Original Triple Crown Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 6, 2025
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Score
Original Triple Crown Restaurant has been inspected 28 times since 2011. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 6, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 17 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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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
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS/RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.2F, 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 50.8.8F AND 10LBS OF BEEF AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $300. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: "NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OF 60F AT ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND AT PREP COOLER AT 50.1F. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED."
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Feb 21, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, ON THE SPEED RACK WITH CANNED GOODS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR, BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON CLEAN PLATES WRAPPED IN PLASTIC ON THE FOOD PREP TABLE, IN THE SHELVING UNITS BELOW THE SERVICE COUNTER AT THE FRONT PRE AREA, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF A BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINER ACROSS FROM THE AQUARIUM AND ON A LID OF A CONTAINER WHERE HERBS ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES. NO LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY OBSERVED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, CREVICES BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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Feb 13, 2024
Routine
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CUTTING AND PLATING COOKED DUCK FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS AT $45.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS FOUND OUT OF TEMPERATURE IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: EGG ROLLS (54.2F), CHICKEN WINGS (54.5F), CRAB RANGOON (53.1F), WHOLE DUCKS (52.1F), CHICKEN (54.5F). FOUND 4-15 DOZEN BOXES OF EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING 58.2F-59.0F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS AT $300. MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR AT 52.7FF WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED, EMAIL CDPH. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION AND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK, SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS NEAR THE AQUARIUMS AT THE REAR. THE FOLLOWING SURFACES WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND THE FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, INSIDE OF THE FOOD STORAGE BIN WITH MSG, CORN STARCH, AND SALT (ALL DISCARDED AT THIS TIME), IN A BIN WITH PREPACKAGED ITEMS ABOVE THE DRY INGREDIENTS STORAGE BINS, ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL NEAR THE EMERGENCY LIGHT ABOVE THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPING, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK OVERFLOWING WITH SEWAGE WATER AND NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID MOP SINK TO DRAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT OF A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GROUT OUTLINING THE DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH BLACK-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE SAID GROUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND NOT CLEAN: THE OUTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNITS, THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES, CREVICES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. FLOORS ESPECIALLY SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.
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Jan 20, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 13, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES, BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA ON THE FLOOR, ON BOTTOMS OF SOME KITCHEN PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN WASHROOMS, DINING AREA AND KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND GREASE: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/WOK STATION AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED NEED CLEANING. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHING. CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND OTHER MATTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DE CLUTTER AREAS WHERE NEEDED BY REMOVING UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM.
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/17/19 AS REQUIRED: #41 WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, #49 EQUIPMENT NO CLEAN (REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT), #55 FLOORS UNDER AROUND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, #57 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, #58 FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT ALL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #59
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #59
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND WINDOW FAN ON WALL IN CORNER AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #59
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #59
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIO. #59
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Oct 17, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND GREASE ON THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED TRASH ON THE GROUND AND ON TH TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 30 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL AND CEILING IN KITCHEN. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/21/19 AS REQUIRED: #41 WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED, #49 EQUIPMENT NO CLEAN (REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT), #55 FLOORS UNDER AROUND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, #57 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES, #58 FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST CORRECT ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED AND WINDOW FAN ON WALL IN CORNER AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIO #60.
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Feb 21, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE; INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WITH THE PROPER PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FRYERS, WOK STATION AREA AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, SINKS AND DISH MACHINE). ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jul 3, 2017
Complaint
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: OBSERVED FORKS LYING IN CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS WITH THE HANDLE LYING IN THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSIL EITHER WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS ETC.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE HEAHVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AT CEILING OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS AND VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO 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: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER ADJACENT TO PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA. REMOVE HEAHVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTS AT CEILING OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS RESTROOMS AND VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
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Jan 3, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS OF THE WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP BAR SINK WHEN RUNNING WATER; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.
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Dec 12, 2016
Complaint
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: FOUND TEN LIVE ADULT ROACHES BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND DEEP FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EIGHT LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE CEILING BY THE FISH TANKS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY (ANDERSON) COME AND SERVICE PRIOR TO RENISPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDERNEATH ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENTILATION FANS OF THE WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE COLD WATER FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP BAR SINK WHEN RUNNING WATER; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET KNOB.
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Jul 5, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN KITCHEN, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AND IN BEVERAGE SERVING AREA BEHIND EQUIPMENT AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN PIPES UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Oct 6, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Sep 28, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND FOOD BINS, 5 LIVE COCKROACHES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITAION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLAEN, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP 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: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 30, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TORN AND RIPPED. REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON REACH IN REAFRIGERATOR.
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Sep 23, 2014
Routine
19 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF RICE STORED ON COUNTER COVERED WITH NO COOLING PROCEDURES IN PLACE. RICE WAS FOUND AT A TEMPERTURE OF 82.6F AND A VALUE OF $10. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED DRIED BEANS/PEAS STORED UNDERNEATH FLY ZAPPER WITH DEAD FLIES FALLING INTO DRY GOODS. 15LBS OF DRY PEAS/BEANS DISPOSED OF VALUED AT $20. OBSERVED ICE MACHINE VERY UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILT UP ON INTERIOR OF MACHINE. ICE MACHINE TAGGED. 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 PRESENCE OF 20 HOUSE FLIES AND ABOUT 40 GNATS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR FISHTANKS, THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. ALL FLIES AND GNATS MUST BE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL COUNTER CONTAINING LARGE TEA POT WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF RUST. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTIAN SURFACE OF TABLE SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE METAL CLEAVER VERY RUSTY. ITEM NEEDS TO BE DISCARDED. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD THAT IS PITTED ,CRACKED AND UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED. ITEM MUST BE DISCARDED. ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS AT REACH IN REFRIGERATOR TORN AND RIPPED. REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS ON REACH IN REAFRIGERATOR.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN UNCLEAN CONTAINER WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND FOOD CRUMBS. ALL COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED AND STORED IN A CLEAN, DRY CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS OTHER FANS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL FANS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN NEED TO BE DEGREASED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SIDES OF FRYERS, SIDES OF REFRIGERATORS UNCELAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE. ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT NEED TO BE DEGREASED, CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER ON SHELVES NEXT TO FISHTANKS VERY UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND EXCESSIVE STICKY RESIDUE. ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED TO BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTIANED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL STORAGE SHELVES FOR DISHES, POTS, PANS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. ALL STORAGE SHELVES NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR IN DINING ROOM AREA WATER/SALT STAINED. RUG IN DINING ROOM NEAR FISHTANKS UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RUGS IN DINING ROOM. OBSERVED FLOORS WITHIN KITCHEN VERY UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT. FLOORS UNCLEAN NEAR MOP AREA UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER DISH MACHINE, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, NEAR FRYERS, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL BEHIND DISH MACHINE SINK NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW FAN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. WINDOW FAN MUST BE DEGREASED AND MAINTIANED IN A SANITARY CONDITION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN FRYER BEING STORED FOR REPAIRS. MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE FRYER. FRYER MUST BE CLEANED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN MOPS IN CORNER OF MOP SINK. MOPS NEED TO BE RINSED AFTER USE AND HUNG PROPERLY TO DRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SHOES STORED IN BAR AREA. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKETS STORED IN FOOD STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED OTHER EMPLOYEE GARMENTS STORED ON VARIOUS SHELVES AROUND RESTAURANT. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A SPECIFIC PLACE.
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Sep 5, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RUSTY LEGS TO PREP TABLE(S) AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Aug 21, 2013
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 5 FLIES OBBSERVED IN DINING ROOM ON TABLES, WALLS, AND IN WINDOW SILS, ALSO OBSERVED 2 FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, AND 4 IN REAR HALLWAY LEADING OUT TO GARBAGE AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NEED TO INSTALL MESH SCREEN ON REAR KITCHEN SECURITY DOOR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. DIRTY STANDING WATER AND SLIMY RESIDUE FOUND ON GROUND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WHICH IS A PEST BREEDING SITE FOR FLIES, AREA FOUND INFESTED WITH FLIES(20-30). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURROUNDING GROUND AREA(INCLUDING DUMPSTERS), AND ELIMINATE ALL PUDDLES OF DIRTY WATER. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 4-22-13 NOT CORRECTED: -32 -33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK/REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT. -34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. -35- MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL (ENGLISH) ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PAINT RUSTY LEGS TO PREP TABLE(S) AND STORAGE RACKS IN FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD BUGS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
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Apr 23, 2013
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 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 TWO LARGE LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK/REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT,
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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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK- WATER SPROUTS OUT EVERY WHERE FROM IT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 22, 2013
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND 35LBS. OF SHELLFISH (CLAMS) WITHOUT TAGS BEING STORED IN THE REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TAGS AND HAVE IN PLACE FOR ATLEAST 90 DAYS. ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED OF, A TOTAL VALUE OF $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (B)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPM)CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND ONCE ITS PROPERLY SANITIING, MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL US AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG REQUESTING A REINSPECTION OF THE UNIT BEFORE IT CAN BE USED. 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: FOUND TWO LARGE LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. STORAGE RACKS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF WALK/REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGH OUT,
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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 THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT-REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN FRONT OF WALK/REACH IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENTS AND WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP. SINK- WATER SPROUTS OUT EVERY WHERE FROM IT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jun 28, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 27, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL CONTINUES TO HAVE EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ROACHES UNDER AND AROUND WOK STATIONS, INSIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, AND ON WALLS BY WOK STATIONS. OBSERVED AT LEAST 30 LIVE ROACHES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTERTOPS, WOK STATION, BAR AREAS, EQUIPMENT(STEAMER/RICE COOKER, AND DISHMACHINE. FURTHERMORE, FOUND INTERIOR OF OF WOK STATIONS,OVENS, AND HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILUP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN.
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Jun 26, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: STILL FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACHES AT KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 ROACHES ON WALLS, CEILING, AND BEHIND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE CATCH BASIN NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED (EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP).NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CLOSED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTERTOPS, WOK STATION, BAR AREAS, EQUIPMENT(STEAMER/RICE COOKER, AND DISHMACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN.
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Jun 21, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINNATION ON PREP LINE. OBSERVED RAW VEGETABLES STORED ALONGSIDE RAW MEATS.(RAW PORK) INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON PROPER STORAGE. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED DISHMACHINE.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF ROACH INFESTATION AT PREMISES. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT CHEMICAL STORAGE AREAS, MAIN KITCHEN UNDER WOK STATION, DISHWASHING AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREAS, AT HANDWASHING STATIONS,ON WALLS AT KITCHEN,INSIDE BOWLS AND UTENSILS, AND INSIDE RESTROOMS ON FLOORS. ALSO, OBSERVED MANY ROACHES HIDING INSIDE CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FOUND GLUE TRAPS SATURATED WITH ROACHES ON TOP OF PREPARATION COUNTER. OBSERVED AT LEAST 100 LIVE ROACHES AT AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTERTOPS, WOK STATION, BAR AREAS, EQUIPMENT(STEAMER/RICE COOKER, AND DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP UNDER WOK AREAS AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS.FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND CARPETING IN SEATING AREA NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD SPLATTER AT KITCHEN WALLS. WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, CLEAN WALLS, CEILING THRU OUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND EXHAUST HOOD VENT NOT CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. (UNUSED EQUIPMENT, OLD RAGS, ETC).MOP SINK AREAN NOT MAINTAINED NEAT AND CLEAN NEXT TO 3 COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK AND DRAIN BOARD AT DISH MACHINE AT REAR PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE BOTTOMS IN KITCHEN AND TEA STATION AT FRONT AREA. REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS. REMOVE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE BROKEN CONTAINERS USED TO STORE FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UNDER, AROUND, INTERIOR, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, WOKS, DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES, RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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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. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TEA STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA, FLOORS NEXT TO ONE COMPARTMENT SINK, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND STAIRCASE LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING PANELS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD AND ANSUL SYSTEM. CLEAN SIDE OF VENTILATION HOOD AND FAN AT WALL ABOVE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. SEAL CRACKS/CREVICES AT WALL BASE NEXT TO TEA STATION. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN MENS TOILET ROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS BY ANSUL SYSTEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE NEWLY INSTALLED COOKING STOVE. REPAIR LEAKS AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA AND PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS AT SAME THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT TEA UNIT AND ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE DEBRIS, ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING AREA, INVERT MOP HEADS AT UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Original Triple Crown Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Original Triple Crown Restaurant on file is from Aug 6, 2025. The public record contains 28 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Original Triple Crown Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Original Triple Crown Restaurant.
Has Original Triple Crown Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Original Triple Crown Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Original Triple Crown Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Original Triple Crown Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Original Triple Crown Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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