Heritage Outpost

1325 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2020
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2014, Heritage Outpost has 13 inspections in the public record. On Jun 17, 2020, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Heritage Outpost is from Jun 17, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.

“Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Heritage Outpost's 74 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH SPILK KIT.(SANITZER RATED FOR NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT COFFEE PREPARATION AREAS. MUST CLEAN.
55
74
Dec 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BURRITOS AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST HAVE THE NAME OF FOOD ITEM, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS IF ANY.
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Dec 4, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MUST OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAD SOME OF THE SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES NECESSARY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 129.2 WITHOUT ACCESS TO COLD WATER. HANDWASHING SINK SHALL HAVE MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 120.0F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED BURRITOS AND BREAKFAST SANDWICHES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST HAVE THE NAME OF FOOD ITEM, NET QUANTITY, INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS IF ANY.
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61
Nov 28, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT)REPAIR CAUSE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -WALL PANEL OF THE WINDOW WITH POROUS SURFACE AND PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Nov 23, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(3) NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 (RULE #6-501.111) FROM 11/13/18 INSPECTION (REPORT #2233058) NOT CORRECTED: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE NO SERVICE FOR 2018,LAST SERVICE WAS ON 4-25-17,SERVICE SHOULD BE PROVIDED EVERY 6 MONTHS,PER MANAGER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND UP-TO-DATE LOG BOOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11: **PF** Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events: A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: **C** System Maintained in Good Repair (In Good Repair) LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT)REPAIR CAUSE.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -WALL PANEL OF THE WINDOW WITH POROUS SURFACE AND PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Nov 13, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N): **PF** FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE NO SERVICE FOR 2018,LAST SERVICE WAS ON 4-25-17,SERVICE SHOULD BE PROVIDED EVERY 6 MONTHS,PER MANAGER STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN RECEIPT OF SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION:7-38-020(C)
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPENED AT END OF CONTAINER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE,INCLUDED GROUND. OBSERVED PLASTIC CRATES ON GROUND WITH EXCESS RAT DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE AND PROVIDE LID/PANEL FOR THE UNIT,MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367: **C** Allergen Training - All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. - -
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
16
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SANITIZER COMPARTMENT)REPAIR CAUSE. -
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION -
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -WALL PANEL OF THE WINDOW WITH POROUS SURFACE AND PEELING PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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47
Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICHES DELIVERED DAILY FROM HERITAGE KITCHEN LOCATED AT 2959 N. LINCOLN AVE. CHICAGO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL DRY STORAGE FOODS AND FOOD REFRIGERATION IN THE BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE.
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Oct 23, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR QUICHE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F, GOAT CHEESE AND MUSHROOM QUICHE AT 44.6F AND BROCCOLI AND CHEESE STUFFED PRETZEL AT 45.9F IN DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $15.00. INSTRUCTED ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISE WHILE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET WITH QUATERNARY SANITIZER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZING SOLUTION BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1967196 ON 10-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN.#33- CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED SANDWICHES DELIVERED DAILY FROM HERITAGE KITCHEN LOCATED AT 2959 N. LINCOLN AVE. CHICAGO MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AND ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL DRY STORAGE FOODS AND FOOD REFRIGERATION IN THE BASEMENT MUST NOT BE STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAGE LINES. MUST REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNUSED SMALL COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST SEAL.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UPON DELIVERY FROM WEST TOWN BAKERY AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING GOAT MILK LATTE, COCONUT LATTE, PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE. ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN
33
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Oct 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OF SANITATION POSTED ON SITE. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING GOAT MILK LATTE, PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE, COCONUT LATTE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ATTEND SANITATION CLASS AND BE CERTIFIED UNDER CITY OF CHICAGO.
21
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE CART WITH CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
34
78
Jul 21, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS SIGNS ON THE BATHROOM DOORS IN THE BASEMENT TAPED TO THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PERMANENTLY FASTEN OR SEAL THE SIGNS TO THE DOORS, TAPE IS TEMPORARY.
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95
Dec 11, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OR PAINT CEMENT COLUMN AND WALL UNDER THE WINDOW SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR BOTH COFFEE MACHINES AND THE ICE MACHINE AT THE COFFEE PREP AREA.
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90
Nov 14, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heritage Outpost last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heritage Outpost on file is from Jun 17, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heritage Outpost?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Heritage Outpost.

Has Heritage Outpost's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Heritage Outpost have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Heritage Outpost means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.