Twinspot
447 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637
Grocery Store ZIP 60637 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Sep 12, 2025
Twinspot was last inspected on September 12, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.
Latest inspection
September 12, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
3 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease builudp and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, coolers, freezers, fryers, prep tables, rolling carts, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents, debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in front counter, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical10 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 person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
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 over 100 mice droppings scattered on pallets under pop storage, on floor along walls and corners in rear storage, dish washing and prep areas, along coolers and freezers in front counter area. Observed numerous flying insects in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 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 1/2" gap on bottom left corner of rear door. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on door 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: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler, freezer and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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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 no stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
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: Observed grease builudp and food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, coolers, freezers, fryers, prep tables, rolling carts, shelving units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in front counter, prep and storage areas, damaged floor tiles on utility sink. Instructed manager to replace 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 dust buildup on ceiling vents, debris on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in front counter, prep, and storage areas. Instructed manager 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 unused articles, boxes, crates, etc in rear storage area. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (beef 168.5f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler training available for employees. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to label all food storage containers on prep table and rolling cart.
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 the rubber gasket of the two door cooler across from the cooking equipment in poor repair on the left door; 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
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the fryer and grill and bottom area of grill to remove grease and food particles. Clean rolling cart and exteror surfaces of bulk storage containers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind equipment where needed.
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: Found some unnecessary items in a storage room in the rear; instructed to organize and maintain room.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
2 critical13 general Show violations
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CriticalFood source
Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.
Inspector’s note: Observed several bags of chips gnawed by mice and displayed for sale. Instructed manager to discard. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 13)
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from report #2597105 on 7-8-24:38-observed over 100 mice droppings scattered on shelving units under tshirts, behind front counter, on tobacco shelves, inside chip trays, on bottom of prep tables, on top of nacho cheese containers, on breading containers, on condiment shelves, on pallets, on floors along walls and corners in front counter, prep, dish washing, storage, washroom and office areas. Observed live mouse jumping on shelving units behind front counter. Observed numerous flying insects in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority 7-42-090 citation issued
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers in kitchen not labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; instructed to label and maintain.
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: Front entrance door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to seal 1/4 inch gap at bottom of the door; recommended installing a door sweep.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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 spiled cardboard boxes on chip display shelves. Observed soiled cardboard on shelving units and prep tables. Instructed manager to remove all soiled cardboard and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 damaged gasket on walk-in cooler door. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 milk crates used as shelving in storage areas. Instructed manager to remove milk crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.
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: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, interior bottom of fryers, interior of refrigeration units and freezers, storage shelves, can opener blade at prep table and exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers.
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: Observed leaking from the pipe at the utility sink; instructed to repair leaking. Observed cold water handle missing on hand washing sink in washroom. Instructed manager to replace and 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: Found no self closing device at washroom door; instructed to provide a self closing device on door.
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 openings in wall under sink in washroom and around pipe fittings in rear storage areas. Observed damaged baseboards and wall surfaces in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager 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: Instructed to clean floors and walls around and behind equipment where needed in kitchen and storage areas.
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 excessive clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles to prevent pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation found in the washroom; instructed to install a vent fan to absorb odors.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
10 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk storage containers in kitchen not labeled with the name of the product inside of the container; instructed to label and maintain.
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 rodent activity on premises. Found 70 or more mouse droppings on the floor behind the unused ice cream freezer, in the rear storage room, on the lower shelf in the dishwashing area, on the potato chip storage shelf and floor under that same shelf and on the shelf with the boxed sugar. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control service establishment prior to reinspection next week. 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: Front entrance door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom; instructed to seal 1/4 inch gap at bottom of the door; recommended installing a door sweep.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain the following: exterior surfaces of fryers and grill, interior bottom of fryers, interior of refrigeration units and freezers, storage shelves, can opener blade at prep table and exterior surfaces of bulk storage containers.
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: Observed leaking from the pipe at the utility sink; instructed to repair leaking.
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: Found no self closing device at washroom door; instructed to provide a self closing device on door.
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: Instructed to clean floors and walls around and behind equipment where needed in kitchen and storage areas.
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 the prep area, front serving area and rear storage area; instructed to replace tile where needed.
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 clean the vents in the hooded system above the cooking equipment.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No mechanical ventilation found in the washroom; instructed to install a vent fan to absorb odors.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. All wiping cloths mustbe air dryed for future use. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all debris clean and maintain.
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: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelves in reach in and walk in coolers in need of replacing. Worn with heavy build up. Bottom of prep table in need of detail cleaning to remove all heavy build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: All storage units need to be atleast 6 inches off the floor so cleaning maybe done. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Vents in walk in cooler and reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Fryers in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be kept in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. All wiping cloths mustbe air dryed for future use. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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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: Large can opener in need of cleaning to remove all debris clean and maintain.
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: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Shelves in reach in and walk in coolers in need of replacing. Worn with heavy build up. Bottom of prep table in need of detail cleaning to remove all heavy build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage and grease recepticles not maintained. Grease over flowing to sides of container, garbage open. Instructed to clean and maintained closed. Correct and maintain priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
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: Floors in need of detail cleaning under and around 3 compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain. Wall in rear area by mop sink in need of repair. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Vents in walk in cooler and reach in cooler in need of cleaning to remove all dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers in reach in coolers. Instructed to install and maintain.
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: All bulk food containers must be properly labeled with commodity name intructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: The use of sponges must be changed frequently instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Unisex washroom in need of covered waste can. Instructed to install and maintain.
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: Wall at mop sink in poor repair. Instructed to correct 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: All storage units need to be atleast 6 inches off the floor so cleaning maybe done. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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