Old Country Buffet
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2019
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Old Country Buffet has 24 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 19, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded 16 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Old Country Buffet is doing better than most peers. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK OUTSIDE OF THE DESSERT PREP STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOK'S LINE AND DISH WASH ROOM.
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Dec 16, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING AROUND THE BEVERAGE STATIONS, WAIT STATIONS AND FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE HOT HOLDING CABINETS IN THE KITCHEN AND CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOPS IN THE BEVERAGE STATIONS AND BUFFET STATIONS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 REGROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOK'S LINE AND DISH WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 12, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE OMELETTE STATION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE SHOOTS, ICE BINS AND ON THE SODA NOZZLES OF THE TWO SODA AND ICE DISPENSERS. ALSO OBSERVED A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE WHICH SUPPLIES THE ICE DISPENSERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE DISPENSERS AND ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AROUND THE 2 BEVERAGE SERVICE STATIONS AND WAITRESS STATIONS AND IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE DESSERT PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTALLED A HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, ESPECIALLY IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PREP AREA. CLEAN THE BUFFET AND BEVERAGE SERVICE STATIONS INCLUDING THE COUNTER TOPS, CABINETS UNDERNEATH THE COUNTER TOPS AND DRIP TRAYS. CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING THE GRILL AND LEGS, DEEP FRYERS, HOT HOLDING CABINETS AND PREP TABLES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE OMELETTE STATION. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REGROUT THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOK'S LINE AND DISH WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS HANGING FROM THE CHEMICAL DISPLAY CAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION EXHAUST VENTS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE COUNTERS IN THE KITCHEN AND BUFFET SERVICE AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS TO THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN.
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May 22, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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May 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND ON BOXES OF STOCK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, DRY STORAGE AREA, FOOD PREP AREAS, AND HALLWAY TO THE DISH WASHING AREA AND DESSERT BAR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGN ON THE PREMISES TO INFORM CUSTOMERS TO USE A CLEAN PLATE FOR EACH TRIP TO THE BUFFET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND THE TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALL AND FLOOR BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD SPILLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A ONE INCH AIR GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED APROX 10 FRUIT FLYS IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE SERVING AREA. OBSERVED APROX 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FOLLOWING AREAS: UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO RESTROOMS, CABINETS IN BAKERY PREP AREA, ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN AREA, ON FLOOR OF DISHWASHING AREA, IN CABINETS IN BUFFET FOOD SERVING TABLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS AND DUST BUILDUP INSIDE THE CABINETS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE BUFFET SERVING TABLES THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, UNDER BOTH BEVERAGE STATIONS IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE BAKERY AREA, UNDER OMELETTE PREP STATION. OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS ON THE FRYERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND AROUND THE FRYERS, IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR COVING IN THE REAR DINING ROOM AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAIN PIPES IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND IN THE HANDWASH SINK BY STEAMTABLE IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 6, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks in front of the house bakery station that had rust, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around prep table in kitchen prep area and by 3 compartment sink 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: Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning)crevices).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Kitchen prep area, and storage room shelving/racks not clean. need detailed cleaning(crevices). Chair backing in dining area by pop, icee dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning, sanitizing.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged, missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area by dish machine areas, and prep tables, shall be repaired/replaced. Damaged wall tile by prep table in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/replaced.
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Jun 6, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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, reach in cooler shelving/racks in front of the house bakery station that had rust, 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, had excess debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning)crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment in bakery/ dessert station not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by pop dispensing unit not clean had excess syrup, debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Mar 29, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler door gasket in prep area by bakery section 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: Corrected.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining(Floors in kitchen prep areas and by dish machine areas need re-grouting).
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Mar 21, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 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/observed front exit door not rodent proofed door had 1/2 inch gap on middle of doors, also observe rear kitchen exit/entrance doors not rodent proofed with gaps on bottom of doors ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom of doors, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around exposed hand sink, 3 compartment sink. and by dish machine counter areas in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler door gasket in prep area by bakery section 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 exterior not clean, need detailed cleaning, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, 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 kitchen prep areas, and by dish machine areas, need re-grouting. Floors in beverage station not clean, had excess syrup build up, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in kitchen prep areas, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls in rear kitchen prep areas, and by dessert station not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.
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Jun 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,
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Jun 7, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING, LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, AND EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, GREASE BUILD ON CONTAINERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, ATTACHED DRAIN STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR, AND LEAK UNDER ALL COMPARTMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 01/30/2015, REPORT #1522505, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA, THROUGHOUT PREMISES, 35 NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVING PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESEAL,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VENTS NOT CLEAN FRONT COOKING AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EYE WASH STATION ATTACHED TO EXPOSED HAND SINK BY FRONT COOKING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, LEAK AT WATER FAUCET BY COFFEE STATION, FAUCET ABOVE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE IN DESSERT STATION IN POOR, LEAKING AND LOW WATER PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE CLOSET FRONT AREA OF STORE CLUTTERED, NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZE, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
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Jan 30, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE STEAMER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVERY PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE.
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Jan 22, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH MISSING LID/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK STAIN AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BUFFET HOT AND COLD HOLDING CABINETS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MILK AND BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT IN DINING AREA, COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN DINING AND DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL (3) WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND DESSERT AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS NEXT TO MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH BIG HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH BLACK SLIMY BUILD-UP BEHIND DISHWASHER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURE MUST BE SHIELDED IN HOOD ABOVE STEAMER OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CARVERY PREP AREA IN DINING AREA.-------MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND DESSERT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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May 21, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINSH AND KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT NEED MAJOR DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,OVENS,GRILL,STORAGE SHELVINGS,BENEATH-INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS AT BUFFET AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,ROLLING CARTS FOR TRASH CANS ETC,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHROOM AREAS AND REAR CLOSETS UNDER AND AROUND AND BETWEEN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS NEED RE-GROUTING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHMACHINE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE PANTRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE GRILL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES ,ORGANIZE REMAING ITEMS.
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May 13, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISHROOM AND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DISH ROOMS,CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR THERESHOLD IS LOOSE MUST REPAIR,MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINSH AND KITCHEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT NEED MAJOR DETAIL CLEANING.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,DEEP FRYERS,OVENS,GRILL,STORAGE SHELVINGS,BENEATH-INTERIORS OF ALL CABINETS AT BUFFET AREAS,FAN COVERS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,ROLLING CARTS FOR TRASH CANS ETC,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,DISHROOM AREAS AND REAR CLOSETS UNDER AND AROUND AND BETWEEN ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS ALONG BASE OF WALL AND CORNERS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING. FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS NEED RE-GROUTING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON ALL VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS. WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHMACHINE AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE NON-WORKING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE PANTRY WALK-IN-COOLER AND REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA NEAR THE GRILL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 4 COMP SINK AND AT THE 1 COMP SINK NEXT DISHMACHINE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER FOR MILK COOLER FOR CUSTOMER BUFFET AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE PREMISES ,ORGANIZE REMAING ITEMS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 25, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY
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Mar 15, 2013
Reinspection
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: FRONT DOOR OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS 1/2 INCH.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THE EXIT DOOR HAS 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #33 Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned.34 Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.35 Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. THE FRONT ICE AND SODA POP IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED MAY USE NOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE PUMP WITH RACKS AND GARDEN HOSE STORED NEXT TO WAFFLE IRONS AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND GREASE PUMP FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS,PANS THAT ARE STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES,OVEN RACKS IN WALK IN UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT MANUAL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BAKERY,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR VERY WET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY
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Mar 14, 2013
Complaint
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: FRONT DOOR OPEN GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS 1/2 INCH.NEEDS TO REPLACE OR REPAIR. THE EXIT DOOR HAS 1/2 GAP BETWEEN THE TWO DOORS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #33 Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned.34 Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.35 Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. ICE MACHINE IS TAGGED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA,AND THE FRONT ICE AND SODA POP IS CLEAN AND SANITIZED MAY USE NOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE PUMP WITH RACKS AND GARDEN HOSE STORED NEXT TO WAFFLE IRONS AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GARDEN HOSE AND GREASE PUMP FROM THE AREAS MENTIONED. ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS POTS,PANS THAT ARE STORED ON SHELVINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED/INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES,OVEN RACKS IN WALK IN UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPEMENT MANUAL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS ETC
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BAKERY,UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING FLOOR VERY WET
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET HANDLE AT FOUR COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THREADS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. BATHROOMS MEN AND WOMEN VENTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Floor tile not maintained around exit doors. Instructed to replace broken floor tile. Floor drains not covered. Instructed to provide covers for all drains.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and broken tile and reseal around tiled coving. Air curtains not maintained at rear exit door. Instructed to replace air curtains. Walls in prep area around three compartment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Aug 21, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exhaust hood and filters, can openers, interior of ice machine, storage cabinets food display, utensils, sinks and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase, dining area, behind equipment and rear prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and carpet. Floor tile not maintained around exit doors. Instructed to replace broken floor tile. Floor drains not covered. Instructed to provide covers for all drains.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Stainless steel panels and corners in kitchen and walk-in cooler not maintained. Instructed to reseal panels. Wall tiled and coving not maintained. Instructed to replace missing and broken tile and reseal around tiled coving. Air curtains not maintained at rear exit door. Instructed to replace air curtains. Walls in prep area around three compartment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
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Dec 12, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) DESSERT COOLER AT BAKERY AREA, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOKS WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, BEVERAGE COUNTER UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE WITH DRIED FOOD AND SYRUP BUILD-UP AT DINING AREA, AND INTERIOR CABINET UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER UNIT AT DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES AT COOKING LINE AREA AND SOME AT PIT AREA (DINING). FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE PREP WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY DISH MACHINE AREA WITH PINK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BUILD-UP, WALLS THROUGHOUT (3) WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP, AND CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA FOR ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Aug 6, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF RE CAULKING: BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINKS, AROUND PREP SINK AT COOKS LINE, AROUND DISH MACHINE, BEHIND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK (NOTED CAULKING WORN-OUT WITH BLACK STAIN).-----MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET AROUND MEAT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.
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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. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS WITH GREASE AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR SURFACE OF HOT HOLDING SHAM AT DESSERT AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL HOT HOLDING/STEAM TABLE CABINETS,DESSERT CABINETS (SERVICE AREA) HOT/COLD BEVERAGE 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, ESPECIALLY WITH STANDING WATER MUST BE KEPT DRY.
34
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE (PREP AREA), WALLS BEHIND/UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AND ALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE.-----MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE ELECTRICAL ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY CLOSET (BY REAR DINING AREA).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Country Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Country Buffet on file is from Dec 19, 2019. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Country Buffet?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Old Country Buffet.
Has Old Country Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Old Country Buffet have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Old Country Buffet 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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