Excelsior Garden
Last inspected: May 12, 2021
78
Score
Across the available record, Excelsior Garden has 19 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated May 12, 2021. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since May 12, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 12, 2021
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 2, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST AND THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Dec 16, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 9, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2304917 ISSUED ON 08-19-19 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #37 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. #47 - FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Aug 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 25, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed large bulk food containers stored at rear on shelf not labeled.Instructed to label bulk all food containers when out of original containers and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen white cutting board with deep and dark grooves and rusts on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace said cutting board and replace/repair said shelvings using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Instructed to detail clean fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and sides of hot cooking equipments and interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed execessive grease build-up on floors beneath all the cooking equipments.Instructed to clean floors in detail to remove excessive grease build-up 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 kitchen exhaust hood/filters and ceiling ventilation cover above the walk-in-freezer with excessive grease build-up.Instructed to clean in detail said areas to remove grease build-up and replace damaged ceiling tiles near the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs above the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain adequate lighting at all times.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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May 3, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Instructed to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES
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May 14, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN).
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES).
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May 12, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK GLOGGED,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PLASTIC FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES 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 FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Jan 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS OUR OF ORGINAL BOXES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER.
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Jan 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT AND COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 16, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, reach in cooler shelving need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.Walls need cleaning in kitchen prep area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Sep 26, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found previous minor violation #32 not corrected at this time of canvass inspection on 9/26/2011, from previous inspection report#490957, dated 1/05/2011, Violation #32 stated"Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair/replaced.Citation #H000072734 issued with a court date of 10/27/2011, at 400 w Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage racks/ shelving need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear kitchen area, wwalk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jan 5, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles that were damaged, stained in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need cleaning.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR TOP PART OF THE STOVE ,THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. BAGS OF CARROTS, AND FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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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. WALLS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE CASHIER-NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND NMAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Excelsior Garden last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Excelsior Garden on file is from May 12, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Excelsior Garden?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Excelsior Garden.
Has Excelsior Garden's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Excelsior Garden have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Excelsior Garden 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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