G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 27 inspections at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner, the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 5, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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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
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, COOKED MEATS, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jan 29, 2026
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS.LAST REPORT ON SITE FROM 1/30/25. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS, CHICKEN,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE IN-USE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT (COOLER LIDS) IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE KNIFE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINLGE-SERVICE ITEMS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
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Jan 30, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT SERVER PREP AREA WASH HANDS WITH IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE, WASHED HANDS FOR LESS THAN 20 SECONDS WITH WATER LESS THAN 100.0F AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND DRYING PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING STAFF ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES INCLUDING WASHING HANDS FOR AT LEAST 20 SECONDS WITH WATER OF AT LEAST 100.0F AND WITH ADEQUATE HAND DRYING PROCEDURES. DISCUSSED WITH PERSON-IN-CHARGE AND ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES RE-WASHED HANDS WITH PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE PRESENT MISSING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (EGGS, COOKED MEATS, SANDWICHES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK) OBSTRUCTED BY 5-GALLON BUCKETS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVER PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED BY WIPING CLOTH BUCKET, HANDWASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE FREE FROM OBSTRUCTIONS AND ACCESSIBLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE REMOVED ALL OBSTRUCTIONS FROM HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS FOR USE IN DRYING HANDS AFTER HANDWASHING AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS TO HANDWASHING SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON-SITE WITH PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH ALL PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND ALL OTHER ITEMS REQUIRED BY THE LAW AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVE IN-USE KNIFE STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT (COOLER LIDS) IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE KNIFE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE IN BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS) STORED UNCOVERED/NOT INVERTED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND SINLGE-SERVICE ITEMS COVERED OR INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING VENTILATION IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE OBNOXIOUS ODORS.
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May 18, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING UNIT. CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IF NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS IN DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE BY NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN WITH WORN AWAY SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH FLOORS IN AREAS WITH WORN AWAY SURFACES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING CAP AT DISH WASHING AREA ALSO LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS IMPROPERLY FITTING WITH SHIELDS NOT EXTENDING TO CAPS OVER HOT LINE AREA.
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82
May 3, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN (POTS AND PANS) STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR STORAGE AREA.------MUST CLEAN SIDES WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION OF HEATING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOME PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE FRONT PREP/SALAD COOLER.
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82
Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
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: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEE TO DRY HANDS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER FILLED EMPTY PAPER TOWEL HOLDER) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (TORTILLA CHIPS) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE UNCOVERED ON TOP OF STORAGE SHELF ABOVE CEILING WITH PAINT CHIP AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED PROPERLY WITH COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID CHIPS. TOTAL 10.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 3 LBS.) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 6, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (7 OF 19). INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.
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Feb 2, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD-LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE SAID DISHMACHINE CDI- LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (WORKING LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE ON PREMISE). ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR LEVEL.-----------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR.
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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 CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.-------MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE CONTAINER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (7 OF 19). INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE.
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May 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. WATER ALL OVER THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST DRY FLOOR THRU-OUT THE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND VENT COVER OF THE SWAMP COOLER ABOVE THE HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON THE HOOD OF THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD NOT CONNECTED TO THE END CAPS OF THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLES AND COOLER IN THE KITCHEN COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL THE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed facility using egg crates and tin foil as liners throughout kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Porous materials are not permitted. Found broken handle on chest freezer in rear of kitchen. Must repair or replace. Must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found small amount of brown slimy mold-like substance on upper interior of ice machine. Instructed to turn machine off, remove substance, clean and sanitize ice machine. Must maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found excessive dirt and debris on floors under soda boxes and freezers in rear of kitchen. Must detail clean area. Found pooling water on floor near rear dining room service station, under 1 compartment sink. Must keep area dry. Must maintain all.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found peeling paint over the dish area in kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must install exposed hand washing sink in dish washing area. Hand sink must be easily accessible to dish area; must have cold & hot or tempered water; and must have soap and paper towels. Must maintain same.
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Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP,LIP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE IN PREP AREA
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86
Sep 11, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jun 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 16, 2015
Reinspection
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE STORED POTATOES, AROUND THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND POOLING LIQUID ON FLOORS,ON TOP OF BOX ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER SODA DISPENSER, STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AROUND LID SEAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SERVER STATION AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 15, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50F AND 54.9F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SAUSAGES AT 48.9F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS CORNED BEEF HASH AT 48.8F, 5LBS SAUSAGE AT 49.8F, 5LBS PORK AT 50F. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED POUNDS OF ASSORTED FOODS TO BE 58LBS AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE STORED POTATOES, AROUND THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MOIST ORGANIC MATERIAL AND POOLING LIQUID ON FLOORS,ON TOP OF BOX ICE CREAM FREEZER, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER SODA DISPENSER, STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT AND UNDER DISH MACHINE TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CO. SERVICE FOR FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REAR KITCHEN BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AROUND LID SEAL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TOP OF DISH MACHINE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SERVER STATION AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 15, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING.
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Aug 20, 2014
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Jul 11, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/TUBINGS OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA IN POOR REPAIR/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO FIX (MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED WITH END CAPS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Mar 5, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER AND METAL STORAGE SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND EACH PREP TABLE.
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Dec 23, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST VENT IN WOMEN TOILET HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Apr 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS BY DISH WASHER ,REAR OF PREMISE, ARE BURN OUT. NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR PREP AREA, FAUCET NEED REPAIR.
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May 1, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving, front counter 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 havy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in front counter area under 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 in kitchen rear prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, rear storage areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, coolers, and women's bathroom not clean need cleaning, 3 compartment sink 2nd faucet leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Mar 4, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. INTERIOR PREP COOLERS PREP FRONT AREA AND COOKING Area UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA,DISHMACHINE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. TINY HOLES ON CEILING TILES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT COVERS ABOVE COOKING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jun 1, 2010
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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May 25, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHEN DRAINING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION. TAGGED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL SERVICED AND DRAINING PROPERLY. FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240, ATTENTION: BRIAN TURKALY, TO HAVE THE TAG REMOVED. ALL UTENSIL SANITATION MUST BE DONE AT DISHMACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING NOT MAINTAIN ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED SHIELDS AND BURNED-OUT LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner.
Has G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner 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 G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, G N P H #Nine Inc — Lola's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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