David's Grill
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2011, David's Grill has 20 inspections in the public record. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which David's Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. 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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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZEAND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY MOP(S). MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
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58
May 8, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASH SOLUTION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F; DURING THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WASH SOLUTION WAS ONLY MAINTAINING BETWEEN 95F-102.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY.
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Jul 7, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 30, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, COOKED POTATOES, HEAVY CREAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64F - 59F. LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( COST $30,4 LBS). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK EGGS ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RICE AND A VARIETY OF SALSA' HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 14, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, AND MISSING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING AT THE COOKING STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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78
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Jan 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-306.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT PROTECTION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STACK CHIP TRAYS ON TOP OF ON ANOTHER WITHOUT A PROTECTION BARRIER AND NEVER STORE CHIPS WITHOUT PROTECTION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CHIPS FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND PLACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ADDED A PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN ALL CHIP TRAYS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252743 DATED 1/17/19; OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-424-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF, HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE GAME CONSOLE, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 17, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES/OR PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS (1000-5000 PPM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS,(ZIP-LOC, BAGIES etc.) OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, AND REAR PREP SHIELDS ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 26, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ,FOIL FROM SHELVES AT TABLE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER CRATE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED HASH BROWNS 69.5F,3LBS. COOKED STEAK 122.3F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 100.5F,4LBS. COOKED STEAK 113.0F,1LB. COOKED SOUP 108.4F,1LBS. COOKED RICE 133.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.13.5 LBS. $27.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GAMING MACHINE,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.ALSO, APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/17(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,BEANS,RICE,HASH BROWNS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF IN REAR AREA,FOIL FROM SHELVES AT COUNTER AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER CRATE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED,VENTS AND VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN AND PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF SAME.
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Dec 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY AND BACKING UP DURING THE INSPECTION WHENEVER FLUSHED. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND TOILETS WERE FLUSHING PROPERLY BY THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASHROOM TOILETS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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 15 RODENT DROPPINGS; 5 DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE DRINK DISPENSORS AND 10 LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHOPPED LETTUCE) IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WRAPPED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLE FOR HORCHATA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SHOOT FOR THE DRINK DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE AND TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, BEANS, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED IN SUGAR AND KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED A DIRTY KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT FILTER IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE NOT MEETING THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 6 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.4-65.8F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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May 14, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT ANY RUSTY SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAIR HANDLES AT 1ST AND 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COUNTERTOP AND DRIP TRAY UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN TOILET ROOM, DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT OUT IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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Oct 11, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jul 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE FRONT SMALL COOLER RUBBER GASKET AROUND DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN FRONT TRABLE STORAGE SHELF UNDER FLAT GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL REAR AROUNG 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHING FRONT STEAMER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPAIR LOWER PIPE 1ST COMP. OF 3 COMP. SINK. LEAKING INTO A BUCKET.
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Dec 13, 2011
Routine
3 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. SOME OR THE RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER ARE STARTING TO RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE TWO FRYERS IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CABINETS UNDERNEATH BOTH HAVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. FOUND SOME CEILING TILES IN THE DINING ROOM ARE STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE SAME.
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Aug 3, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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. LABEL THE LARGE CONTAINERS HOLDING THE PEPPERS,SALT AND GREEN SAUCE ECT.
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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. GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REACHIN FREEZER AND GASKET AT THE WALKIN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL OF THEM. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE THEM.
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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. CLEAN THE FRYERS AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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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. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE DINING ROOM AND REAR AREA. THICK WITH DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was David's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at David's Grill on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at David's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at David's Grill.
Has David's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at David's Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at David's Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is David's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, David's Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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