New Orleans Kitchen
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2021
86
Score
Going back to 2010, New Orleans Kitchen has 22 inspections in the public record. On Dec 8, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at New Orleans Kitchen is from Dec 8, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited nine times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSILS STORED IN SANITIZED SOLUTION, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Feb 4, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED, 10/4/2019. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #58: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BLADE OF MOUNTED CAN OPENER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD STORED ON PREP COUNTER NEXT TO HANDWASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND-SINK ON COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED AND LOOSE DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND WATER LEAK IN WALK IN FREEZER, WATER HAS FORMED LARGE BLOCK OF ICE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER ON FLOOR IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2200517 ON 8/3/18. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (40) 3-304.14 - WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING �TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS IN THE DISPLAY COOLER AND AT THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED (SALAD, SLICED PIES AND MUFFINS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED SALAD AND SLICED PIES FOR GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. -
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 (D) Inspector Comments: WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: All FOOD HANDLERS shall complete a food handler?s training required by the State of Illinois, in accordance with Public Act 098-0566. However, FOOD HANDLERS at a temporary or special event are exempt from this requirement FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. -
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Aug 3, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED 5 LBS PORK RIBS AT 84.3F, 3 LBS COOKED BEEF MEAT LOAF AT 75.4F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN STEW AT 110F. ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED AT STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HOT FOODS AT 135F OR HIGHER. FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO DIARRHEA/ VOMIT CLEANUP KIT, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSTRUCTED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR PREP AREA, FOUND A LARGE BIN STORED IN FRONT OF HANDS SINK, UTENSILS STORED IN HAND WASH SINK BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HAND WASH SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 (C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND AROUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT DISH WASHING AREA, DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND ALONG WALL BASE. ONE LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING BEHIND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PACKAGED SALAD AND SLICED PIES FOR GRAB AND GO COOLER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS SOILED AND NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED NO TO USE HEAVILY SOILED CLOTH AND KEEP THE ONE IN USE IN A SANITIZED SOLUTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COUNTER TOPS NOT CLEAN, MICE DROPPINGS AND DIRT NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 14, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED SALAD AND DESSERTS TO GO IN A SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, DATE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, AND ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE IN "TO GO" FORM FOR CUSTOMERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS AS WELL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 7, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WAS AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED 1/2 GALLON OF MILK AT 49F, 10 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.8F, 5 LBS OF PASTA AT 49.0F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS AT 50F, 20 LBS OF PORK AT 74.7F. ALL ITEMS VALUED AT $200. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP OF CHOPPED BROCCOLI INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE RAW PRODUCTS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AT ALL TIMES AND DISCARD RAW BROCCOLI, 5 LBS VALUED AT $20. MANAGER DID SO DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 50 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND OVEN IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. OBSERVED SALAD AND DESSERTS TO GO IN A SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME, DATE AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, AND ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ARE IN "TO GO" FORM FOR CUSTOMERS MUST HAVE PROPER LABELS AS WELL.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING SPOONS STORED INSIDE A BUCKET OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL SERVING SPOONS ON A CLEAN DRY SURFACE OR STORE SPOONS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCTS ON THE HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER FLOOR DRAIN (FOOD STRAINER) LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE ICE SLOT OF THE DRINK MACHINE LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT LOCATED IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RE-GROUTED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE VENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 31, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLES. 1LB SLICED TOMATOES AT 59.7F, 1/2 LB DICED TOMATOES AT 59F, AND 2LBS OF CHOPPED LETTUCE AT 55F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING AND 140F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID ITEMS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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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 50 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED BETWEEN THE WALL AND OVEN UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KITCHEN STRAINER BEING USED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT AND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK TO CATCH FOOD IN THE DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE OF FRYERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A PINK/BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PANS WITH OLD GREASE BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks in rear reach in cooler 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 in rear kitchen prep area under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jan 28, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in coolers, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in coolers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear kitchen storage 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 not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under 3 compartment sink, rear storage room under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen prep area, under prep table, 3 compartment sink area need re-grouting.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 compartment sink faucet leaking at base/neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jul 31, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED VEGETABLES, MASHED POTATOES AND FISH) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES. DOCUMENTED ON REPORT# 1527487 ON 3-4-15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO SCOOP FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.
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Mar 4, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES ON STEAMTABLE.PORK RIB TIPS-117.9F,CATFISH FILLETS-107.8F,MEATLOAF-114.8F.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER AT ALL TIMES. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY OWNER AND DISCARDED-CDI.APPOX 10LBS/COST APPROX $50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STORAGE SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA STORED ON FLOORS.MUST ELEVATE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING AT LEAST 6-INCHES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH NEW FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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Feb 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BASIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES NOT CLEAN NEXT TO GRILL, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BEHIND STAND UP COOLER IN REAR, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER IN STAND UP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN WARMEST PART.
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Feb 8, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER, AIR TEMP. OF 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL FIXED. CITATION #70239-14
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 50.9F TO 113.3F AND INCLUDED ITEMS SUCH AS CRAB CAKES, RICE, CHEESE, MILK, CHICKEN, BEEF, JAMBALAYA, GUMBO, COOKED PASTA, FISH, CABBAGE, SHRIMP AND BEANS. ALL ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED. A COMBINE WEIGHT OF APPROXIMATELY 20LBS VALUED AT $50.00. NSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS 40F OR LOWER.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL COOKED/RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2011
Complaint
2 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. FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES NESTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER DOOR GASKET AND UNDER LARGE MIXER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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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. CRACKS ON KITCHEN WALL COVERINGS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Apr 25, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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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. MUST STORE SODA CASES ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKY PIPES UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Feb 16, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Feb 8, 2010
Complaint
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: 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. FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND UNDER FRONT SERVICE LINE. ONE POSSIBLE ENTRY HOLE NOTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENT'S ACTIVITY AND SEAL ALL HOLES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS WHERE PERISHABLES ARE STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Orleans Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Orleans Kitchen on file is from Dec 8, 2021. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Orleans Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at New Orleans Kitchen.
Has New Orleans Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at New Orleans Kitchen have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Orleans Kitchen 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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