Corner Shop 1

4037 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2019
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 13 inspections at Corner Shop 1 stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 1, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Corner Shop 1's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 1, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to five violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Corner Shop 1's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BASE OF WALL DIRTY ADJACENT TO DELI COOLER AND AT SIDES OF SOFA IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN DIRT OFF FLOORS. CORE VIOLATION
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Dec 17, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS MILK, SALAD, CHICKEN, ETC., NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. 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: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010(A() NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA-100-0367
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Dec 10, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS MILK, SALAD, CHICKEN, ETC., NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE COUCH AREA IN THE FRONT OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AND BEHIND THE CLUTTERED CORNER COOLER AREA ALONG THE EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND TO CALL OUT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-010(A() NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP POLICY, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED GLASS ON BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, (FLATTOP, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, ETC), AS WELL AS UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, THE RACKS HOLDING THE DISHES, INSIDE THE THREE-DOOR COOLER, AND THE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT CLEAN AND FREE OF AN ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, FOOD RESIDE, AND DEBRIS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE CONNECTED TO THE MOP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND BEHIND THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 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: OBSERVED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SEEPAGE COMING THROUGH THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN ENCLOSURE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WALLS MUST BE CLOSED AND IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PA-100-0367
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE COOKING POTS IN KITCHEN AREA SITTING UPWARDS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STOVE ETC.) , INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, TABLE AND COUNTER TOP THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED ON PREMISES, INSIDE UNUSED PREP COOLER AND IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Sep 20, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND AT DELI COUNTER. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Apr 23, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT REAR PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY FITTED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND THE COUCH,UNDER THE FRONT WINDOW,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DELI COOLER AND DINING AREA AT EAST WALL ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT WATER LINE OF THE EXPRESS COFFEE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEAM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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May 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 24, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISPLAY COOLER (FRONT AREA).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA).
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Aug 14, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in game room area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Mar 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under storage racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls in kitchen areas need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, front counter area, and storage room need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, front counter area not clean need cleaning.
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Oct 12, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: violation #30 remains to be corrected.
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Oct 4, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINET IN THE DINING AREA. MICE DROPPING OVER 60 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO, EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER AND SIDE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATED. ALSO MUST PROVIDE LABEL FOR ALL PRICE PUDDING AND BULGARIAN MILK PACKAGED IN AN CONTAINER FOR SALE. MUST PROVIDE NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, TEL # AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND SANITIZE: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE TOASTER, OVEN TOASTER, FRYER , MICROWAVE, ALL COOKING STOVE AND GRILL, TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE, BOTTOM INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLER AND REACH COOLER AND FREEZER.
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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. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE CORNER OF THE DISPLAY COOLER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. HAIRNET OR BASEBALL CAP.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corner Shop 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corner Shop 1 on file is from Oct 1, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corner Shop 1?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Corner Shop 1.

Has Corner Shop 1's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Corner Shop 1 have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Corner Shop 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.