Fushing Co
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2018
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Fushing Co has been inspected 13 times since 2010. On Feb 21, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Public records show no inspections at Fushing Co since Feb 21, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 21, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FROZEN PREPARED FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL FOOD FROM GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS AND ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Dec 11, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FROZEN PREPED FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT LABLED.MUST LABEL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HOT WATER HANDLE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SOILED CARDBOARD ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Jan 20, 2016
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: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SMOKE, DUST BUILDUP, ETC). SCREW/ NAIL IN LEFT BOTTOM SIDE OF SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jan 13, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TABLE AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, WOK STATIONS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS,COOLER GASKETS, PREP COOLERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, AND FREEZERS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER(DUST BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SMOKE, DUST BUILDUP, ETC). SCREW/ NAIL IN LEFT BOTTOM SIDE OF SWEEP ON REAR DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 14, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM OPENED LARGE TIN CANS STORED INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS AND TO STORE ITEMS IN FOOD GRADEABLE CONTAINERS/BAGS ONCE OPENED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: ALL RACKS INSIDE ALL COOLERS THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT SHELVING THROUGH OUT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND THE SOAP DISPENSER EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS STORED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DIRT, DUST, SPIDER WEBS AND FOOD STAINS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEEDS/TALL GRASS FROM OUTSIDE REAR AREA WHERE THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IS KEPT.
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Aug 1, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ALSO CLEAN FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND REPLACE SOME FLOOR TILES THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: STORE SINGLE SERVICE, ARTICLES, AND CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, STRAINERS, ETC OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK, BULK POTATOES, ONIONS, ETC OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER AND WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER AND LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, POTS, PANS, ETC AND STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR ND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. WOKS, FRYERS, STOVE, OVENS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, ROLLING CARTS, SHELVING UNITS, (FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DUST, DIRT, ETC).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK AND FOOD EQUIPMENT OFF FLOOR. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA (SPILLS). CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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.
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Oct 21, 2011
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE SPLINTERED WOODEN KNIFE HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE CANTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SHELVES AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE,BEHIND COOLERS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OFFICE/STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Oct 13, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATED STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 47-49 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS OF SHRIMP AND COOKED CABBAGE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.8-51.6 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REPLACE SPLINTERED WOODEN KNIFE HOLDER. MUST PROVIDE CANTAINER THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS,PREP TABLES,COOLERS,SHELVES AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE,BEHIND COOLERS,ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE ALL WORN AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM OFFICE/STORAGE CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.(MUST STORE INVERTED).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT WIPED DOWN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT WIPED DOWN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED BOTTOM OF WALK-IN COOLER,RUSTY. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE BOTTOMAREAS OF REAR STORAGE TABLE IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fushing Co last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fushing Co on file is from Feb 21, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fushing Co?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Fushing Co.
Has Fushing Co's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fushing Co have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fushing Co means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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