River City Convenience — B Patel
Last inspected: Mar 28, 2024
90
Score
Across the available record, River City Convenience — B Patel has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 28, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that River City Convenience — B Patel's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 28, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “premises maintained free of litter”, showing up seven times.
River City Convenience — B Patel's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 17, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID AND ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE STORE FLOOR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNAGE ABOVE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE SIGNAGE.
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Oct 30, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND-SINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-30-030(c).CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING CHEESE , MILK, BUTTER, EGGS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT , ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND UNDER CHIP RACKS IN GROCERY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS STORED STORAGE ROOM. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND PROVIDE PROPER STORAGE SHELVING FOR ALL BEVERAGES AND OTHER STORE RELATED ITEMS TO BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.MUST ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER UNDERNEATH SERVICE COUNTER IN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AS WELL AS IN GROCERY (CEILING)SECTION OF STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT, DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT (BLENDERS, SOUP WARMERS, AND ON ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MAINTAIN.
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Nov 30, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ONSITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH POLICY OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK, WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING. OWNER CONTACTED PLUMBER TO REPAIR PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jun 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMP SINK, WHEN HOT OR COLD WATER IS RUNNING. OWNER CONTACTED PLUMBER TO REPAIR PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP, AND BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 16, 2017
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2017
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2103058 11/2/17 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "3/4-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES AND CENTER FRONT,DOUBLE DOORS,SIDE AND REAR SWINGING DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(CRITICAL 7-42-090)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 2, 2017
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSEREVD IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 102.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT DURING INSPECTION.NOW TEMPERATURE IS 152.3F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 140.0F OR ABOVE .(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS 1LB COOKED PIZZA 120.5F,10 OZ. CHICKEN TENDERS 112.7F,10 OZ. CHICKEN NUGGETS 110.3F,10OZ. BUFFALO NUGGETS 102.5F,8 OZ. HAMBURGERS 132.8F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 3.6 LBS. $15. (CRITICAL 7-38-020)
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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 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "3/4-2" GAPS ALONG BOTTOM,SIDES AND CENTER FRONT,DOUBLE DOORS,SIDE AND REAR SWINGING DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,DISPLAY UNITS,PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ON SALES FLOOR ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES SLATS ON CEILINGS IN PREP AREA AND SALES FLOOR,DAMAGED WALLS IN MOPSINK CLOSET.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN DISH WASHING/REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1- COMP SINK AND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REACH IN COOLER WHERE MILK IS STORED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON SALES FLOOR STORAGE ,BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND OTHER ROOMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 28, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. Clean the dirty floors in the unused deli and where the coolers were removed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Remove old unused deli equipment. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Oct 27, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean the store shelves.
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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. Clean out the unused deli case.
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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.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Remove old unused equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was River City Convenience — B Patel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at River City Convenience — B Patel on file is from Mar 28, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at River City Convenience — B Patel?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at River City Convenience — B Patel.
Has River City Convenience — B Patel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at River City Convenience — B Patel have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at River City Convenience — B Patel 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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