Dapper's East Restaurant
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
55
Score
Public records show 31 inspections at Dapper's East Restaurant stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 11 violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cooling methods used” has been the most frequent reason, cited 13 times.
Dapper's East Restaurant's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE UNABLE TO REACH MINIMUM FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F (MEASURED 145.0F ON DISH SURFACE THERMOMETER). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE MINIMUM FINAL RINSE WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F (160.0F SURFACE TEMPERATURE). PERSON-IN-CHARGE CALLED SERVICE TECHNICIAN, TECHNICIAN REPAIRED MACHINE TO PROVIDE FINAL RINSE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 180.0F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: SAUSAGE AT 115.1F AT THE MAIN GRILL LINE, COOKED RICE AT 75.5F AT THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT-HOLDING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $55.00 ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: FISH AT 51.0F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER, RED SAUCE AT 58.6F AT THE REAR KITCHEN COUNTER, COOKED POTATOES AT 70.6F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $35.00 ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN WATER WITHOUT SANITIZER ALONG THE MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS USED TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT SURFACES IN WATER WITH ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN LINENS AND CLEAN EMPLOYEE UNIFORMS STORED IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CLEAN LINENS AND UNIFORMS AND STORE OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUST ON STROAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 16, 2025
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 09/13/2024 INSPECTION, REPORT #2602716 NOT CORRECTED: #6-NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS. #39-NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. #43-NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. #53-NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #55-NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- --STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. --THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ARE SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP FOR HANDWASHING SINKS IN REAR WAREWASHING AND BAR AREA DURING INSPECTION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INXHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STROAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEINFG USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO 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 THE FOLLOWING:- --STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. --THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Sep 10, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO 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 THE FOLLOWING:- --STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. --THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 12, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-LIQUID EGGS 55F, GRITS 50F, SLICED TOMATOES 55.1F, CHEESE 57F, SLICED CUCUMBER 54F, COLESLAW 61F,EGGS 46F, TUNA 50.7F, SLICED FRUITS 51.3F, CHEESE 50F, TURKEY 50.4F, HAM 51F, SAUSAGE PATTY 50F, RICE PUDDING 48.3F, CHOCOLATE CAKE 49F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 41 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $135.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE HOT HOLDING AREA TO BE IMPROPER:- RICE 122F, SAUSAGE 116.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. SEE INVENTORY AT VIOLATION #22. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 52F. ALSO NOTED THE DESERT DISPLAY COOLER AT THE DINNING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.6F.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO 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 THE FOLLOWING:- --STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. --THICK GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Sep 7, 2023
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Aug 2, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN SECOND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED DEAD MOUSE AND DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, BREAD CRUMBS, RICE ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS, VENT COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTES EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. OPENING AT FRONT SIDE METAL SHEET. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH WHITE AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP ANDGREASE INSIDE (2) WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN (COOKING AREA) IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL THE SAID FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE COOKING LINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CERTIFIED MANAGER IN CHARGE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 5, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS LOCATED IN BOTH PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INFORMING EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 27, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED..
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REAR PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE ROOM, DISHWASH ROOM AND FUSE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED..
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES INCLUDED ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREAS SHELVES ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT POTATO/ONION STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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50
Jan 31, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TONGS FOR THE SALAD LYING IN THE SALAD WITH THE HANDLE FACING DOWN IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLED UTENSILS EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDLE FOR THE ICE CREAM FREEZER DOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE GRILL, COVERING THE WHEELS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAPS TO PROPERLY PROTECT LIGHT BULBS IN CASE THEY WERE TO BREAK.
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Jan 6, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE, FOOD BUILD UP AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE CABINET AT COFFEE STATION, DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES STAINED ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA COOKLINE AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Jun 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. ABOVE MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL PLATE INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RED SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER. MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT DESSERT COOLER.
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82
Jun 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND A 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME. UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 60F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL REFRIGERATION MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME.CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE A 2DR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30-40LBS OF BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, AND KABOBS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 52F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ALWAYS BE AT 40F AND BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ABOVE STATED FOOD PRODUCTS.CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND PREPARED COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED. ABOVE MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND A SMALL PLATE INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RED SAUCE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BEING USED AS A SCOOPER. MUST ALWAYS USE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES AT ALL TIMES.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE HOT COOKING LINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE NON-WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE FRONT DESSERT COOLER.
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74
Sep 17, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, BACKING UP IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS, HAVE SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AND SINK STOPPERS NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LIDS TO ICE CREAM FREEZER, CHESTER COOLER AND ICE BIN WITHOUT HANDLES TO OPEN LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA INCLUDING FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, AND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BY MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES NEEDS SEALED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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74
Apr 28, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT SALAD COOLER TOP AT 42.6*, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO KEEP FOOD 40*F OR BELOW.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISH MACHING NOT PROPERLY SANTIZING CHECKED THE MACHINE 3 TIMES,SANITIZING NOW 157*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO SANITIZE 180*F OR ABOVE.
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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 25 DROPPINGS ON THE 2ND. FLOOR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.ALSO FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THIS TIME, NEED TO REPAIR.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN COOKING LINE STILL WITH DEEP DARK GROVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOUBLE OVEN INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLUMBER PUDDY IN THE NEW HAND SINK AT THE BAR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SEAL WITH A FOOD GRADE SEALER.
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Apr 24, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT MAIN LINE IN POOR REPAIR, IMPROPER INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. OBSERVED BOTH DISPLAY COOLERS AT FRONT WAITRESS LINE IN POOR REPAIR, IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 47.0F & 48.2F. COOLERS TAGGED AT THIS TIME AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNITS UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN COOLERS: 2 DOZEN EGGS (55.8F), CONTAINERS COLESLAW (55.7F), CONTAINER OF FETA CHEESE 45.0F, CONTAINER OF CUT TOMATOTES 47.2F, GALLON OF MILK 46.0F, CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM 46.2F. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS. $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO SANITIZE PROPERLY, FINAL RINSE AT 120F. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ABLE TO PROPERLY SANITIZE. (180F FINAL RINSE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE). ALSO NOTED USING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPER SANZITING RINSE, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER (EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DISCOLORED) BACKING UP IN BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROM TOP OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR ONTO FLOOR AND ALSO HEAVY WASTE WATER FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STOAGE AREA. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX, 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK (BUSINESS LICENSE NUMBER, DIAGRAM, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING FRYERS AND CABINETS, FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, LEGS, WHEELS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER NOTED ON FLOOR SURROUNDING HOT WATER HEATERS. INSTD TO KEEP CLEAN AND DRY. FLOOR THROUGH OUT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE ALONG WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING IN HOT WATER HEATER STAINED AND LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. FAN COVERS OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INTERIOR OF HOOD NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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May 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY CHIPPING SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS,
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CUTTING BOARDS, AND SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP AREA, KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF FLOOR,
34
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND EMPLOYEES DRESSING ROOM NOT CLEAN AND TIDY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
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78
Oct 9, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORED STOCKS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
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78
Aug 28, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORED STOCKS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
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78
Aug 20, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: ONE OF THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID BROKEN NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RODENT PROOFED THE LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SCRAMBLED EGGS, PAN CAKES,WAFFLES,FRENCH TOAST, STEAK,ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 9:45AM DURING INSPECTION.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. ALSO ALL DRY FOOD BULK CONTAINERS NEED LABEL.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. CAULKING WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARDS, INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL OF THE OF THE ICE MAKER, EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE OVEN, GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND OVEN, INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA,NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. ALL STOCKS MUST BE STORED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORED STOCKS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT IN BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS TO HOLD THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD.
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67
Sep 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521656 DATED 8-8-11, VIOLATIONS #30, PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE. #33, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGER MIXERS, MEAT SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS IN SOUP AND ICE CREAM SERVING AREA, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES. #34, MUST REPAIR/RESURFACE FLOORS MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT THE SAME AREAS, AND BAR AREA 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. #35, HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. #36, MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLE, NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. #41, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES AT DISH WASHING AREA.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE FOUR DOORS REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3PART SINK IN KITCHEN AND THE FAUCET FOR SAME SINK, ALSO REPAIR GAUGE FOR DISH MACHINE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT WASHROOMS HAND WASHING BOWLS.
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Aug 8, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE FOOD HANDLER, HANDLING RAW MEAT, WIPED HIS HANDS ON SOILED APRON AND PICK UP SOME BREAD. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP, AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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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. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. BOTH PREP REACH IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN WITH BROKEN DOOR GASKETS, MUST REPLACE/MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGER MIXERS, MEAT SLICERS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS IN SOUP AND ICE CREAM SERVING AREA, ETC.. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 REPAIR/RESURFACE FLOORS THRU-OUT MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT SAME AREA AND BAR AREA AND 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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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. HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND 1ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM, MUST SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND CLEAN WALLS AND CEILING IN MAIN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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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. MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PRE TABLE NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE ROOMS, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 25, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID. DEFROST BOX FREEZER REAR EXCESSIVE ICE AND 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.OBSERVED THE MEAT COOLER WALLS NEED CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE MEAT COOLER LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN WATER ON BOTTOM OF SHIELD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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.REMOVE FOIL FROM VENT ABOVE THE DISH TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN NOT CLEAN IN LADIES RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVED THE CEILING IN WALK-IN FREEZER POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FOOD ON CEILING BY DISH AREA, POT AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ASLO OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT REAR BY UTILITY SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RESEAL.OBSERVED CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN ABOVE DISH TABLE,AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR CHECK BROKEN (DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND OR REPLACE DOOR CHECK.
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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.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER 2ND FLOOR OLD EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dapper's East Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dapper's East Restaurant on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains 31 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dapper's East Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Dapper's East Restaurant.
Has Dapper's East Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Dapper's East Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dapper's East Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Dapper's East Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dapper's East Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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