Huddle House

4748 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
American
Last inspected: Aug 22, 2024
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 25 inspections at Huddle House stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 22, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Huddle House on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 22, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 15, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS/WINDOWS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE SAID FLIES AND RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND INTERIORS OF THE FRONT PREP LINE COOLER AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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70
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.0F.NO (TCS FOODS) WERE FOUND IN SAID COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR;SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION"AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2572038 DATED:03/03/2023 #58--2-102.13:OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REAR CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRIS AROUND THE WATER HEATER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 3, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, STEAK, AND EGGS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT
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78
Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2484836 ISSUED ON 02-17-2021. #47 - REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. #53 - OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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61
Feb 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184453 ON 7/11/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.19 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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82
Feb 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED ON THE MENU BOARD FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2184453 ON 7/11/18 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE RIGHT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Nov 25, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION WAS WRITTEN LAST 7/11/18. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BACK STORAGE AREA,WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ONE OF THE REACH IN FREZER WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEALED THE GAP ABOVE THE TILES COVING ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORARAGE.
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Jul 11, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION,7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING AFTER A PATRON OR EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES VOMITING/OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION, 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO PROPER LABELING FOR TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELING. PF VIOLATION. 738-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDERNEATH TE SODA MACHINE CABINET WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST PAN STORED BY THE PREP COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING MATERIALS BY THE MOP SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: A PERSON THAT HAS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE DOES NOT HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PF VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jun 22, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 14, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1632088 DATED 2/23/16 #32- OBSERVED TAPE AND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES NEAR THE ICE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE WATER STATION THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND ATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.
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Feb 23, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TAPE AND TIN FOIL ON SURFACES NEAR THE ICE CONTAINER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR SO SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THE WATER STATION THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE SODA MACHINE AND ICE UNIT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO 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: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Oct 2, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED, DATED 05/07/2015, INSPECTION REPORT NUMBER 1537738, FOR VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 45 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE, 30 FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. 32 DOOR TO POP STORAGE AREA, UNDER COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NEEDS REPLACE/REPAIR, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIRED/REPLACED, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN, 34 FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. 35 STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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May 7, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR TO POP STORAGE AREA, UNDER COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, HINGES NEEDS REPLACE/REPAIR, AND RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NEEDS REPAIRED/REPLACED, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILE IN DINING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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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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74
Oct 16, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AND STORAGE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL NOT MADE FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND RESEAL COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINIED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Oct 9, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN AND WASTE WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, FLOOR DRAIN NEXT TO 1 COMPARTMENT HAS STANDING WASTE WATER, DRAIN IS CLOGGED AND WASTE WATER BACKFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAIN WHILE RUNNING WATER AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND DRAIN WATER FROM 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. "HELD FOR INSPECTION" TAG PLACED ON 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: 1-3-2014, REPORT #1383355: 32-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COMPLETE SEPARATION OR SWING DOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND ENTRY INTO AREAS. 35-BACKSPLASH OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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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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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AND STORAGE COUNTER NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MATERIAL NOT MADE FROM EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR AND RESEAL COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT MAINTAINIED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR, REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE. FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NOT MAINTAINED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES IN WALL TILE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST DEBRIS.
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Jan 3, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets on bottom front pastires cooler and rear freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace missing-worn gaskets. Instructed to install complete separation or swing door at front and rear prep areas of to prevent possible customer contamination and entry into areas.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves and cabinets 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: Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean dailt and remove food debris.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove dust built-up. Backsplash of cooking equipment not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Drainline under three compartment sink and rear exposed handsink leaking. Instructed to repair to prevent leak.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer not provided inside front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
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74
Apr 29, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LIDS/COVERS FOR TWO CHEST FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, SLICER, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES AT BOTH PREP AREAS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND WALK IN COOLER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OPENINGS ON CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ABOVE FRONT PREP AND DINING AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PANELS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND PIPES UNDER SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED AT REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER.
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67
Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #521541 dated 6/16/11. #30- Prep foods inside walk in cooler not labeled. Must date/label. #32- Must provide missing handles on steam table, lids. #35- Filters above cooking equipment in the front not clean. Must clean and maintain. #41- Clutter thru-out rear kitchen and storage area. Must remove unnecessary articles,clean and organize to prevent pest harborage. Articles must be stored off the floors away from walls. Citation issued serious 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR. FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. END CAPS AND LIGHT SHIELD BURNED OUT IN ONE OF THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE TWO REACH IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND TWO CHEST FREEZER WITH FRENCH FRIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.
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Jun 16, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, NOT PROPERLY WASHING HIS HANDS WITH SOAP AT THE EXPOSED SINK AND RETURNED TO PREPARED A SANDWICH. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AT EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSILS WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED, MUST DATE/LABEL, ALSO LABEL DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE MISSING HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS, AND REPLACE CAN OPENER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, MEAT SLICER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, MOP SINK, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES, ETC...ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AND REPAIR WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN HOODS AND VENT COVERS THRU-OUT AND SEAL OPENINGS/CRACKS/HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE/ENTRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER TRHU-OUT REAR KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 11, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAIN AIR-TEMP 43.1F., WALKIN COOLER 39.3F IS CORRECTED.
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Jun 9, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT 44.5 AND DISPLAY COOLER 43.5F-44.4F
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND EGGS AT 47.6F 2 DOZ IN WALK IN COOLER,STEAKS 3LS 45.5F,HAMBER PATTY 1LBS 44.7F,MILK 40 SM CONTAINERS,REAL BUTTER STATED ON CONTAINER NEED TO BE REFIRGERATED,WHOLE HAM COOKED 5LB ALL TEMP INTERNAL 45.F TO 47.6F COST 226,54 HAD DENATURAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON 11-25-09 REPORT NUMBER 163896 VIOLATION NUMBER #32 NO SPLASH GAURD AT EXPOSED HAND BOWEL NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER TOP NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK IN UNITS AND REACH IN AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NEEDS LABLES AND DATES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AREA NEED TO BE REPLACE OPEN SEAM AND STAINED MOP SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. GASKETS IN REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA ARE NOT BEING MAINTAIN. REMOVE RUSTY SHELFS IN WALK IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELF IN COOLER DRY STORAGE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE REFRIGERATION UNIT,SODA MACHINE
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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. FLOORS ALL THRU THE ESTABLISMENT NEEDS CLEANING STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA FRONT AND BACK,WALK IN COOLER,BATHROOMS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT SHIELD ALL NEED SHIELD AND WITH END CAPS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ICE MACHINE NEED DETAIL CLEANING
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When was Huddle House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huddle House on file is from Aug 22, 2024. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huddle House?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Huddle House.

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