Beezzee
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2019
52
Score
Going back to 2011, Beezzee has 10 inspections in the public record. Beezzee was last inspected on Sep 4, 2019. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Note that Beezzee's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 4, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 11 violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Beezzee's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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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
Sep 4, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE JUICE AREA ON BOTH SIDE OF SAID SINK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS(PRESENTLY USING PLASTIC WRAPS)AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVES INSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER CABINET BROKEN,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.INCLUDED UNDER BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT FRONT AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ARE USED TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 28, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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. CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED ENCRUST BROWN SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR OF INTERIOR IF ICE MACHINE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-6-18,REPORT #2241202 #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. - #56) 6-202.11:OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #58) OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED - -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD ( EGGS, ETC) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH A COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE JUICE AREA ON BOTH SIDE OF SAID SINK
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO STOPPERS(PRESENTLY USING PLASTIC WRAPS)AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE PROPER WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS ARE USED TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINER BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVES INSIDE THE FRONT COUNTER CABINET BROKEN,ROUGH SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.INCLUDED UNDER BOTH HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT AREAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ALL THREE DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF AND CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM NOT COMPLETELY SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO ELEVATE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Dec 6, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR REACH IN REAR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD BROKEN IN DRY STORAGE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.
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May 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING COVING UNDER PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC WRAP BEING USED TO PLUG THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN WASTE PIPING UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR HAND SINK.
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May 11, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. UPON ARRIVAL, WITNESSED EMPLOYEE SHREDDING READY TO EAT LETTUCE INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT FOR READY TO PREPARE SALADS WITH BARE HANDS. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. LETTUCE DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SINK FOUND SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH DISHES INSIDE THE THIRD BASIN OF FILLED SINK WITHOUT CHLORINE SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE. REVIEWED PROPER SANITIZING PROCEDURE AND INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE REAR FOOD/DISH PREP AREA.
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Jul 7, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 2 LBS OF FETA CHEESE 50.5F, 1 1/2 LBS OF CHEDDAR CHEESE 60.3F, 1 1/2LBS OF PARMASAN CHEESE 60.8F, 1LBS OF BOILED EGGS 52.3, 4LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS 49.3-58.1, 1 1/2 LBS SLICED TOMATOES 52.7. MANAGER VOLUNTEERILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE HANDLING READY TO EAT CARROTS, WITH BARE HANDS, TO BE USED IN A JUICER (FOR A CUSTOMER) WHILE TALKING ON THE PHONE, HANDLING OTHER OBJECTS AND NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN OR APPLYING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND APPLY GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASK AND BEFORE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ABOVE THE STOVE AND GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREMISES WAS USING PLASTIC AS SINK STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MINOR LEAK UNDER EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT A THERMOMETER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERED/HOT WATER AT EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM HANDWASH SINK. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 67.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED PLUMBER. PLUMBER ON SITE HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED DURING INSPECTION. WATER TEMPERATURE 128.5F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND DIRTY UTENSILS BEING STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. MANAGER POVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND REMOVED UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECTS. OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS CEILING AND EQUIPMENTIN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN DINING AREA REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled. Bulk food containers must be labeled to identify foods stored.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: All clean multi-use utensils and food equipments must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN COVER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ELECTRIC FLAT TOP GRILL FRONT PREP MUST UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Oct 3, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beezzee last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beezzee on file is from Sep 4, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beezzee?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Beezzee.
Has Beezzee's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beezzee have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beezzee means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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