Local Root
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2015
78
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Local Root, the earliest from 2012. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Local Root's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 29, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Local Root's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jan 29, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER AND ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FACIAL (BEARDS)HAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 2, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP COOLERS IN THE BACK PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FLOOR MISSING BOLTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BOLTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS ON THE COOKLINE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA AND UNDER BOTH HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING LEAKS: HOT PREP LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE WASH BASIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Sep 11, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1110370 ON 9/4/13 NOT CORRECTED: 18/02 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, DINING BOOTHS AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. MANAGEMENT ATTEMPTED TO VACUUM ANY REMAINING FRUIT FLIES AND A PEST TECHNICIAN FROM SMITHEREEN ARRIVED ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO ADDRESS THE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Sep 4, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.4F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF BRISKET AT 47.1F, PORK CONFIT AT 46.0F, ROASTED CORN AT 47.6-50.1F, COOKED ONIONS AT 49.6F, CHICKEN KABOBS AT 44.6F, CHEESE AT 55.0F, COOKED PASTA AT 48.7F, EGG WHITES AT 45.8F, SHELL EGGS AT 48.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $45. 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, DINING BOOTHS AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1114442 ON 9/4/12 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GREASE INTERCEPTOR IN THE FLOOR IS MISSING THE SCREWS TO CLOSE THE METAL LID. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 4, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN COOLER IN BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MEAT SLICER AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENING IN CEILING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Local Root last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Local Root on file is from Jan 29, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Local Root?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Local Root.
Has Local Root's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Local Root have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Local Root 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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