Simply It

2269 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Other
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2020
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Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Simply It 24 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Apr 2, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Simply It since Apr 2, 2020, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 15 violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 18 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
13
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2020
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PACKAGED FOOD, COOKED FOOD READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZER COVERED WITH EXCESS ICE, UNABLE TO DISTINGUISHED PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE ALL THE PRODUCTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FREEZERS. MANGER STARTED THE CLEAN PROCEDURE WITH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-010.
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
36
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN AT PREP TABLES (BETWEEN USE).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HANGED UTENSILS FROM SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK,RELOCATED TO NON-CONTAMINATED AREA
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. DO NOT USE BROWN PAPERS FOR SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,REACH-IN COOLERS,AND FREEZERS. RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPESUNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT TRAYLINE IN KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PANELS OF RAW WOOD USED FOR CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD MUST BE REMOVED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BRICKS HOLDING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.ALSO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK REMOVE ALL GRIMED WIRES AND PLASTIC USED TO TIE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR FREEZERS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC TO SEAL DRAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES(STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES) IN THE KITCHEN SPECIALLY IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BOTH WASHROOMS AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES REPLACE AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO BROKEN METAL PANEL ATTACHED AT WALK-IN COOLER BY THE MOP SINK.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Mar 24, 2020
Routine
4 critical violations. 7 major violations. 18 minor violations.
View 29 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PACKAGED FOOD, COOKED FOOD READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZER COVERED WITH EXCESS ICE, UNABLE TO DISTINGUISHED PRODUCTS. MUST REMOVE ALL THE PRODUCTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FREEZERS. MANGER STARTED THE CLEAN PROCEDURE WITH EMPLOYEE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
15
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 12LB OF VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 48.2F,47.1F AND 46.7F; VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 55F,58.3F AND 58.7F. MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER AT THRAYLINE. ALSO FOUND 10 TRAYS OF 30 EACH EGGS IN EACH TRAY AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 53F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE.POUNDS 50,VALUE 250. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 76.1F AND COOKED STRIP BEEF AT TEMP OF 104.7F. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 48.7F TO 50F.TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,MEAT-EGGS ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. upon my return walk-in cooler was repaired and presently maintains temp of 41.3F. Untagged unit,instructed to continue monitor air temp
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE: REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AND BY THE WALK-IN COOLER,AND AT FRONT SERVING AREA UNDER SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP. OVER 40 DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND SERVICE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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 7-38-010.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT 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.
5
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS WASHING THEM AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ALWAYS TO REMOVE GLOVES PRIOR TO WASH HAND ONLY AT HANDWASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE FOLLOWED PROCEDURE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005.
36
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC TO SEAL DRAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES(STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES) IN THE KITCHEN SPECIALLY IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF BOTH WASHROOMS,REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING TILES REPLACE AND STAINED CEILING TILES NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
58
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: IMPROPER THAWING FOUND BEEF AND SHRIMP DEFROSTING ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2# OF BEEF AT TEMP AT TEMP OF 55F; 1# OF SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 55.6F; 1# OF CUT BEEF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 67.3; 1/2 POUND OF COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 59F. INFORMATION GIVEN ON THAWING PROCEDURE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A COMMON NAME
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN AT PREP TABLES (BETWEEN USE).
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HANGED UTENSILS FROM SIDE OF HANDWASHING SINK, RELOCATE TO PROTECTED AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,REACH-IN COOLERS,AND FREEZERS. RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PANELS OF RAW WOOD USED FOR CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD MUST BE REMOVED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BRICKS HOLDING DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST REMOVE AND RELOCATED SOAP DISPENSER ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.ALSO RELOCATE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER.MUST BE INSTALLED BY THE HANDWASHING SINK REMOVE ALL GRIMED WIRES AND PLASTIC USED TO TIE SHELVES AND CONTAINERS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DRAIN PIPESUNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THROUGHOUT PREP/SERVING AREAS. MUST REMOVE DUCT TAPES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS.MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. DO NOT USE BROWN PAPERS FOR SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT TRAYLINE IN KITCHEN . REPAIR/REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL INTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS ARE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE,BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Jan 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK INSTALLED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED SITE TO RE INSTALL MOP SINK ON SITE.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT STORED IMPROPER AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, AT COOK LINE STATION: 63.2F, 1.5LS OF COOKED VEGETABLE EGG ROLLS, $3.50 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TCS FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2185115, 7/26/18, VIOLATION # 58, NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION# # 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12- UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY, FROM 7/26/18, REPORT # 2185115 ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 26, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 28 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HANDWASHIG SINK IN FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF AT SHUT OFF UNDER HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES MANAGEMENT TURN ON HOT WATER DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED- COS
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP WITH CLEAR WATER WHEN FIRST COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. MUST REPAIR SINK TO DRAIN PROPERLY. MUST USE DISHMACHINE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.-COS
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED WEST SIDE OF KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP ON UPRIGHT MEAT FREEZER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESARY ARTICLES IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND AUTO SEAL MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALL BEHING FRONT PREP COUNTER AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH ANS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FRONT CONTER PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BASEWALL UNDERNEATH AND AROUND HANDWASHING SINK AND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE BLACK MOLD AND DIRT FROM WALL BEHIND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL RAW WOOD WALL AND FLOOR BY MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS (PLUM SAUCE)STORED IN #10 CANS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS OF CANS TO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER STORAGE. NOTED GASKETS WORN AWAY AT SERVICE PREP COOLER AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE GASKETS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF FREEZER WITH LARGE ICE CRYSTALS ON BOTTOM AND WALLS OF FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE CRYSTALS AND CLEAN FREEZER. NOTED FAN GUARDS OF CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN COMDENSER UNIT GUARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED CEILING TILES BROKEN OVER DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS WARPED NOT PROPERLY FITTED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET PROPER DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FOR PEST CONTROL PURPOSES.
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Jan 4, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 28, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 24, 2016 ON REPORT# 1931541: (32)MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. (33) MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER. (36) MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR ALL PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS IN 7 CALENDAR DAYS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE, AND UNDER THE SMALL STORAGE TABLE NEAR THE BACK WALL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND GRIME.
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May 24, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN WAIT AREA,FRONT BROKEN WINDOW,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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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 CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DOOR,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WAIT AREA,METER CLOSET,UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM REAR YARD AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
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May 17, 2016
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLERS.OBSERVED (2) FOOD HANDLERS COME IN SIDE BACK DOOR FROM OUTSIDE AND HANDLED DISHES AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS SWEEPING FLOORS,HANDLING DIRTY DISHES,HANDLING SOILED WIPING CLOTHS,HANDLING GARBAGE CANS AND THEN HANDLING UTENSILS,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,KNIFES AND FOODS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)
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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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.20 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRI AND DIRT UNDER STOVES,IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,NEXT TO PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX. "1-2 " ALONG BOTTOM AND REAR DOOR SWEEP BENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/17/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS,SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA .MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN WAIT AREA,FRONT BROKEN WINDOW,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 2- COMP SINK AND PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,CAN OPENER BLADE,GARBAGE CANS,ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,DISH RACKS,MOPSINK & FRONT HAND SINK BASINS,OVEN,STOVE,WOK STATION,MICROWAVES,PREP COOLERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST AND UPRIGHT FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DOOR,LIGHT SHIELDS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FILTERS AND HOOD,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,SPIDER WEBS FROM UPPER WALLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN WAIT AREA,METER CLOSET,UNUSED ICE MACHINE FROM REAR YARD AND FRONT PREP AREA UNDER 3- COMP SINK.
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Mar 18, 2015
Recent Inspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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78
Mar 17, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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78
Mar 13, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMP CHLORINE IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. 0 READING ON CHLORINE TEST STRIPS. MUST REPAIR MAINTAIN DISH MACHINE AT 50-100 PPM OF CHLORINE FOR SANITIZING. 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 1/2 INCH GAP AT BASE OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR. MUST RODENTPROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND EXCESS ICE ACUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND BEHIND GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL VENT OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. RESTORE HOT WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED OUT. GET RID OF ANY CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS TO DETER RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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67
Mar 10, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP BETWEEN USE.
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90
Feb 28, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ANY SINK IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. PLUMBER ARRIVED HOT WATER ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL
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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 20 RAT DROPPINGS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLERS, BEHIND THE CHAIRS BEING STORED NEAR THE BATHROOM AREA, AND THE CLOSET IN THE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED A 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL DOORS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT RODENT INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP INTO THE LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WAS WATER RUNNING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE FOR THE SINK SO THAT THE WATER DRAINS PROPERLY AND DOES NOT BACKUP INTO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. PREMESIS HAS A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 OBSERVED WATER NOT PROPERLY DRAINING AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND ALSO THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A PROFESSIONAL TO REPAIR SINKS TO PROPERLY DRAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOTED DATED 7-16-13 INSPECTION NUMBER #1092494 NOT CORRECTED. #33 DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. #34 FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE, #35 DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. #43 WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE MEAT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE CRACKED AND CHIPPED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT ARE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS, DUST, RUST, AND SPLATTER. FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE WALLS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP. REPAIR THE HOOD VENT LOCATED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOKING LINE TO PROPERLY INSULATE AND TO PROTECT EMPLOYEES FROM EXHAUST EXPOSURE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUPS BEING USED AS SCOOPS FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PROVIDE A HANDLED SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE OUT OF THE FOOD OR PROVIDE A SEPERATE CONTAINER TO STORE SCOOP BETWEEN USE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WIPING CLOTH STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR PREP. STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BUCKET BETWEEN USE.
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58
Jul 23, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2013
Routine
6 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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON FLOOR INSIDE GARAGE AREA WHERE CHEST TREEZERS AND PREP COOLER IS LOCATED. FOUND APROXIMATELY 35 RAT DROPPINGS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICES IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/27/12 INSPECTION REPORT# 1300637 NOT CORRECTED.32 MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. 34 CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST REPAIR/REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA MUST REMOVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ENCRUSTED IN CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Dec 4, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 BEHIND THE MOP SINK.
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78
Nov 27, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 45.8F, CHICKEN AT 50.1-54.3F, BEEF AT 44.0-55.0F, PORK CHOPS AT 47.4F, SALMON AT 46.9F, PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.1F, COOKED RICE AT 45.6F, CATFISH AT 47.3F, EGGS AT 44.4F, CUT PINEAPPLE AT 44.9F, FISH AT 43.3F, TOFU AT 44.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING RINSE DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. 0 PPM CHLORINE WAS OBSERVED. THE DISHMACHINE WAS NOT TURNED ON AND WAS NOT BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT A SANITIZING RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE IS AVAILABLE TO SANITIZE DISHES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA/BAR HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. FRUIT IS CUT AND SERVED FOR SMOOTHIES IN THIS AREA AND DRINKS ARE SERVED. OBSERVED A BAG OF ICE BEING STORED IN THE BASIN OF THE SINK SO THAT IT COULD NOT BE USED FOR HANDWASHING. MANAGEMENT MOVED THE BAG OF ICE DURING THE INSPECTION. 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE GARAGE AREA WHERE SEVERAL CHEST FREEZERS AND A PREP COOLER IS LOCATED. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE GARAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE DUST ON THE FAN GUARD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 BEHIND THE MOP SINK. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
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Oct 25, 2011
Reinspection
2 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. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE.RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT SIDE COOLER OF COOKS LINE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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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.NEWLY INSTALLED FLOOR TILES NOT ATTACHED TO FLOOR. MUST GROUT AND PERMANENTLY ATTACH. GREASE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-22-10 NOT CORRECTED.#30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#31-KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS.#32-MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.#34-ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR, INCLUDING GARAGE STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#35- WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.#36-DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER WITH DEAD INSECTS, MUST CLEAN. #41-ALL ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.
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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. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP WITH DRIPPING GREASE AND MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS SEAL FOR GREASE TRAP. RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FAR RIGHT SIDE COOLER OF COOKS LINE TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
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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. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 8, 2010
Consultation
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Jun 25, 2010
Tag Removal
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMIANS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION REMAINS
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES ARE BEING WASHED. FOUND CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE WITH DISPENSING 0PPM CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL SANITIZING TO 100PPM AND SUPERVISOR SALAZAR CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426.
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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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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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. TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED. KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN PREP TABLES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER HOLDER. CLEAN UTENSILS STORED HANGING ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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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. MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.
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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. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST CLEAN. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. VENTILATION HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE DRIPPING, MUST CLEAN.
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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. ALL STORED ARTICLES THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR, INCLUDING GARAGE STORAGE. FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY IN POOR REPAIR, MUST REPLACE.
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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. DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER WITH DEAD INSECTS, MUST CLEAN.
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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. ALL ARTICLES STORED ON REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Simply It last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Simply It on file is from Apr 2, 2020. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Simply It?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at Simply It.

Has Simply It's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Simply It have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Simply It means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.