Macaroni Grill (T3-K2)
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) has 45 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 21 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
45
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. 3 COMPARTMENT NOT HOLDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM BOTTOM PIPES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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90
Jan 26, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON HELD AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 45 AND CALAMARI HELD AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL TCS FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF SALMON AND 10 POUNDS CALAMARI ($300) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. REPORT #2619353 DATED JUNE 18 2025 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO: #55 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN DISH PIT AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION STATING THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LAW, TO PERSON IN CHARGE, INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MANAGER PRINTED OUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FROM ONLINE AND BEGAN TO HAVE EMPLOYEES REVIEW AND SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT IN PROPER WORKING ORDER. PLASTIC GLOVES HAVE TO BE INSERTED INTO DRAIN TO STOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DRAIN STOPPERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL WRAPPED AROUND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL TO ESURE ALL SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ARE UP TO DATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2609954 DATED 1/3/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF ROLL TOP COOLER LOCATED OPPOSTIE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN COOLER IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS OF DISH PIT AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jan 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES TO CLEAN DIRTY DISHES TO LOAD THEM INSIDE THE DISH WASHING MACHINE DID NOT CHANGE THE GLOVES BEFORE REMOVING THE CLEAN DSHES FROM THE DISH WASHING. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES PRIOR TO REMOVING CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHER AFTER WASH. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-RICE 45.5F, SAUSAGE 44.2F, GARLIC 54.7F, MARINARA 56F, ARTICHOKES 47.2F, CHICKEN 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $45.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS OF THE BAR AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 9, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS, DIRT, COUNTER OF THE TOASTERS, ALL COOKING PREP AREA FOOD PARTICLE, GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH OUT KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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74
May 8, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA AND AT BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE REAR PIZZA PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDENEATH THE BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AT THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN AND THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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May 4, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CONTAINING RUST NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MAHCINE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SIDES AND FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPEMNT WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING EQUIPMENT LARGE COLD HOLD UNIT. UNIT MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES SO THAT IT DOES NOT CREATE INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT AT END OF COOKING LINE. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN A CLEAN AND DRY CONDITION.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PULL OUT ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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74
Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 27, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LEAFY CUT ROMAINE LETTUCE AT 61.2F-62.4F INSIDE THE 5 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND COOKED SLICED SAUSAGES AT 48.2 F INSIDE THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT 5 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE IN USE WITH TCS FOODS (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 62.2 F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE FOOD EMPLOYEE HANDLING COOKED SLICED SAUSAGES AT PREP LINE COOLER WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE-HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
9
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA AND AT BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 6 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE FRONT PREP CHEESECAKE DESSERT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF BREAD WARMER UNIT LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS AT BAR AREA WITH SYRUP SPILLAGE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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May 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT DOOR) IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FROM REACH-IN COOLER DRAINING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REALIGN DRAIN LINE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN (IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
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82
Mar 20, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: - MUST INVERT CLEAN DISHES DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WHEELS AND SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS/WALL BASES/WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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74
Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT/TORN BREAD COVER (FOR BREAD UTILITY TRAY) IN PREP AREA.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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86
Oct 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2315478 ISSUED ON 10-08-2019 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE (OFFICE NOTIFIED) #55 - MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TILE GROUT IN DISH WASH-MOP AREAS.
59
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT/TORN BREAD COVER (FOR BREAD UTILITY TRAY) IN PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AROUND VENT AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND, BREAD UTILITY RACK WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE IN PREP AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE (WITH FOIL AND PAN) ABOVE PREP COOLER/TABLE IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NOTED BOXES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES (DETERGENT, SANITIZER ETC) STORED ON FLOOR. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Oct 8, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD (MOZARELLA CHEESE BALLS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 38.7F), WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 66.8F/68.9F/69.1F/67.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F AND BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 8 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2280070 ISSUED ON 03-26-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TILE GROUT IN DISH WASH-MOP AREAS.
60
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT/TORN BREAD COVER (FOR BREAD UTILITY TRAY) IN PREP AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION AROUND VENT AND FOOD DEBRIS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND, BREAD UTILITY RACK WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE IN PREP AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE (WITH FOIL AND PAN) ABOVE PREP COOLER/TABLE IN PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NOTED BOXES AND CLEANING SUPPLIES (DETERGENT, SANITIZER ETC) STORED ON FLOOR. MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
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52
Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER GRILL COOLER
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TILE GROUT IN DISH WASH-MOP AREAS
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90
Mar 26, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-12 SMALL LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN MOP AND DISHWASHER AREA.MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND REMOVE INSECTS FOOD AND HARBORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED VIOLATION #3 FROM 7/16/2018 REPORT# 2184608 OBSERVED NOT TO BE IN SATISFACTORY COMPLIANCE. EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT COMPLETELY FILLED AND UPDATED WITH ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY COVERED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH HARD COVER BEFORE PUTTING ONE ON TOP OF ANOTHER CONTAINERS
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST NOT WORE UNAPPROVED JEWELRY ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER GRILL COOLER
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM TOP OF REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLING UNITS BY FRONT KITCHEN ENTRANCE
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TILE GROUT IN DISH WASH-MOP AREAS
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SHATTER PROOF LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT
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58
Jul 26, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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82
Jul 16, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN,RECCOMEND AN ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT MULTI-USE KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS AND DISHWARE IN DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE KITCHEN COOLER#3.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS, BAR COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL HOT COOKING/HOT HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS,INTERIOR OF BROILER ABOVE THE COOK LINE,ON PIPES ALONG BACK OF COOK LINE,KITCHEN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHWASHING AREAS AND BAR AREAS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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58
Jun 6, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS (PINEAPPLE JUICE) FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER BEHIND BAR.
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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 FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA, BAR COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL PREP AND BAR COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION BEHIND BAR, EXTERIOR TOP OF DISH MACHINE, BEHIND FRONT TOP COVER OF ICE MACHINE, HOT HOLDING TOP UNIT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR, FOOD CARTS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT IN PREP AREA.
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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 FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GALLONS OF CLEANING SUPPLIES STORED ON FLOOR.
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78
Sep 15, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the right door of the two door cheese cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris in the soda gun holders at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the wall mounted shelves near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food accumulated on the floor around the dish machine and behind the prep lines and coolers and around the bag in box soda area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stains on ceiling above bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the wall behind the front prep area and on the wall surrounding the rear dish and 3 compartment sink area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a hole in the wall behind the toaster in the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak below the wash compartment of the rear prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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78
Sep 6, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Observed the bar exposed handsink without paper towels and the front prep area exposed handsink blocked by a cart. Facility installed paper towels and removed cart at time of inspection. Instructed to always maintain all exposed handsinks with soap, paper towels, and accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2050985, dated 5-24-17: "Observed the pizza cooler near the impinger oven to have standing water and food debris in the bottom and in the tracks under the drawers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to comply and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a torn refrigeration gasket on the right door of the two door cheese cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris in the soda gun holders at the bar. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the ice machine to have slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the wall mounted shelves near the dish machine to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food accumulated on the floor around the dish machine and behind the prep lines and coolers and around the bag in box soda area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed stains on ceiling above bar area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed dirt and debris accumulated on the wall behind the front prep area and on the wall surrounding the rear dish and 3 compartment sink area. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed a hole in the wall behind the toaster in the front prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak below the wash compartment of the rear prep area 3 compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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70
May 24, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the right door of the protein 2 door cooler and on the left door of the reach in 2 door cheese cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the pizza cooler near the impinger oven to have standing water and food debris in the bottom and in the tracks under the drawers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the drain pipe below the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair.
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86
May 16, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Observed 45 mouse droppings in facility along windows behind the benches for seating. Also found 20 ants in the kitchen near the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to remove all evidence of pests and pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the right door of the protein 2 door cooler and on the left door of the reach in 2 door cheese cooler. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed the pizza cooler near the impinger oven to have standing water and food debris in the bottom and in the tracks under the drawers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and food debris on the floors throughout the prep areas along wall bases, under and around equipment, and near dish machine. Instructed facility to clean all and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the ceilings in the prep areas to be dirty and stained with grease accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the wall by the dish machine and the wall behind the front prep coolers to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the drain pipe below the front exposed handsink. Instructed facility to repair.
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74
Dec 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the bar exposed hand sink to not be maintained accessible: observed cups and other dishes in and in front of the hand sink. Instructed facility that the exposed hand sink must be maintained accessible at all times and only to be used for hand washing. Facility corrected during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the rotunda prep kitchen ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed the interior surfaces and shelves of the coolers at the bar and the tall rear hallway coolers to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed the floors to have dirt and food debris throughout including under and around cooking and dish equipment, and along wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall behind the three compartment sink to have dirt accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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82
Aug 29, 2016
Complaint
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 FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN PREP/COOKING AND DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/COOKING/DISH WASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH ICE BIN IN BAR AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR PREP AREA. USABLE ITEMS/CLEANING SUPPLY MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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78
Nov 25, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 PLUS GNATS THROUGH-OUT BAR AREA ON BACK WALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PREMISES AND REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOLER GASKETS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, PREP COOLER LIDS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, BROILER,AND STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT AND FLLOR DRAINS NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE AND VENTIALTION COVERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST. GAP NOTED ON CORNER WALL PANELS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS. CHAULK AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN CHAULK.
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78
Mar 16, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COUNTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS AND DEEP FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING AND WALLS IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HANDSINK AND REPAIR LEAK FROM DRAINLINE AT REAR HANDSINK.
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78
Aug 13, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SINK HOT/COLD WATER HANDLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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90
Apr 15, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES GROUT IN POOR REPAIR AT DISHMACHINE ROOM, LOW GROUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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86
Nov 18, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT PREP 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 SEAL OPENING/HOLE ON WALL BEHIND PREP COOLER (COOKING LINE) AND 2 HOLES ON WALL BY MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED UNDER BAR COUNTER (ABOVE PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK) AT FRONT BAR.
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86
May 31, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP BETWEEN COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHWASH DRAINBOARDS, FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, STANDING LIQUID UNDER AT COFFEE STATION IN CABINET AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH CALCIUM BUILD UP/UNCLEAN TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT/CORNERS AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASH ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN LIGHT COVER.
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82
Nov 27, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES
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95
Sep 27, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES.
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95
Sep 20, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACH BEHIND DISH WASHING MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF BREAD WARMER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP SHELVES.
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90
May 15, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES ABOVE PIZZA AREA UNCLEAN ,SHELVES FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN,TRANSPORT SHELF CART UNCLEAN ,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR 2 DOOR COOLER AND EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 2 DOOR SMALL COOLER MUST BE REPLACED;CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WINDOW SILLS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AN MAINTAIN
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82
Dec 14, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. MUST READJUST DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR; SLOW DRAINING OF 1 EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA MUST BE FIXED;
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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. 2 CHOPPING BOARDS NOT CLEAN WITH DEEP CUTS,BLACK IN COLOR MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF BIG COOLER AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; GREEN COLOR SHELVES ATTACHED TO WALLS OF THE DISH AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER SINK AND ON CORNERS OF THE BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; DAMAGED WALL TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR 1ST PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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74
Jul 20, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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86
Jul 13, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES CLINGING TO STONE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR BAR AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED; INSTRUCTED TO CALL PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE ,CLEAN REAR AREA AND REMOVED BOXES AND BASKET OF TABLE NAPKINS;GIVEN 5 DAYS 07-20-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DISHMACHINE HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE HOT HOLDING OVEN MUST BE REPLACED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR COOLER -REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MOPSINK AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST ORGANIZE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FLY ACTIVITY
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Dec 6, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Nov 29, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION,STORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-FOUND INTERIOR ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH BLACK MOLD CLINGING TO THE WALLS AND TUBES TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER ;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE/CALL SERVICE ,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-06-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLUCTUATING THERMOSTAT FOR DISHMACHINE MUST BE FIXED,CHECKED FINAL RINSE HOT WATER WAS 185 F
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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. 3 CHOPPING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,PIZZA AREA UNCLEAN,STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE CLEAN OR REPLACED
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER FOR PIZZA INGREDIENTS
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Jun 23, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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 BEHIND THE BAR AND IN REAR DINING ROOM AREA OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BAR AREA AND REAR DINING AREA IN DETAIL, ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE BREAD WARMER ,THE INTERIOR SURFACES AND EDGES OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS AND BAR GUN HOLDERS THROUGH-OUT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR, FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOOR IN THE REAR DINING AREA, THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN. MUST RE- GROUT THE FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, WATER AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATING IN CREVICES. FLOOR IN MEZZANINE LEVEL WALK-IN STORAGE COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR, AREAS OF LINOLEUM ARE MISSING/NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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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 WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE, WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,WALLS BEHIND THE SERVING AREA AND ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE CEILING BY THE PREP AREA. AND ALSO CLEAN THE FILTER OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL. GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED IN VENT HOOD ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 45 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macaroni Grill (T3-K2)?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Macaroni Grill (T3-K2).
Has Macaroni Grill (T3-K2)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macaroni Grill (T3-K2) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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