Helen Borowicz — Cinderella
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 19 inspections at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 13 times in the inspection record.
Helen Borowicz — Cinderella's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONSERVICE ANIMAL (LARGE LIVE CAT) WALKING IN FOOD PREPERATION/SEATING AREA FOR CUSTOMERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PIC THAT ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM ESTABLISHNMENT IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC. PIC CARRIED CAT OUTSIDE ESTABLISHMENT THROUGH REAR EXIT AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-40-60. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS, REMOVE UNNECESARY ARTICLES NOT RELATED TO RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED BULBS AND INCREASE LIGHTING.
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Oct 8, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BACK PREP AND STORAGE AREA.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Jun 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 13, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS OVER THE GRILL AND FRYERS TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED ON VENTS.
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Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2497549 3/30/21 NOT CORRECTED.#44- MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.#55- OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA,CHAIR,DRESSER) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .#55-MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.#55- MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LADDLES HANGING FROM A WINDOW GATE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE .MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST RECONNECT DRAIN LINE INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES IN REAR YARD.
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Mar 30, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-202.112 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.15 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Mar 22, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A LARGE TRAY WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF BASIN AND INSIDE OF SAME.MANAGER REMOVED ARTICLES DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CUT TOMATO ON PREP TABLE,ON WET SPONGES AT DRAIN BOARD OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.WHOLE FRUIT AND VEGETABLES IN A BOX.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/2021.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS,SERVICE COUNTERS,STORAGE CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLEEPING QUARTERS(SOFA) AMONG FOOD STORAGE AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST HAVE SEPERATION .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CARPET IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Dec 10, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED (58) ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM REPORT #2200414 DATE 8-2-18. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SHE MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE REAR 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR COOLER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Aug 2, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND SIGN IT. MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MUST PRINT OUT CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST OBTAIN REQUIRED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REDUCE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST OBTAIN PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER EATING HAM IN PREP AREA AND TOUCHING READY TO EAT BREAD AND LETTUCE WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING CHEESEBURGERS FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, SPATULAS, ETC. EMPLOYEES SHALL CONSUME FOOD ONLY IN DESIGNATED DINING AREAS THAT ARE NOT USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR THE WASHING AND STORAGE OF UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND GRILL AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DESIGNATED AS HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 12, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING COOKED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING AND UNDER STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE. FAN GUARD NEEDED IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED PACKING ALONG WALLS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND REORGANIZE.
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Apr 25, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT NEEDED AND SHIELD IN 2-DR REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND THROUGHOUT REAR. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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May 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED AS A HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO PAN'S NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE RESTROOM CLOSET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ONE LIGHT OUT OVER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF STEAM TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING PEELING PAINT REAR STORAGE/DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/RESEAL. ALSO OBSERVED FRONT WALL AROUND WINDOWS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.OBSERVED THE RESTROOM LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE,BACK ROOM, AND RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Apr 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 9, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE.
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Jun 23, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN HOT WATER ROOM.
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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. MUST ORGANIZE REAR AREA,REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Helen Borowicz — Cinderella last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella.
Has Helen Borowicz — Cinderella's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Helen Borowicz — Cinderella means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Helen Borowicz — Cinderella inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Helen Borowicz — Cinderella is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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