Jerez Restaurant Sea Food

4803 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 3, 2023
90
Score
Low Risk

Jerez Restaurant Sea Food appears in inspection records 21 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 3, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jerez Restaurant Sea Food dates to Nov 3, 2023.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.

Jerez Restaurant Sea Food's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 3, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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90
Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 1, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.(HANDLES BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST OBTAIN.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE TAKEOUT MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: FLAT TOP GRILL, EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT BULBS AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 20, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNIT. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALLCOOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2497581 DATED 3/31/2021: " OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN PREP AND DISH AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED." OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE, MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY, AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 3/31/2021. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILLED COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
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Mar 31, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS IN PREP AND DISH AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2 OF 3 PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE COOLER IN DINING ROOM USED TO STORE POP AND LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO REAR PREP TABLE COVERED IN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA OPPOSITE GRILLED COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON WHITE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITON.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN COOK LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE FILTERS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION TO PREVENT FIRE HAZARD.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENT INSIDE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 14, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2303750 DATED:07/26/2019 36 4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. - Oct 26, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. - Oct 26, 2019 47 4-501.12: **C** Cutting Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. - Oct 26, 2019 47 4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. - Oct 26, 2019 47 4-201.11: **C** Equipment and Utensils- Durability and Strength INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA. - Oct 26, 2019 47 4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS. - Oct 26, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. - Oct 26, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. - Oct 26, 2019 55 6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (UNUSED REFRIGERATOR) AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. - Oct 26, 2019 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. - Oct 26, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 1/21/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. 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,CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON SHELF ACROSS FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UPS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ONLY ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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Jul 26, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND CHEST FREEZER IN DINING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK, CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (UNUSED REFRIGERATOR) AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP AROUND/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.
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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 THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 19, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rusts on bottom shelf where white (salt)container is stored.Instructed to remove rusts and seal using a non-toxic finish and maintain. Observed raw wooden surfaces around prep counter areas.Instructed to seal all raw wooden surfaces where noted to manager using a non-toxic finish and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Detail clean sides of hot cooking equipments,interior of microwave,interior bottom compartment of deep fryer,gaskets around the coolers,shelfs above the dishwashing 3 compartment sink and cutting boards maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed hole on floor beneath the dishwashing 3 compartment sink area.Instructed to seal hole and maintain. Observed the Floor around the grease trap box and beneath the cooking equipments to be dirty.Instructed to clean floors throughout in detail and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Detail clean hood/filters above the kitchen cooking equipments to remove excessive grease build-up and maintain.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed cluttered stored items outside near the rear exit door (unused refrigerator,broken booths).Instructed to remove said clutter due to potential pest harborage and properly maintain outside said area.
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Oct 18, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEAT AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE TWO (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA) WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONES. WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED . MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA, COOK LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,DISH WASHING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH GREASE SPLASHED ALL OVER THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS ,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 6, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER,PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM, WITH ORANGE/BLACK WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PUT LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FROZEN MEAT AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ROTTEN WOOD ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED SINK. DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FAN GUARD OF THE TWO (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA) WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS OR REPLACE WITH NEW ONES. WHEELS OF THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED . MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN, MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA, COOK LINE AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR,REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE. FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,DISH WASHING AREA, ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE WITH GREASE SPLASHED ALL OVER THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD AND COOLERS ,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 19, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR AT FRONT PREPARATION TABLE BY GRILL AREAS.(CHIPPING PAINT) MUST PAINT/COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 12, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF STOVE WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT PREP AREA START TO SHOW SIGN OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHITE CHEST FREEZER HAS A BUILD-UP OF ICE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WHEELS OF FLAT GRILL AND CHARCOAL GRILL ,ALSO IN FRONT OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WERE COOKED FOOD IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/RESEAL
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING 4 WALL TILES BEHIND THE CHARCOAL AND FLAT GRILLS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PRESENT CHEF DID NOT TAKE IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM,INSTRUCTED TO TAKE.INFORMATION GIVEN
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Sep 23, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1236172 DATED ON 01/29/14 NOT CORRECTED,#34 FLOOR LITTERED BEHINED CHEST FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED ON CAN OPENER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Jan 29, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR LITTERED BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTIALTION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION WORKING FAN OR MUST BE ABLE TO OPEN WINDOW IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 31, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WOODEN STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND ROTTEN WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. (METAL RACKS OR STAINLESS STEEL.--------MUST REPAIR INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, (MUST REMOVE METAL PIECE/NAIL INSIDE ICE MACHINE).----------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT/WHEELS (STOVE, GRILL, FRYER) WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, FOOD BLENDER, PREP SHELVES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL CONDIMENT CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX LOOSE AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND PREP TABLE THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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 WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA.---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: (2) LIGHTBULB MUST BE SHIELDED/COVER AT KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, front counter in prep area had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of front counter in prep area need cleaning.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Mgmt., was advised to change sanitizing solution for dish towels at least every 30 minutes, in order to maintain proper sanitizing solution of 100 ppm.
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May 2, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Rear storage shelving, in storage room had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving not clean need deatiled cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, and storage room not clean need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceiling in rear kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, peeling paint in bathroom ceiling shall be repair/sealed.Wall by front counter by knife rack had peeling paint, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in storage room shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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 VENT COVER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerez Restaurant Sea Food last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerez Restaurant Sea Food on file is from Nov 3, 2023. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerez Restaurant Sea Food?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Jerez Restaurant Sea Food.

Has Jerez Restaurant Sea Food's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerez Restaurant Sea Food have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerez Restaurant Sea Food means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.