct 6, 2021 Pass

    License · Pass

    No violations