Mariscos Rio Baisas

3038-3040 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
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Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2010, Mariscos Rio Baisas has 27 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 12 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS NOT ATTACHED TO RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS OF SHELLSTOCK IN THE KITCHEN AREA DRAWER COOLERS OR MAIN LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ORIGINAL SHELLSTOCK TAGS ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PERSON-IN-CHARGE MAINTAINED REMOVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS ON-SITE AND RE-ATTACHED REMOVED SHELLSTOCK TAGS TO THEIR RESPECTIVE CONTAINERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS NOT PROVIDED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SOAP NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AVAILABLE FOR USE IN HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED HAND SOAP TO FRONT BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINK ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD STORED AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR AREA WITH HEAVY CLUTTER OF MAINTENANCE TOOLS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT (NEAR UTILITY SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REDUCE CLUTTER AND REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS FROM PREMISES TO FACILITATE ADEQUATE CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Jul 19, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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95
Jul 12, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285957 DATED 4/29/2019: #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,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.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR LOCATED IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.MUST PEST PROOF MENTIONED DOOR ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PIZZA PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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67
Aug 5, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2285957 DATED 4/29/2019: #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED SINK LOCATED IN BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOUP FROZEN IN STYROFOAM CUPS IN FREEZER LOCATED IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET, MICROWAVE, AND UNDERNEATH HOT LINE IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB IN DISH/ PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 29, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 22, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT HANDWASH BOWLS AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 89.0 F AND 98.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT A MINIMAL 110 F AT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PRMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BEANS, BEEF, ETC.) ARE PREPARED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: SOME TCS FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED/SELL BY DATE INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED WITH SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PREMISES UNABLE TO SHOW PEST CONROL LOGBOOK TO INSPECTOR AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES AND SHOW INSPECTOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 30, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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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 SMALL FLIES ON PREMISES AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS- 15 IN MENS WASHROOM, 15 IN WOMENS WASHROOM, 20 AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR 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 THICK ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER SHELVES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP INSIDE SAID FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CEILING FAN COVER MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING FAN IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 21, 2016
Recent Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Nov 23, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASHROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR SANITARY HAND DRYER DEVICE ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO BUY PAPER TOWEL AND PUT IT ON BOTH WASHROOMS DURING INSPECTION.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937998 DATED 7/5/16 #38-MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME. #45-ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUSTED LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS AND AT ENTIRE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE STICKY INSECT GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT WALL COVINGS IN BOTH RESTROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE FREEZER BOX. ALSO SEAL OPENING ACROSS FROM ICE FREEZER BOX ABOVE DRY STORE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Jun 27, 2016
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: DURING INSPECTION FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM AON THE WALLS AND CEILING AND IN THE BAR 3-COMP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE STATED AREAS. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 7-5-2016. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION DID NOT FIND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION POSTED OR ON PREMISES. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AS WELL AS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND OR COOKED A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS INSIDE BOTH RESTROOMS AND AT ENTIRE REAR KITCHEN AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE STICKY INSECT GLUE BOARDS COVERED WITH DEAD INSECTS.CLEAN AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND CREVICES AT WALL COVINGS IN BOTH RESTROOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST SEAL LARGE OPENINGS AT WALLS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE THE ICE FREEZER BOX. ALSO SEAL OPENING ACROSS FROM ICE FREEZER BOX ABOVE DRY STORE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.ONLY FOUND 2 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THIS TIME. MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. ONLY FOUND ONE AT THIS TIME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF AND SERVERS MUST OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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May 21, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 12, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 5, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND KITCHEN 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.0 F. TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL REPAIRED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0 F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE SAID COOLER. COOKED CHICKEN 60.2 F, COOKED BEEF 55 F, RAW EGGS 53.5 F, COOKED RICE 58.4 F, CUT TOMATOES 57.0 F, AND SHREDDED CHEESE 57.8 F. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WORTH $70 STATED BY MANAGER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD POTENTIONALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD REMAIN AT 40 F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP OF PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EACH HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. 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: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT RAT DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED DRY STORAGE BASEMENT AND APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE GNATS AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE IN SAID AREA. ALSO NOTED PREMISES HAS NOT HAD A PEST CONTROL SERVICE SINCE 9-25-14. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTER CONDITIONS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE THE PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1501828 DATED 11/14/14. 38 MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, 02/07/2015 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 5/12/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OR REPAIR WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE WARN OUT CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORING FOOD INSIDE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND EQUIPMENT, FRYER, STOVE, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UTENSILS, SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. ALSO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER AS WELL AS AROUND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER AND HOLES ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A DRY FLOOR AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOLES. FLOORS BEHIND UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND VENILATION COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE STOVE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOUND HOLE IN THE WALL OVER HOOD OF STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN AS WELL AS MISSING END CAPS ON TWO LIGHTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAK UNDER HAND SINK AND LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH LEAKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA,
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN DINING AREA, MEN AND WOMEN BATHROOMS, APPROX., 10-15 NOTED, MUST HAVE PREMISE SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COPY, TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, AND MUST SEAL REAR DOOR APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR BY KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1092822, DATED 02/13/2014, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 32 MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR COOLER THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, 38 NO VENTILATION IN KITCHEN BATHROOM, AND MENS BATHROOM WINDOW SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM, 41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, CUTTING BOARD, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEEDED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REPAIR, THROUGHOUT FIRST AND BASEMENT AREAS, CLEAN AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE THROUGHOUT,
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEEDED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA,
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE MORE LIGHT IN SAME AREA, LIGHT TOO DIM,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON ALL BATHROOM DOORS,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS,
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Feb 13, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BY PREP COUNTER AREA, REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO VENTILATION IN BATHROOM, WINDOW SEALED, MANAGER SAYS ITS TOO COLD WHEN OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN LADIES BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CONNECTED TO PLUMBING, LAYING ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPER MAINTAIN, PREMISES PLACED ON 48 HOUR NOTICE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS, FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES, 2ND OFFENSE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS BY PREP COUNTER AREA, REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES, ALL AREAS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPAIR SLIDING DOOR THATS IN POOR REPAIR, DOOR OFF TRACK, AND RESEAL CHIPPING WOOD SURFACES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN, MUST PROPERLY MAINTAIN, CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN KITCHEN AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND FAUCET LEAKING AT SAME SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, NO VENTILATION IN BATHROOM, WINDOW SEALED, MANAGER SAYS ITS TOO COLD WHEN OPENED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, ARTICLES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS, AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS,
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May 23, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUSTED TOP LID AND INTERIOR PANEL LOOSE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/COOKING/DISH WASHING AREA,WASHROOM,FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT. WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND A HOLE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING CRACKED WALL TILES.(NEW VIOLATION NOTED AT THIS TIME 5/23/13).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER,COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE STOCKS OF CHAIRS AND ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS THRU-OUT BASEMENT OVER 20 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS,CLEAN THE AREA AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE EXIT AND FRONT DOORS WITH OVER I/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS,7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVER FILLED WITH BAGS OF GARBAGE,LID WIDE OPEN, AND LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH FRESH GREASE ALL OVER THE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND CLOSE THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER ALL THE TIMES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098369 DATED 6/12/2012. #30- PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #35- INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CLEAN THE VENT COVER IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AREA.#41-EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, AND CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS.#33-FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT,BOTTOM PANELS OF THE PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF THE DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,STORAGE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTERS. ALL EQUIPMENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE CUSTOMER WOMENS WASHROOM WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. CHEST FREEZER LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RUSTED TOP LID AND INTERIOR PANEL LOOSE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHOPPING BOARDS AMD MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED/BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOOR THRU-OUT PREP/COOKING /DISH WASHING AREA, WASHROOM, FRONT COUNTER AND BASEMENT WITH DEBRIS AND DUST ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB OF THE REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER,COOKING AREA AND PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE COOKING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, SLICER, BLENDERS, GRINDER, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT; PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AT PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT MAIN KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
14 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND TWO DOORS PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 66.07F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR COOLER AND KEEP AT 40F OR BELOW. TAG HELD FOR INSPECTION PLACED ON UNIT, WHEN REPAIRED MUST FAX LETTER REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE ABOVE UNIT; 10 LBS. BEANS AT 53.8F, 8LBS. TAMALES RANGING FROM 46.5-48.5F, 2 LBS CHEESE 50.04F AND ABOUT 4 LBS SALSA AT 48.7F. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE AT 40F OR BELOW. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED, v=$120. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS, FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT BAR AREA, ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS, OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED. ALSO BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, GAPS AT BOTTOM AREAS OF DOORS AND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL DOORS AND CONTRACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND TO PROVIDE LOG BOOK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN; NOTED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE THRU-OUT AREA AND ON GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND CONTAINER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVE OVEN, EXTERIOR OF DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, SLICER, BLENDERS, GRINDER, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREMISES.
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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 OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THRU-OUT; PREP AREAS AND CLOSET TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AT PIZZA PREP AREA, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTER AT MAIN KITCHEN AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS AND CEILING ATTACHMENT AT BAR AND DINING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN WITH HOT/COLD WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREAS AND CLOSET, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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50
Apr 18, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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.OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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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.OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE.
34
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.OBSERVED HOLES IN THE LADIES AND MENS RESTROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL.OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINNING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO MISSING WALL COVING FRONT MUST REPLACE MSSING SECTION AROUND 6FT.
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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.CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP KITCHEN.
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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.OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos Rio Baisas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos Rio Baisas on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos Rio Baisas?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Mariscos Rio Baisas.

Has Mariscos Rio Baisas' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos Rio Baisas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mariscos Rio Baisas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mariscos Rio Baisas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mariscos Rio Baisas is inspected around two times per year on average.