Udupi Palace Restaurant
2543 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 14, 2026
Udupi Palace Restaurant was last inspected on April 14, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
April 14, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled.(flour,sugar,spices,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
27 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap at rear exit door sweep. Must rodent proof said door and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the interior surface of all reach-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink left side comparment pipe draining slowly. Instructed manager 3-compartment sink pipes must drain quickly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up and dead roaches on basement floor along walls. Must detail clean basement floor throughout 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: Observed accumulated grease and dust build up on ventilation hood and hood sprinklers. Must clean ventilation hood/hood sprinklers and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee drinking coffee in prep area.employees must not drink from an open uncovered cup stored in the food prep area. Must provided cover and a straw.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee in the dishroom handling dirty dishes and put them thru the low temp dish machine and without proper hand washing handled and stored clean dishes on shelf. Must wash hands every possible contamination. Manager corrected the issue. Priority citation :7-38-010,citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: We observed 10ppm chlorine detected at the final rinse of the low temperature dish machine. Management instructed to repair and maintain the machine with a final rinse of 100ppm chlorine. Instructed to not to use unit. Priority violation 7-38-025. Citation issued - cos at 2:30pm technician report on site.problem solved.presently unit mainatains 100ppm.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Found a prep cooler turned off. Manager stated they already called technian, however no invoices provided. Cooler is empty. Tagged unit "held for inspection" do not use. Priority violation:7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Food stored in container must have a common label:sugar salt,etc.
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: We observed evidence of 15 or more) rat droppings at rear storage and dishmachine areas.evidence of gnawed cardboard box (food in it) on shelf in storage /prep area. Also two rat droppings on top the dishmachine by the large trap. Instructed to clean and sanitize all areas in prep area. Contact pest control. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a)citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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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
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proper sink stoppers for the three compartment sink preently are broken
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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
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: Missing /broken handle at white chest freezer. Instructed to replace said handle.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 11-21-2023,report#2585584. #36) 4-204.112(b)observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in any of the cooling units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding units and maintain. #39) 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining. #49)4-602.13 observed food debris on the interior surface of all reach-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and maintain. #55) 6-501.12: observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage instructed the person in charge to…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Additional food handler training certificate is required on site,instructed to provide
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometers conspicuously placed in any of the cooling units in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide thermometers for all cold holding units and maintain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor and maintaining.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on the interior surface of all reach-in coolers in the rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to detail 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 grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on the floor under cooking equipment, along walls, and in all corners in prep, dishwashing, storage, and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls, and all corners in all areas 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: Observed food employee personal items stored in the prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
8 general Show violations
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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 located in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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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 cutting boards with deep scratches and stains on prep tables in rear prep area. Instructed management to resurface or replace cutting boards 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 rusty shelves in walk-in cooler located in the rear prep area. Instructed management to remove rust and maintain in good repair.
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 excessive dust accumulation on the condensor in the walk in cooler. Instructed management to clean.(nonfood contact surfaces of equipment)
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build and food debris on surfaces of all cooking equipment located in the rear prep area. Instructed management to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed no backflow prevention device on the water line to utility sink, located in the rear dish washing area. Instructed management to provide a backflow prevention devices located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease and food debris underneath cooking equipment in rear prep area. Instructed management to detail clean, sanitize, 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 some unused cooking equipment in basement. Instructed management to remove unused items to prevent potential pest harborage.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must remove hand washing signage from 3-compartment sink.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers and spices containers not labeled. Must label with common name to properly identify.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 75 fruit flies throughout establishment. 15 fruit flies found on walls by front soda pop machine, 30 fruit flies found on bulk food containers and on walls in rear prep area/dry storage area and 30 fruit flies found on walls in hallway by bathrooms. Also observed approximately 25 rat droppings in basement located in the corner by rear back door. Must eliminate all evidence of pest activity on premises. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
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 food debris inside of microwave in prep area. Must detail 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: Observed heavy grease build up on exterior of cooking equipment at cook line. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water faucet handle not operable at hand washing sink by front soda pop machine. Must repair issue.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease spills on floor around cook line area. Must detail clean 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: Observed burnt out light bulb (middle) at ventilation hood. Must replace with working light bulb.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining exposed hand sink located in rear prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and food debris along main cook line, underneath 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine, and in rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
6 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 10 rodent droppings in rear storage area near fuse box and walk-in cooler and approximately 200 rodent droppings in basement used for storing cleaning chemicals and dry goods. Instructed to receive additional pest control service, remove all droppings, and maintain premises free of pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed slow draining exposed hand sink located in rear prep area next to 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of grease and food debris along main cook line, underneath 3 compartment sink and low temperature dish machine, and in rear storage area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed several cracks and holes in wall behind freezer located in rear prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed unused ice machine in rear prep area. Instructed to remove from premises.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed heavy build up of dust on light in walk-in cooler. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found cooked tcs foods inside the walk in cooler at improper temperature such as mixed curry vegetables at 44.2f, spinach at 44.1f, creamy mixed vegetables at 44.1f, lentil fritters at 44.3f and regular lentil at 44.5f. Instructed manager that all ready to eat tcs food must maintain a temperature of 41.0f or below during storage . Manager discarded the said product worth $159.00 total 30 lbs. Walk in cooler temperature at 41.0f. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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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: Exterior surfaces of all dry bulk food containers not clean instructed to detail 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: Caulk around the hand sink in the serving station not in good repair. Worn out with orange and black color. Instructed to re caulk 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: Must detail clean the floor in the rear storage area, underneath the 3 compartment sink, inside the walk in cooler, underneath the prep tables, hot holding unit (with food debris) 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: Burned out light bulb on the hood in the cook line. Must replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep tables, coolers, chopping boards, must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: All clean utensils, pot,pans, bowls, food containers, must be stored upside down/inverted to prevent possible contamination and dust build-up.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean the exterior sides of all cooking equipment, coolers, flat grill,stoves, with grease and dust build up 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: Instructed to provide cover/lid for women's washroom waste receptacles 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: Floor throughout basement food storage areas need to be re sealed. (peeling paint on the floor throughout the basement). Make the floor smooth, easily cleanable.
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: Ceiling vent cover in both washroom with heavy dust accumulated. Must clean, remove dust 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: Ventilation in both waashroom, not working. Instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: All certified food service sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation and shelving throughout premises and basement storage. All shelving must provide floors to be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following equipment must clean and maintain. Interior and exterior of the dish machine. Table top can opener with encrusted food debris.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods being held at improper temperatures. Cooked potatoes at 98.4f, cooked mixed vegetables at 76.3f, cooked peas at 66.6f all covered in deep pans on prep area shelving. Also observed cooked potato stuffed samosas stored covered in deep food container in walk-in cooler ranging in temperature between 72.6f to 81.7f. No cooling logs on site. Reviewed with management proper methods of cooling and proper timing for cooling. All foods discarded. An estimated 15 lbs total with an estimated value of $75.00. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations 3-23-17 #1996139 not corrected. #33- instructed to detail clean all shelves at the kitchen prep area with food debris, grease and dirt. #34- instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially behind cooking equipment, underneath dish washing area and along wall with 3 compartment sink. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers. Must be washable containers or food grade disposable bags.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must remove peeling plastic shielding on the tall reach-in freezer. Surface must be smooth and cleanable. Shelving throughout the walk-in cooler with dirt and food splatter. Must clean and maintain. Must not use cardboard as liner for shelving on cooks line or throughout. Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation and shelving throughout premises and basement storage. All shelving must provide floors to be accessible for cleaning and monitoring.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The following equipment must clean and maintain. Interior and exterior of the dish machine. Exterior of all cooks line equipment with grease and food debris. Table top can opener with encrusted food debris.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor behind tall reach-in freezer and food grinder, throughout rear dry food storage, throughout walk-in cooler with dirt and food debris. Must clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent in mens washroom with excessive dust. Wall behind food grinder and tall reach-in freezer with food debris. Walls behind cooks line and attached piping with excessive grease. Must clean and maintain all.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak from valve under three compartment sink into a pan on the far left. Must repair leak. Must install an exposed hand sink in the basement with hot and cold running water at the prep station found with blenders and microwave or remove all prepping equipment and table.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean all shelves at the kitchen prep area with food debris, grease and dirt.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment especially behind cooking equipment, underneath dish washing area and along wall with 3 compartment sink.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Noted stained ceiling tile on ceiling above the 3 compartment sink of the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain or replace.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain and leaking faucet at the womens bathroom hand wash sink and at the 3 compartment sink at the kitchen prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Noted clutter on shelving at the basement dry storage area. Instructed to clean, organize, wrap up all the unused equipment and/or remove to prevent hiding places for pest.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Noted employees at the kitchen prep area preparing food with no food restrains. Instructed to wear hair nets or any hair protection at the prep area and around food.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All preparred foods out of original container must have a label with name of product and date/time it was preparred.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed splash uard needed on exposed handsink in front service area in between soda dispenser and ice storage and exposed hand sink. Observed dish racks with excessive lyme build up and dirt and debris. Replace all dish racks.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector’s note: Observed improper waste water disposal by waste water backing up from floor drains in basement onto floor. Must clear all floor drains and maintain proper disposal of waste water at all times. 2 large chest freezers in basement. Plumber on site during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Observed dish machine not sanitizing at time of inspection. Dish machine not in use at time of inspection. No citation issued. 7-38-030 dish machine tagged
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink backing up. When right compartment is filled with water and then let go it backs up into middle and left compartment. Must abate back up and maintain serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: All preparred foods out of original container must have a label with name of product and date/time it was preparred.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed splash uard needed on exposed handsink in front service area in between soda dispenser and ice storage and exposed hand sink. Observed dish racks with excessive lyme build up and dirt and debris. Replace all dish racks.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of microwaves unclean with food debris. Clean and maintain interior of microwaves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Thermometer needed in small refrigerator in front service area.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Bsmt storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Missing light shields in bsmt dry storage areas, and above coolers/freezers, shall be provided.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food handler requirements met
Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber and with black slime build up gasket inside the two door of small cooler in serving area,instructed to replace.front area
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment with grease build up instructed to clean and maintain.grease and oil on and inside the rubber gasket inside the three door cooler across the cooking equipment,instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Food stains on walls in prep area instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed two employee not wearing hair restraint in prep area while food are handled.all employee are required to use effective hair restraint to confine hair
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature:home made yogurt stored on top prep table at temp of 50f and 51f. Food discarded and denatured.pound 5,value 100.cold food must maintain temp of 40r and below. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous violation not corrected from 3-10-14,report #1345882 #34- must re grout floor in front of the rear exit door and in front and around the ice machine area in the kitchen. Also along the wall base floor behind the ice machine. #35- must sealing opening at wall where it meets with the floor tile so as to be smooth and easily cleanable. Still today observed same violations. Serious violation:7-42-090 .
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Broken rubber and with black slime build up gasket inside the two door of small cooler in serving area,instructed to replace.front area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Exterior and interior of cooking equipment with grease build up instructed to clean and maintain.grease and oil on and inside the rubber gasket inside the three door cooler across the cooking equipment,instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Food stains on walls in prep area instructed to clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed two employee not wearing hair restraint in prep area while food are handled.all employee are required to use effective hair restraint to confine hair
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and sanitize all pipes behind the grills and cooking area to remove excessive grease and grime build-up. Also must remove excessive ice/frost build-up at the small brown staff only refrigerator across from the busing station and all ice box freezers.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of all microwaves in the kitchen area to remove food splashes and encrusted food.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must regrout floor in front of the rear exit door and in front and around the ice machine area in the kitchen. Also along the wallbase floor behind the ice machine.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must sealing opening at wall where it meets with the floor tile so as to be smooth and easily cleanable.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide wokring thermometers at the 2dr refrigerator at the fron busing station and at the 3dr refrigerator in the kitchen across from the cooking area.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical10 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Potentially hazardous food at improper temperature.found a large container with cooked pureed spinach stored inside the walk-in cooler at temp of 47.7f to 48.1f. Manager/owner stated " products was cooked maybe yesterday or the day before" no proof of time and temperature nor cooling process log provide. Food discarded and denatured.pound 20,value $ 100. Critical violation:7-38-005(a)
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector’s note: Toxic items not properly stored. Observed a can of " raid " and a plastic bottle of "boric acid" stored on shelf by the food serving containers,in front serving area. Both containers were discarded by the manager.instructed to follow pest control information. Serious violation: 7-38-005(a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: Observed plastic containers inside the dry food , instructed to provide serving utensils with long handle.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty pots stored outside the roof area of the building,and clean pot in basement area. Must remove extra large pots from premises unable to wash-rinse and sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No plash guard between the exposed hand sink and three compartment sink,also between the exposed hand sink and ice bin in front prep area. Must provide splash guard with smooth surface,cleanable and non-absorbent material.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed grease trap under the dish machine/three compartment sink with grimes and rust build-up, instructed to clean paint and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Observed dirty water on floor along the wall under the shelves in rear area by the exit door, also in dish room area,need to re grout floor throughout
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed broken wall west side of the basement and wrapped pipe the wrap are broken ,instructed to repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No light shield provide don light above the three compartment sink/ prep area instructed to provide included end caps.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking under the exposed hand bowl by the ice bin,instructed to repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Employees personal items were stored in prep/ storage area on top food and food containers, a separate area must be designated to store employees items.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
7 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector’s note: Missing label/name of the product on all food containers that is not the original containers with ready to eat foods inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler. Must provide. Also some bulk containers with rice, flour,salt,sugar are missing label. Must provide label.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must defrost chest freezer in the basement with heavy ice accumulated. Must remove rust on all wire rack shelvings inside the walk in cooler and some dry storage shelve. Rubber gasket along the door of the chest freezer loose. Must repair and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must re seal the floor in the basement and make it smooth easily cleanable. Must clean the floor in the prep area. Under all the prep table, coolers, cooking equipment, and shelvings and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the walls behind the 3 compartment sink and dish machine and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: All light shield on the hood with grease and dust built up. Must clean in detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Clutter in the rear west side of the basemnet. Instructed dispose any unused cooking equipments, stored in the basement to prevent rodent/insects harborage.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector’s note: Observed female employee peparing the dough not wearing any hair restraint. Must wear hair restraint .
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Conditional
Tag Removal · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 10/5/11.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 10/5/11.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Remains to be corrected by 10/5/11.
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector’s note: Mechanical dish washing machine should provide a final sanitizing rinse of 50 ppm -100 ppm for low temp dish machine. Final sanitizing rinse is at 0 ppm only. Tagged the dish machine. Instructed not to use until the dish machine is reaching 100 ppm for final sanitizing rinse. Instructed to use the 3 compt sink to wash ,rinse and sanitize the pots, pans and dishes. Citation issued critical. Please fax letter to 312-746-4240 when the dish washing machine is reaching 100 ppm for final sanitizing rinse, and to remove the tag from the dish machine. Attention brian turkaly
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must recaulk the splash guard of the dish machine , with black moldy type substance and maintain. Must replace extra large pots and pans with smaller one to submerge on the 3 compt sink and dish machine to sanitize.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Broken ceiling light shield inside the walk in cooler, must replace. Fan guard inside the walk in cooler with dust built up, ceiling vent inside both washroom with dust built up. Must clean and maintain. Peeling paint on the ceiling above the dish machine(by the air conditioning pipe). Must remove peeling paint.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide thermometer and must be visible in the prep area cooler, in the 2 small reach in cooler in the wait station and by the ice bin in the front area
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Pass
Tag Removal · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must comply with violations noted on 4.15.10 report #248245.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must comply with violations noted on 4.15.10 report #248245.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Must comply with violations noted on 4.15.10 report #248245.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must comply with violations noted on 4.15.10 report #248245.
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
5 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector’s note: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. REMOVE BLCK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT INTERIOR CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ICE FROM A SAFE SOURCE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #57990-14
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REMOVE WOOD USED FOR PREPARING BEANS AND REPLACE WITH A FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PROVIDE MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, UNDER AND BEHIND.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INADEQUATE SHELVING. PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE STRONG SEWER SMELL IN BASEMENT.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.