Sizzling Pot King
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Sizzling Pot King, the earliest from 2018. The most recent visit was on Nov 6, 2019. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Sizzling Pot King's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 6, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 13 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “sewage & waste water properly disposed”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sizzling Pot King is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2019
Complaint
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION IN THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS; PORK AND BEEF AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F TO 54F IN PREP COOLER, VALUED AT $100. ALSO OBSERVED 20 LBS OF MEATS HANGING FROM THE HOOD FILTERS IN THE PREP AREA, AT 70F, VALUED AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD TCS COLD FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. $160 TOTAL.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WASTE WATER ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA COMING FROM GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA, WATER LINE IS CONNECTED TO THE WOKS BEING USED TO COOK FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE GREASE TRAP REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 54F WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EQUIPMENT REPAIRED, AND HOLD A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OPENED AND NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE GARBAGE IN AND AROUND THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED ONSITE ON STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ON SITE AT MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BRING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE BINS AND LOWER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT)AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 4.301.14 MUST ENSURE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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Dec 14, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED ONSITE ON STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL O VOMITUS MATTER ON TO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE BINS AND LOWER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, WOKS, RICE COOKERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. A GREASE TRAP SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT)AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 4.301.14 MUST ENSURE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. -
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Nov 5, 2018
Complaint
7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL O VOMITUS MATTER ON TO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THEIR HANDS IN THE 3-COMP SINK, NOT THE DESIGNATED HANDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED HAND SINK ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE HANDS SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA EITHER BLOCKED WITH COOKING UTENSILS STORED IN THE BASIN, OR WITH NO PAPER TOWELS TO DRY HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FORM BASIN SO SINK IS READILY ACCESSIBLE, AND TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SINK ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BLACK SLIM LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON RTE OR TCS FOODS THAT WAS PREPARED ONSITE ON STORED IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATE ON FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO MEASURE FOOD ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM STORAGE BINS AND LOWER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM STOVE, FRYER, WOKS, RICE COOKERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. A GREASE TRAP SHALL BE LOCATED TO BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS (UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT)AN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER WAS PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD & FILTERS IN REAR PREP AREA. 4.301.14 MUST ENSURE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY STORED UNDER HOOD SYSTEM FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2018
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food stored at room temperature on top of 2 door prep cooler/table: 84.3f, 3lbs of fried cauliflower, at a value of $35.00 83.4f, 3lbs of blanched broccoli florets, at a value of $22.00 92.5f, 4lbs of blanched steak fries, at a value of $23.00 Site voluntarily discarded and denatured a total weight of 10lbs at a total value of $77.00 Informed site that potentially hazardous foods must be 40f or less for cold foods and 140f or more for hot foods. Critical violation #7-38-005 (A)
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no certified food service manager on site at time of inspection, while potentially hazardous foods, raw chicken, pork, etc. were being prepared and/or served. Instructed site that certified food service manager must be on-site whenever potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served. CFM arrived on site at end of inspection. Serious violation #7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods, bags of raw chicken, cooked pork, grounded beef, etc. stored in walk-in cooler and front 2 door cooler, without proper labels or dates. Informed site that potentially hazardous foods stored for more than 24 hours must have proper label and dates. Instructed the site to provide label and dates. Maintain it all times. Observed bulk food containers in rear prep area with no labels. Instructed site to provide labels. Maintain it all times.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive grease buildup on all hood filters, in rear cook/ prep area. Instructed site to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed broken ceiling tile and large gap, in woman's washroom. Instructed site to repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed no grease trap attached to newly installed 3 compartment sink, located in front prep area. Instructed site to install.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in 5-gallon containers, in walk-in cooler area. Informed site that food must be elevated at least 6 inches off the floor. Instructed manager to elevate at least 6 inches and maintain at all times.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Food handler requirements not met. instructed of the idph requirements: any food handler working in the city of chicago, unless that person has a valid food service sanitation manager certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Feb 15, 2018
Recent Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and crevices in floor grouting in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed scale deposits, food and debris throughout operation, on walls and on floor and wall junctions, etc. Instructed manager to detail clean throughout and maintain at all times.
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Feb 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and crevices in floor grouting in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed scale deposits, food and debris throughout operation, on walls and on floor and wall junctions, etc. Instructed manager to detail clean throughout and maintain at all times
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Feb 8, 2018
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: No hot running water throughout site. Must repair hot water heater and provide hot running water at all sinks, with a minimum 110f. No citation issued. 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 door sweep on door leading to STEM rental unit. Instructed manager to provide. No citation issued.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood shelving base under water heater unit, located in rear prep area. Instructed manager to seal and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed rust on top exterior of grease. Informed manager to remove rust, seal and a ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed cracked and crevices in floor grouting in rear dish washing area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface and ensure surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Observed scale deposits, food and debris throughout operation, on walls and on floor and wall junctions, etc. Instructed manager to detail clean throughout and maintain at all times.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Observed low lighting in rear Northlake walk-in freezer. Instructed manager to provide ample and proper lighting in walk-in freezer area. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed 1 comp sink at front counter not secured to counter top. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sizzling Pot King last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sizzling Pot King on file is from Nov 6, 2019. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sizzling Pot King?
Across the inspection record, “sewage & waste water properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sizzling Pot King.
Has Sizzling Pot King's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sizzling Pot King have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sizzling Pot King means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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