Dona Torta
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2020
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Score
Dona Torta appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2012. The most recent visit was on Oct 1, 2020. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Dona Torta's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 1, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up eight times.
Dona Torta's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 1, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 29, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2401488 ON 9/22/20. FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS AS RELATED TO IDPH. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 (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 DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, SALSA, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 22, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN , BEEF AND SALSA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS AS RELATED TO IDPH. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AS WELL AS UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 29, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDANTION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, SALSA, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (IF STORING IN CONTAINER, CONTAINER MUST BE DRY.)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.
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Feb 26, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELF.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLES,POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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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 GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER TABLES OR REMOVE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HAND HELD LIGHT NEAR REAR STOVE.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.
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Jun 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND GREASE TRAP, FLOORS BY FRYERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUID UP. MUST DETAIL 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: WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PERPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS,RICE,PORK.ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUAT CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MENUDO, RICE, BEANS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE FREEZERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (BROWN SUGAR, RICE) NOT LABELED LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE BASEMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING THRU OUT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AS WELL AS PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOP BEING STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT ON SHELF WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF FRYER; 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 A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH MISSING PAINT; REPAINT AREA OF CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILETS IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.
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Aug 6, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OR COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, UNABLE TO UTILIZE SINK DUE TO SCAULDING HOT WATER ONLY. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OR COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.
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Mar 20, 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 KNIFE HOLDER IS GREASY; DEGREASE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE TWO DOOR LOWBOY PREP COOLER HAS DIRTY GASKETS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN DETAIL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE BASEMENT BATHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL DOOR CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.
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Nov 26, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAl LOOSE PANEL AT WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS (CHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT) IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL THAT BELONG TO BUILDING OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Oct 22, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dona Torta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dona Torta on file is from Oct 1, 2020. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dona Torta?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Dona Torta.
Has Dona Torta's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dona Torta have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dona Torta means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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