Plzen
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2017
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Score
Plzen has been inspected seven times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Plzen's record stops at Jan 13, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Jan 13, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED. WORN AND DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 18, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRESH MUSSELS WITHOUT A SHELLFISH TAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE MUSSELS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAG WITH THE SHELLFISH AT ALL TIMES. 10LBS VALUED AT $23.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B2).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. 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: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOUT THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK AND REPLACE TANK COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 27, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE(BLACK/PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINER UNDER PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(GREASE BUILDUP). REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON WALL VENT IN BAR AREA, AND VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE COLD WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED SINK IN BAR. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT SINK AND REPLACE TANK COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jun 12, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING HOLDING RACKS AND PANS HAS BUILD OF FOOD PARTICLES AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT COLD HOLD UNITS, REACH IN COOLER UTLITY CLOSET HAS BUILD OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BAR IN FRONT PREP AREA HAS PEELING PAINT AND RAW WOOD. WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP HAS PEELING PAINT. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND WALLS.
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Aug 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN STOVE TOP/OVEN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER FRYERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR GARAGE (OLD RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT) NEED TO ORGANIZE OR REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Aug 30, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN WHERE LOOSE. (UNIT IS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME). CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYER CABINETS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plzen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plzen on file is from Jan 13, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plzen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Plzen.
Has Plzen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plzen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Plzen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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