Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2024
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill 18 times, with records going back to 2015. The most recent visit was on Aug 29, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)--OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15--OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 6, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT.OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.1,CREAM CHEESE AT 51.9F,MILK AT 51.2F,BEANS AT 56.7F,MUSHROOM SAUCE AT 62.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 48#'S OF FOOD WORTH $400.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 1-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEANS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX:1/2" INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF BASEMENT REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Oct 26, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 6, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45-51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 4 COCONUT MILK AND 3 GALLONS OF HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM ($54). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN PAPER MENUS OR ON BOARD SCREEN. THE MANAGER STATED STEAK COULD BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT SUCH AS UNUSED CHAIRS, SEVERAL PIECES OF FOOD AND UNUSED FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SALADS 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 WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, RICE, BEANS, SUGAR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS BEHIND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jul 27, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Jul 20, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 160.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF AND PACKAGES OF SAUSAGES BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE AND WORKING LIGHTING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Feb 6, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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90
Jan 14, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 7, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR SERVING UNDER COOKED AND COOK TO ORDER FOODS (BURGER, RIB-EYE STEAK ) .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN,BEEF) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE WITHOUT MASK FOR AIRWAY PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES AND BRACELETS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT ICE MACHINE AND REACH UNDER COOLER IS STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Feb 6, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED ONIONS, SLICED BEEF, SLICED VEGETABLES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN BACK PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POTS TO BIG TO SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED AND MAINTAINED FOR SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. NOTED A BUILD UP OF DUST IN DISH ROOM AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BEHIND GRILL, & ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT BAIT ON BASEMENT STAIRS LEADING TO KITCHEN PREP AREA. BAIT MUST BE CONTAINED IN A COVERED, TAMPER RESISTANT BAIT STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OR REMOVE BAIT. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-015.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE (1:15 PM)WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. MANAGER ARRIVED AT 2:31 PM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE IN ICE MACHINE WHERE WATER IS DISPENSED.ICE IS USED FO HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION . CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED ONIONS, SLICED BEEF, SLICED VEGETABLES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF & RIBEYE STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITION MANAGERS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE FOLOWING EQUIPMENTS: ALL FREEZERS, REACH IN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Cutting Surfaces OBSERVED 2 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA DISCOLORED AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RE-PLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED WIRE SHELVING IN REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN BACK PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POTS TO BIG TO SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID LARGE POTS OR REPLACE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HAS LARGER COMPARTMENTS TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PANS UNDER PREP TABLES. IFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED AND MAINTED FOR SERVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING AND VENTS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN. NOTED A BUILD UP OF DUST IN DISHROOM AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER PEELING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTIAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP, FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BEHING GRILL, & ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN WOMENS RESTROOM . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 28, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND A PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH 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 WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING MATERIAL DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED REPAIR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON UPPER WALL IN KITCHEN NEAR THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD SAME AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREPA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 21, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 4 DRAWER COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOKLINE AMBIENT AIR 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AT THIS TIME. THE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND A PREP TABLE AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH 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 WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER WITH PEELING MATERIAL DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED REPAIR WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS ON UPPER WALL IN KITCHEN NEAR THE 2 DOOR FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REPLACED AND INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD SAME AREA MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT KITCHEN PREPA AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALSO,SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING FROM KITCHEN HOOD,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS STORED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES THROUGHOUT INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINES, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED. SERIOUS 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: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,APPROXIMATELY 1/4"INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLER OFFERED FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES SAME AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS AND REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ALSO,SOME FILTERS ARE MISSING FROM KITCHEN HOOD,MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS ON NORTH WALL OF REAR PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER ARE NOT SHIELDED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CONNECT CONDENSATION LINE FROM THE WALK-IN-COOLER SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AND REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AT FAUCET OF FRONT PREP AREA PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS STORED IN KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 17, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE,AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 47.3F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MACHINE REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM ARE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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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 KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MOP SINK IN BASEMENT NOT PROVIDED.INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNUSED PIECES OF FOOD EQUIPMENTS AT REAR AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill on file is from Aug 29, 2024. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill.
Has Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Brazilian Bowl Fresh Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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