Raw II
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2022
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Score
Raw II appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2022. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Raw II is from Nov 14, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Raw II on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH ROOM REMOVE/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Nov 9, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-2-2022, REPORT #2566436 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2020, REPORT#2463569 #38)6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED RODENT-PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODENT-PROOF STRIPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #51)5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. #56)4-202.18-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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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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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH ROOM REMOVE/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Nov 2, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVES.NO GNAWED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. 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 12-9-2020, REPORT#2463569 #38)6-202.15OBSERVED DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODENT-PROOF STRIPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. # 49)4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51)5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. #56)4-202.18-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, 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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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK IN SUSHI PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH ROOM REMOVE/REPLACE SAID TILES.
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Dec 9, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15OBSERVED DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12-OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 1, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/28/2019, REPORT #2290561. #58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WRITTEN ON PHYSICAL MENU IN RESTAURANT OR THE ONLINE MENU. ESTABLISHMENT SERVES RAW SUSHI AND OTHER UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE ALL ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. AT THE BOTTOM OF THE MENU, A REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE PROVIDED STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS AND FISH MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK ON FAR RIGHT SIDE AT SUSHI PREP STATION. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULB.
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May 28, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USE BARE HAND CONTACT WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING RAW TUNA/READY TO EAT FOOD, USED FOR INGREDIENT AT SUSHI STATION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED, MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS TONGS OR SINGLE USE GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 2LBS OF TUNA, AT TOTAL VALUE OF $30.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BASIN, AT SUSHI STATION, BLOCKED BY PLASTIC BUCKET WITH SLICED CUCUMBERS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ENSURE PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT COOK LINE AREA. INFORMED PIC/MANAGER THAT SOAP MUST BE LOCATED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. PIC/MANAGER CORRECTED THE VIOLATION DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN WOMENS/EMPLOYEE SHARED RESTROOM. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PAPER TOWELS ARE REQUIRED AT HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, RAW CHICKEN,COOKED NOODLES, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND ESTABLISHMENT WITH SUSHI RICE LAB TEST LETTER FROM 04/09/16. INFORMED MANAGER TO UPDATE LAB LETTER EVERY 3 YEARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE SUSHI RICE LAB RESULTS WITH CURRENT AND VALID DATE, MUST INCLUDE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK NEAR MOP CLOSET, ADJACENT TO DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 22, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS BY PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USE BY DATE. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BULDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE ON REAR SERVING STATION AND IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLAC AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN FRONT SUSHI BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 27, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL/FLOOR TRANSITION JOINT UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER, AND REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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May 15, 2017
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON SMALL PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER, USE FOOD GRADE BAG ONLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA, AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST LEVEL OFF FLOOR AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN, REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN BASEMENT, AND CLEAN FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEBRIS PRESENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE COKE COOLER AT BEVERAGE STATION. REPAIR WALL/FLOOR TRANSITION JOINT UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN BASEMENT, REPAIR WALL BASE IN WALK IN COOLER, AND REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA, UNKNOWN DEBRIS PRESENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT WORKING, "NOT WORKING" SIGN DISPLAYED. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE ND SANITIZE UNTIL MACHINE IS REPAIRED. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TABLES IN DINING AREA, AND IN THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN UPSTAIRS STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Raw II last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Raw II on file is from Nov 14, 2022. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Raw II?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Raw II.
Has Raw II's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Raw II have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Raw II 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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