Mogadishu Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Mogadishu Restaurant has been inspected 19 times since 2012. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE LOWER WALL IN THE REAR JUST RIGHT OF THE CHEMICAL HOLDING SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD LINING THE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN JUST LEFT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR LOWER REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL COVERING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNDER AND AROUND THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA AND THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE LOW TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT IN THE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STRIP AT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL LINING ALL THE PIPES IN THE BASMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR (SAID FLOUR) WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME FOR ITEMS IN LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE COOKING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT COOK TOP IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER SINK, EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS DATED ON 6/27/22 HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. REPORT #2559960. #10) 6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOMS OR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #36) 4-204.112(A, D): OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMTER ON SITE IS ONLY FOR PROBING ITEMS OVER 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING TEMPERATURES FROM 0-100F. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. #57) 2-102.13: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58) 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR BACK ENTRANCE DOOR HAS SMALL OPEN GAPS ON BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE DOOR WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS MISSING. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER LEAKAGE UNDER THE HANDSINK WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 27, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN BATHROOMS OR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMTER ON SITE IS ONLY FOR PROBING ITEMS OVER 100F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROBE THERMOMETER CAPABLE OF MEASURING TEMPERATURES FROM 0-100F.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EITHER UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LIGHTBULBS IN HOOD ARE BURNT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON READY TO EAT/ TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. POST 7-DAY CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, STEAK, RICE, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; SUGAR, RICE, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN SUN PUMP ROOM, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. REPAIR MISSING WALL TILES AROUND INTERIOR DOOR FRAME IN REAR TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Feb 19, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 111.7F, STEAM RICE AT 109.2F, FRIED FISH AND BEEF SAMOSA TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 70.5F- 73.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 29 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS TO DETERMINE PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION. MANAGER PROVIDED CHEMICAL TEST KIT AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS SAMOSA STEAK, COOKED CHICKEN, RICE SOUPS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGOCERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA COMPLETELY COVERED WITH BAGS OF FOOD, GLOVES BOXES, CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST SEAL OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURN OUT LIGHT ABOVE PREP TABLE IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS TROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FISH AND BEEF PASTRY PIES HELD AT ROOM TEMPERATURE 84.4F IN A DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL HOT FOOD STORED AT 135F OR HIGHER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. 3LBS FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN, FOUND HAND SINK COMPLETLTY COVERED WITH BAGS, FOOD CONTAINER, UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASH SINK ALWAYS ACCESSIBLE DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD MEASURING THERMOMETER IN FACILITY, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN. A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD IS GIVEN. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT FACILITY NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS GREASE AND TRASH NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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May 2, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection while potential hazardous foods, raw chopped liver, raw chicken, etc. were being prepared and or served. Instructed site that certified food service manager must be on site whenever potentially hazardous prepared and or served. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed no chemical test kit on site during inspection. Instructed site to provide chemical test kit to determine proper sanitizing concentration of chemical sanitizing solution. Serious violation #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed excessive rust buildup on top lid and bottom, floor portion of grease trap in food preparation area. Informed site that all surfaces must be smooth and easy cleanable. Instructed site to resurface said areas and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Maintain it all the time.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed food splatter and food debris on floor, under and around kitchen equipment, in kitchen prep area. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed broken light shield in kitchen prep area. Instructed site to repair and maintain at all times. Observed Oak street side exit door sweep torn and broken. Door is considered rodent proof. Instructed site to repair and to maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed burned-out light directly above kitchen prep area and underneath hood vent system. Instructed site to repair and maintain it all times.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: Observed customer preparing meal at serving hot line, behind front counter, which was not self serving. Informed site that customers are not allowed behind or in food preparation areas. Instructed site to not allow customers in said areas. Maintain at all times.
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Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following foods at improper temperatures in the hot holding unit: 2lbs of tuna @ 88.9F; 1.5lbs of fish @ 69.0F; 3lbs of cooked spinach casserole @ 115.5F; 2lbs of cooked bean stew @ 119.3F; 2lbs of goat meat @ 89.6F; and 1lbs of bake bread (with egg and cheese) @ 48.8F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less, or 140 or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection, totally $90 in value. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found cardboard used as a floor mat in kitchen. Found grocery bags used to stored food in freezer. Found tin foil used as a liner on stove in kitchen. Must remove all cardboard, grocery bags and tin foil. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain same.
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May 31, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AT TIME OF INSPECTION,OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA WAS BLOCKED WITH BUCKETS AND BAGS OF FLOUR WHILE EMPLOYEES WERE PREPPING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SAID ITEMS AND KEEP THE HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1537666 DATED:05/06/2015.. 32 NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 08/06/2015 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. 08/06/2015 41 NOTED CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATING ROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON SHELVING WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS. 08/06/2015 45 NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 08/06/2015. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/27/2016 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND CARDBOARD LINERS FROM KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD REPAIRED THE HAND WASH SINK FAUCET, WENT TO THE FRONT PREP AREA AND GOT SOME PRODUCTS, THEN WENT BACK TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD, SCRATCHED HER HAIR ,TURNED ON THE STOVE WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND FINALLY REMOVED THE GLOVES AND WASHED HER HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HAND WASH AT THE KITCHEN INACCESSIBLE WITH CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND A BAG OF RICE IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (RICE,CHICKEN,SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE WATER HEATING ROOM AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE CLOTHING STORED ON SHELVING WITH DRY FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1490692 ON 7/17/14 NOT CORRECTED: 29/02 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1324638 ON 8/27/13 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 1st FLOOR BATH DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED AND LIVE INSECTS ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOORS. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND THE FIRST FLOOR DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1324638 ON 8/27/13 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 1st FLOOR BATH DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM PANS STORED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE-USE ARTICLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STOP THE WATER FROM DRAINING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE SINK.
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Aug 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY (WILL NOT DRAIN, COMPLETELY CLOGGED). EMPLOYEE'S CAN'T PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX DRAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHLIE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS GOAT, BEAN, CHICKEN. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREP,PREPARE AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE MOP SINK NEEDS CLEANING AND REPAIRING (BROKEN TILES & HOLES IN WALL). ALSO LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON 1st FLOOR BATH DOOR NOT ISN'T WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Feb 24, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: (7-38-010A) POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED THE COOK WASH HIS FINGERS AT THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, WITH LITTLE RUNNING WATER, THEN PROCEEDED TO PUT THE RUBBER GLOVES ON. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS AT HANDSINK. All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: (7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPPING, COOKING, SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PASTA). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SUCH PERSON, ANYTIME THESE PROCESSES ARE BEING DONE. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR FLOOR OF COOLERS, BOTTOM SHELF OF STEAMTABLE, CAPPUCCINO MACHINE & AREAS AROUND IT, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP-DUE TO DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE OR DUST. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES UNDER SHELVINGS MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING & MISSING WATER TANK COVER (1ST FLOOR) MUST BE REPLACED. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOODHANDLERS WORKING AROUND OPEN FOOD, MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS . All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mogadishu Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mogadishu Restaurant on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 19 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mogadishu Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Mogadishu Restaurant.
Has Mogadishu Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mogadishu Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Mogadishu Restaurant 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 Mogadishu Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mogadishu Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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