American Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2014
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at American Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Oct 7, 2014. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for American Restaurant dates to Oct 7, 2014.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which American Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER AND DEFROST THE REAR STORAGE FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP. ALSO CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW OPENINGS INTO THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE SERVICE AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO NOTED THE TANK TO THE TOILET IS CRACKED. MUST BRING PLUMBING UP TO CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOP COVER ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR COVER ALSO NEED TO DEFROST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS HANGING OFF DOOR,MUST REPAIR SPRING SO DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ALSO MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UPSTAIRS BSTORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
8 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 THE FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF,FOUND THE DOOR TO HAVE A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VILOATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS,ITALIAN BEEF,CHEESE SAUCE,HAMBURGERS HOT DOGS,CHICKEN ETC SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE TOP COVER ON THE LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES IS IN POOR REPAIR MUST REPAIR COVER ALSO NEED TO DEFROST FREEZER HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE SELF CLOSING SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IS HANGING OFF DOOR,MUST REPAIR SPRING SO DOOR CAN BE SELF-CLOSING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLE ALSO MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS NEEDED INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE UPSTAIRS BSTORAGE ROOM,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Sep 12, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN WASHROOM; REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Aug 9, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the holes in the base boards by the hot water heater and next to the toilet.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Install a sheild above the meat slicer fixture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Restaurant on file is from Oct 7, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at American Restaurant.
Has American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at American Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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