Soup & Scoops
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2021
86
Score
Soup & Scoops has been inspected eight times since 2017. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Apr 16, 2021, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Soup & Scoops is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND NON WORKING ELECTRIC STOVE/OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE VENTILATION WHEN FIXED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Apr 13, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2484919 ISSUED ON 02-19-2021. VIOLATION #56 NOT CORRECTED - PREMISES REHEAT SOUPS USING GAS STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.12 NOTED PREPACKAGED SOUP ON DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (IF MADE FROM TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUBINGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER.PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD BOXES/CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVE FROM SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE SAID BOXES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.113(A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN SERVING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Feb 19, 2021
Routine
6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (SOUPS, SANDWICHES, PANINI ETC) ARE BEING PPREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHAN HANDLING TCS FOODS. AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDSOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED. (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION).
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2362787 ISSUED ON 02-24-2020. VIOLATION #56 NOT CORRECTED - OBSERVED REHEATING SOUPS USING GAS STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BOXES/CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE REMOVE FROM SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS OR REMOVE THE SAID BOXES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN SERVING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING POCEDURE ON FROZEN SOUP. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PREPACKAGED SOUP ON DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (IF MADE FROM TWO OR MORE INGREDIENTS, A LIST OF INGREDIENTS AND SUBINGREDIENTS IN DESCENDING ORDER.PREDOMINANCE BY WEIGHT).
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Feb 24, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #56 NOT CORRECTED- OBSERVED REHEATING SOUPS USING GAS STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE (2) GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-7-42-090 PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED ON 9/12/2019 SEE REPORT #2312173
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Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REHEATING SOUPS USING GAS STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE (2) GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2288514 ISSUED ON 05-09-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. #40 - MUST WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD #43 - OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. #53 - MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM #55 - NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REHEATING SOUPS USING GAS STOVE WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION ABOVE (2) GAS STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (DIFFERENT SOUPS, CHICKEN SALAD,TUNA SALAD ) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED) 7-38-005
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT SUMMERY REPORT IS NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.MUST POST AND MAINTAINED REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD (SOUPS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY MARKED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST WORE PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN WHEN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 F AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Dec 28, 2017
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soup & Scoops last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soup & Scoops on file is from Apr 16, 2021. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soup & Scoops?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Soup & Scoops.
Has Soup & Scoops' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Soup & Scoops have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Soup & Scoops 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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