Byrons Kitchens
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026
86
Score
Byrons Kitchens has been inspected 27 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 10, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Byrons Kitchens is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREMISES USING MILK CREATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 14, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 50.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 48.5F, HOT DOGS AT 46.4F. ALSO NOTED BEEF PATTIES HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH ICE ON THE COOKS LINE AT 45.9F ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572983 ON 3-22-23 NOT CORRECTED . #'S 53--NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.#56- NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT FRY STATION.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE ENCRUSTED PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEVERELY DAMAGED FAUCET WITH MISSING METAL ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES A THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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May 17, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA/REAR AREA/WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 4, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE HEATING UNIT AND AT THE FRONT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION DISPLAY UNIT.
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Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN LABELING FROM PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS MUST CONTAIN APPLICABLE ALLERGEN LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2268257 DATED 2/20/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #37 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS VIOLATION #58 PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR CONTAINING MILK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCLOSED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA CONTAINING TO GO CONTAINERS AND CUPS. ALL TOOLS ETC NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM ALL FOOD RELATED TO GO CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ENCLOSED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Feb 20, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE/POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP WITH HANDLES FOR PEPPERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT BREAD. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA/ICE DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDED OR REMOVE.UN THREAD FAUCET AT TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. WATER LEAKING FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(ABLE TO USE SAID SINK).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED
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Feb 28, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS,AFTER DONE HANDLING FOOD REMOVED GLOVES,AND HANDLED NON-FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS: OPENED WALK-IN DOOR,HELPED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH BATTERY FOR SOAP DISPENSER THAN RETURNED TO COOKING AREA GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLE FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON GLOVE PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(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 SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(MENTIONED SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM).EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BATTERY STILL UNIT NOT WORKED.UPON MY REQUEST BOUGHT SOAP INSIDE PUMP CONTAINER.SOAP PROVIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED.WE OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP MACHINE DISPENSER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE,FRONT PANEL AND PANELS INSIDE THE UNIT. ALSO ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD UP.MUST DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED UNIT AND ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER: WHOLE TURKEY,CHICKEN NUGGETS,AND OTHER FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD,MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE ON SHELVES 6" ABOVE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN BLACK RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NOT CLEANABLE.REPAIR/REPLACE. NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDED OR REMOVE.UN THREAD FAUCET AT TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. WATER LEAKING FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(ABLE TO USE SAID SINK).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE CAULKING AROUND DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH COMPARTMENT)BY THE ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUST BE PROVIDED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. REPAIR CAUSE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETOR TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD THEMPERATURE
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May 25, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND KITCHEN. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND BASE COVING LOOSE AT REAR OF PREMISES BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE REPAIR. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Mar 22, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND KITCHEN. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
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90
May 6, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/16/15 REPORT# 142495(35) OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRENCH FRY STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON REAR CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR PANELS ON ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND REAR AREA BEHIND WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN 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 GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE AND REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA; SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.6F TO 48.7F. ALSO COOKED GYRO MEAT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WAS AT 46.8F. AMBIENT TEMP IN WALK IN COOLER AT 40.8 F AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.2 F IN PREP AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERAURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ASLO OBSERVERED FROST AND ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN 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 DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRENCH FRY STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON REAR CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD ON CONDENSER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFEID WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSTILS STORED IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENTILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID DIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE UTENTSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FAN VENT COVER AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CEILING VENT IN THE BATHROOM SOILED WITH DUST PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW PROPER AIR VENTILATION IN BATHROOM.
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Jan 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE DIRTY AND OR CORRODED; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE SHELVING IN DETAIL. THE FRONT DOOR PEST STRIP IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, REPLACE THE STRIP SOON.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE COUNTERS BELOW THE STEAMTABLE ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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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 IN THE BACK PREP TABLE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL. REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND BRACKET. REPAIR THE CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE CEILING VENTS AND FILTERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE THE DISPOSABLE FILTER
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Mar 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWNISH PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DEMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Nov 3, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND GREASE FROM VENTILATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER.
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Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION :OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSER FROM POP DISPENSER UNIT.TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE, ONLY POP.RECOMMENDED FOR A TECHNICIAN TO CLEAN UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND KEEP AN INVOICE ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO75226-15
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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.NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND GREASE FROM VENTILATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER.
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Jan 19, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND CASH REGISTER,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS SET UP READY TO EAT FOOD(HOT DOG AND CONDIMENTS).MUST HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010 (A) HOOOO70332-17
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Mar 23, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A PROPER COTAINER / FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.
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Mar 16, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE ON TOP ICE CONTAINER, AT TEMP OF 50.1F.ALSO OBSERVED GYROS MEAT ON THE BROILER SPIT(WHICH UNIT WAS OFF)AT TEMPERATURE OF97.9F- 100F AND 117F. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. BROILER SPIT UNIT MUST BE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDE.POUNDS 3.5 VALUE 20. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005 HOOOO59429-13
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GROUND SATURETED WITH WASTE OIL(EXCESSIVE WASTE OIL), BETWEEN GARBAGE CONTAINERS AND WASTE GREASE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-020 HOOOO59429-13.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PROVIDE A PROPER COTAINER / FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN.
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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.DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.NEED TO SELF CLOSE WASHROOM DOOR .
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Byrons Kitchens last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Byrons Kitchens on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Byrons Kitchens?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Byrons Kitchens.
Has Byrons Kitchens' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Byrons Kitchens have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Byrons Kitchens 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 Byrons Kitchens inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Byrons Kitchens is inspected around two times per year on average.
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