Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo
Last inspected: Apr 30, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 21 inspections at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo, the earliest from 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 30, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 10 violations.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Apr 30, 2026
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER INSIDE FRONT HANDWASHING SINK AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT INSIDE BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO FAUCET OF BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS. HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINKS NEAR WASHROOM AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630047 ON 1-21-26:16-OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE. 43-OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF THE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG-HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.47-OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.49-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.51- OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.55-OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS, DUCT SYSTEM AND VENTS ABOVE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED COVERS FOR BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING COVERS ON BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT OPERABLE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT.
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Jan 21, 2026
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED PREP COOLER OVERLOADED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF THE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG-HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER OVERLOADED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 27, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MIXING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT SURFACES. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHITE LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BASMENT. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Mar 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS CHORIZO, 4 LBS PICO, 10 LBS PAZOLE, 4 LBS STEAK RANGING BETWEEN 48-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. ALL SAID ITEMS HELD IN COLD HOLD UNIT HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENTURED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP/DISH AREA (BASEMENT) WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MIXING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT SURFACES. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHITE LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BASMENT. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Jan 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE)1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE @ 1ST FLOOR 3 COMP @ 72.1F AND BASEMENT 3 COMP @ 64.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER SUPPLY THAT IS SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO MEET DEMANDS OF ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, BEEF, STEAK, GUACAMOLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE/BAR AREA AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BACKYARD AREA IN THE REAR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
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Feb 7, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. 10 POUNDS COOKED MINCED PORK AT 66.3F, AND 10 POUNDS COOKED STEAK AT 52.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION 20 POUNDS TOTALING $130. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOPS AND SIDES OF THE OVENS, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND OTHER FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
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Jan 26, 2022
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKETS WITH MOP; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AFTER USING AND HANG MOPS APPROPRIATELY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE; PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VERIFYING VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR DINING IN RESTAURANT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
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Jan 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED..
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED USED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKETS WITH MOP; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AFTER USING AND HANG MOPS APPROPRIATELY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE; PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VERIFYING VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR DINING IN RESTAURANT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
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Mar 5, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT FITS THE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING LARGE EQUIPMENT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES RUSTY AND WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
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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 LOCATED IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. 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 WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE DISH AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (LETTUCE, COOKED STEAK MEAT, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.------OBSERVED CLAY DRINKING MUGS AND BOWLS BEING USED FOR FOOD PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF THE OVENS, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND OTHER FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF USED COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND OTHER NON-USED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 2, 2018
Reinspection
9 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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BARRIER AT STEAM TABLE WHERE DISHES ARE STORED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER,DOOR ON VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF HAND MADE CLAY DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN LEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 1, 2018
Complaint
13 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 STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CARNITAS 48.0F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 48.8F,1LB. CHIRIZO 46.7F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 46.2F,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 47.9F,4LBS. STUFFED CHICKEN TACOS 44.7F,3-DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 53.8F,2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 48.8F,1LB. COOKED PORK 46.3F,5LBS. COOKED RICE 44.5F DATED 1/31/18,4QTS. SALSA VERDE 44.4F,6LBS. COOKED BEANS 44.5F-44.7F DATED 1/27/18.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.48LBS. $66.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS,BOWLS,SPOONS,LIDS) AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER IN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PUTTING WASHED DISHES ON DRYING RACK WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMP SINK PROPERLY AND REWASH DISHES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE, WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICES.OBSERVED MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE,NOT ABLE TO TURN ON WATER AT SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SINK.BASEMENT PREP AREA HAND SINK HAD A LARGE POTATOE SLICER AND LID INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN AND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT SAME HAND SINK DUE TO WATER TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MEN'S TOILETROOM FOR HAND WASHING.HAND DRYING DEVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED AT SINKS AND ARTICLES REMOVED.MUST REPLACE AND REPAIR MISSING FAUCET HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND WHEN TURNED ON AND NO WATER COMING FROM FAUCET DUE TO WATER BEING TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH TO KEEP WATER FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY.INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS ON 1ST FL. FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREAS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BARRIER AT STEAM TABLE WHERE DISHES ARE STORED .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 3- DOOR COOLER,DOOR ON VANITY IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED AN ASSORTMENT OF HAND MADE CLAY DISHES THAT MAY CONTAIN LEAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 24, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHEILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON 1 OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR GASKET
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Jan 27, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-8-15 ON REPORT #1575247 -38- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY DESIGNED SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ABATED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Sep 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HORCHATA (RICE WATER) NOT PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL 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 KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND GRILL UTENSILS BEING STORE BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPES IN THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY DETERGENT TUBING CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE TUBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT WITHOUT A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE OR ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DETERGENT TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A WALL MOUNTED FAUCET, ATTACHED TO THE WALL IN THE BASEMENT, WITHOUT A PLUMBED DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PLUMBED DRAIN OR REMOVE. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE BASEMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION OR REMOVE STOVE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN BOARD LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPERLY DESIGNED SPLASHGUARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT HOLDING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BACKYARD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALSA, CARROTS, AND VEGETABLES IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: RE USING SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS IN REAR AND RE USING. INSTD TO USE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ONCE ONLY. ALSO MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED & PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF REACH ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPLACE SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
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Aug 19, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN BETWEEN DIRTY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVING UNDER THE TORTILLA CHIP STATION IS FILTY, SCRUB DOWN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
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Feb 15, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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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. CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND SLICER AND CAN OPENER. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH RACK NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR; SCRAPE AND REPAINT WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo on file is from Apr 30, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo.
Has Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo 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 Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Don Pepe Carnes En Su Jugo is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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