Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2011
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The health department has logged eight inspections at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Aug 25, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 25, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “only authorized personnel in the food-prep area” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 25, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED LABLES FOR PRODUCT NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS FRUIT CUPS, RICE, MEAT ETC.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL)
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Aug 16, 2011
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND DIPPED ICECREAM BACK FOR A SECOND TIME LAST REPORTED ON REPORT 537263 3/22/11. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT THE HAND DIPPED ICECREAM .AND ALL OPEN CONTAINERS OF ICECREAM MUST BE REMOVED. HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH IN 5 DAYS HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER HOOKED TO PROPER PLUMBING, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED, NO CITATION ISSUED BUSINESS NOT OPEN AT THIS TIME.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.NEED LABLES FOR PRODUCT NOT STORED IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS FRUIT CUPS, RICE, MEAT ETC.
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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.MISSING DOOR HANDLE REAR DOOR MUST PROVIDE
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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.REPAIR HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DIPPER WELL NEEDED FOR HAND DIPPED ICECREAM SECOND REQUEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. 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 CLUTTER FROM RESTAURANT
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL)
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Apr 6, 2011
Reinspection
7 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.NEED LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED FOODS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PUT ALL FORKS SPOONS HANDLE UP.
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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 FLOOR THRU OUT AND REPAIR HOLE BEHIND HOT WATER TANK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.DIPPER WELL NEEDED AND REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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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 CLUTTER.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED WALL TO SEPERATE PREP AREA FROM RESTROOM ENTRANCE.(PREMISES TO MOVE RESTROOM TO EXTENDED ADDRESS WHEN THEY OPEN THE WEST WALL.
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Mar 22, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.OBSERVED NEW FOOD COUNTER/STEAM TABLE NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC AND NO SNEEZE GUARD INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED FROZEN PALETA'S FROM TROPICANA PALETERIA Y NEVERIA FOR SALE IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY PACKAGED INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM SALE AND RETURN TO PALETERIA. MUST BE TOTALY PACKAGED NOT HALF WAY.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED CITATION ISSUED.
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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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.OBSERVED TAMALES NOT LABELED FOR SALE (OWNER HAS RECEIPT FROM MANOLOS 5341 S. KEDZIE AVE. 60632) ALS0 FOUND BREAD (PAN) FROM EL ACAMBARO 1746 W 47TH ST. 60609. AND OWN MADE FRUIT CUPS GRAPES NOT LABELED INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE#, ITEM NAME DATE PACKAGED OR EXPRATION DATE ETC.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS SPOON, FORKS, ETC. NOT PROPERLY STORED INDTRUCTED TO STORE HANDLE UP (INVERTED) SO THE WORKERS DON'T PICK UP THE UTENSIL WHERE THE CUSTOMER IS GOING TO EAT FROM.
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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.OBSERVED RAW WOOD AND TILE NOT GROUTED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD AND GROUT THE TILE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, MICROWAVE, FRYER DOOR, STORAGE SHELF NEEDS CLEANING.
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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 FLOOR THRU OUT THE REAR DISH, AND PREP AREAS.REPAIR HOLE IN CORNER BY HOT WATER TANK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS FALLING/POOR REPAIR AND NO SHIELD IN REAR OVER ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ADD NEW SHIELD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED PREMISES INSTALLED A ICECREAM SECTION IN THE REAR NEED EXPOSED HAND SINK, AND RUNNING DIPPER WELL. REPAIR THE 3 COMP SINK LOWER PIPE LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO 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.OBSERVE SOME CLUTTER IN REAR AND BEHIND COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.NEED TO BUILD A SOLID WALL TO KEEP CUSTOMERS FROM GOING TO PREP AREA GOING TO RESTROOM.
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Jan 13, 2011
Complaint
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. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.OBSERVED THE PARFAIT CUPS FROM SWEET CONNECTION NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSTRUCTED ON PROPERLY LABELING.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.PREMISES MUST PUT A SOLID WALL NOT PARTITION.
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Jan 6, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health.PREMISES WAS OPEN 2 HOURS BEFORE I ARRIVED, REAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH HANDS (EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING HANDS) THE SINK WAS DIRTY, HAD A SQUEEZE BOTTLE AND A MOUSE TRAP INSIDE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ITEMS LISTED, ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1" GAP UNDER DOOR INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.NO PEST CONTROL OR LOG BOOK ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.
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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 INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF STOVE FRYERS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE (BOTH)ALSO TABLE TOPS, STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL ABOVE ITEMS.
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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.FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING ALSO IN CORNERS.
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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.WALLS BEHIND GIRLL AND PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND ONE LIGHT OUT UNDER GRILL INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.FOUND RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING AND HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO ADD DOOR CHECK AND REPLACE HANDLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.THE SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO 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.CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited.OBSERVED A CUSTOMER WALK THRU THE STORAGE/PREP AREA TO USE THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED THIS WAS NOT PERMITTED. MUST BUILD WALL TO CLOSE OFF STORAGE/PREP AREA FROM PUBLIC.
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Mar 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 23, 2010
License
3 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. NO PEST CONTROL RECIEPT AND LOG BOOK ON SITE FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.ALSO PROVIDE MSDS SHEETS MATERIAL DATA SHEETS. 7-38-020
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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. NO GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE. INSTD. TO PROVIDE SAME. ALSO HAVE THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THIS BUSINESS ON THE SIDES OF THE DUMPSTER.SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE THIRTY TWO BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PLASTIC LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2 on file is from Aug 25, 2011. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2?
Across the inspection record, “only authorized personnel in the food-prep area” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2.
Has Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2 have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Saginaw Restaurant & Food — Alejandra's #2 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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