Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food
Last inspected: Jul 23, 2019
67
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food, the earliest from 2012. The most recent visit was on Jul 23, 2019. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food since Jul 23, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 23, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 LBS OF CHOPPED COOKED CHICKEN HELD ON ICE AT SELF SERVICE SALAD BAR AT 53.4F, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COOL DOWN TCS PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER, CHICKEN DISCARDED VALUED AT $15. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
22
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO DISCLAIMER NOR REMAINDER ON MENU FOR UNDER COOKED FOOD ITEMS ( EGGS )INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER IN SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ONE IN WARMEST PART
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER. ALLERGENS WERE ON PACKAGES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CLEAR DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER AT BOTTOM ICE SCOOP NEXT TO ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DRY.
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67
Jun 14, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, AND ANY ALLERGENS PRESENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED COARSE CONCRETE WALL AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, WHERE FRP HAS BROKEN OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jun 13, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER HOLDING AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 47-51 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD IN THE OPEN FACED DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: HARD BOILED EGGS, 48 DEGREES F; COTTAGE CHEESE, 56 DEGREES F; YOGURT, 55 DEGREES F; MILK, 56 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
3
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED, TO-GO FOODS (PARFAIT, PUDDING CUPS, CHEESE/FRUIT CUPS) FOR SALE IN THE OPEN FACE COOLER WITHOUT PROPER LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PREPACKAGED, TO-GO ITEMS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ON THE LABEL: NAME OF FOOD, LIST OF INGREDIENTS BY PREDOMINANCE, NET WEIGHT, ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER, AND ANY ALLERGENS PRESENT.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED COARSE CONCRETE WALL AT ENTRANCE TO REAR PREP AREA, WHERE FRP HAS BROKEN OFF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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82
Aug 21, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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Aug 14, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL ON PREPARED FOOD STORED IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF ICE BOX AT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
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74
Oct 4, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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86
Jul 12, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1938001 DATED ON 07/05/16 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT REAR PREP AREA BY WALK IN COOLER AND AT DELI PREP AREA. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. NON COMPLIANCE. CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN ON PILLER AT DELI PREP AREA BY EXPOSED WASH BOWL.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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74
Jul 5, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527391 DATED ON 02/27/15 NOT CORRECTED-#38 MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK INTHE DELI AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP, #42 ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT FRONT COFFEE STATION.
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86
Feb 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS ,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED WALL TILE BY THE KNIFE RACK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST FINISH THE WALLS BEHIND THE DELI ,MAKE IT SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO X2 SUPPORT BEAM IN THE DISH WASHING/PREP AREA MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CLOSE TO THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DELI AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE TABLES, PREP TABLES, COOLER, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST ENROLL ONLINE TO GET A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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67
Jul 31, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 60.2F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW IS REACHED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COLD SERVING LINE, WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED CUPS OF CHOBAN YOGURT 51.3F, CUPS OF FRUITS 62.7F,BLACK BEANS 74.3F, PORK 92.7F, CHICKEN 70.8F BEANS 49.5F, SALSA 44.2F, CHICKEN 54.9F,EGG SALAD 48.1F, TUNA 65.7F, TURKEY 46.7 CHICKEN 77.6F, ROAST BEEF 78.7F, PASTA 66.8F, SHRIMP 54.3F PEPPERONI 78.2F, VEGGIE PASTA SALAD 53.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 157LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $486.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
3
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES,MOVED FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER,DROP OFF DIRTY DISHES, PICK OTHER FOOD ITEMS, DUMP STUFF INSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND BACK TO PREPPING FOOD. SOME WOULD CHANGE GLOVES BUT STILL WILL NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE CHANGING THE GLOVES. STILL SOME WOULD WIPE THEIR HAND WITH GLOVES ON THEIR CLOTHS AND CONTINUE PREPPING.DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE EMPLOYEES WASH HANDS AFTER THEY CHANGE THEIR GLOVES AND MOVE FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE LINING AND UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY MEAT SLICERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE 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 FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE PREP AREA BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE OFFICE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED ROUGH WALLS BY THE FOOD PREP AREAS MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR PROPER CLEANING OF SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: rough walls behind panini machine and rear prep table, instructed to install a smooth easy to clean surface.
35
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ice scoop stored on ice cubes at front coffe station, instructed to store off cubes on a clean surface.
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86
Jul 13, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: THE BRICK WALLS BELOW THE WEST WINDOWS, BY THE SERVING STATION, MUST BE SEALED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR HANDSINK FAUCET IS LEAKING, MUST FIX.
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90
Jul 3, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food on file is from Jul 23, 2019. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food.
Has Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Groupon (0848-01) — Hello Food 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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