Yeowoosai
6248 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 7, 2026
Yeowoosai was last inspected on April 7, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
April 7, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk food container not labeled.(flour,sugar,etc.)must label.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found deep fryer not under hood.must place under hood.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspection history
23 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust build up on inside kimchi stand up 2-door prep cooler around cooler fan. Must clean interior of kimchi cooler and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on ventilation hood. Must clean ventilation hood and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit door with gap of 1/4 to 1/2" at bottom and top of said door instructed to repair to minimize pest and insect entry
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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Exterior of grease trap not easily cleanable.instruced to remove peeling paint.surface must be smooth cleanable and non absorbent paterial
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair faucet neck at three compartment .heavily leaking.also provide unthread faucet at said sink
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: Must clean excess debris behind and around grease trap in the kitcken.clean and maintain
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit.priority foundation.citation issued.7-38-005.must provide.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found following not clean: exterior of cooking equipment, exterior of 3 compartment sink, and interior of coolers.must clean.
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: Found no backflow prevention device at ice machine. Must provide where it can be located and serviced.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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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: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to rodent proof bottom of rear exit door.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Food and non food items must be stored 6" off the floor behind and under counter in the bar area.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors along the walls and in all corners at the front bar area.
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 and maintain ceiling vent cover with dust accumulation inside (2) washrooms.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing employee hand washing signage at bar and prep hand sinks. Must provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing allergen training certificate. Must provide allergen training for any employee who obtains their city of chicago food manager certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea procedure at site presented by person in charge but no complete clean-up kit on premises during inspection. Instructed to have said procedure along with required equipment for clean-up. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs soup with pork meat at improper temperatures stored in large pot (around 10 lbs)in the reach in cooler. Temperatures observed to be 49 f. Food valued at $60. Manager voluntarily discard & denatured food. Instructed to hold cold tcs foods at 41f or bellow. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed utensils in use are stored in cold water,must stored utensils under running cold water, under hot water (135 f and above)and in clean place protected from contamination.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly 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 repair damaged drain board on left side of 3 compartment sink
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 repair broken gasket on door to 2 door reach in cooler
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine. Must install so backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean dust and debris from ceiling and utility lines over bar area
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 detail clean and maintain all cooking equipment, ingredient containers, racks and shelving , dust, grease and dirt build-up throughout
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: Noted heavy clutter throughout establishment on shelves, floors and in storage areas. Instructed to detail clean, organize and remove all unnecessary or unused articles and equipment to prevent hiding places for pest. Must upgrade housing keeping
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must provide protective shield on light bulbs over bar area
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 critical10 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) must provide all required written documentation for employee health policy. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 all prepared foods held longer than 24 hours must be properly date marked with product name, prepared and expiration dates. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.
Inspector’s note: 3-603.11 must provide a consumor advisory which includes a disclosure/reminder for menu items pertaining to the consumor advisory. Priority foundation violation. No citation issue.
Official wording (code 25)
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
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CriticalFood handling
Specialized processes (curing, vacuum-packing, etc.) didn’t follow the approved plan.
Inspector’s note: 8-201.13 must provide a haccp plan for fermented kim chee prepared on site.
Official wording (code 29)
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 must provide a metal stem thermometer for checking food temperatures. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
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: 3-305.14 bulk rice container found dirty, interior and exterior. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 inadequate lid for the bulk rice container. Must provide a tight fitting lid to prevent contamination.
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: 4-101.19 must not use tape as a means of repair for the interior and exterior of the following: tall reach-in cooler, kitchen three compartment sink drainboard, all kitchen walls and shelving. Must provide a smooth, cleanable surface for all.----must not have raw wood for storage shelving above server station or throughout the bar. All raw wood must be painted or sealed.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.115(a) residential dish machine on premises has no gauge/temperature measuring device. Must provide a dish machine that provides a gauge to reach 180f in the final rinse or a chemical final rinse. Instructed to use the three compartment sink for all washing, rinsing and sanitizing of dishes. Machine tagged held for inspection and must not use. No dishes being washed at this time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 back flow preventor not located to be service and maintained on the utility mop sink. Must provide a back flow preventor.
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: 6-201.11 wall baseboards behind the stove and under the hand washing sink in the kitchen with excessive grease. Must 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: 6-101.11 missing floor tiles surrounding the grease trap under the kitchen three compartment sink. Must replace.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.13(a) missing coving under the kitchen three compartment sink and open gap in walls between coving and floors throughout the kitchen. Must seal open gaps along baseboards and provide tight fitting coving under the three compartment sink.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.11(b) must provide a light shield or shatter proof bulb for the light above the rear kitchen dry food storage shelving.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificate on site for the city of chicago certified food manager. Must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 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: Noted assorted food items inside refrigeration units not properly labeled. Instructed to label all food items with product name and prepared by date.
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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 dirty and dusty fans inside the 2 door refrigeration unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted slow water drain inside the kitchen hand wash sink. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Noted outside grease container to have grease on top and dripping down the sides. Instructed to clean and maintain. Serious violation #7-38-020
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Noted ice scoop on top of ice machine with no holder. Instructed to have an ice scoop holder for the scoop.
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Observed standing freezer in kitchen at 25f not maintaining proper temperature of 0f to keep food frozen. Some items in freezer were thawed. Odor coming from freezer. All thawed items appeared unwholesome and were voluntarily discarded. All wholesome thoroughly frozen items were transfered to additional reach in chest freezers. Nonworking standing reach in freezer in kitchen was tagged. Critical violation 7-38-005 (a)
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed ice accumulation in chest freezer in bar area. Defrost and maintain. Observed carboard used as shelf liner in standing reach in freezer located in kithcen. Remove all shelf liner. Observed gaskets on 2 door reach in refrigerator torn. Must repair torn gaskets and maintain. Observed shelves in standing reach in freezer in kithcen reapired with duct tape. Remove all duct tape and repair shelves.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Observed the following unclean: shelves within standing reach in freezer located in kithcen. Clean and maintain shelves. Observed interior of reach in refirgerators unclean with tood debris. Clean 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 floor in bar area in disreapir. Repair floor in bar area.
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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 attached vents in ceilings of mens and swomens washroom with dust accumulation. Clean and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed cold water handle at exposed hand sink in kithcen stripped/loose. Cold water does turn on an off but needs to be repaired so that it is convenient. Repair and maintain. Observed faucet at 3 compartment sink leaking at arm and handles. Repair and maintain. Observed bumpy welding in right and middle compartments at seams of sink. Restore to a smooth easily cleanable condition and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Observed thermometers within refrigerators at bar need thermometers. Install and maintain. Observed external thermometer for two door reach in refrigerator in kithcen in disrepair. Install working thermometer within 2 door reach in.
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Pass
Canvass · 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: 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: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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, front storage area under shelving/racks, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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
Canvass · Pass
4 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: Must properly label at all times all sauces stored in tall plastic sauce containers stored on shelf above small 1dr refrigerator.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize pipes located between the rear exposed hand sink and 4 burner stove to remove excessive grime build-up.
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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 repair/replace uneven floor in front of the mop aink area so as to be smooth and easily cleanable at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must tighten bar 3-comp faucet base and extended faucet arm to repair leak. Must do same at rear kitchen 3-comp sink. Must repair leaks under the 3-comp sink pipes in the rear kitchen area. Must provide 3 sink stoppers for the bar 3-comp sink.
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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 food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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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 tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Light shields in bathrooms not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen prep area and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Pass
Canvass · 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 remove all aluminum foil being used as shelve liner in all shelvings in the kitchen.
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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: Cracked and missing floor tiles in the prep area. Must repair/replace.
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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 seal the holes on the wall inside the washroom and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Must provide light shield and end caps or ceiling light shield in the bulbs in the prep area kitchen.
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: exposed raw wood in storage shelving, shall be repair.cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repair.caulk around sink in men's bathroom shall be repair/replaced.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(crevices).
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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: peeling paint in hallway, rear storage areas, shall be repair.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: light shields in prep area, bathroom need cleaning.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.
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