Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant has 24 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged 13 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant on the weaker side. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
24
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 58.5F IN PANTRY PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025 OBSERVED ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PANTRY PREP AREA REPAIRED AND AT PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 35.4F AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025 OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BAR REPAIRED AND SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-57.4F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, RICE(54.5-57.4-F), DICED TOMATOES(47.8F), CHEESE(52.6-56.3), SALAD MIX(52.9F), SOYBEANS(51.6F), ARGULA(54.5F), CHOCOLATE DESSERT(53.4F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(53.1F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $50 WEIGHING 11LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SHELLSTOCK TAGS FROM AUGUST, SEPTEMBER AND OCTOBER 2025 WITH NO DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING SOME ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON TWO MENU STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK TO MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAB BE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENUS STATING ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 11/6/2025, OBSERVED ASTERISK ADDED TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Dec 9, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF GRILL LINE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP AND SPOON STORED IN WELL WITH STAGNANT WATER IN THE SALAD/DESSERT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UTENSILS STORED IN RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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86
Oct 6, 2023
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at bar area, found utensils kept in hand sink, instructed to keep sink from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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90
Nov 9, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONINGS, SALT AND CHOCOLATE, BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BY THE SECOND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Oct 31, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 50-70 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT DISH ROOM,BAR AREA AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEASONINGS, SALT AND CHOCOLATE, BREAD CRUMBS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT BY THE SECOND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT BAR NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINER ( FLOUR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: CLEAN CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLEAN UTENSILS STORED OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Nov 5, 2020
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STOVE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE COMPARTMENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR OFFICE, HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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70
Sep 24, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13 OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Sep 19, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WASHBOWL HANDSINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER:EMPLOYEE WASHROOM (SINGLE WASHBOWL SINK AT 64.4F), MEN'S WASHROOM (TWO SINKS BETWEEN 63F AND 65F) AND IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (THREE SINKS BETWEEN 62F - 75F ). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT TOILET TISSUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A SUPPLY OF TOILET TISSUE MUST BE AVAILABLE AT EACH TOILET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES (INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PATIO). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY BEING WRAPPED, COVERED, OR SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ATTACHED TO THE 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER NEAREST THE HANDSINK ON THE HOT SERVICE PREP LINE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 30, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GASKET AT THE ICE MAKER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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90
Sep 21, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.15 minor leak under main kitchen hand wash, instructed to repair.
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95
Apr 2, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SODA GUN HOLDER MISSING DRAIN LINE AT BAR AREA., INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE BINS AT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF ICE CUBES.
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86
Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND UNABLE TO CLOSE FULLY SO THAT DUMPSTER LID IS TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND KEEP DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED SHELVES WITH RUST LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER. OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED 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 ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF ICE BINS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around ice machine in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris/grease, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Counter, and reach in cooler in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep areas not clean, had excess debris build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in front bar area need re-grouting. floors in bar area by dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen area that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shield in rear kitchen prep area by walk in cooler, shall be replaced.
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Jul 12, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Ceiling in rear kitchen areas had peeling paint, hole, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be provided).
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90
Jul 5, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards that had deep cuts, in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, 2 compartment sink. exposed hand sinks, and dish machine in kitchen prep areas, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior)not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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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/observed front entrance/exit revolving door not rodent proofed. door had gaps on bottom of door ranging from 1inch, to 1/1/2 inch on bottom of doors, also observed live fruit flies 15 (gnats) in rear premises, Citation issued 7-38-020. Serious violation.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food item in walk in cooler.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease/dirt build up,need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling in rear kitchen areas had peeling paint, hole, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed. Missing ceiling tile in rear kitchen area, shall be provided.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen areas, shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Mop sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL 3 DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST CLEAN FRONT AND SIDE OF THE COOKING STOVES AT SAME AREA TO REMOVE SAME. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MOST REAR SHELVING RACK IN THE PROCUDE WALK-IN ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT KITCHEN LINE AND AT THE FRONT BAR IN FRONT OF THE DISH MACHINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILING AT EXHAUST HOOD OVER THE STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE AND THE WALLS BELOW IT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT BOTH MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETS SO AS TO FLUSH MORE ADEQUATELY.
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Aug 29, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROEPR COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 63.4F, COOLER IS AT MAIN PREP LINE USED FOR PERISHABLE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE, MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ABOUT 5 LBS OF COOKED CRAB MEAT AT 61.5F, 2 LBS OF FISH RAW AT 60.5F, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 60.5F ALL FOOD WERE STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE SUCH FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $100.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP NO PAPER TOWELS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND TRAYS OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE TRAYS OF RAW FISH AND BEEF IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO STORE FOODS ACCORDING TO HEALTH CODE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, LEAKING WATER OVER ICE, DOOR TRACKS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA DISPENSERS AT BAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND 3 GALLONS OF CLAM CHOWDER SOUP IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.6F, SOUP STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE IN A LARGE PLASTIC TUB WITH A TIGHT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO COOL DOWN HOT FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A). SOUP DISCARDED VALUED AT $60.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN AT THE TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED 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: CONDENSATION NOTED AT WALK-IN COOLER LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.
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Aug 13, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOM SHELVES OF THE GRIDDLE ON THE SAUTEE STATION SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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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 ALL KITCHEN FLOORS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE BUILDUP UNDER HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT LADIES RESTROOM. ALSO MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM (HAND SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE AS YOU WALK IN).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE ALL ICE SCOOPERS ON PREMISES AT ICE BOXES AND ICE MACHINE PROPERLY STORED AT THE SCOOPER HOLDER OR AT AN ICE SCOOPER HOLDING RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 12, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, OBSERVED A GRAY FILM ON SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AREA, MISSING TILES AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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May 5, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO HAND SOAP PROVIDE AT ANY OF THE SINKS AT THE BAR PREP AREA WHERE FRESH ORANGE JUICE IS SQUEEZED, CONDIMENTS LIKE CHERRY AND OLIVES ARE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND ENFORCE HAND WASHING FOR EMPLOYEES.
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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. LOOSE CAULKING AT WALK-IN COOLER CEILING NOTED, GREASE BUILD-UP AT SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE ELEVATED OFF FLOOR BY AT LEAST 6 INCHES.
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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. SODA DISPENSER GUN AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD INTERIOR SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO 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. KITCHEN'S FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING GROUT THROUGH OUT KITCHEN FLOOR, FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS NEXT TO MAIN PREP LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER TO ALL COOLERS KEPT IN THE WARMEST PART AND MONITORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant.
Has Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mccormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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