Frog N Snail — Cere's
Last inspected: May 15, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited Frog N Snail — Cere's 18 times, with records going back to 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 15, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Frog N Snail — Cere's since May 15, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 12 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Frog N Snail — Cere's on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 15, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED THREE PREP COOLERS(TWO IN THE KITCHEN,ONE IN PIZZA PREP AREA)NOT IN WORKING CONDITION,NOT TURNED ON,NO FOOD INSIDE UNITS..MANAGER STATED IT BROKE YESTERDAY. ALL THE UNIT ARE TAGGED" HELD FOR INSPECTION" PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER,0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY THE MANAGER,BY 11:00AM ISSUED WAS REPAIRED.PRESENTLY MACHINE MAINTAIN TEMP OF 100ppm. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS STORED ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE RELOCATED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA SLOWLY DRAINING.REPAIR ISSUE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Oct 7, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER DOORS AND DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, AND REPLACEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING STOVE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CEILING IN THE DINING AREA ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE LEAKAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 17, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.12- MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH ICE BINS AT THE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITH DRIPPING WATER. MUST REPAIR TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WATER.
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May 5, 2021
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMIT/DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-19-19 REPORT #2303431 NOT CORRECTED. #53- NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55- NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE, ELEVATE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#55- NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT TOGO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR MOVE STORED ITEMS.#57- NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM 7-19-19 REPORT #2303431. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR BOTH ICE BINS AT THE BAR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST THROUGHOUT THE METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE BAR HANDWASHING SINK DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WITH DRIPPING WATER. MUST REPAIR TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL NEW CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN PROOF.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IE: FLOUR, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL EXPOSED TABLEWARES ON PRE-SET DINING TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. COVERED OR WRAPPED.
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Jul 19, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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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 HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED -
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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 BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA AND BAR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS ALONG PIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 11, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND COUNTER TOPS AT THE BAR/PIZZA PREP AREA AND DINNING AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHER AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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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 HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (STEAK) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE, HOT WATER DISPENSER AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH AND UNFINISHED BRICK WALLS BEHIND SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE HOLE ON CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA,HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS ALONG PIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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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 BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA, BAR AND AT AREAS WHERE THE ROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 23, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES PRESENTED TO CONSUMER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON SALAD PREP TOP COOLER LID.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN LIQUOR/BEVERAGE STORAGE ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE ALL BASEMENT STORAGE ITEMS (MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT, HOLIDAY DECORATIONS, FANS, ETC) TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 23, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TWO HOLES IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. MUST SEAL. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FLOOR MIXER, INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Sep 15, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. LARGE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE ON ICE/WATER CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND BIN. 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA, FLYING UP FROM SINK DRAINS, INSIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ON BAR EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. 3 TO 4 FLIES NOTED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT REAR OFFICE AREA. NOTED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT FOR SMALL FLIES ON THE JULY SERVICE REPORT. NO SERVICE FOR FLIES NOTED ON AUGUST SERVICE REPORT AND NO INVOICE AVAILABLE FOR SEPT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR SMALL FLIES, CONTINUE SERVICE AS NEEDED, REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL FROM BAR AREA AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLE FLATWARE EXPOSED. MUST COVER, WRAP, PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. LARGE MIXING BOWLS IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT PREP BETWEEN THE PANINI MACHINE AND SEATED CUSTOMERS OR REMOVE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: TWO HOLES IN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR. MUST SEAL. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOLERS, WITH DIRT AND SOOT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE THE FLOOR MIXER, INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 18, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT PIZZA OVEN WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE AND UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (OPM-CHLORINE) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES (50-100PPM- CHLORINE). ECO-LAB WAS ONSITE DURING INSPECTION AND WAS ABLE TO FIX MACHINE WITH THE SANITIZER AT 100PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CHEF IN THE KITCHEN NOT WEARING A HAT OR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Nov 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WELD HOLDING THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN TO THE WALL IS STARTING TO BREAK. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH HANDSINK TO PREVENT A GAP BETWEEN THE SINK AND THE WALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTEDT TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Sep 5, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 29, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK, RED AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED ON 10/25/13, REPORT# 1106933. (37)DOOR AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA NOT SELF-CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEL-CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS AT FRONT BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE SOFT DRINKS IN BASEMENT 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS AT THE FRONT BAR. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Nov 6, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE/RESEAL THE SAID GASKET. RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TI REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.BURNED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.GREEN DRY LIQUID INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT UNDER COFFEE COUNTER STATION,NEED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT. DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SWEEP BASEMENT FLOOR AT NORTH EAST CORNER.DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: DOOR AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA,NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPAIR.NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 25, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND SIDE PANEL WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,NEED TO REPLACE/RESEAL THE SAID GASKET. RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TI REPAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.BURNED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.GREEN DRY LIQUID INSIDE THE COOLER UNIT UNDER COFFEE COUNTER STATION,NEED TO REMOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES UNDER THE DISH MACHINE OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT. DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SWEEP BASEMENT FLOOR AT NORTH EAST CORNER.DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FURNACE STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALSO DEBRIS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: DOOR AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA,NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT COFFEE STATION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,NEED TO REPAIR.NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 6, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. TALL, TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 45.8F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40F OR BELOW.
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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. FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN ONE INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN GAP ON TOP SEAL OF DOOR. MUST MAKE ALL TIGHT FITTING.
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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. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER RUSTY. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUSTY AND FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT FRONT "BARISTA" PREP AND AT DISH MACHINE/KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINKS. EXTERIOR DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
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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. INTERIOR TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER DIRTY WITH STRONG PAINT ODOR. MUST CLEAN.
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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. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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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. WALL BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS, CREVICES BETWEEN METAL. MUST SEAL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Frog N Snail — Cere's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Frog N Snail — Cere's on file is from May 15, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Frog N Snail — Cere's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Frog N Snail — Cere's.
Has Frog N Snail — Cere's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Frog N Snail — Cere's have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Frog N Snail — Cere's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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