Hooters
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2021
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Score
Hooters appears in inspection records 19 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 10, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Public records show no inspections at Hooters since Nov 10, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA (BY THE GARBAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH SOME LITTER AND DUST ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS ETC.).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS IN COOKING LINE.
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF IN BETWEEN BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND TEA BREWER/COFFEE MACHINE IN (2) WAIT STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Feb 23, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Feb 18, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE FOR GLASSES AND PITCHER AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION (WAREWASHING MACHINE IS NOT IN USE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. (PREMISE HAS MAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE WITH 100 PPM CONCENTRATION FINAL SANITIZING RINSE) INSTRUCTED MANAGER A MECHANICAL WAREWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). WAREWASHING MACHINE IS TAGGED ?HELD FOR INSPECTION?. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL CLEANING SPRAY CONTAINER STORED IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, BREADINGS ETC)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS (PLATES/DISHES) UPSIDE DOWN IN DISHWASHING AREA STORAGE RACKS
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING WATER AT HANDSINK ACROSS 3 COMPARTHENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Jul 7, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINK (PREP, BAR, WAIT STATIONS, WASHROOMS)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS IN PREP AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jan 30, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL OR FIND LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL AT BASE OF STAIRWELL LEADING TO BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN'T OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULB.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDING MISSING AT DISH MACHINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE SHIELDING AT DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Apr 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN ,SHRIMP AND FISH) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE.(PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AND OPENING UNDER REAR ENTRY DOOR
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE STORAGE BINS WHERE ICE FOR DRINKS IS KEPT IN BOTH BAR AREAS
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST KEEP TOWELS FOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANING AND SANITIZING IN PROPER CONCENTRATED SANITIZING SOLUTION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRTY CEILING TILES FROM DRY STORAGE AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PILING PAINT WALLS IN BASEMENT BY SODA DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS WITH PROTECTIVE SHIELDING IN REAR PREP AREA
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed food contact items and beverages stored under a waste pipe in the basement. Instructed facility to either shield pipes or to relocate items and maintain. Observed the bar surface under and around the draft beer area to be in poor repair and water damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the area under and around the draft beer area at the bar to be dirty and have food accumulation. Also observed the under side of both counters at the server stations to have dirt and food debris buildup. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water on the floor next to the small dishwasher. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry. Observed the floor behind and under the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Apr 26, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed the 3 door prep cooler with an internal temperature of 50.0f. Tagged cooler held for inspection by CDPH, instructed not to use until CDPH removes tag. Instructed to repair and maintain temperature of 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: Found potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In the walk in cooler 190lbs of raw chicken ranging from 46.5f-54.7f, 10lbs of raw beef at 54.9f, and 3lbs of cheese at 46.3f; in the 3 door prep cooler 1/2lb of cut lettuce at 49.8f, 5 gal of dressing at 50.2f, 7lbs of coleslaw at 51.1f, 8lbs of potato salad at 48.7f, and 4lbs of cut tomatoes at 46.2f. Operator discarded and denatured said items. Instructed to maintain at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report# 1966436, dated 10-13-16: Violation 33- "INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation 38- "BOTH SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REVIEWED THE HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY." Instructed to correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed food contact items and beverages stored under a waste pipe in the basement. Instructed facility to either shield pipes or to relocate items and maintain. Observed the bar surface under and around the draft beer area to be in poor repair and water damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the area under and around the draft beer area at the bar to be dirty and have food accumulation. Also observed the under side of both counters at the server stations to have dirt and food debris buildup. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed standing water on the floor next to the small dishwasher. Instructed facility to clean and maintain dry. Observed the floor behind and under the ice machine to have dirt and debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Oct 13, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MOP SINK TILES BROKEN/CRACKED WITH MISSING GROUT AND IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. BOTH SERVER STATION EXPOSED HAND SINKS BADLY STAINED AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REVIEWED THE HAND SINKS ARE TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY.
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Sep 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT STAINDING WATER AND INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 28, 2015
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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED OR RODENT PROOFED AND EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 20 PLUS NATS IN BASEMENT THROUGH-OUT AND REAR AND FRONT ENTRY DOORS HAS 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD INSIDE ICE BIN USED NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING AN/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE, AND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACTS SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED THROUGH-OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND REGROUT FLOOR IN PREP AREA TO PREVENT STAINDING WATER AND INSECT BREEDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING NOT INSTALLED IN BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE COVING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED IN CHICKEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Nov 12, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST SHELVES INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPLACE/PAINT RUSTED SHELVES (MUST USE NON-TOXIC PAINT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE, CALCIUM BUILD UP/FOOD BUILD UP ON HANDWASH BOWLS HANDLES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON/IN CAN OPENER ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AT PREP/DISHWASH AREAS ALSO OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT BIG AND SMALL STATIONS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES/WALLS AT DISHWASH AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Feb 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS CORNER COVERS LOOSE, ADJACENT TO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH SAID WALL CORNER COVERS TO WALLS.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FISH AND CHICKEN PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR AT 55.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLER TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW, FOUND FISH, CHICKEN, MACARONI AND CHEESE HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 54.7 F AND 57.1 F- FISH, CHICKEN, HOT DOGS AND MACARONI AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIST TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER INSIDE BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS, 64.7 F IN MENS AND 64.4 F IN WOMENS WASHROOM, SAID WASHROOMS ARE USED FOR BOTH EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. FOUND RUNNING HOT WATER AT POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OTHER HANDWASH BOWLS AT FRONT LINE AND AT WAITRESS STATION, HOT WATER AT OVER 120 F AT THOSE LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS AT FRONT LINE HANDWASH BOWLS. ESTABLISHMENT IS PUT ON 48 HOUR NOTICE BY CDPH, BOTH WASHROOMS MUST HAVE RUNNING HOT WATER, 85 F OR ABOVE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (02/24/14) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL PANELS CORNER COVERS LOOSE, ADJACENT TO DISHWASH AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REATTACH SAID WALL CORNER COVERS TO WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THEROMETER BROKEN AT FISH/CHICKEN REACH IN COOLER AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Jun 7, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELL FISH (OYSTERS) WITH NO TAGS IN CONTAINER ON SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER PROVIDED TAGS THAT WERE STORED IN THE OFFICE AND NOT ON THE PRODUCT.INSTRUCTED TO NEVER REMOVE TAGS FROM SHELL FISH PRODUCTS UNTIL THE BAG IS EMPTY. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 5 LBS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(B).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA CHANGING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS INTERMITTENTLY AS REQUIRED BY CITY CODE. EMPLOYEES USED APRONS TO WIPE HANDS WITH GLOVES, MOVED FROM ONE STATION TO THE OTHER AND WHILE CHANGING GLOVES DID NOT WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED ON THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING WHILE PREPPING FOOD AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION w#7-38-010
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED GRAYISH, YELLOWISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING UNTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN, RINSED AND SANITIZED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AT ALL TIMES.BY END OF INSPECTION MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES CLEAN AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ( BY SALAD PREP AREA) AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALL UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE CENTER WAITRESS STATION WITH SPILLS, GRIME FOOD PARTICLES AND SODA STAINS. FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Sep 6, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.---------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE BLACK WORN OUT CAULKING AROUND MOP SINK AND RE CAULK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MOPSINK (NOTED HOT WATER LEAK AND GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND 2 PIPES IN MOPSINK) MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP AREA ( BY SALAD PREP AREA) AND IN DISH WASHING AREA (BY DISH MACHINE).--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ONION SHELF/RACKS.--------NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES NEXT TO MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE MUST BE KEPT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Dec 19, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables, cooking equipment, deep fryer cabinets and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food build-up under equipment.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall in employees changing room not maintained. Instructed to remove peeling paint and repaint walls.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided in chicken prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecessary articles stored in basement storage room. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize.
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Dec 3, 2010
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES. OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM, IN THE WAIT STATION AND BY THE SODA GUN BEHIND THE BAR. FRONT DOORS NOT SEALED TO BE RODENT PROOF, 1/2 INCH GAP TO OUTSIDE BETWEEN 2 DOORS. MUST REMOVE/ELIMINATE FLIES AND SEAL OUTER OPENING AT DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR, INTERIOR CABINETS AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE FROM EQUIPMENT AND WHEELS. ALSO, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERSIDES OF COUNTERTOPS AT WAITSTATIONS AND PREP AREAS, REMOVE SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. RE-FINISH TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBANT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CONCRETE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND BEER COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS (1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT) AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FLY HARBORAGE. FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREP AREAS AND WAITSTATIONS NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. NOTED GAPS IN FLOOR BETWEEN TILES WITH DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN. DRESSING ROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Nov 10, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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