Paulines
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
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Score
Paulines appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 18, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly three violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited nine times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 25, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS IN LARGE DRY STORAGE BINS TO BE STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS ON INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL UTENSILS APPROPRIATELY IN BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SIDES OF THE ICE MACHINE TO HAVE EXCESSIVE HEAVY WATER BUILD UP ON UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HEAVY WATER SPOTS AND BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN FREE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH CAN IN BOTH BATHROOMS ON FACILITY (CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH CAN IN EACH UNISEX BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR ON SIDES AND BEHIND THE FRYER AND OVEN AREA IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 06/22/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2577667 NOT CORRECTED: #10-OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HAND SINKS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ARE ALWAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAINED. #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #39-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #47- OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ---ALSO OBSERVED BROKEN HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND FAUCET HANDLES FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 22, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT HANDSINKS ARE ONLY BEING USED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS AND ARE ALWAYS STOCKED WITH SOAP AND PAPERTOWELS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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70
Nov 10, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT AND PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN IT. ICE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER ON CONDENSER. MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP INSIDE SAID COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK AND ON WALLS IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, STEAKS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSILS HANGED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE RELOCATED TO PREVENT THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.REPLACE. AT DELI STATION KITCHEN AND AT PIZZA AREA(FOOD COURT AREA). REPAIR/REPLACE Edit Delete
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD AT REAR KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS, AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AND NO ALUMINUM FOILS ON EXTERIOR AND BASE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR ISSUE. REMOVE ALL OILY GREASE NEWSPAPERS AND OTHER PAPERS INSIDE UNUSED 6 DRAWERS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT FRONT AREA, REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR ISSUE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVER IS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.MUST PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN PLASTIC BASEBOARD INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.REPAIR BROKEN WALLS UNDER DISH MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, EQUIPMENT, AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE IS NEEDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Nov 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 11-6-19 INSPECTION # 2321174.VIOLATION 51.OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR SODA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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86
Nov 6, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Oct 30, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH O PPM OF CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED. MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION TO 100 PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM UNDER AND BEHIND DISH MACHINE. MUST CONTACT PEST COTROL AND ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINE. MUST HAVE DEVICE BE LOCATEABLE TO INSPECTORS AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE BEHIND DISH MACHINE AND ALONG WALL IN DISREPAIR. TILES ARE PULLING AWAY FROM WALL CREATING GAP AND HARBORAGE SMALL FLIES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR WALL JUNCTURE FOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 9, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 19, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) NOTED THICK BLACK,GREY PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED RUNNING AND NOT WELL DONE EGGS WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY EITHER ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE OR REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/R REPLACE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 20, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 15, 2017
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 48.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS MILK AT 44.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. CUT MELON AT 54.5F, WHIPPED CREAM AT 46.8F, MILK AT 44.6F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 42.3F. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2LBS COOKED POTATOES ON FLAT GRILL AT 100.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED 20 POUNDS WITH A VALUE OF $54.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. NOTED COOK HANDLING AND PREPARING FOODS WITH A BLOODY BANDAGE ON HIS FINGER, ALSO OBSERVED SAME COOK HANDLE READY TO EAT PICKLE FOR FOOD SERVED. REVIEWED GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING. FRONT PREP COUNTER CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR COOKS LINE FRONT GRILL WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND INSIDE GRILL DRAWERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE MOVED AWAY FROM SHELVING WITH STORED SPICES. DAMAGED/MISSING CERAMIC BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL SOCKETS ON THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR FREEZERS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Dec 15, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA/REAR PREP AND WASHBOWL SINK OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK ON THE FAUCET ARM CONNECTOR OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ESTABLISHMENT HAVE THE SANITIZER INSTEAD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE FONT COOK LINE,CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON ALL THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 2, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND BROWN DISCOLORATION IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE MACHINE IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. OBSERVED PINK DISCOLORATION ON THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT ALSO IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED OFF THE MACHINE AND BURNED THE REMAINING ICE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED. EMPIRE ICE WAS ONSITE BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION AND DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTEIOR COMPONENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CAN OPENER SOILED AND NOT SECURELY SCREWED INTO THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE CAN OPENER AND FASTEN THE CAN OPENER HOLSTER INTO THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER FITTING DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CURRENTLY ESTABLISMENT IS USING DRAIN PLUGS FOR A BIGGER DRAIN OPENING.
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Apr 24, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Apr 15, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48F; SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F; CHOPPED GARLIC IN OIL AT TEMP OF 48.7F, THIS PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER UNDER THE PREP TABLE; ALSO FOUND MIXED CORNED BEEF HASH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F TO 52.6F.BOTH COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 50, VALUE $125 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-26-2013,REPORT #1235938 #30-FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT). #33-THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN #34-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.POURS SHELF IN THE KITCHEN BY THE CONVENTION OVEN NOT ABLE TO CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL CLEAN KNIFE STORED ON TOP DIRTY SHELF,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACK TO STORE KNIFE TO BE ABLE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BESIDE THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE EAST SIDE OF DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE IS WRAPPED IN DIRTY BLACK TAPE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID SPRAYER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO STOPPERS PROVIDE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON SHELF IN PREP / SERVING AREA INSTRUCTED TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS. FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA,EVERONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN SAID AREA.
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Aug 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN COOLER (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE, DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER/SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINED DRAINBOARD. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Paulines last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Paulines on file is from Jul 18, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Paulines?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Paulines.
Has Paulines' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Paulines have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Paulines means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Paulines inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Paulines is inspected around two times per year on average.
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