Hilltop Family Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 24, 2015
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Score
Hilltop Family Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2013. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 24, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Hilltop Family Restaurant dates to Aug 24, 2015.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 24, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL OF BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Aug 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT IS COMING OUT OF GREASE TRAP ATTACHED TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, RUNNING ON TO FLOOR SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND DISH AREA, NO DRAIN BOARDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUE: DATED 05/08/2015, REPORT Re-Inspection of #: 1537528, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 30 PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 34 EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS. 36 CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE, 38 NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE, 40 THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EMPLOYEES BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL OF BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT FRONT SERVING AREA AND BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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May 8, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, NEEDS REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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May 1, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RUNNING LUKE WARM (85'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 45 MINUTES TO A HOUR HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER READING (102'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED IT IS COMING OUT OF GREASE TRAP RUNNING ON TO FLOOR SURFACES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND ICE BUILD-UP IN WALK-IN FREEZER, NEEDS REMOVED AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA ON LIGHT NEEDS REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST PROVIDE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
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Oct 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNER BEHIND BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, ON SHELF IN STORAGE CLOSET OF EMPLOYEES ITEMS AND IN CORNER BEHIND HOT WATER TANK-APPROXIMATELY 50 PLUS DROPPINFS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE, DETAIL CLEAN AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE PANEL, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE ON SURFACES. WALLS AND BASEBOARDS NOT MAINTAINED IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALL AND RESEAL RUBBER COVING AT BASEBOARD.
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Apr 17, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table, soda nozzle, sinks and storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily and heavy grease build-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail walls behind cooking equipment. Light covers in prep area not cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install over bulb. Light covers in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged light covers.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door off from prep area not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Apr 10, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilities not maintained or operated. While draining water in right compartment, water cloudy with food debris coming up left and middle sides of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to detail clean grease trap and drain line to prevent inadequate disposal of drain water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, exhaust hood, filters, can opener attached to prep table, soda nozzle, sinks and storage shelves. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily and heavy grease build-up.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail walls behind cooking equipment. Light covers in prep area not cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulb not shielded inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to install over bulb. Light covers in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged light covers.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door off from prep area not self-closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Sep 19, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE/RAW WOOD SHELVES AND OTHER WOOD SHELVES IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL BARE WOOD SHELVES AT REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REPLACE OTHER SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, TOASTER OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, FREEZERS, GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES AT PREP AREA AND THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOORS; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREA, REAR MEETING ROOM AND STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE BEHIND TOILET BOWL INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PIPE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOMS; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hilltop Family Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hilltop Family Restaurant on file is from Aug 24, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hilltop Family Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Hilltop Family Restaurant.
Has Hilltop Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hilltop Family Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hilltop Family Restaurant 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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