Pete's Grill
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2024
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Pete's Grill 20 times, with records going back to 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 18, 2024. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Pete's Grill's record stops at Jan 18, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Pete's Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND THE ACCROSS FROM STOVE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP AND DANGLING FROM VENT COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GRIME BUILD UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY AT EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN.CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-303.11(B) NO SANITIZER SOLUTION PROVIDED ON SITE FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDED ON SITE WAS A YELLOW BOTTLE CALLED 'CLORALEN' (LONG LASTING FRAGRANCE), DIRECTION AT BACK OF THE BOTTLE STATES: FOR FLOOR,BATHROOMS,LAUNDRY, REMOVE STAINS. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT FOR SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE THE CORRECT SANITIZER FOR FOOD UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. PLAIN CHLORINE BLEACH SANITIZER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS IN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK UNDER FRONT COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION::7-38-030(C), "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION". SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITIZING LEVELS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR THE PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND 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. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN KITCHEN AND THE ACCROSS FROM STOVE.REPAIR ISSUE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH ICE BUILD-UP AND DANGLING FROM VENT COVER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GRIME BUILD UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY AT EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN.CLEAN THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS ABOVE FRONT COUNTER WITH EXCESS DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Jan 9, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT STORAGE COUNTERS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL FACING ROAD WITH EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND REMOVE ALL EXCESS DUST ACCUMULATION. RESTORE SURFACES TO SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN WALLS.
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Nov 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18 EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER, REPAIR CAUSE. FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Oct 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-12-2020, REPORT#2365643 #37) 3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. #47) 4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE. NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REPLACE #49) 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER, DIRT, AND SPILLS ON SHELVES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS #55)6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS WITH STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND PREP AREA. ALSO DUSTY AND DIRTY WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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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 WALK-IN FREEZER, REPAIR CAUSE. FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Mar 12, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 (B) NOTED EMPLOYEE SERVING READY TO EAT FOOD (TOMATOES, CHEESE, LETTUCE) WITH BARE HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST WEAR USE GLOVES, TONGS OR SPOONS. PRIORITY #7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2365643 DATED 3/12/2019 NOT CORRECTED. NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS WITH STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. ALSO DUSTY AND DIRTY WALLS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE BATHROOM, INSIDE THE BATHROOM AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT ROOM WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH LONG BEARDS AND NO BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR BEARD GUARD AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND DIRT AND SPILLS ON SHELVES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS
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May 17, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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May 9, 2019
License
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT AREA HAND WASHING SINK IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. TOO LOW FOR EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND COVERED BY COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL, EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO SINK BY REMOVING PART OF FRONT COUNTER OR RE-INSTALL SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH EASY ACCESSIBILITY. REMOVE CART FROM BETWEEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK TO PROVIDE EASIER ACCESS FOR EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND SHELVES INCLUDED AT HALLWAY THE SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CEILING FANS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND SHELVES INCLUDED AT HALLWAY THE SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CEILING FANS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT BULBS AT COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2)(B) FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:2# OF SLICED TOMATOES(AT TEMP OF 57.8F; 2 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 58.7F;3# OF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 61.7F; 6 LINKS OF RAW SAUSAGES AT OF 54.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER TOP PART WITH EXCESS SOLID GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE EXCESS WASTE OIL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT,TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF ICE SHOOTER AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND SHELVES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND SHELVES INCLUDED AT HALLWAY THE SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CEILING FANS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT BULBS AT COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -
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Apr 5, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES INCLUDING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER WAS TOLD TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES AND HE PUT GLOVES ON DIRECTLY WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. WHEN HE WAS TOLD TO REMOVE HIS GLOVES AND WASH HIS HANDS HE ATTEMPTED TO WASH HIS HANDS IN A 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO RETRAIN HIS STAFF ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HANDWASHING, GOOD HYGEINIC PRACTICES AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN AND ALONG WALLS AND IN CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA NOZZLELS AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND MENU SIGN DRIPPING WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. CEILING PANELS MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING PANELS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BURNT OUT ABOVE SERVICE AREA WHERE HOT LINE IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION GRIDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DINING ROOM DIRTY. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION GRIDS.
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Oct 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER DINING AND TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE COFFEE STATION AND ON PREP TABLES AR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN HALLWAY NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG BASE BOARDS. FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, ALSO USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND GREASY FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS LOCATED NEAR THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL/CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL EXCESS BURNED AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,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: VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 27, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORED MULTI USE UTENSILS: POTS,PANS,SPOONS,FORKS ETC.ALSO NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT BUCKETS BY THE WORK STATION,ONLY WATER.MANAGER PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL BOX HAS EXCESSIVE HARDEN GREASE ON TOP THE BOX ALSO DANGLING FROM EDGE OF THE CONTAINER.CEMENT GROUND WITH WITH GREASE UNDER AND AROUND THE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX AND AREA MENTIONED TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY,STAINED CARDBOARDS ARE USED AT TRAY LINE TO STORE FOOD,PAPER LINERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AT FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL EXCESS BURNED AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,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: CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 7, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Feb 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 19, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND DICED HAM STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F, UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F; TWO WHOLE HAM COOKED AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 69.7F TO 99.8F. UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 42.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 63, VALUE $77.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE SPIT UNIT, 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: DEBRIS BUILD-UP BEHIND THE 4 BURNER STOVE,SOUTH-EAST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 20, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50.4F AND SLICED GYROS MEAT AT TEMP OF 75F TO 78F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT FIRST COOLER(NORTH SIDE) ; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OD 61F, STORED AT SECOND COOLER(SOUTH SIDE), BOTH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.ALSO FOUND MEAT AT SPIT UNIT BOTTOM PART AT 51.6F TOP PART 41F. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR COOLING METHODS APPLIED AT PRESENT TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS:POT, CONTAINER AND COOKING UTENSILS. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH RINSE AMND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: REMOVE OLD LABELS(FROM 2011)TO FOOD CONTAINER AND PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATED FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), SIDE OF COOLERS(FOOD DEBRIS), PIPE BEHIND AND ABOVE COOKING EQUPMENT(GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DUST BUILD-UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EVERY ONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pete's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pete's Grill on file is from Jan 18, 2024. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pete's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Pete's Grill.
Has Pete's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Pete's Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pete's Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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