Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant

5760 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 26 inspections at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant, the earliest from 2010. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up 11 times.

Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 EMPLOYEES WITH MISSING OR EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD 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 2 OF 3 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. 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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90
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
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90
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN HALLWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN/PREP AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED AT BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR IN REAR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT IN MEN'S BATHROOM HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL VENT ONTO CEILING.
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Nov 19, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #36,#37,#41,#49,#51,#55,#56,#57,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2268481 ON 02/25/2019 : #36-FIVE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #37-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ALL OVER THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD,ON 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. May 25, 2019 #49-FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR TOP OF THE STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. May 25, 2019 #55-BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #56-FOUND PERSONAL BELONGING HAND BAG, COAT, CLOTHING, STORED EVERYWHERE BY THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS,UNDER THE BAR FRONT COUNTER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. May 25, 2019 #57-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SEVEN FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. May 25, 2019 #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. May 25, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/13/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS ON TOP OF PREP TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED.MUST BE INVERTED WITH HANDLES-UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON CEILING NEAR THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Feb 25, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEANING SUPPLY KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PUT REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALL REGARDING THE FOOD ITEMS THAT IS BEING SERVED AS UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLCY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FIVE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ALL OVER THE PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD,ON 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR TOP OF THE STOVE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE,SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND PERSONAL BELONGING HAND BAG, COAT, CLOTHING, STORED EVERYWHERE BY THE SHELVES IN THE STORAGE AREAS,UNDER THE BAR FRONT COUNTER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR SEVEN FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 23, 2018
Recent Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN RACKS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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90
Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN RACKS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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90
Feb 8, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2015373 ISSUED ON 06-20-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler door track in bar area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34 - Floors under heavy equipment in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floor in bar area behind counter area had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners). #41 - Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN RACKS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.---------MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK AND GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (COLD) FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.-----------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AND IN FRONT BAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING FOOD PRODUCT TEMPERATURE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS IN BAR AREA, REAR STORAGE CABINETS, AND IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
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Jun 20, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler door track in bar area 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 heavy equipment in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). floor in bar area behind counter area had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Feb 27, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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 reach in cooler in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach in cooler in kitchen prep area.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. 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: Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of grill(sides), not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under 3 compartment sink, and dish machine area 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: Walls that had damaged exposed plaster, and peeling paint by dish machine area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. 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: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces(exterior) of ice machine 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, prep table areas not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in bar areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)
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Apr 19, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR LEVEL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
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Apr 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN DURING ICE PRODUCTION WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP WITH PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR (2) ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.---------MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP, ALL PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE OR LEVEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT (2) WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN PREP/COOKING AREA, BEHIND AND UNDER COOLING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY IN BAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 26, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. FOODS STORED INSIDE SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTILATION COVERS IN TOILET ROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RESEAL CEILING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
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Oct 7, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, REFRIGERATORS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT THE BAR 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE MOST REAR STORAGE AREA SO AS TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS OFF PREMISES(BOXES ETC.,) AND ALSO ALL ITEMS MUST BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ADEQUATE ICE RECEPTACLE CONTAINER. FOUND ICE SCOOPER INSIDE THE BAR ICE BOX FURTHEST TO THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. ALSO FOUND SAME AT THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR AREA LOCATED AT THE RIGHT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DRY FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM ON THE LEFT AS YOU ENTER AND AROUND THE TOILET SEAT BASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AROUND THE 3-COMP SINK A THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT THE WALL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM TO PREVENT PUDDLING WATER ON THE FLOOR.
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Jan 30, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL AMD MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR.....ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MENS HAND WASH SINK AT TOILET.
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Jan 23, 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: NOTED MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WITH MOP SINK, ON FLOOR AT THE STORAGE AREA WITH REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND INSIDE CABINET ON SHELVING WHERE SODA SYRUPS ARE STORED BY THE BAR. RECOMMENDED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR FOLLOW UP. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN RAILS AND INSIDE OF PRODUCE REACH IN COOLER AT THE STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE BAR, THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST ALSO SANITIZE AREAS AFFECTED WITH MICE DROPPINGS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLE AND OPENING ALONG WALL BASE THROUGH OUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL AMD MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS AND HIDING PLACE FOR RODENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR.....ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE MENS HAND WASH SINK AT TOILET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE, CLEAN OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT THE ROOM WITH REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE ROOM WITH THE UTILITY SINK TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS.
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Sep 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving in bar area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in bar area under counter not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in prep area need cleaning.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had exposed plaster in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Must provide thermometer to display cooler to properly maintain 40f or less.
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Oct 13, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front bar counter shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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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, cooking equipment not clean need detailed cleaning. Display cooler door tracks, shelving 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 heavy equipment, cooking equipment, closet room, bathrooms 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: Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in bar area shall be repair/sealed. Wall in kitchen prep area by reach in frezzer had large opening, exposed plaster, shall be repair/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need cleaning, exhaust vent guards(ventilation) in bar area and kitche areas shall be provided.
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Jan 26, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. Found some food items in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and storage shelving need detailed cleaning. rear storage shelving, prep table needs cleaning.
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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 need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storge shelving, rear storage room, and boiler room 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.Peeling paint in rear storage area wall shall be repair, walls in rear prep area need cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in prep areas need cleaning, missing light shields in storage room shall be provided, light shields in bathrooms need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitche, dining areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Apr 7, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensil to prevent contamination before use. Must also wrap all silverware on table.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda dispenser holders, interior panel of ice machine, prep table, coolers, shelves in cooler and dry goods and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean Floor damaged in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light cover in prep area not cleaneed. Instructed to detail clean Wall under exposed handsink not cleaned. Instructed to seal all opening and holes.
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Mar 26, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Pest Control log book not provided or maintained on premises. Establishment doesn't have a licensed pest control to service premises or maintained a log book with all required documents. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control company to service premises and provide log book with all required documents. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Dish washing facilites not maintained or operated. Observed three compartment sink in prep area not properly disposing waste water. While draining the water in the middle compartment, waste water coming up the other two sides of the sink. Instructed that the waste water must properly drain/dispose in three compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize all utensils and equipment. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert all cleaned utensil to prevent contamination before use. Must also wrap all silverware on table.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda dispenser holders, interior panel of ice machine, prep table, coolers, shelves in cooler and dry goods and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean Floor damaged in prep area. Instructed to replace any missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light cover in prep area not cleaneed. Instructed to detail clean Wall under exposed handsink not cleaned. Instructed to seal all opening and holes.
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handler and employees in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees in prep area must wear proper restraints.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 18, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant.

Has Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mom's Old Recipe Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.