Boston Market #2520

3020 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Boston Market #2520 29 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 17, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Boston Market #2520 since Jan 17, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.

Boston Market #2520's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. WHEELS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES. OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH A SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Dec 30, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD DRY STORAGE FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. ALSO NOTED WAS THE COMPACTOR LEAKING LIQUID FOOD WASTE FROM THE COMPACTOR AND GARBAGE SPILLING ONTO THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS, REPAIR THE LEAKING COMPACTOR, AND MAINTAIN THE SURROUNDINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (MAC&CHEESE, CHICKEN POTATOES ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, CRACKS ON WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, HOLE ON WALL AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY AT THE AREAS WITH THE WASTE WATER BACKUP. ALSO NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 27, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-- SEVERAL MISSING BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11---NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15-- THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #2531513 ON 9-16-21 NOT CORRECTED.#55-- NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9-16-21 REPORT #2531513 NOT CORRECTED.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: : 3-302.12-- BULK RICE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: : 3-304.12-- NOTED IN USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PANS AND SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEANABLE CONTAINER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: : 5-205.15-- THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.---- NOTED BLACK, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE WALL OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: : 6-202.11---NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Sep 16, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2382451 ON 6-30-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #16- OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#55- NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#58-NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON-SITE FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK RICE CONTAINERS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED IN USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PANS AND SIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEANABLE CONTAINER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID COVERS FOR FOODS ON HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE BIN NOTED LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR FROM PIPING UNDER SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEVERAL MISSING FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD COVING TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FACILITY AT THE DISH AREA, REAR HAND SINK, ICE MACHINE.----ALSO NOTED DAMAGED WALLS WITH OPEN HOLES, CRACKS, AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE REAR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.---- NOTED BLACK, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE WALL OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS FOR THE PLASTIC TUBE SHIELDING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS THAT HOLD THE SHIELD IN PLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 30, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OF THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CHEMICAL ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR OF THE BUILDING NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER BY THE DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PROTECTIVE SHIELDING ON THE LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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61
Jun 8, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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95
May 29, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-17-18 INSPECTION # 2169871. VIOLATION 29. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT IC MACHINE WATERLINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. TAGGED ICE MACHINE.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POITENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES, RAW CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-012A MUST PROVIDE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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86
May 17, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-19-17 INSPECTION # 2099166. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR(WORN GROUTING) AND SOME MISSING BASE COVE BY MOP SINK AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 19, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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95
Aug 23, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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Aug 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 52.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION.TAGGED WALK IN COOLER. 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 300 POUNDS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 57.6F, 30 POUNDS OF MEAT LOAF AT 56.7F, 30 POUNDS OF RIBS AT 56.4F, AND 30 POUNDS OF TURKEY AT 57.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005A. DISPOSED OF 420 POUNDS OF FOOD VALUE AT APPROXIMATLEY 500 DOLLARS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.
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Dec 29, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.. MUST REPAIR.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, TURKEY, GRAVY, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTIONS. IE: PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE.
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Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE AND RECEPTACLE LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK-UP, LARGER WASTE CONTAINERS OR ADDITIONAL CONTAINERS ON SITE TO ACCOMMODATE OVER FLOWING GARBAGE. 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: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE COLD WATER HANDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK.. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW UPON INSPECTIONS. IE: PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE.
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78
Aug 5, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TO GO CASHIER ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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95
Jul 29, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AT 172.6F WERE BEING SERVED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES FROM REPORT # 1584174 MADE ON 11-10-15 AND REPORT STATING WAS POSTED AT THAT TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1584174 ON 11-10-15 NOT CORRECTED.#35- WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE TO GO CASHIER ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY/BLACKENED WALLS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINKS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT THE MOP SINK AND THE REAR TO GO STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES, PEELING PAINT AND WALL BASEBOARD. MUST REPAIR ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 10, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1583769 DATED:11/03/2015. VIOLATION 29 (PREVIOUSLY VIOLATION 45) FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 11/10/15 AS REQUIRED. UPON REINSPECTION FOODHANDLERS STILL DO NOT HAVE ANSI APPROVED FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CONTAINER NOT COVERED.ALSO,THE GREASE CONTAINER HAS EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE BUILD-UP ALL AROUND THE LID AND ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCES AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.AT THIS TIME,THIS SAID AREA HAS BEEN CLEANED AND MAINTAINED BEFORE THE END OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PASTAS,GRAVY, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1533083 DATED:04/20/2015. 34 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT. 07/20/2015 45 FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. 07/20/2015. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY 11/10/15 AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BACK ROOM STORAGE AREA-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD ABOVE THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE MISSING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER WITH HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 20, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF CHICKEN SALAD AT 59.0F IN THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE OR 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, POTATOES, ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK BENEATH THE WASH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (COMPARTMENT MAINTAINS WATER). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRONT CABINETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT FRONT PREP AREA SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RETRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS, RAT DROPPINGS, GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE TO PUSH GARBAGE INTO DUMPSTER. MUST MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA ADEQUATELY MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED ABOVE TO INCREASE PICK-UP SERVICE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Jun 10, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CHICKEN PREPARATION TABLE NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.(STANDING WATER) MUST MOP AND KEEP DRY.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC, STORED AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.
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Jul 26, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR BY 3COMP SINK AREA, AND IN FRONT OF ROASTING OVENS. MUST ALSO DRY WET FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA UNDER ALL SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXTREMLEY RUSTY DOOR FRAMES AT BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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May 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACE SUCH AS GARBAGE CONTAINER BETWEEN THE FRONT LINE FOOD EQUIPMENT,ALSO THE SAME FOOD HANDLER ADJUSTED HER HAIR AND CAP STANDING AT FRONT LINE WERE FOOD IS STORED AT HOT HOLDING UNIT UNCOVERED AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS CONTINUE TO TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD. INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000072158-16
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED,WHICH HAS BROKEN LIDS PART OF THE LIDS ARE MISSING. OBSERVED GROUND WITH RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE DUMPSTER AND THROUGHOUTH THE AREA.ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, EXCESS OIL ON TOP THE LID AND DRIPPING ON GROUND.ALSO OBSERVED 20 OR MORE BURROWS AT NORTH- EAST OF PREMISES ALONG THE OUTSIDE WALLS AND UNDER THE BUSHES.MUST SEAL AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL TRAP BOXES.(ONLY ONE ON PREMISES)INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIDS FOR THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER,CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN GROUND.KEEP AREA CLEAN TO MINIMIZE RODENTS ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000072158-16
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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 BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE METAL SHELF IN STORAGE AREA, WERE THE DISPASAL ITEMS ARE STORED.
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Feb 11, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS.
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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 THE BASEBOARD IN THE REAR UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market #2520 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #2520 on file is from Jan 17, 2023. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market #2520?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #2520.

Has Boston Market #2520's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Market #2520 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Market #2520 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.