Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
74
Score
Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine has been inspected 24 times since 2011. On Oct 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “thermometers provided & accurate” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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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
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE RACK FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT ON VENTILLATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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74
Dec 26, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN/OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11-29-23 REPORT #2586013 NOT CORRECTED. #43- NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.#55- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE BUSINESS IS OPEN/OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED SEVERAL LARGE METAL POTS ON THE PREMISES TOO BIG TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL OVERSIZED POTS FROM THE PREMISES OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO HAVE POTS SUBMERGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES FOR FOOD WASTE FOR THE ABOVE RETAIL FOOD LICENSEE. MUST HAVE A LICENSED WASTE COMPANY PROVIDE AN OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A TIGHT COVERED LID FOR ALL FOOD WASTE WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ON THE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES. FOODS SUCH AS FRIED FISH, MEAT SOUP. NO DATES OF ANY KIND ON ANY FOODS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM CASHIER STATION/SHELVING AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING LEGS OR A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM THAT IS UNEVEN AND UNABLE TO CLEAN BEING USED TO SEAL HOLES AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND ALONG BASEBOARDS. MUST REMOVE/SMOOTH DOWN TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PREMISES WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE BUCKET. INSTRUCTED SOILED MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED INVERTED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
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Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Sep 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Nov 4, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED MICE INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS, ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVING, AND UNDER THE FRONT DINING ROOM COUNTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. THE HOT WATER HANDLE IS STRIPPED/NOT OPERATIONAL. UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND FALLING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST REPLACE.----ALL WALLS IN THE COOKING AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS STORED NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. NOTED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELVING TO THE RIGHT AND BULK FOOD STORED ON THE LEFT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE,FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Mar 10, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT TWO HAND SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WAS FOUND AT 106.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM WAS FOUND AT 91.6F AND 91.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F OR HIGHER AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE AT 100.0F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND IN BOTH MEN AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED (RICE,FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
2 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-18-18 INSPECTION # 2229894 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 18, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Oct 10, 2018
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND IN MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-203.11 NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 22, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER;DEBRIS INSIDE THE STOVE 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: DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Jan 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. FOUND OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE: KITCHEN ON TOP THE SHELVES BY THE CLEAN POTS, ON TOP THE BAGS OF FLOURS, ON SHELVES BY THE CLEAN DISHES, ON TOP LID THAT COVERS POT WITH OIL. INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS WHERE OTHER CLEAN CONTAINERS ARE STORED, DROPPINGS INSIDE THE UTENSILS CONTAINERS. UNDER THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE MOP AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, IN DINING AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS BEHIND BENCHES BY THE TABLES, ON TOP FRONT WINDOW LEDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT MENTIONED. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO DETAILED PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER, INCLUDE DATE OF THE CLASS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO LABEL PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY, GRIMED ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEED TO REMOVE. DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON GREEN CUTTING BOARD. MUST REFINISH TO BE SMOOTH OR REPLACE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS AND ALONG DINING ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AND MEN'S ROOM. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE AT FAUCET HANDLE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS
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Jan 11, 2017
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PRESENTLY 0ppm, WITH UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND RINSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS WITH 50-100ppm AVAILABLE CHLORINE AFTER WASHING AND RINSING.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(SOAP WAS STORED ON SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES).AT MEN'S WASHROOM NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. FOUND OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE: KITCHEN ON TOP THE SHELVES BY THE CLEAN POTS, ON TOP THE BAGS OF FLOURS, ON SHELVES BY THE CLEAN DISHES, ON TOP LID THAT COVERS POT WITH OIL. INSIDE LARGE CONTAINERS WHERE OTHER CLEAN CONTAINERS ARE STORED, DROPPINGS INSIDE THE UTENSILS CONTAINERS. UNDER THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER, UNDER PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE MOP AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM, IN DINING AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS BEHIND BENCHES BY THE TABLES, ON TOP FRONT WINDOW LEDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND EQUIPMENT MENTIONED. MUST HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOOD WERE COOKED,HELD AND SERVED:CHICHEN,RICE BEANS,ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO ENROLL TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO LABEL PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS WITH DATE OF PREPARATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED FOOD INSIDE CLEAR PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH BROKEN LID INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID,FOR FOOD PROTECTION. ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINERS, NEED TO BE REMOVED. ALSO REMOVE DIRTY, GRIMED ALUMINUM FOIL INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, NEED TO REMOVE. NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE SHELF WITH CLEAN GLASSES AND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SAID SHELF. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. DEEP CUTS AND BLACK STAINS ON USED GREEN CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS.GRIMES AND DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND PREP AREA.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS AND ALONG DINING ROOM WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AND MEN'S ROOM. HEAVY STAINS ON CEILING TILES IN MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ANY LEAKS AND REPLACE TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: KITCHEN NOT ADEQUATELY LIGHTED. BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA AND UNDER THE HOOD, BURNED-OUT LIGHT AT NORTH SIDE OF THE HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE KITCHEN. REPLACE ALL DEAD BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE REMOVED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
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Apr 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND DECLUTTER STORAGE ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING VENTILAION COVER AND CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING TILES AND VENTILATION COVER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT INSIDE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS FOR WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK HOT WATER LEAKING BY HANDLE ALSO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE ANSI CERTIFIED AND NAMES OF CERTIFIED EMPLOYEES MUST BE ON PREMISES
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82
Apr 28, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEAT BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED/DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE PERSONAL BELONGINGS OUT OF THE KITCHEN AREA.
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86
Sep 30, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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95
Sep 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: NOTED OVER 5 LIVE ROACHES BETWEEN CRACKS AT WALL BASE AND FLOOR OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ROOM WITH UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM SHELVING AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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82
Aug 30, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED IN REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN PREP AREA BY VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FUSE BOXE ROOM AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 5, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine on file is from Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided & accurate” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine.
Has Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine 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 Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dynamic African Restaurant Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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