Irie Island
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2018
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Irie Island 13 times, with records going back to 2013. On Oct 1, 2018, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Irie Island is from Oct 1, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Irie Island's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY, ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES MUST KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND SIGN THE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR THE HANDLING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND SUPPLIES FOR THE CLEANING OF SUCH EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (A) FOUND PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILL AND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL TO REMOVE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE CORNERS WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114 REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH CLUTTER OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR MATS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. 6-501.11 CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM WITH WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF REQUIREMENTS WERE MET.
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Apr 24, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN,DUSTY VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT STORED IN SIDE YARD OF PREMISES,( LARGE COOLER,2-DEEP FRYERS, BUCKETS, FRYER BASKETS,2- OVENS, ETC).ALSO 2-BBQ PTS IN REAR YARD.( NO OUTSIDE COOKING ALLOWED). MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Apr 13, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION,OBSERVED LAST INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW DATED 4-6-2017 REPORT # 2009959. INSTRUCTED THAT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AREAS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND PIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Apr 6, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40LBS OF COOKED OXTAIL AT 50.1F,48.5F, 160-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.7F,30-LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 50.0F, 15-LBS OF COOKED SWEET YAMS AT 53.9F, 15-LBS OF GOAT AT 46.2F, 20-LBS OF RED BEANS/ RICE AT 47.7F,2-LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLE STOCK AT 48.2F,40-LBS OF COOKED CATFISH AT 46.4F, APPROX 20-LBS STRING BEANS-50.4F,40-LBS OF MACARONI /CHEESE AT 55.0F,52.0F. 60-LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN-49.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED, DENATURED BY OWNER AT APPROX 385-LBS COST APPROX $ 3,000.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 34- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AREAS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF OFFICE DESK . ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES.ONE IN OFFICE AND 1 UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT -BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AREAS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND PIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LOWER WALL NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN.
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 173.8F, RICE 168.9F AND CABBAGE 147.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA(SPILLS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 23, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN RICE 166.5F AND CABBAGE 157.9F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734275 ON 3-16-16: 35-REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SMOKE BUILDUP, SPILLS). SEAL OPENING IN WALL UNDER PREP SINK. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED STRIP ON OVERHEAD DOOR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. 36-REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER IN WAIT STATION/BEVERAGE AREA(SPILLS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE REAR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 16, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CHICKEN 141.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(SMOKE BUILDUP, SPILLS). SEAL OPENING IN WALL UNDER PREP SINK. CLEAN FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. REPLACE DAMAGED STRIP ON OVERHEAD DOOR. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 19, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP WHEN NOT IN USE IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.
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Apr 2, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IINTERI0R/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM THE SIDE AREA OUTSIDE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Mar 30, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER TOUCH HER HAIR, PUT ON GLOVES AND NOT WASH HER HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATELY WASH HANDS WHEN MULTI-TASKING, TOUCHING BODY, HANDLING MONEY, PUTTING ON GLOVES, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. HAND SINK DOES NOT DRAIN AND WAS BLOCKED BY A MOP AND MOP BUCKET. FOUND THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SINK FIXED, ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE AND STOCKED WITH SOAP/PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, RED BEANS AND RICE, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING VERY SLOWLY FROM THE COMPARTMENT ONCE THE DRAIN IS OPENED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE SINK FIXED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IINTERI0R/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/DUST FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOOR. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM THE SIDE AREA OUTSIDE. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN MOP ROOM AND BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER,MAIL,ARTICLES IN FRONT PREP/HOT HOLDING AREA TABLES.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER/ARTICLES IN MOP SINK ROOM ON FLOOR.ALSO UNCLEAN MOP SINK, BLACK DEBRIS.IN REAR PREP MOP AND MOP BUCKET WITH UNCLEAN,DIRTY WATER.MUST REMOVE FROM AREA,DUMP WATER,PROPERLY STORE AFTER USE.CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP ROOM.
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Jul 25, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 17, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.9F. ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE TURNED ON, OPERABLE, AND MAINTAIN 40F OR 0F.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Irie Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Irie Island on file is from Oct 1, 2018. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Irie Island?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Irie Island.
Has Irie Island's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Irie Island have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Irie Island 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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