North Shore Banquet

2519 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Catering
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2019
90
Score
Low Risk

North Shore Banquet appears in inspection records 20 times, starting in 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 6, 2019. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. North Shore Banquet's record stops at Jun 6, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST 2018. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT 2ND FLOOR BANQUET AREA OVER 25 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH PREPARATION DATE AND MUST BE STORED IN THE COOLER WITHIN 7 DAYS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CARPET ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BANQUET DINING AREA AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO VACUUM AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENT COVER IN ALL WASHROOMS IN THE BANQUET AREA 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR,WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD AND BROKEN /CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE . MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: AL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST 2018. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLRGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL SPICES AND DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL EQUIPMENT AT THE 2ND FLOOR BANQUET BAR (WEST SIDE) DIRTY WITH DEBRIS INCLUDING ALL SINKS, ICE BIN AND METAL SHELVING. EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT GREASE TRAP WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AT THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN CLEAN POT/PAN STORAGE WITH CHIPPING PLASTER AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET AT THE 2ND FLOOR DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 14, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT PINK DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NUMEROUS STAINS AND DEBRIS ON CARPET AT 1ST FLOOR BANQUET HALL, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 1ST FLOOR CARPETING AND MAINTAIN...MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL AND IN CORNERS AT THE BARS AND IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE BALL ROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM WITH REFRIGERATORS ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTE SLOW WATER DRAIN AT ONE OF THREE HAND WASH SINKS INSIDE THE WOMENS BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE SECOND FLOOR BARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND THROUGH OUT THE 3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Jan 18, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP A REAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ON TOP OF PLATES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE STRIP ON WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUSTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE BALL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR AT ALL DISH WASHING SINKS....NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AND FIRST FLOOR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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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: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA SHARED WITH PUNJABI RESTAURANT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP A REAR ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER ON TOP OF PLATES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE STRIP ON WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE WOMEN BATHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DUSTY FANS ON CEILING AT THE BALL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR AT ALL DISH WASHING SINKS....NOTED LEAKING FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BY THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF THE BAR ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NO LONGER INSTALLED AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN/BANQUET HALL. UNIT WAS USED FOR THE BANQUET HALL AND RESTAURANT. UNIT REMOVED WITHOUT APPROVAL FROM PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL SAID UNIT UNDER CITY CODE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE UNUSED BANQUET LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN: AT ALL BARS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR, THE FIRST FLOOR CARPETING, AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD AND ATTACHED FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAUCETS AT BOTH 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO HAVE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 25, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEAR THE COOKING LINE UNABLE TO DRAIN AND WASTEWATER BACKING UP INTO THE OTHER COMPARTMENTS AND THE MOPSINK. ALSO OBSERVED THE DISH MACHINE AND ADJACENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY: DISH MACHINE AND 3 COMPARTMENT DRAIN WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WASTE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE MAIN KITCHEN LINE UNABLE TO DRAIN AND WITHOUT SOAP. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL SOAP AND REPAIR SO FACILITY DRAINS-MAINTAIN ALL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL BAR ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE UNUSED BANQUET LINE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND STAIRS NOT CLEAN: AT ALL BARS ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR, THE FIRST FLOOR CARPETING, AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND IN WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL 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 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY (1ST & 2ND FLOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND DIRTY CEILING TILES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN THE COATROOM AND DIRECTLY BENEATH ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY EXHAUST HOOD AND ATTACHED FILTERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING LIGHT IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SUPPLY ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FAUCETS AT BOTH 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO HAVE LEAKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM TO BE CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 9, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks 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: walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment 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, walk in cooler racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning, walls that had peeling paint/holes shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: No exposed hand sink in bar areas, mgmt was advised to provide exposed hand sink to bar areas.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide foof handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR COOLER DOOR SO AS TO CLOSE PROPERLY AND REPAIR GASKET AROUND DOOR BASE AND DOOR FRAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANGING STAIRWAY HAND RAIL LEADING FROM THE 1ST FLOOR TO THE SECOND FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE DISH WASHER AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE. FOUND BOTTOM 2 SHELVES RUSTED. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT THE ICE MACHINE AT THE CORNERS TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UPON ENTRERING COOLER THE FLOOR IS UNEVEN AND BUCKLED AT THE CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CARPETING IN THE BANQUET HALL DINING ROOMS TO REMOVE DIRT, STAINS AND DEBRI.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL LOOSE WALL COVINGS ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE BANQUET HALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE STAFF RESTROOM DOOR LOCATED ON THE 2ND FLOOR AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE DISHWASHER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST TIGHTEN FAUCET BASE AND HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES TO PREVENT LEAKS AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL 3 HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE FOLLOWING BAR AREAS: BAR AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR BANQUET HALL AND AT BOTH BANQUET HALL BARS ON THE 2ND FLOOR (ON SOUTH SIDE OF HALL AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE BANQUET HALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMP SINKS LOCATED AT THE BAR AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR, AND 2ND FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR THE 1ST FLOOR COCA-COLA COOLER AT THE BAR.
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST ACCUMULATED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR UPPER STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT/ALONG ALL WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Oct 25, 2013
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: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR/ALONG WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS ALSO ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DUST ACCUMULATED ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA ALONG COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINATIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR UPPER STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT/ALONG ALL WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLES IN CEILING/WALLS AT 2ND FLOOR UPPER STORAGE ROOM. MUST COMPLETELY SEAL ALL HOLES/GAPS IN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT SAID ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Oct 19, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES IN 3RD LEVEL STORAGE ROOM STAINED, NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN OR REFINISH AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED AT 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE AND 2ND FLOOR COFFEE STATION (NEITHER IN USE AT THIS TIME). MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON WATER SUPPLY LINES OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 17, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 10/10/12 INSPECTION (REPORT #1285794) NOT CORRECTED: #18: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. SIGHTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BANQUET PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES. UPON 10/17/12 RE-INSPECTION STILL SIGHTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS, ROACHES AND SMALL FLIES. RODENT DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, IN BANQUET DINING ROOM, INCLUDING UNDER STAGE, AND BARS. LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS IN UTENSIL WASHING AREA AND PREP AREA. LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGH-OUT. OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS, 8 LIVE ROACHES AND NUMEROUS SMALL FLIES. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR BANQUET BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS. SODA LINES/COLD PLATES INSIDE BANQUET BAR ICE BINS. MUST RE-ROUTE LINES/PLATES OR SEPARATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE. MUST RE-ROUTE SODA GUN HOLDER DRAIN LINES FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO FLOOR DRAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BANQUET BAR ICE BINS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. SHELVES AND CONTAINERS IN UPPER (3RD) LEVEL STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND REFINISH SHELVES. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT (COOLERS/SINKS/ICE MACHINE) IN 1ST FLOOR BANQUET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGH-OUT, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS. REMOVE ALL LITTER, DEBRIS, RODENT DROPPINGS, GREASE ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS THROUGH-OUT. MUST SEAL SMOOTHLY AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT, REMOVE STAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER SUPPLY LINE TO COFFEE STATION (2ND FLOOR). MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Oct 10, 2012
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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. SIGHTED OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOMS AND PREP AREAS. LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BANQUET PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY, WASH AND SANITIZE SURFACES. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND WASTE GREASE AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. ACCUMULATED GREASE ON TOP OF OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. LITTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
19
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COVERS FOR BANQUET BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COVERS FOR ALL ICE BINS. SODA LINES/COLD PLATES INSIDE BANQUET BAR ICE BINS. MUST RE-ROUTE LINES/PLATES OR SEPARATE FROM CONSUMABLE ICE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN BANQUET BAR ICE BINS AND SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. SHELVES AND CONTAINERS IN UPPER (3RD) LEVEL STORAGE ROOM NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND REFINISH SHELVES. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS THROUGH-OUT BANQUET HALL FACILITIES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS THROUGH-OUT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED ON WATER SUPPLY LINES TO ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE STATION. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: SIGHTED PLATE BEING USED AS ASHTRAY ON COUNTER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS WITH ASHES ON PLATE. MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS, INCLUDING WALL MOUNTED ASHTRAYS IN WASHROOMS, FROM PREMISES. 1ST OFFENSE OF CLEAN INDOOR AIR ACT 7-32-020c.
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Jun 13, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 9/5/12.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Remains to be corrected by 9/5/12.
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Jun 5, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR BANQUET ROOM,OVER 15 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONROL TECHNICIAN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND STOP USING THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED AND NOT BACKING UP ANYMORE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DISHES,POTS AND PANS.(ESTABLISHMENT WITH LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. WITH FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION OF 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE). NO CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED ON PUNJABI DHABHA LICENSE #74498.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MISSING X3 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN ALL WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF TH BROWN PLASTIC BASEBOARD OUTSIDE BOTTOM OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM 1ST FLOOR, AND COAT ROOM 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. ONE OUT OF TWO DRESSING ROOM 2ND FLOOR ,WITH DAMAGED WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 19, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: #32 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/12/2011.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: #33 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/12/11
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: #34 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/12/11.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: #35 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/12/2011.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: #38 REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/12/2011
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Apr 12, 2011
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPING AND MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED STOVES AND UNUSED DEEP FRYER IN THE 2ND FLOOR (KITCHEN NOT BEING USED FOR THE LAST 2 MONTHS)PER MANAGER,AND INSIDE THE WATER HEATER CLOSET OVER 40 TOTAL CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULKING WORN OUT IN ALL WASHBOWL SINK IN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM IN THE BANQUET AREA. MUST RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FIRST FLOOR BANQUET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN THE 2ND AND 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM.(MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER). MISSING BASEBOARD ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE BANQUET HALL IN THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR AND FIRST FLOOR BANQUET AND VACUUM THE CARPET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN ALL WASHROOM IST AND 2ND FLOOR IN THE BANQUET ROOM. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR BANQUET AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was North Shore Banquet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at North Shore Banquet on file is from Jun 6, 2019. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at North Shore Banquet?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at North Shore Banquet.

Has North Shore Banquet's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at North Shore Banquet have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at North Shore Banquet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.