Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2025
82
Score
Going back to 2010, Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade has 29 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.
The city-wide average is 81, putting Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINT THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, CLEAN AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, CLEAN ROLLING CART AND PREP TABLES AT BOTTOM AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED, VENT FAN COVER IN WASHROOM ON CEILING, INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 VIOLAION CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, ON THE WINDOW LEDGE IN COOKING AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYERS, UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND GRILL, PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THE SINKS AND IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN AREAS WHERE NEEDED AND CLEAN PIPES ABOVE THE ELECTRICAL BOX IN DISHWASHING AREA TO REMOVE DUST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BOXES IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ALSO REMOVE ITEMS STORED INSIDE OF THE UTILITY SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRLLL AND FRYERS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Nov 10, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDER THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR, WALLS, CEILING AND ATTACHED PIPPING BEHIND THE COOKING DIRTY WITH GREASE,DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 4, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2497866 DATE 4-6-21. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN/UNWRAP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OF THE DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS INSIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LYING ON PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING VENT COVER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE PILED UP AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Apr 6, 2021
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES TROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.
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Feb 26, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON MARCH 18, 2020 AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA AND PREP AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT, WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT, DUST AND SPLATTER, AND THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK TO REMOVE DIRT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND MAINTAINED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND WHEELS ATTACHED TO FRYER AND GRILL TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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Mar 18, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ETC NOT LABELED AND DATED. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, SPILLAGE, DIRT AND DEBRIS LOCATED ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 11, 2020
Complaint
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK FILLED WITH SLICED GREEN PEPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD SLICED TOMATOES, LETTUCE, ETC NOT LABELED AND DATED. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES OF DISPENSING UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE CONDIMENT FOOD CONTAINERS AND TOUCHING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS SO HANDLES ARE ABOVE FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION,
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER CABINETS, FOOD DEBRIS ON GASKETS OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD, SPILLAGE, DIRT AND DEBRIS LOCATED ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 16, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOODS AND DRY STORAGE (RAW CHICKEN, SUGAR) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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May 9, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 2-301.14 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER HANDLING UTENSILS THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (BREAD, LETTUCE, CHEESE, TOMATOES, MUSHROOMS) AND ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION FOR THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOODS AND DRY STORAGE (RAW CHICKEN, SUGAR) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: 3-304.15(B-D) OBSERVED IMPROPER GLOVE USE. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER GLOVE USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS CEVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED, OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTER ON THE VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Apr 16, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOODS AND DRY STORAGE (RAW CHICKEN, SUGAR) THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AROUND AND INSIDE OF THE FRYERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A PINKISH SUBSTANCE ON THE PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS CEVICES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM NEEDS TO BE RE-CAULKED, OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED MISSING FILTER ON THE VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 2, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST THE 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILKD-UP AND MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 4, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST THE 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILKD-UP AND MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES AND TO CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 13, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1583509 DATE 10-27-15 STILL NOT CORRECTED:(45)MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY AND FREEZERS WITH ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN,DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL 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: FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILE, MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND DIRTY WALLS THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN WALLS,REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHEILDS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND VENT COVER TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTATIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Oct 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREEP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Jan 27, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASY BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING(SPILLS, DIRT,STAINS). SEAL OR ENCLOSE LARGE OPENING IN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM(CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALSO). CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Jan 13, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK AND RED -COLORED SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON INTERIOR PANEL AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING, CONTACT COMPANY THAT SERVICES THE MACHINE AND HAVE THE INTERNAL PARTS CLEANED. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
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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: 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 5 INSIDE WALL ACCESS PANEL IN WASHROOM, 8-10 ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM DOOR UNDERNEATH LADDER, 10-15 ON FLOOR AND UTILITY SHELF INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-30-13 ON REPORT# 1296715 NOT CORRECTED: -32- SPLASH GAURD NOT INSTALLED BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.-33- EXTERIORS OF FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN.-34- FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS.-35-CEILING TILES MISSING, STAINED CEILING TILES REMAIN THROUGHOUT, DUST BUILD-UP STILL OBSERVED ON CEILING VENTS. FOOD HANDLER COOKED AND PREPARED FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE BOXES AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT AND PAINT SURFACES IF RUSTY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: SHELF WHERE HOT WATER TANK SITS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ALL SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA WHERE PAPER GOODS AND ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED, BASE OF FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASY BOXES FROM FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BUSINESS NEED CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING(SPILLS, DIRT,STAINS). FOOD AND DEBRIS OBSERVED BETWEEN WALL AND LOOSE WALL COVE UNDERNEATH EAST WINDOW IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DEBRIS & FOOD, CLEAN AREA(S) AND RE-SEAL COVE TO WALL. SEAL OR ENCLOSE LARGE OPENING IN WALL INSIDE WASHROOM(CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INSIDE ALSO). CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT STORED PROPERLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST EITHER STORE IT IN THE ICE WITH HANDLE UP OR STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Nov 27, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, CCOLERS,FREEZERS,SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
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Sep 30, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH FOUL ODOR BACKING UP ONTO FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA WHEN FRONT EXPOSED SINK IS IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PLUMBER TO REPAIR DRAIN LINES, AND USE REAR EXPOSED SINK FOR HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE HEADS OF LETTUCE STORED INSIDE REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. OBSERVED RED/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. FOOD AND ICE MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. COVER ALL OPEN BREADING, SUGAR, ETC TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, FLIES, AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, CCOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REMOVE DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT. STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING FOOD PANS,AND UTENSILS WITHOUT WASHING,RINSING AND SANITIZING.SINK NOT SET UP.DISCUSSED WITH OWNER SINK MUST BE SET UP NOW DURING INSPECTION.CDI CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,HAMBURGERS,PHILLY STEAK SANDWICHES,IT BEEF.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEVERAL MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.MUST INSTALL.ALSO DUSTY CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED ON LIGHTS IN REAR OVER ICE CREAM FREEZER AND 3- COMP SINK REAR PREP..MUST INSTALL
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING/MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE
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Jan 12, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,HANDLING MONEY FROM CASH REGISTER AFTER TAKING ORDER,THE HE PUT ON ONE GLOVE AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE SANDWICH/READY TO EAT FOOD,BEFORE WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS.CDI- CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.CITATION ISSUED.
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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 SOILED DAMAGE CEILING TILES ON PREMISES AND SEAL HOLE IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 15, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT REMOVE STANDING WATER IN RESTROOM
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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. CONTINUE TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT AND FIX HOLE IN WALL RESTROOM
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CONTINUE TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR
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Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM STORAGE SHELFS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, GRILL,HOOD FILTERS,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL IN RESTROOM REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Mar 9, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.OBSERVED THE HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM TABLE STORAGE SHELVES.
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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.
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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.CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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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.REPAIR HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL, AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLEAN REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON TABLE STORAGE SHELF IN STRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, HOOD INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER AND MICROWAVE,SYRUP NOZZELS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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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.REPAIR HOLE IN RESTROOM WALL.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND INSTALL MISSING SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AND RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 31, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 16, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT 55F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW. OWNER CLAIMS HE ORDERED TWO NEW UNITS TO REPLACE THIS ONE AND ANOTHER WITH WORN RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLERS DOORS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND OWNER INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT FOR ANY POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL NEW UNIT RECEIVED AND INSPECTED. OWNER RECEIVED A DELIVERY DURING INSPECTION IN WHICH I INSTRUCTED HIM TO PLACE FOODS INTO FREEZER AND OTHER UNIT ON SITE. PRODUCT DELIVERED AT AN ADEQUQATE TEMP.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM APRIL 2009 WERE NOT CORRECTED. (#32,33,34,35,41) MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS) AND REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM BOTTOMS OF TABLES.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GRILL, FRYERS AND VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT-- ALL EQUIPMENT GREASY. CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. PREP COOLER NEXT TO GRILL HAS WORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS; MUST REPLACE TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THREE COMP SINK HAS LIME AND MOLD BUILD-UP; MUST REMOVE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE ROOM.
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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. MUST CLEAN WALL AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CEILING TILES DAMAGED IN VARIOUS AREAS NEED REPLACING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER OF ITMES FROM INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS (HEAD UPWARD TO DRY) RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND USE CLEAN WIPING CLOTHS FOR SANITIZING PREP TABLES AND SURFACES THROUGH OUT THE DAY. TOWELS OBSERVED WERE NOT CLEAN OR WET. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER SET UP OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WATER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade on file is from Mar 12, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade.
Has Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade 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 Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Babas Famous Steak & Lemonade is inspected around two times per year on average.
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