Biograph Diner,Inc
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2017
90
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Biograph Diner,Inc, the earliest from 2015. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 27, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Biograph Diner,Inc is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, (EGGS) BEING STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. 4 DOZEN EGGS, VALUED AT $25, WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 65F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED EGGS. INSTRUCTED THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. 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 COOK PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN, HE THEN LEFT THE KITCHEN THROUGH THE REAR EXIT DOOR. UPON HIS RETURN TO THE KITCHEN, HE FAILED TO PREFORM GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. HE BEGAN COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. WHEN ASKED TO WASH HIS HANDS HE DID NOT COMPLY. INSTRUCTED THAT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES, HAND WASHING, MUST BE PERFORMED AT ALL TIMES WHILE COOKING OR PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)(B)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GARBAGE. ALSO, EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND BOXES OUTSIDE THE REAR EXIT DOOR WHERE A CITY OF CHICAGO DUMPSTER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP DAYS PER WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE FOR 3-COMP SINK AND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. SERIOS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1763358, DATED 4/21/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING USED UNDER HOT HOLDING PICK UP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER # 34 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER,PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA CADDY IN REAR PREP AREA #43; MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, WALK IN FREEZER. EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION PRESENT. REPLACE CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP, BLACK GROOVES AND STAINS PRESENT. ALSO, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO RACKS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL. LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLE WHERE HOT SOUP AND CONDIMENTS ARE STORED. INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT PRESENT. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN THE OFFICE, AND WALL VENT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTALL WALL BASE AT WALL ADJACENT TO THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS, NOT WORKING. MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2016
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR PREVIOUSLY TAGGED PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA BEING USED AND AIR TEMPERATURE IS 49.8F.THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WILL REMAIN ON COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.MUS FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 4LBS.COOKED PASTA 48,0F,1 LB. DICED TOMATOES 45.3F,.5 LBS DICED SAUSAGES 51.0F,2LBS CHIROZO 50.9F,1 LB. DICED HAM 49.6F,2 DOZEN POOLED EGG WHITES 54.9F,2LBS. SLICED HAM 50.2F,8LBS COOKED DICED POTATOES 53.2F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.20.5LBS.$39(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS PROPERLY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING USED UNDER HOT HOLDING PICK UP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON MEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,CAN OPENER BLADE,,GRILL TABLES ,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT,PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA CADDY IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORAGE LANDING AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE AREA AND AROUND PIPES,DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BROKEN WALL BASES UNDER 2- COMP SINK,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WAIT STAION AREA.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICED TEA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND LEAKY PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 21, 2016
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 52.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED PASTA 50.1F,1.5LBS.LINK SAUSAGE 52.9F,1LBS.SLICED HAM 50.4F-52.2F,2LB. SAUSAGE PATTIES 50.0F,.5LBS. TURKEY SAUSAGE PATTIES 50.5F,.5 LB.CANADIAN BACON 50.5F,1.5LBS. POOLED DOZEN EGG WHITES 54.1F,1LB. CHIROZO 49.8F,.5LB CUT SPINACH 49.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 9LBS.$30.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 PRACTICIES BY FOOD HANDLER AND DISH WASHER.OBSERVED DISH WASHER HOLD THE SIDE OF GARBAGE CAN THEN WIPED THE GARBAGE CAN LID WITH A NAPKIN AND THEN REMOVED CLEANED DISHES FROM DISH RACK WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AFTER WARDS,ALSO THE FOOD HANDLER PUT HIS HAT ON AND THEN TOOK A COOKED OMLETTE FROM SKILLET WITH BARE HANDS AND HANDLED PEST CONTROL BOOK AND PAPERS,GOT I.D FROM WALLET AND THEN PUT WALLET INTO BACK POCKET THEN GOT A FOOD CONTAINER THAT HAD RAW GROUND BEEF IN IT A PUT HIS HAND INTO CONTAINER AND PUT RAW GROUND BEEF ON GRILL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL AND ON SIDE OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON WALL UNDER WALL COVING BEHIND DISH MACHINE.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED HAS A APPX. "3/4" IN CENTER AND ALONG BOTTOM,BASEMENT DOOR "1" ALONG BOTTOM.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/21/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN AND DISPLAYED.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1588226 11/12/15 NOT CORRECTED #38-MUST INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVING USED UNDER HOT HOLDING PICK UP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON MEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,CAN OPENER BLADE,,GRILL TABLES ,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CART,DISH RACKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT,PREP AREAS.MUST GROUT FLOOR UNDER SODA CADDY IN REAR PREP AREA .MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND STORAGE LANDING AND KEEP DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE AREA AND AROUND PIPES,DAMAGED WALL PANELING AND TRIM BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BROKEN WALL BASES UNDER 2- COMP SINK,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF OFFICE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND WAIT STAION AREA.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS THROUGOUT PREMISES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICED TEA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN WALK IN FREEZER AND LEAKY PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Nov 5, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA,WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SIDES OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL(WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE MOP SINK. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE COOK LINE/PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES. SEAL GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPES/CONDUIT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL A DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SECTION IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTALL A GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Biograph Diner,Inc last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Biograph Diner,Inc on file is from Mar 27, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Biograph Diner,Inc?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Biograph Diner,Inc.
Has Biograph Diner,Inc's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Biograph Diner,Inc have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Biograph Diner,Inc 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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