Ahjoomah's Apron
Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025
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Score
Ahjoomah's Apron has been inspected 21 times since 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “variance obtained for specialized processing methods”, showing up 11 times.
Ahjoomah's Apron scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jun 3, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED MANAGER THAT ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE EGGS ON MENU). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY GUIDE ON CDPH WEBSITE - LINK BELOW) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT KITCHEN HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN ALL-GENDER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: "OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 55.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL TO CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HANDS. ONE FOOD HANDLER USED BARE HANDS TO PUT CUT GREEN ONIONS IN A SOUP BOWL AND ANOTHER USED BARE HANDS TO CUT PANCAKE, BOTH FOOD ITEMS WERE FOR CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $35 VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS.THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE FOUND OUT OF COMPLIANCE IN THE COOLER WERE: SHRIMP, PORK, RAW FISH, RAW, BEATEN, AND HARD-BOILED EGGS, SEA FOOD MIXTURES, SQUID, POTATOES, BEEF, TOFU, RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHICKEN BROTH, DIFFERENT TYPES OF DUMPLINGS, FRIED SEAWEED ROLLS, COOKED NOODLES. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS WERE FOUND IN PREP AREAS AND NOT IN COLD HOLDING UNITS: CHICKEN, HARD-BOILED EGGS, AND KIMCHI. ALL MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS TEMEPERATURES RANGED 46.5F-77.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESSES FOR PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO STOP SPECIAL PROCESSES USED FOR PREPARING KIMCHI UNTIL VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN IS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND APPROVAL GRANTED FROM CDPDH. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF KIMCHI AT $125 WORTH OF KIMCHI WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE SEE COMMENTS ON HOW TO OBTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIAL PROCESS OF PREPARING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROVED VARIANCE/ HACCP PLAN FROM CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING METHOD FOR BEEF THAT WAS COOKED AND IMMEDIATELY OUT INTO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER COOLING METHODS TO COOL TCS FOODS IN A TIMELY MANNER, BEFORE STORING IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. THE BEEF TEMPERATURE WAS NOT OUT OF COMPLIANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BIN OF CHICKEN STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELF OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AND BOWLS OF SPINACH STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND ATLEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5-7 SAUCEPANS STORED IN THE MOP SINK BASIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM USING THE MOP SINK AS A STORAGE AREA FOR DIRTY DISHWARE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND SURROUNDING THE MOP SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN MENTIONED FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ONE MANAGER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERIFICATES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Apr 26, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (WOKS, FRYER), CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON SHELF BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE RODENT DROPPINGS MENTIONED ABOVE IN VIOLATION #38. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND SPLATTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND ONE MANAGER WITHOUT A CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 13, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYER, AND COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ON THE CEILING; CLEAN FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME STANDING WATER IN CORNER AREA OF BASEMENT ON THE FLOOR; CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE WATER.
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Sep 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (A)(A)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. -PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 : ALLERGEN TRAINING NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONNEL WHO HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER CUTTING READY TO EAT VEGETABLES WITH HER BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. EGGS, TOFU, CUT LEAFY GREANS,FRIED CHICKEN WINGS,KIM CHI,CUT WATERMELON,VARIOUS SAUCES,SHRIMP,AND NOODLES. TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 52.0-57.5 DEGREES. ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $733.00 ESTIMATE 560 POUNDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.4 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE WALK IN COOLER REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE OVER HEAD WASTE PIPE LEAKING BLACK SEWAGE LIQUID INTO BUCKET AND POOLING INTO CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE BASEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. PORK, RICE, BEEF ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATAION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPCTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY FOR ALL PERSONEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND EQUIPMENT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE THAT IS BUILT UP AT INTERIOR OF MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND RAT ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND IN 1ST FLOOR REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FREEZERS IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION. BOARDS ARE VERY DARK IN COLOR WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTUCTED TO REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS. BOARD ON REACH IN COOLER AS WELL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND BUILD UP. CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS STANDING WATER AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND REMOVE POOLING WATER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REMOVE SEWAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGAN TRAINING NEEDED FOR ALL PERSONELL WHO HOLD THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 28, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT FRONT SERVER STATION, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 117.4F, CHOPPED COOKED POTATOES, 5LBS, AT VALUE OF $4.00 91.2F, FISH CAKES, 4LBS, AT A VALUE OF $5.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 9 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $9.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. THE FOLLOWING AREAS HAD A TEMPERATURE RANGE BETWEEN 73.4F TO 80.1F: FRONT AND REAR HAND SINKS: 73.4F HAND WASHING SINKS FOR TOILET ROOMS FOR STAFF AND CUSTOMERS: 73.4F SINKS 1,2 & 3 AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR DISH WASHING: 80.1F. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT LEAST 85F AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 110F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AT ALL TIMES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN USE, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK UNDERNEATH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG DRAIN PIPE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED, BOXES AND INVENTORY STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ENTIRE AREA, ELEVATE INVENTORY AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 250 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON AND UNDER THE PLYWOOD PLATFORM WHERE DRY FOOD IS STORED, BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND ALONG THE WALLS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS IN THE CORNER AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS THAT LEAD DOWN TO THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, THE FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED, AND SANITIZED. THERE SHALL BE NO PEST ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON PREMISES DURING NEXT INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY FROST BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER CLOSEST TO THE NORTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE BOTTOM DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS ON THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DEEP GROOVED, PERMANENTLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE MIDDLE PREP ARE TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKS IN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA THAT IS CAUSING WATER TO LEAK DOWN IN THE BASEMENT WHERE BUCKETS ARE CURRENTLY CATCHING LEAKING WATER. MUST REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILES AND PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING DOWN INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CRACK IN THE WALL OF THE FOUNDATION IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS LEAKING DURING RAIN FALL. MUST REPAIR CRACK TO PREVENT WATER FROM LEAKING INTO BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUDN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL IN THE WAIT STATION AREA; PAINT WHERE NEEDED (CHIPPING.
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Nov 4, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN STORAGE AREA AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. LIGHT VISIBLE IN BOTH CORNERS OF THE DOOR DUE TO THE ATTACHED DOOR SWEEP BEING WORN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR IS ONLY HALF ON. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUDN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL IN THE WAIT STATION AREA; PAINT WHERE NEEDED (CHIPPING).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 2, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT, REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Mar 10, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT, REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EIGHTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN, DROPPINGS ALSO OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHER AND IN THE BASEMENT ON A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC BEING USED IN THE THREE COMP SINK FOR A DRAIN STOPPER; MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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May 28, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.4F, COOLER IS THE MAIN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 57.7F, 3 LBS HAM AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF FISH AT 55.7F AND 7 LBS OF TUFO AT 58.5F. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.0
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARD BOARD IS USED AS A SHELF COVERINGS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN'S FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.
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Nov 4, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA GRILL TO REMOVE DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ON THE EAST WALL; REPAIR SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE.
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Jan 21, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: WASH WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN THE THREE COMP SINK THAT WAS BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS WAS AT 58.3F. WATER MUST BE BETWEEN 110F AND 120F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY INSPECTION AT 2:25PM. TEMP OF HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS 48F, TEMP OF SANITIZING WATER AT THREE COMP SINK WAS 58.3F WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIRMEN WERE ON SITE IN BASEMENT WORKING ON HOT WATER TANK AND STATED THAT THEY HAD BEEN THERE ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO ESTABLISHMENT DURING MY INSPECTION. AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF VIOLATION AS I BEGAN MY INSPECTION AND FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BULK STORAGE UNIT CONTAINING SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER FROM SAUCES AND OTHER FOODS.
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Jan 29, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ahjoomah's Apron last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ahjoomah's Apron on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ahjoomah's Apron?
Across the inspection record, “variance obtained for specialized processing methods” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Ahjoomah's Apron.
Has Ahjoomah's Apron's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ahjoomah's Apron have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ahjoomah's Apron means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Ahjoomah's Apron inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ahjoomah's Apron is inspected around two times per year on average.
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