Joys
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2021
90
Score
Joys has been inspected 19 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 8, 2021. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Joys since Sep 8, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Joys' latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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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
Sep 8, 2021
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK SPICES NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTING COVER ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOTED PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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90
Jan 19, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 14, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-25-19 #2303726 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Jan 6, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES WHERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO SET AND USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CRAB STICKS, COOKED NOODLES AND CUT GREENS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATED AND PROTECTED. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, CREAM CHEESE AND CRAB FILLING, ASSORTED SAUCES, CRAB STICKS, COOKED NOODLES NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS EITHER NOT LABELED OR WITH DAYS OF THE WEEK, NO DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-25-19 #2303726 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVEL OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB STICKS BEING THAWED ON A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR USE THE PROPER COLD RUNNING WATER METHOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHIELD OR GUARD ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WALL. ALL MATERIALS FOR ATTACHED EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGSINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Jul 25, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AFTER CAN IS OPENED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS WITH INNER PANEL FALLING OFF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPING AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE....FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jul 18, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS WITH INNER PANEL FALLING OFF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AFTER CAN IS OPENED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK WITH WATER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPING AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE....FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
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Nov 16, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Oct 11, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(CUT TOFU). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(CUT TOFU). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 FOUND FRUIT FLY/HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUITFLIES 5 AT PREMISES. FLIES AT REAR MOP SINK AREAS, BASEMENT, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A). MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE. OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN USES IN THE CRACK BETWEEN THE PREP TOP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING OR DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER TO 100 PPM CHLORINE , CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DUE TO FLOODING IN THE BASEMENT AND PILOT OF THE HOT WATER TANK GOING OUT. OWNER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND RESTORED THE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOODING AND WASTE WATER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY FOODS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED. UP TO APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 INCHES IN SOME AREAS DUE TO SEVERE RAIN FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. ALL DRY FOODS AND FREEZERS WERE NOTED TO BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS BY APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER, SANITIZE/BLEACH ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. DISCARD ANY DRY FOODS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED OR CONTAMINATED BY FLOOD WATER. ESTABLISHMENT OPENED FOR BUSINESS AND WAS FOUND PREPARING FOODS BEFORE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE SINK IS LET OUT. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE REPAIRED DISH MACHINE UNTIL THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DRAINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-15-15 #1591750 NOT CORRECTED. #33- SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN. STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #38- LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 15, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: JUICE BOXES AND POTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID OF DISPLAY MAIN COOLER IN PREP AREA WAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN,MISSING PIECES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CABINET BY REAR PATIO DOOR HAS BROKEN PANEL INSIDE THE CABINET AT NORTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING FROM HOOD,GREASE ON FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UPPER PANELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN. STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ALSO DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: CDPH'S TRAINING PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING PROGRAM
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: JUICE BOXES AND POTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID OF DISPLAY MAIN COOLER IN PREP AREA WAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN,MISSING PIECES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET BY REAR PATIO DOOR HAS BROKEN PANEL INSIDE THE CABINET AT NORTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING FROM HOOD,GREASE ON FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UPPER PANELS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN.STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ALSO DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: CDPH'S TRAINING PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING PROGRAM
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Oct 1, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUID-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTEROR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED.
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Jan 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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May 23, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUSTED HOOD AND FILTERS FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT REACH-IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA.
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86
Feb 27, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 12, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE CUT VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USED ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN AND COUNTER AT REAR SERVICE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS OFF OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joys on file is from Sep 8, 2021. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joys?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Joys.
Has Joys' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joys have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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