Morning Glory
Last inspected: Jul 27, 2015
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Score
Inspectors have visited Morning Glory 13 times, with records going back to 2010. Morning Glory was last inspected on Jul 27, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jul 27, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS INTO THE WALL IN THE REAR AREAS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. ALSO NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DUST.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 19, 2014
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BARRIER AT REAR HANDSINK AND 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.MUST INSTALL
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Apr 9, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 2, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.REAR BACK ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.ALSO RODENT/MICE DROOPINGS ON PREMISES ON 9-DROOPINGS FLOORS IN FURNANCE ROOM,16-DROPPINGS ON FLOORS BETWEEN EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE MUST REPAIR REAR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,(BLAKEYE PEAS,MACARONI CHEESE, BAKED DRESSING,ETC)SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR.
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Jun 26, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Jun 19, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER. 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGES AND DUCT EQUIPMENT IN FURNACE ROOM, 7 MICE DROPPINGS ON PAN IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN SHELF UNDER MICROWAVE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN POTS, PANS, ETC IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, VENTILATION HOOD, STOVE, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM.
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Dec 14, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE RUST FROM \RUSTY STORAGE SHELF REAR, NEED TO REPLACE MICROWAVE PLATE(BROKEN)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN 2 DOOR COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR REAR STORAGE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING NEED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
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Sep 15, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD/FILTERS/ANSEL SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 8, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND RIB TIPS IN BBQ PITT ON UNHEATED SIDE AT 118.6F-121.5F, THIS PRODUCT MUST BE HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE +/- 2 DEGREES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED(30LB VALUED AT 100.00).
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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: 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON WOODEN FLOOR LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM, 10 NOTED BEHIND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER AND 5 ALONG WALL BASE UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACK IN REAR-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MAKE SURE ALL EXIT DOORS ARE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY, AND SEAL ANY/ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOOD/FILTERS/ANSEL SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE A STOOPER FOR EACH COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMP. SINK.
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May 10, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED CAKES, COOKED FOODS, & PREPARED FOODS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AND IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED & DATED. COOKED FOODS THAT ARE BEING COOLED MUST BE LABELED DATED WITH THE TIME INCLUDED SO THAT THE 6 HOUR TIME FRAME ALLOWED FOR COOLING CAN BE MONITORED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, GRILL, CAN OPENER, SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FILTERS & EXHAUSTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BBQ PIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: : FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE IN WALL BY WASHROOM. GARAGE DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES(FREEZERS AND COOLERS ARE STORED IN THIS AREA, MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBILITY OF PEST HARBORAGE IN THIS AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN WASHROOM.
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Apr 29, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON WOODEN LEDGES IN FURNACE ROOM AND 10 FOUND SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY EXIT DOOR AND ALONG WALL BASE ACROSS FROM 3 COMP. SINK AREA-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADJUST FRONT DOOR SO THAT IT SELF CLOSES AND FINISH REPAIRING REAR EXIT AND STORM DOORS MAKING THEM TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PRE-PACKAGED CAKES, COOKED FOODS, & PREPARED FOODS STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AND IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED & DATED. COOKED FOODS THAT ARE BEING COOLED MUST BE LABELED DATED WITH THE TIME INCLUDED SO THAT THE 6 HOUR TIME FRAME ALLOWED FOR COOLING CAN BE MONITORED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, GRILL, CAN OPENER, SHELVES WHERE NEEDED, FILTERS & EXHAUSTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BBQ PIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL HOLE IN WALL BY WASHROOM. GARAGE DOOR MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AT ALL TIMES(FREEZERS AND COOLERS ARE STORED IN THIS AREA, MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBILITY OF PEST HARBORAGE IN THIS AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR EXHAUST SYSTEM IN WASHROOM.
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Nov 3, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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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. LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 8 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 5 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR, 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF REAR OVERHEAD DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H63930 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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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. LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE ON FRONT COUNTER. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS AND 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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, STOVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, CABINETS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS IN BOTTOM SOUTHEAST CORNER AND AROUND PIPE FITTING ALONG WEST WALL IN FURNACE ROOM. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN ALL AREAS. CEILING NEED REPAIR IN DINING AREA. WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Morning Glory last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Morning Glory on file is from Jul 27, 2015. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Morning Glory?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Morning Glory.
Has Morning Glory's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Morning Glory have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Morning Glory means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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