Sammy's Touch
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2011, Sammy's Touch has 21 inspections in the public record. Sammy's Touch was last inspected on Apr 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sammy's Touch is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15// NOTED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOUNTAIN DRINK AND SLUSHY MACHINE WITH LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN OFFICE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER. REMOVING ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY
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Apr 14, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRINK/ ICE DISPENSER LOCATED NEXT TO REGISTER WITH A BUILD UP OF BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBSTANCE ON THE TOP INTERIOR OF ICE RESERVIOR AND A THICK PINK, BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES SURROUNDING ICE CHUTE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (BACON, SAUSAGE PATTIES, SAUSAGE LINKS, RICE, GARDEN SALAD, TURKEY BACON) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED APPROX. 50 LBS VALUED AT $75. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED HANDSINK NEXT TO FOUNTAIN DRINK AND SLUSHY MACHINE WITH LEAK COMING FROM THE DRAINPIPE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN OFFICE LOCATED IN PREP AREA/DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER. REMOVING ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY
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Apr 30, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS IN THE CREVICES OF THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Mar 27, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE USED TOILET ROOM, LEAKING WHEN TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM HAS NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH A LID. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, IN THE WALK IN FREEZER/COOLER, UNDER/AROUND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ONLY WASH AND RINSE DISHES WITHOUT THE RINSE AND SANITIZING COMPARTMENTS SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING DISHWARE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLD UNIT AT THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE GYRO UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONDIMENTS STORED UNDER THE LEDGE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT COVERED, WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID CONDIMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TABLE ELEVATING GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEES (2). INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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May 20, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AS A SAFE METHOD OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF RODENTS AND INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TOP HANDLE AT COLD HOLD UNIT BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING COLD HOLD UNIT AND OTHER ARTICLES UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR PREP DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 10, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #25 (CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS) NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 5/28/19 WHERE A 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD WAS GIVEN AND THEN AGAIN ON 10/29/20 WHEN ONE WEEK WAS GRANTED. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENTED MENU WITH REMINDERS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING FULLY COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 REFER TO VIOLATION #59 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU AND DISPLAY FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AS MENTIONED IN 2019 INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 29, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.4F. COOLER IS TAGGED, HELD FOR INSPECTION, AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2290493 ON 5/28/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (#10) 6-301.14 - NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS INCLUDING CUSTOMER WASHBOWL SINK AS NOTED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. (#37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, DRY BULK CONTAINERS SQURT BOTTLES FOR BBQ SAUCE MAYO, SUGAR,ETC. (#51) 5-204.12 - UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. (#53) 5-501.17 - WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU AND DISPLAY FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AS MENTIONED IN 2019 INSPECTION REPORT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE, STEAK, BEEF BURGERS ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT ON CDPH WEBSITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON SEVERAL SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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May 28, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING FOR TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD, OR COMMERCIAL CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS OPENED AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ESTABLISHMENT,( POOLED EGGS, HOMEMADE GYRO SAUCE, RICE, SAUSAGE, COOKED CHICKEN( ANY COOKED MEATS), ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE PRODUCT AND SHELF LIFE( CONCUME OR USED BY DATE). PRIORITY VIOLATION.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVREAL FOODS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, APPROX 4- LBS OF CHICKEN BREAST AT 46.8F, 1-LB OF COOKED HAM AT 59.7F, 1-LB OF GYRO MEAT -60.F, 10-LBS CONTAINER OF POOLED EGGS AT 62.F, 5-LBS OF RAW SHELL EGGS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53.F TO 62.F, 2- LBS OF COOKED GROUND BEEF AT 49.F, 3-LBS OF TURKEY PATTIES AT 50.0, 2-LBS OF COOKED TURKEY LINKS AT 84.F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41.F OR BELOW. ( PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $ 70.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIAHRREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED(PIC) TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE( PAPER TOWELS) AT HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEES USE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030 ON ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UPON NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT FRONT HANDWASHING SINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HANDWASHING CLEANSER MUST BE PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. (PIC) PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ANY UNDERCOOKED FOODS SERVED,( EGGS, STEAK, HAMBUGERS COOKED TO ORDER). PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGN INSIDE AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS, DRY BULK CONTAINERS SQURT BOTTLES FOR BBQ SAUCE MAYO, SUGAR,ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR (PIC).INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 24, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN LEFT WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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May 15, 2018
License
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FRONT PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER OF STAFF WASHROOM NEAR FLOOR TILES AND SALT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND PACKAGED SALADS AND CAKES IN DISPLAY COOLER. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN FRONT PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING POP MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE, SHAKE MIXER, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN LEFT WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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May 5, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREA.
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Dec 19, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER BACK DRY STORAGE AND UNDER THE FRONT SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE COOK LINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRICTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER BY GRILL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR OF FRONT PREP COOLER, EXTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA, SODA MACHINE, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ALL WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND CLEAN CEILING VENTS OF DUST AND DEBRIS. MANINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLUTTER IN HALL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLORR TO PREVENET RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO TABLE WHERE MEAT SLICER SITS
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Feb 25, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE AND CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMOARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BASE AND WALL BEHIND THE SODA MACHINE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE SOME CLUTTER (BOXES) FROM TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jan 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS-57.1F AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, COOKED SAUSAGE PATTIES-60.1F ON COLD SECTION OF CHARCOAL GRILL, AND PRE-COOKED GROUND BEEF-61.1F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT - ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNDER REFRIGERATION, HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE IN HOLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT OR RE-HEATED TO 165 DEGREES AND PLACED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AND HELD AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP) IN CLEAN CONTAINER(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, AND DIPPER WELL FOR PACKED ICE CREAM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER IN REAR. CLOTHING(COATS) MUST BE STORED IN AWAY FROM AREA WHERE FOOD IS BEING PREPPED.
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Mar 10, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM TO ALLOW PROPER FUNCTION OF VENTILATION FAN.
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Jan 14, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 8LBS OF SAUSAGE PATTIES,SAUSAGE LINKS AND SLICED HAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 67-80 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER REAR STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN VENT COVER IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM TO ALLOW PROPER FUNCTION OF VENTILATION FAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sammy's Touch last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sammy's Touch on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sammy's Touch?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Sammy's Touch.
Has Sammy's Touch's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sammy's Touch have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sammy's Touch means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sammy's Touch inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sammy's Touch is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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