Bq Afroroot Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
86
Score
Bq Afroroot Cuisine has been inspected 31 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 6, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 22 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED MEAT IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BIN OF MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED BIN OF MEAT.-COS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE
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Aug 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT,RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO OUTSIDE AREA CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING AND FREEZING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Sep 11, 2024
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAIN PIPE (FROM THE ROOF INTO STANDING BUCKETS) IN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE INTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION ON GROUND.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ALLEY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 3, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572518 ISSUED ON 03-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #48 - OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #55 - OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. #55 - OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. #57 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, GOAT MEAT ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON (2) GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.
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Mar 14, 2023
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.501-12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Mar 7, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED, BEING USED TO STORE BOWLS IN THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FISH, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HNADSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 19, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 12, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
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Feb 23, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED OR REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOBENT MATERIAL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID AT RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Feb 9, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND 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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. WE OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT DINING AREA BETWEEN TWO CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA INCLUDED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED OR REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSOBENT MATERIAL.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID AT RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Dec 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 9, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/2/19, INSPECTION REPORT #2352538. #38- NOTED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER FOR 2019. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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86
Dec 2, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (BEEF, RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH POT FILLED WITH FOOD IN HANDSINK BOWL AND TRAYS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE POT AND TRAYS TO HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING SERVICE REPORTS AND ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER FOR 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORES NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/27/2018- INSPECTION REPORT #2222986. #37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47- 4-102.11(A)- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #47- 4-202.11- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES...ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. #55- 6-501.114- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. #56- NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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47
Sep 27, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST -NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS STAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 18, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-703.11(c2) NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12(A) NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11(A) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST -INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AREA, BASEMENT DRY STORAGE IN THE BATHROOMS AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY WHERE RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. -NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS STAINED WITH FOOD SPILLS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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33
Sep 20, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON-FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR YARD. PILED WOODEN BOARDS, CARDBOARD BOXES, PAPER DEBRIS, SHOES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.
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74
Aug 28, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Aug 18, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED GOAT INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED AT SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 8-17-17 AT 11:30 PM AND LEFT OUT TO COOL THE PRODUCTS PER MANAGER STATEMENT. PRESENTLY GOAT MEAT AT TEMP OF 75.6F,79.1F AND 80F. FOUND 6 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS ON TOP THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 72.1F.FOOD WAS LEFETED OUT ALL NIGHT.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 60,VALUE 259. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL FLIES ON SITE:KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT,OVER 20 SMALL FLIES.ONE BEE AT LIGHT BULB AND TWO HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND REAR DOOR OPENED(DUE TO AIR CONDITION BROKEN) AND NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED.OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS THOUGHT THE PREMISES(UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,FIRST FLOOR STORAGE UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON TOP THE BOXES AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT).UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR AT STORAGE IN BASEMENT WERE NUMEROUS OF PLASTIC CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON FLOOR.NEED TO REMOVE FLIES,DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED.MUST ELEVATE CONTAINER 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO BE ABLE TO REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS. KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-16,REPORT #1734311 #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN. #35-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. #45-MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION TODAY 8-18-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK.
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Mar 17, 2016
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND RICE COOKER 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 THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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86
Mar 8, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND RICE COOKER 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 THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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86
Feb 26, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. EMPTY TRAYS AND EMPTY BUCKETS IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. AND COOKING UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER REMOVED ALL THE SAID ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. HAND SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS.
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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 EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER APPROXIMATELY 60 TOTAL. ALSO FOUND DEAD BABY MOUSE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. 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 ON SITE. WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SUCH AS BEEF STEW, STEAMED RICE, BEEF SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVES,DEEP FRYER AND RICE COOKER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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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 THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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70
May 7, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS LEFT OUT ON THE PREP TABLE: CONTAINER OF FISH AT 94.2F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 95.6F, RICE AT 90.1F, TWO CONTAINERS OF FISH TAILS AT 69.9, AND A CONTAINER OF GOAT MEAT 66.2F. FOUND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 56.2 AND A RAW CONTAINER OF GOAT AT 60.2 IN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 100# OF FOOD WORTH $400. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SPONGE AND SOAP, THEN RINSING DISHES IN THE SAME SINK, AND THEN PLACING THE DISHES ON THE CLEAN DRYING RACK. MANAGER PURCHASED SANTIZING SOLUTION FROM THE STORE DURING THE INSPECTION. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS PROPERLY SET UP FOLLOWING MY REQUEST (WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100PPM) AND ALL DISHES PREVIOUSLY OBSERVED ON THE DRY RACK WERE PROPERLY RE-WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. 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 THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FILLED WITH DIRTY POTS AND PANS WITH BOXES OBSTRUCTING THE FRONT OF THE SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DIRTY DISHES FROM HAND SINK, AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK AND BOTH WASHBOWL SINKS IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS. 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 RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND OLD EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOXES & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE STAIRS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND ON TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADING UP TO THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE 1ST FLOOR, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWO DROPPINGS IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM, APPROXIMATELY 2 DROPPINGS IN THE HALLWAY THAT LEADS TO THE WASHROOMS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. MISSING INFORMATION IN THE LOG BOOK FROM THE PEST CONTROL PROVIDER; MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION, MSDS, AND DETAILED MAP OF THE BAITS ETC. OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A PROPER DOOR SWEEP TO RODENT PROOF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE WALLS AND DOOR THAT LEAD TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND DOORS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BURNT AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 14, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD
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Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SOUP MIXED WITH VARIOUS KIND OF MEAT:GOAT,BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.AT TEMP OF 63.2F TO 64.7F. SOUP WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VALUE 115. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A FAUCET,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HUSBAND ABLE TO RE-INSTALL FAUCET.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND BOTH WASHROOMS,OBSERVED MEN CUSTOMERS COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING OR HANDS DRIPPING WATER ON FLOOR.PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13,REPORT #1235960 #34- OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT. #35- OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HAND WASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL. #38- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. @41- BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS STILL OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH FOOD SPILLAGE,DEBRIS AND RUST. OBSERVED OPENED FOOD(DRY FOOD:FLOUR),ITEMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:DRY FOOD ,KNIFE,USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND USED HAND SIFTER TO SIFT DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE PREP TABLE AND OTHER ITEMS OR INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS,FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER O-IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,GRIMES ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT 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 AND GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD
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Sep 5, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Sep 25, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12
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Sep 18, 2012
Complaint
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: OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY REAR DOOR AROUND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/25/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR 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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT WALL.
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Apr 10, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.
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Apr 5, 2012
Consultation
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: Correct by 4/9/12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Correct by 7/2/12.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct by 7/2/12.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct by 7/2/12.
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Apr 2, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED FISH HELD AT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 79.8 F AND 94.9 F IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT 15 LBS, VALUED AT $20.00
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF BEHIND FRONT REGISTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER(AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF KITCHEN). ALSO PREMISES UNABLE TO PROVIDE RECENT COPY OF PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK INVOICE (01/20/10) LAST INVOICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND PROVIDE UP TO DATE PEST CONTROL INVOICE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/09/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSEVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS/VENTILATION HOOD.
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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 DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bq Afroroot Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bq Afroroot Cuisine on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bq Afroroot Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Bq Afroroot Cuisine.
Has Bq Afroroot Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bq Afroroot Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bq Afroroot Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Bq Afroroot Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bq Afroroot Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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