Philly's Best
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2010, Philly's Best has 29 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jul 16, 2024. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 22 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Philly's Best trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 - OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 - OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 - OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 - OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Jul 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-17-23, REPORT#2583656: #47) 4-101.11(B, C, D, E): BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES, BAGS OF ONIONS, AND CANNED GOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER, AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY GOODS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLER TO BE TORN AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE SIDES AND FRONT OF THE 4 BURNER STOVE AND BOTH FRYERS LOCATED NEXT TO LARGE PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID IN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH LID.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER NEAR DISH WASHING AREA TO BE OFF AND NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREPARATION COOLER AND 4 DRAWER REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES WITH ITEMS NECESSARY TO ITS OPERATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EACH CERTIFIED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING.
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Oct 27, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E THE BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENT, UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.
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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 23, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMIZE THE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.
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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 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 69.8F 75.9F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 AT ALL WASHBOWLS. ADEQUATE HOT WATER FOUND AT ALL OTHER SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED ON ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS AND THE MEN'S WASHROOM. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED ROLLS OF PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO QUATERNARY SANITIZING SOLUTION IS PROVIDED ON-SITE. SINK IN USE,0PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED, READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE. ASSORTED SAUCES WITH NO LABELS. CHICKEN, ROLLED-UP PHILLY BEEF ETC. REVIEWED, ALL PREPARED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OVER TWENTY LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREP AREA: DISHROOM, EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER, MOP SINK AREA AND AROUND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-19-22, REPORT#2560965 #37)3-302.12: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME. #39) 3-305.11: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #41) 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTH IN THE PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE SANITIZER SOLUTION. #47)4-501.11: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND - OR REPLACE. #47)4-501.12: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS. #49) 4-601.11(B): INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS. #55)6-501.12: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. #56) 6-501.14: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS. #56)6-305.11: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR(EXCESS GREASE AND GRIME) ON FLOOR INSIDE THE GARAGE, AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINERS)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE MUST NOT WEAR PENDING JEWELRY(BRACELETTE,WATCH,ETC) IN PREP AREA, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUT BE INVERTED,TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN PAPER DISPENSER AT MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.UNABLE TO DISPENSER PAPER TOWELS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID AND LID LINER AT PREP PIZZA COOLER(BENDED,UNABLE TO CLOSE TO UNIT)REPLACE.
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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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDLES AT FAUCET IN FRONT SERVING AREA.
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Jul 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-ASSORTED PIZZAS(VEGGIE 112.5F, CHICKEN 117.7F, PEPPERONI 129.6F, GYRO PIZZA 117.9F, DEEP DISH 113.6F). THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS, REFRIGERATION UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS WERE NOTED. ROAST BEEF, CORNED BEEF, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, AND DAIRY-BASED SA CE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 134 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $210 THROUGH DENATURING PROC SS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE WERE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE SHELF BY THE CHEESE SLICING ROOM IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT, AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND SPILLS ON SHELVES, COUNTERTOPS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND AROUND THE SERVICE COOLERS WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLE, AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DOOR LININGS OF THE SERVICE COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE, ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Feb 22, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- 6-501.114- ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 6-501.113- CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Feb 17, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2484639 ON 2-8-21 NOT CORRECTED. #25-3-603.11- MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. #60-8-404.13(B:4)- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-27-19 #2313068 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME, REPAIR CAUSE. #41- WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.#47- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE, CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING, REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.#49- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)- ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13- UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 6-501.114- ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES. 6-501.113- CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
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Feb 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPPERONI PIZZA IN THE FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 124.2F, AND 126.3F. ALSO NOTED MARINARA SAUCE IN THE KITCHEN STEAM TABLE AT 129.9F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 9-27-19 #2313068 NOT CORRECTED. #38- OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE. #41- WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.#47- FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.#49- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE COOKS LINE FOOD PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED, TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO EXPIRATION DATES OR ANY LABELS NOTED. 20 LBS ROAST BEEF, 20 LBS CORNED BEEF, 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGG ROLLS, DAIRY BASED SAUCE. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 UNDERCOOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIED EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
25
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED TO GO CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AND PROTECTED.
44
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH A HOLE IN BASIN AND POOLING WASTEWATER. MUST REPLACE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOOLS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED AND DISORGANIZED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXPOSED, ROUGH BRICK WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES AT THE WALL OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST SEAL/COVER BRICKS TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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37
Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS
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78
Sep 17, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2lb OF SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.8F; 5lb OF FETA CHEESE BLOCK AT TEMP OF 44.5F, STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOORREACH-IN COOLER; 2lb OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 45F STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER; 4lb OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 50.3F TO 50.7F STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD IN QUESTION WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13,VALUE 35. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN 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 -
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA, MOP SINK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. - PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.
38
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-5-18,REPORT #2241066 #58)PA 100-0367 FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-501-12 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD AT DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON LABEL.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME,REPAIR CAUSE.
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH IN PREP AREA MUST BE STORED INSIDE SANITIZER SOLUTION.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT ONE DOOR AND THREE DOOR SMALL COOLERS,REPLACE, IN PREP AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP ICE,CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING,REPAIR CAUSE AND PROVIDE COVER FOR UNIT.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS AND OVENS)ALSO WHEELS OF THE UNITS.
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47
Dec 5, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Nov 26, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 40 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT MOP SINK AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
38
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 21, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
23
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-401.11 FOUND BOXES OF SODA AT BASEMENT STORED UNDER SEWER PIPING. MUST RELOCATE.
47
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Nov 29, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE FOIL TO LINE THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYERS. MUST MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN OIL ACCUMULATING IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATING ON FAN COVERS IN THE 2 DOOR PEPSI COOLERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SYRUP SPILL ON FLOOR NEAR POP COMPRESSOR IN BASEMENT. MUST NOT STORE FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER OR BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FLOOR COVERING IN BASEMENT UNDER CO2 TANKS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (LIKE BACKPACKS) ON RESTAURANT FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD SERVICE SUPPLIES. MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE.
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82
Sep 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 FRUIT FLIES AT FOLLWING AREAS: KITCHEN, MOP SINK ROOM, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS MENTIONED. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 12-1-16 INSPECTION # 1976318.VIOLATION 45. NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REOUIRED EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING RACKS, COUNTERS, AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MOP SINK AREAS, KITCHEN, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
35
78
Dec 9, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Dec 1, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF EMPLOYEE HANDLING RAW BEEF WITH BARE HAND FOR CHEESE STEAK SANDWICH THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT BUN AND READY TO EAT PREPARED SANDWICH WHILE SLICING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, AVOIDING POSSIBLE MEANS OF CROSS CONTAMINATION AND THE PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES AND PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL 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 APPROXIMATELY 75 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE REAR MOP SINK ROOM, AT DRY FOOD STORAGE, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AT THE SLICER PREP AREA AND TALL REACH-IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND ELIMINATE OR SIGNIFICANTLY MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-22-16 #1632067. #32- MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.#34-FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.#36- DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR EAST SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNITS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS OR FREEZERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE GLASS DOOR PEPSI COOLER FOR MUSHROOM STORAGE FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT FROM MUSHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS: FLOOR OF THE UTILITY MOP ROOM AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. BEHIND AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, UNDER THE SLICER PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENTS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST IN THE CUSTOMER MENS WASHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT DIRTY MOP HEADS INSIDE THE UTILITY MOP ROOM.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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61
Feb 22, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SPINACH DEEP DISH PIZZA IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED. STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $12.00. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES. NO SOAP IN THE MENS WASHROOM AND BROKEN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER UNABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION.
12
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-4-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#45- FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED CUTTING BOARD DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNDER THE METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THROUGHOUT THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER. STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACKENED AND PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WEST REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK/MOP SINK WITH PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR EAST SIDE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR LIGHT BULBS IN BOTH PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNITS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN TRAP, REMOVE GREASE.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNITS.
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64
Mar 4, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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90
Mar 3, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. TAGGED MACHINE HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD NEAR THE STOVE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INVERT OR STORE OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
42
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOODHANDLERS MUST COMPLY WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
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78
Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT/REPLACE.
32
95
Oct 24, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/24/14, REPORT# 1092792.(32)RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090.
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. BROKEN TOP LID AT THE 3 DOOR PIZZA COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT/MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL. ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR/WALL.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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70
Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDWASH SINK IN MEN'S WASHROOM IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. EXTREMELY LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HOT HANDLE IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Sep 23, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST OBSERVED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN UTILITY CLOSET ROOM. CLEAN AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER SOME SHELVES AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FAN IN MENS WASHROOM, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENT ABOVE FOOD PICK UP COUNTER IN REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE BOX AT THREE COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMEDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK FOR PROPER HANGING OF MOPS AND BROOMS.
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74
Feb 16, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
28
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE RACKS AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 13, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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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. REPAINT WALL ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PICK-UP COUNTER IN THE BACK.
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Jan 6, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED ROAST BEEF IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44-46F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $40. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IN GARAGE BEHIND THE BUILDING NOT CLEAN. OBSERVED GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS AND APPROX. 50 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTERS. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE BRICK WALL AND GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP RAT DROPPINGS, REMOVE GREASE AND GARBAGE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND WIRE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAINT WALL ACROSS FROM THE FOOD PICK-UP COUNTER IN THE BACK. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WATER LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Philly's Best last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Philly's Best on file is from Jul 16, 2024. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Philly's Best?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 22 times, more than any other issue at Philly's Best.
Has Philly's Best's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Philly's Best have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Philly's Best means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Philly's Best inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Philly's Best is inspected around two times per year on average.
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