Redz Belizean Restaurant

7605 N Paulina St, Chicago, IL 60626
African
Last inspected: Mar 10, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 20 inspections at Redz Belizean Restaurant, the earliest from 2012. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 12 times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Redz Belizean Restaurant's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

20
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 10, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL DRY FOOD IN CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC. AT STORAGE AREA
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
41
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.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS UNDER SHELVE IN PREP AREA,ALSO AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH SITE)CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FROM 2023,CERTIFICATE MUST BE RENEWED EVERY THREE YEARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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70
Jul 1, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS OF GRAINS TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REGULARLY CHECK AREA TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEAD PESTS. REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POT WITH DAMAGED BASE AND WARPED FROM BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT. DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDLES AND SIDES OF STOVES (TWO) TO BE COATED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LOOSE BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE OF GRAINS AND SEASONING BELOW THE TWO (2) STOVES IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP, AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN UTILITY CLOSET.
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78
Mar 8, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE ITEM WAS PREPACKAGED.
37
95
Mar 25, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER LEVI PEREZ. MUST PROVIDE.
58
90
Mar 17, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERARY CHEMICAL SANITZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. REVIEWED PROPER SANITATION METHODS. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE REAR WALK WAY TO GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES CLEAN.
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED HANGING ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.
44
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE WASHED , RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE METHOD ABOVE. MUST PROVIDE.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.--- EXTERIOR OF STAND MIXER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.--- INTERIOR OF BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GRILLS ON THE REAR WALK WAY. MUST BE REMOVED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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47
Nov 3, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Oct 27, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 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 ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-3-20,REPORT#2363153 #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #55) 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM. #56) 4-202.18 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
60
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, UNDER STEAM TABLE
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
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, INCLUDED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR PLASTIC TILES IN PREP AREA,REMOVE AND REPLACE.
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Mar 3, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 83.1f/72.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 73.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 75.2F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 69.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WERE ADEQUATE AT 105.3F/101.8F, 117.9F,103F AND 1004.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
50
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR CUSTOMERS CONDIMENTS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO SERVE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO APPROPRIATE UTENSILS (SPOONS, FORKS ETC) TO SERVING FOOD.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)
48
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT, CRACKS ON WALL BASE AT THE WASH ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILLS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON 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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55
Mar 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:10# OF COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 50.7F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-25-19, PER MANAGER STATEMENT),COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 10. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
22
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-8--18,REPORT #2232984 #58- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
60
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
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS:SUGAR,FLOUR ETC.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT,INSECT PROOF DOOR. -
38
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS.ALSO COOLER AT NORTH WALL HANDLE BROKEN REPAIRER WITH DUCT TAPE,WHICH IS FILTHY AND BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA BY THE DOOR(SOUTH AREA),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ,DISHROOM AND REAR AREA.REPLACE REPAIR SAID TILES.
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43
Nov 8, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
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. NO CITATION ISSUED
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
23
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
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70
Oct 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF DOORWAY LEADING INTO RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS DUSTY AT WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT/RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS. NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT HOT LINE HOOD AND REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE VICINITY OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPRLY STORED IN SLEVE OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON NHOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.
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82
Jan 4, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. HOT LINE EQUIPMENT (OVEN,RANGE AND ECT)NEEDS CLEANING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND SCREENS.
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82
Feb 4, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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90
Jan 28, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE. INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSP. DATED 6/18/2015 TO MAINTAIN TEST KIT ON-SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; DESSERTS, BREADS AND SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. ALSO, RUST, GREASE BUILD UP, AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND CLEAN RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; MIXER, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES, STOVE, FRYER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MOP ROOM, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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64
Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER A LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F-48.9F- 60.7F AND 60.9F.MANAGER/OWNER STATED CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS.POUNDS 35,VALUE 49.50.)COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW,FROZEN FOOD 0(F) AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASTE LINE CONNECTION PIPE FROM AIR CONDITION IS DISCHARGING WATER AT OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR FORMING A LAYER OF GREEN SUBSTANCE ON GROUND.MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A DRAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER FACING THE EXIT DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE.DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BY THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
35
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NO HAIR RESTRAINT WORN BY EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS.ALL EMPLOYEES,MANAGERS AND ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTIANERS NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
30
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TOOL STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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90
Aug 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: REFRIED BEANS STORED ON TOP THE STOVE AT TEMP OF 122F, 123.4F AND 124F; MARINATED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DO0R FREEZER BY THE EXIT DOOR AT TEMP OF 79.5F TO 85.7F; MARINATED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE FRONT PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 79F TO 81.6F; COOKED CORN TAMALE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 91.4F; COOKED OXTAIL AT TEMP OF 47.3F TO 48.1F; COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.1.COOKED GREENS WITH PIECES OF TURKEY AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.0F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; ALL COOKED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND WERE COOKED ON TUESDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT. TWO DOOR COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 130,VALUE $184. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-12-2012, REPORT # 1285846. #32-OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE DOOR LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE SAID AREA #34-CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS.NAME AND DATE OF WHEN PRODUCTS WAS MADE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEW PLASTIC CONTAINER BROKEN, HOWEVER FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THEM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CONTAINERS. CLEAN UTENSILS AND SMALL POTS ARE STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE OBJECTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEBRIS INSIDE THE STOVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,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: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONNECTED WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE DOOR LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE SAID AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.SEAL ALL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CEILING AROUND PIPE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NORTH-EAST CORNER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEED AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE AN UN-THREAD FAUCET NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Redz Belizean Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Redz Belizean Restaurant on file is from Mar 10, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Redz Belizean Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Redz Belizean Restaurant.

Has Redz Belizean Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Redz Belizean Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Redz Belizean Restaurant 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 Redz Belizean Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Redz Belizean Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.