Soupbox
Last inspected: Jan 18, 2023
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Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Soupbox, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jan 18, 2023. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Note that Soupbox's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 18, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Soupbox trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 18, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. PAPER TOWEL OR HANDDRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. 1-19-23 ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - 1-19-23 ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. NOTED LARGE 7 PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF 7.5 TO 8 QUART OF REHEATED SOUP COVERED AND STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 139.7F TO 140F. ALSO 142 OF 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINERS STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITH REHEATED SOUPS AT TEMP OF 136.7 TO 139F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS REHEATED TODAY( AT 180F) ON "FRONTIER KETTLES". HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS: A COOKED/REHEATED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F, THAN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO REACH 41F. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING METHODS:USING QUICK CHILL UNIT OR RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT; COOL IN A SHALLOW PAN, SMALL PORTIONS, UNCOVERED OR PLACED CONTAINERS IN A ICE WATER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ISSUE ON SITE. PRIORITYFOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 1-19-23 MANAGER ON SITE AND PROVIDED LOG ALSO OTHER METHODS TO COOL FOOD AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD STORED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID SPLASHGUARD.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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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.OBSERVED BREAD IN PLASTIV BAGS ABD PAPER BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHELF OR TABLE TO STORE DELIVERED FOOD AT FRONT AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: LID IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS ETC. 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
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Dec 14, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 10, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-21 REPORT #2497807 NOT CORRECTED. #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR-DRIED AFTER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. #57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SURROUNDING PIPING ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Dec 6, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER NOTED AT 49F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TURKEY AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. PIPES UNDER THE SINK NOT ATTACHED DUE TO A PIPE BURST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS AT THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP SMALL COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TURKEY AT 49.8F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-21 REPORT #2497807 NOT CORRECTED. #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#49- RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE REAR OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGGED FROZEN SOUPS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING COOL WATER. MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WHERE FOODS WERE NOTED BEING PREPPED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT PANINI PRESS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE REAR TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SURROUNDING PIPING ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Apr 5, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT AND INCOMPLETE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH AN EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE REAR OVEN, INTERIOR OF REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE REAR OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES, HOLES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SOUPS BEING THAWED UNDER HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVEIWED THAT USING THE QUICK THAW METHOD FROZEN FOODS MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR DRYED AFTER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED CLEAN UTENSIL BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE THREE COPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UNTENSILS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WALLS OF THE SMALL, ONE DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING WALL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Feb 13, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 11, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE NOT CONNECTED AND LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH BOWL BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293332 DATED ON 06/11/19 NOT CORRECTED-#58 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Jun 18, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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Jun 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING AND CHANGING GLOVES DID NOT WASHING HANDS AT ANYTIME, USED THE PHONE, WENT TO THE CASH REGISTER, COLLECTED CASH FROM CUSTOMERS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN EACH TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HAND AFTER EACH GLOVE CHANGE DURING THE CHANGE OF EACH TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES
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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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Feb 28, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLE AT DISWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED BREAD BEING HELD IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS AT FRONT COUNTER WHICH HAVE CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BINS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, FREE OF CHIPS AND CRACKS AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Jun 8, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45-47 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE CLEAR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LOBSTER, 54 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 53 DEGREES F; DELI MEAT, 53 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES F; BEANS, 53 DEGREES F; PASTA, 54 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $70. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937441 DATED 6/23/16: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED BREAD BEING HELD IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS AT FRONT COUNTER WHICH HAVE CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BINS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, FREE OF CHIPS AND CRACKS AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR (WHICH OPENS INTO REAR PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ONLY 2 STOPPERS AVAILABLE ON SITE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN CLEAR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE AT FRONT COUNTER SERVING SOUP TO CUSTOMERS HAS NOT COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIME.
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Jul 6, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 46.1F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 45.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 1 LB DELI MEAT AT 46.7F, 4 LBS CHEESE AT 45.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY PLASTIC SOILED LINEN CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND BROKEN MIXING CUP FOR CORNSTARCH & WATER MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREA DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPRAY ARM ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT HANGS BELOW THE WASH BASIN OF THE SINKS. SPRAY ARM MUST HANG ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LEVEL TO PREVENT BACK SIPHONAGE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.
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Oct 26, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SLICED HAM 15 50.6F, CONTAINER OF BACON AT 50.4F, CONTAINER OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHEESES AT 50.4F, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF SLICED TURKEY AT 50.3F. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WAS 40.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE METAL GASKET AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER HAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE FREEZER UNIT AND IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR THE GASKET PROPERLY OR REPLACE THE GASEKTS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DUST, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT (SOUP POTS, SHELVES, ETC.) FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN BATHROOM FREE OF CLUTTER.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 18, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST MAKE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORED FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA FORV EASIER CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Oct 17, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean fan covers inside the 3 door cooler to remove dust build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left kitchen 3 compartment sink and detail clean dusts accumulations on the exhaust fan above the front entrance door near the dining customer areas.
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Oct 7, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE REAR DOOR TO THE BUSINESS IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND THE TOILET ROOM WINDOW IS MISSING A SCREEN .MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A CURRENT I.D.P.H. LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Must clean fan covers inside the 3 door cooler to remove dust build-up.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left kitchen 3 compartment sink and detail clean dusts accumulations on the exhaust fan above the front entrance door near the dining customer areas.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE COOLER AREAS,INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE, INTERIORS OF UNUSED COOLER, PREP TABLES AND HANDWASH SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BATHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 28, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.BOXES OF PAPER GOOD ARE STORED IN IT.OBSERVED 60 OR MORE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES.OBSERVED STAGNATE WATER WITH A DEAD RAT .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA., ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED.NEED TO REMOVE STAGNATE WATER, ALSO TO REPAIR ANY BROKEN PIPE.SEAL HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72094
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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.SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER THE EQUIPMENT
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Soupbox last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Soupbox on file is from Jan 18, 2023. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Soupbox?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Soupbox.
Has Soupbox's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Soupbox have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Soupbox 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.
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