Heartland Cafe
Last inspected: May 14, 2018
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Heartland Cafe stretching back to 2013. The most recent visit was on May 14, 2018. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Heartland Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 14, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Heartland Cafe's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 14, 2018
Reinspection
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: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILLS AND COOKING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOODS OVER COOKING AREA WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TABLES, HIGHCHAIRS, WOOD, ETC. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 4, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING POOLED EGGS, TURKEY SAUSAGE AND COOKED POTATOES AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 55F VALUED AT $10, 2 LBS OF FETA AT 52.5F VALUED AT $5, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 55F VALUED AT $5,5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 48.6F VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF TURKEY SAUSAGE VALUED AT $8 AT 50.0F, 3 LBS OF POOLED EGGS VALUED AT $10 AT 54.7F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY 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 6 LIVE COKROACHES ON GLUE MONITORING TRAPS WITHIN COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPING BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN GROCERY AREA TO NEXT TO AND BEHIND GLASS DOOR COOLERS. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN KITHCEN ON SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER WATER STATION. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REFIGERATOR WITH MOLD INSIDE IN COFFEE BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS OF COFFEE BAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DISH ROOM UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OBERVED FLOORS OF SODA SYRUP ROOM UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER STATION. CLEAN UP WATER AND MAITNAIN FLOORS IN A DRY CONDITION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILLS AND COOKING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOODS OVER COOKING AREA WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TABLES, HIGHCHAIRS, WOOD, ETC. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 14, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BACKING OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING PEELING OFF OVER DISH MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING OVER DISH MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BALLAST BROKEN OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BALLASRS WITH LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
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Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVING AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH CORRODING SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT AT WALL IN DINING ROOM (WESTERN PART).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT OUTSIDE WALKWAY LEADING TO THE REAR OF BUIDING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED SO AS TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING OVER DISHWASHING AREA AND BROKEN SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CONDENSER LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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Sep 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR STOVE, GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (CORNERS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE GANGWAY OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 1, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 47.5F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 7.5 LBS OF EGGS AT 47F, VALUED AT $40; 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOIUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRTICAL 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 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE HALLWAY, CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND AROUND THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO 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: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE WATER FOUNTAIN AND SAID SINK.ALSO SPLASH GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AT WOOD COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN.SPLASH GARD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROM BETWEEN THE EXPOSED SINK AND SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND SAID SINK,SURFACE MOST 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: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OPENING AN WEST BRICK WALL AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
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Aug 4, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING / PUT THRU AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DIRTY DISHES,THAN RINSED HER HANDS AT WATER SPRAY BY THE DISH MACHINE AND DRIED WITH HER HANDS ON APRON, THEN HANDLED AND STORED ON SHELF CLEAN DISHES AND PANS.EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE,A METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN POTS IS STORED ABOVE THE SAID SINK(WHICH FOR ANYONE TO WASH HANDS MUST TILT THE HEAD OR LOWER THEIR BODY),AND IN FRONT ACCUMULATION OF CONTAINERS AND GLASSES.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FREE THE AREA OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLED CLEAN DISHES.ITEMS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT AND ABOVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. WE(MANAGERS AND I)FOUND THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE DOORS WIDE OPENED WHILE EMPLOYEE IS HANDLED AND PREPARE:VEGAN MIXTURE FOR WRAPS. BOTH DOORS WERE CLOSED UPON MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .FOUND SIX PITCHERS FILLED WITH WATER UNCOVERED OUTSIDE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL PITCHERS.FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.WATER PITCHERS COVERED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS 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 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: 5 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN; 6 DROPPINGS UNDER METAL SHELF IN THE KITCHEN AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER.2 DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN GROCERY AREA;1 MOUSE DROP ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID OF RAISIN'S CONTAINER,EAST SIDE OF THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN; 12 DROPPINGS AT WEST-NORTH CORNER BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT GROCERY STORE; 6 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER, ALSO HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE PIPE,SAME LOCATION;7 DROPPINGS AT EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND GLUE STICK HANGING AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AT REAR PREP STORAGE AREA,EMPLOYEE REMOVED IT UPON MY REQUEST.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED DOORS THAT GOES OUTSIDE PATIO ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.1/2'TO 1' GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT DOORS,MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDE AT REAR STORAGE PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT MULTI USED UTENSILS(KNIVES,PANS ,POTS ETC) AREA WASHED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THAT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE, AT SAID PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE WATER FOUNTAIN AND SAID SINK.ALSO SPLASH GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AT WOOD COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN.SPLASH GARD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROM BETWEEN THE EXPOSED SINK AND SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND SAID SINK,SURFACE MOST 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: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OPENING AN WEST BRICK WALL AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR THAT IS LOCATED AT REAR PREP STORAGE AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.WASHROOM DOOR IS LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH BUSINESS AND PREP STORAGE AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
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Jul 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 22, 2014
Complaint
3 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR AREAS, HOT WATER TANK AREA, AND ALONG WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE HALLWAY AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PALLETS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Nov 27, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD CABINET DOORS, RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT IN SUCH WAY THAT IT DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN. ICE CREAM SERVING SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL (MULTIPLE) CLEAN SCOOPS FOR EACH SERVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD FILTERS AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT. METAL SHEET ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE SAID SHEET. WALLS IN DISHROOM HAVE PEELING PAINT AND ARE DIRTY. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE BEER CHEST FREEZER, NOT MAINTAINED: BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT, REPLCE AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL ALL BROKEN, CRACKED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BRICKS AT GROCERY STORE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. NEED TO PROVIDE. DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.L INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, A BACK FLOW PREVENTER MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASH ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE A WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED. BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL HOOD OR REMOVE OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED/UNNECESSARY MATERIALS(WOOD, BUCKETS, ETC.) AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED. KEEP AREA CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED: ONE IN THE DISH ROOM, ONE BEHIND THE BAR AREA, AND ONE AT PREP AREA AT REAR PREP ROOM/STORAGE. ALL SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE, OPENING BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND REAR UTILITY HALLWAY AND BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER/DOOR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. GAPS ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD CABINET DOORS,RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT IN SUCH WAY THAT DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN. ICE CREAM SERVING SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR PROVIDED ADDITIONAL CLEAN SCOOPS FOR EACH SERVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD FILTERS AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT. METAL SHEET ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE SAID SHEET. WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE BEER CHEST FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED: BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPLCE AND REPAINT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL ALL BROKEN, CRACKED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BRICKS AT GROCERY STORE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD.NEED TO PROVIDE. DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: STAFF WASH ROOM DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE/ PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,A BACK FLOW PREVENTER MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASH ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE A WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED. BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL HOOD OR REMOVE OVEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Heartland Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Heartland Cafe on file is from May 14, 2018. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Heartland Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Heartland Cafe.
Has Heartland Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Heartland Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Heartland Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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