Grace African Restaurant
Last inspected: Jul 30, 2018
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Grace African Restaurant has been inspected 15 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 30, 2018. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Grace African Restaurant's record stops at Jul 30, 2018, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around six violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Grace African Restaurant trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Jul 30, 2018
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CREATE INSPECTION AISLES TO PROPERLY MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD AND DIRT -DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET FLOOR OF HAND WASH SINK. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RAT DROPPING AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-TURKEY TAIL 78.1F INSIDE WARMING RACK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $60.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS TO BE IMPROPER:- SPAGHETTI 75.9F, EGGS 73.4F, OKRO 45.9F, STEW SAUCE 51.3. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 31 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $132.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREA NOT MAINTAINED:- -FLOORS UNDERNEATH STOVE WITH THICK GREASE ACCUMULATION. -FLOORS UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH HEAVY DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE CABINET FLOOR OF HAND WASH SINK. -FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE WITH DIRT RAT DROPPING AND ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE/DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND CREATE INSPECTION AISLES TO PROPERLY MONITOR PEST ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -DIRTY WALLS SPLASHED WITH FOOD AND DIRT -DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA -BASEMENT CEILING IN POOR REPAIRS. -HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF COOKING STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE AS REQUIRED BY THE NEW CODE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 20, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-16,REPORT#1632276 #31- MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP. #32- FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. TODAY 7-18-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
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Jul 18, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.CLOGGED.UNABLE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO USE WASH BOWL IN STAFF WASH ROOM WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE TO KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-25-16,REPORT#1632276 #31- MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP. #32- FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. #34-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN #36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD. #45-NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. TODAY 7-18-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY BROKEN CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO BETWEEN THE GREEN SPONGES.GRIMES INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA,MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, USING PAPER/PLASTIC.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE THERMOMETER IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.NEED TO PROVIDE
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Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPOT#15322610 DATED 4/3/15. #40-MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MANAGER WENT OUT TO BUY THE THERMOMETERS DURING INSPECTION.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS, UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME FROZEN FOODS WRAPPED ON A GROCERY BAGS. MUST REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS. DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE STOVE AND DEEP FRYER(WITH 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: DAMAGED WALLS IN THE DINING AREA CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK CLOSET. MUST REPAIR. MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Apr 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SHELLED EGGS AND PEELED HARDBOILED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 80.3F, ONE CONTAINER OF FISH ON THE FLOOR AT 60.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF CHICKEN ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER OF FISH AT 61.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 60# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: F0UND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED BY POTS AND PANS ON THE FLOOR AND PANS INSIDE OF THE SINK WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER REMOVE ITEMS BLOCKING THE SINK AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER MY REQUEST. HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT EACH HAND SINK FOR EMPLOYEE USE IN PREP AREA AND THE SINK CANNOT BE OBSTRUCTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR DISCARD UNECCESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT AND RE-ORGANIZE TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ALLOW PROPER CLEANING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND COOKED VEGETABLE STORED ON TOP THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TEMP OF 89.6F; COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 105.9F; COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ARE AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47.8F.FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER.POUND #13. VALUE $57. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE AND BROKEN .LID LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT IS LOCATED AT EAST WALL OF THE BASEMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LID.OBSERVED PLASTIC BAG USED HAS A LID TO REHEAT FOOD,ALSO MELTED BAG STOCK ON POT ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONLY LIDS TO REHEAT FOOD
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON EQUIPMENT ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN PREP AREA ABOVE THE PREP TABLE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED AT PREP AREA TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jul 24, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP/REPAIR DAMAGED WALL AT SAID AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Jul 17, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR INSIDE BASEMENT OFFICE AND OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (07/24/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/CRACKED FLOOR TILES AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DIRT/LITTER BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE TILE AND FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND SEAL GAP AT WALL/FLOOR BASE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THEROMETERS INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OFFICE AND BASEMENT CLUTTERED THORUGHOUT (BIKES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, SPEAKERS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 13, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE TOPS BETWEEN 71.4 F AND 124.8 F- FISH SOUP, COOKED NOODLES, RAW EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW OR 140 F AND ABOVE. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #614694 DATED ON 01/13/12 AND MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINPSECTION (09/13/12)- #33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT, #34 OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR, #35 OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTIALION HOOD COVER AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES/UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Jan 13, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES AROUND VENTILATION COVER ABOVE PREP AREA AND FOOD STAINS/BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN ALL UNCLEAN CEILING TILES AND WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE STEAMTABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR BATHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 29, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED TODAY CHEST FREEZER EMPTY,NO FOOD HOWEVER IS STILL TURNED ON.INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REMOVE. PIPE UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVELY LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS. OBSERVED TODAY STOPPERS PROVIDED, HOWEVER NOT THE RIGHT STOPPERS.MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.
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Aug 15, 2011
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11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COODED TURKEY TAIL AT TEMP OF 76.4F, STORED INSIDE THE OVEN(WHICH IT WAS OFF); ALSO AT SAME LOCATION COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 68.2F.FOUND COOKED AND PELEED EGGS IN WATER AT TEMP OF 76.4F;STORED ON FLOOR NEXT TO PREP TABLE.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 7, VALUE 10.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H0000 74082-14
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING FOOD AND TOUCHING NON FOOD CONTACT SUCH AS DIRTY RAGS,TO CLEAN THE PREP SURFACE,THAN LEFT THE KITCHEN(OENING THE DOOR WHICH THE SURFACE IS DIRTY) WENT DOWNSTAIRS TO BASEMENT AND RETURNED WITH A CONTAINER WHICH SHE PUSHED FOOD WITH BARE HANDS FROM ONE POT TO THE OTHER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 5, VALUE 5.HAND WASHING INFORMATION GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000074082-14
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA, BEHIND OF CORNER THE REFRIGERATOR(NORTH-WEST SIDE).ALSO OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH BEHIND THE DOOR OF MOP SINK/ STORAGE.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED,WITH GAPS ON THE BOTTOM OF IT(1/2" TO 1"),INSTRUCTED TO FIX.ALSO UNABLE TO CHECK STORAGES IN BASEMENT AREA, NO KEYS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.KEY HAS BEEN REQUEST SINCE 2009.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074083-15
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(CHICKEN,FISH ALL DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUPS) WERE PREPARED AND STORED.CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER REPORTED ON PREMISES AFTER HE WAS CALLED VIA PHONE BY EMPLOYEES,(30 MINUTES LATER).INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIME.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012 H000074083-15
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY AND GARBAGE PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS.
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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. BROKEN CHEST FREEZER(INSULATION EXPOSED)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN BASEMENT AREA.
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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.DETAIL CLEANING OF INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE.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. KEEP FLOOR DRY IN BASEMENT AREA, ALSO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR SEWAGE CAP.DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,ALONG THE WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.RESEAL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, ALSO PROVIDE BASEBOARD IN WASHROOM
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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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA, GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,ALSO LEAKING WASTE WATER PIPE IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MANTAIN.MUST PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED PAPER USED FOR STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT.3 STOPPERS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. FOUND TWO FOOD THERMOMETER STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR,USED FOR COOLER TEMPERATURE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH PROPER THERMOMETERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Grace African Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Grace African Restaurant on file is from Jul 30, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Grace African Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Grace African Restaurant.
Has Grace African Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Grace African Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Grace African Restaurant 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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