Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2020
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Score
Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates has been inspected 11 times since 2014. The most recent visit was on Mar 20, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates's record stops at Mar 20, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Mar 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INCORRECTLY WRITTEN. PROVIDE DISCLOSURE STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE 2-SLIDING DOORS COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 3, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD INSIDE MEUNU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED WITH IMPROPER REMINDER/DICLOSURE STATEMENTS.(SASHIMI, STEAK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. (SANITIZNG SOLUTION EFFECTIVE FOR NOROVIRUS)7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPLASH GUARDS FOR HAND SINK AND DUMP SINK AT COFFEE STATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SPRAYER FAUCET AT SINK AT COFFEE STATION. MUST REPLACE WITH FAUCET WITHOUT SPRAYER. ALSO, FOUND DUMP/RINSE SINK AT COFFEE STATION WITHOUT FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE FAUCET AT RINSE SINK WITH COLD/HOT RUNNING WATER.
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Nov 21, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOEMTER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Dec 26, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS AT PREMISES NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN(PITTED). MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO RINSE/DUMP SINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 14, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION. AFTER 5 TIMES RUNNING THE UNIT SANITIZER SOLUTION AT Oppm. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE OF 100ppm. MUST REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON. ALSO WATER BACKING UP FROM LID OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER OVERFLOWING TO FLOOR IN PREP AREA, A STRONG FOUL SEWAGE ODOR COMING FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. 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: FOUND ALL THREE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREAS WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE KITCHEN BOTH NOT ACCESSIBLE:FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE DISH MACHINE/PREP, A BLACK SHELVES WITH A LOT OF BOXES IN FRONT OF SAID SINK. THE OTHER EXPOSED HAD SINK BY ONE COMPARTMENT SINK HAD A METAL FOOD STRAIN IN IT.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT STAFF WASH ROOM.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN ALL MENTIONED SINKS.PARTIAL OF THE BOXES REMOVE AND FOOD STRAINER REMOVE UPON MY REQUEST. 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: WE OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES ON TOP AND AT EDGE OF THE LID OF GREASE TRAP AND 3 LIVE ROCHES BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF,GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".MUST RODENT /INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON TOP DIRTY CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE FOUR DOORS REACH-IN COOLER (EAST SIDE OF THE PREP AREA),INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT NOT ENCASED. PIPES MUST BE ENCASED OR RELOCATE SHELVES. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID KNIVES WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MENTIONED KNIVES AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK AT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/FOOD ON DOOR TRACK AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,BEHIND GREASE TRAP,BEHIND THE EAST REACH-IN COOLERS.DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVE.SOME OF THE PLASTIC FLOOR COVING ARE NOT SEALED INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL COVING. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT REAR PREP AREA:IN FRONT AND SIDE OF COOLERS AND DOOR. NEED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.EXCESS CAULKING AROUND THE BASE OF THE TOILET AT STAFF WAS ROOM IS BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLUE DUCT TAPE ON CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.SEAL HOLES AND REPAIR CAUSE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE CEILING IN BASEMENT WITH HEAVY STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE COOLERS AT EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE. MISSING LITE SHIELD AT LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS IN WASH ROOM AND THROUGHOUT WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MECHANICAL STOPPERS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO CLOSE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 22, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST,(GREASE BUILDUP), BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE/SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
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Mar 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES UNDER DISHMACHINE AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED. 2-23-15. INSPECTION # 1424782. NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST,(GREASE BUILDUP), BOTTOM OF DISHMACHINE/SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHMACHINE, BEHIND WOK AREAS, AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED FLOOR AREAS.
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Feb 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SUGAR BULK CONTAINER IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE 2-DOOR STAND UP COOLER DOOR RAILS AND INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANLDERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 10, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALUMINUM FOIL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, FOOD STAIN AND DEBRIS ON PORTABLE SHELVES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AND RUST ON TOP AND AROUND GREASE TRAP CONTAINER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE(FRONT DISH MACHINE,FRONT OF COOLER EAST WALL,ETC)GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.BASEBOARD WALL / COVING ARE NOT SEALED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO MESH IS PROVIDED AT WINDOW WERE FAN IS INSTALLED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BLACK DUST BUILD-UP ON EAST WALL BEHIND COOLERS AND ON VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FIRST COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 9, 2014
License
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECT PROOF. AN 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM DOOR.OBSERVED TEN MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE BETWEEN THE CHEMICAL BUCKETS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RODENT / INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPERATING.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE LID,ALSO CONTAINER IS BROKEN. SPLATTERED OIL ON BRICKS BEHIND THE CONTAINER AND GROUND UNDER THE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER AND AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON ALUMINUM FOIL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES. RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER THE DISH MACHINE SURFACE / PAINT PEELING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, FOOD STAIN AND DEBRIS ON PORTABLE SHELVES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GREASE AND RUST ON TOP AND AROUND GREASE TRAP CONTAINER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SOME FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE(FRONT DISH MACHINE,FRONT OF COOLER EAST WALL,ETC)GREASE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.BASEBOARD WALL / COVING ARE NOT SEALED BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER TANK,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NO MESH IS PROVIDED AT WINDOW WERE FAN IS INSTALLED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. BLACK DUST BUILD-UP ON EAST WALL BEHIND COOLERS AND ON VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE FIRST COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates on file is from Mar 20, 2020. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates.
Has Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blu 57 Seafood & Small Plates means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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