Somerset/Devereaux
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Somerset/Devereaux, the earliest from 2017. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE SPILLAGE, FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, PREP, DISH WASHING AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 26, 2025
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASHING SINK ACROSS FROM PIZZA STATION OVEN COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DARK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP IN THE DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN, HEAVY AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK AT THE HOT BREAKFAST LINE ACROSS FROM THE GRILL LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT AS WELL AS GREASE IN THE FOLLOWING AREA... THE FLOOR AND WALL AT THE HOT LINE, THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND SURROUNDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AT THE 18TH FLOOR UNIT KITCHEN AS WELL AS ONE UNDER THE HOOD UNIT AT THE SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DISH WASHER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE MAIN KITCHEN SECOND FLOOR OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS OF THE WALL IN FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSEC HARBORING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SECOND FLOOR KITCHEN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND SMALL DEBRIS AND DRAINS WITH A BUILD UP OF SLUDGE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING. FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GRIME, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH WASHING UNIT AND DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 6, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 8 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WATER PROVIDED AT HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE WATER OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. ENGINEEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND PROVIDED HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT 0PPM AT KICTHEN DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN IT AT 50-200PPM. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, SANITIZER NOW REACHING 100PPM WHILE ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: HOT WATER RINSE AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS LESS THAN 180F AND IS MEASURED AT 153.3F. FACILITY MUST REPAIR UNIT SO THAT HOT RINSE IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 180-194F. ECO LAB ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE DISH MACHINE, WHICH IS NOW REACHING 180F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS HOUSEMADE SAUCES MARINARA AND HABANERO HOT SAUCE EXCEEDING THE EXPIRATION DATE. ITEMS PREPARED AND LABELED ON 4/19, 5/11, AND 5/16. TIEMS WERE DISCARDED ON STIE. APPROXIMATELY 12 POUNDS DISCARDED AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $20 DISCARDED ON SITE. SEE ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A USE BY DATE/DISCARD. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24HOURS MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED, SOLD, OR DISCARDED ON THE PREMISES WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. DISCUSSED WITH THE CHEF ON SITE, CHEF VERIFIED WHEN FOOD WAS MADE AND ADDED EXPIRATION DATE LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY DOES NOT HAVE A HACCP/VARIANCE APPROVAL PREPARE FERMENTED HABANERO HOT SAUCE ON SITE. ITEMS WERE DISCARDED (REFER TO VIOLATION #23). FACILITY MUST OBTAIN HEALTH DEPARTMENT APPROVAL PRIOR TO PREPARING FERMENTED PRODUCTS ON SITE. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #29 FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION THAT WAS ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE COOLING RACK BLOCKING THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. CHEF ON SITE RELOCATED COOLING RACK TO ENSURE EASY ACCESSIBILITY TO THE HAND SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PRODUCE USED FOR THE BAR IN REACH-IN COOLER. CHEF RELOCATED RAW EGGS TO THE BOTTOM SHELF ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE SLIGHTLY SOILED. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 23, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON PREP SURFACES. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Oct 5, 2022
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUMPSTERS IN ALLEY OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND UNABLE TO HAVE LIDS SHUT. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING LIDS OVER DUMPSTERS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ONSITE, WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED ON LICENSE #2522224.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN certificate's ONSITE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER'S MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 15, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING GLASS CUPS AT 10 PARTS PER MILLION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER (EXPEDITER) LOCATED IN LINE/PREP KITCHEN AREA GARNISH PANCAKES WITH FRESH MINT USING BARE HANDS. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND STRAINER IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. A HANDWASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE STRAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, MALT VINEGAR AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Jun 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, MALT VINEGAR AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Jun 20, 2019
Routine
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PASTA, MALT VINEGAR AIOLI) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES WASH SOLUTION WATER TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 130 F AND 140 F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN 150 F . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON INSPECTION REPORT#2185191 ON 07/27/18: 4-602.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DRIED SCALE DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR WALLS AND COMPONENTS AREAS OF UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 4-904.13(A) OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, FORKS AND KNIVES, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS/ FLAT WARE MUST BE COVERED OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Jul 27, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRE SET TABLE WARE, FORKS AND KNIVES, THROUGHOUT DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT UTENSILS/ FLAT WARE MUST BE COVERED OR SET UPON GUEST ARRIVAL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN COOLER GASKET ON BOTTOM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER DOOR. INFORMED MANGER THAT GASKET SEALS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR TO MAINTAIN COOLER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AD MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF DRIED SCALE DEPOSITS ON INTERIOR WALLS AND COMPONENTS AREAS OF UPPER COMPARTMENTS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 5, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS. USING SARAN WRAP AS A SPLASH GUARD ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO USE DURABLE SURFACE. USING CARDBOARD TO LINE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SPRY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 1, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Somerset/Devereaux last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Somerset/Devereaux on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Somerset/Devereaux?
Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Somerset/Devereaux.
Has Somerset/Devereaux's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Somerset/Devereaux have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Somerset/Devereaux 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 Somerset/Devereaux inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Somerset/Devereaux is inspected around two times per year on average.
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