South China Kitchen

11631 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
Chinese
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 34 inspections at South China Kitchen, the earliest from 2010. On Apr 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 18 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting South China Kitchen squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

34
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. -
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82
Mar 30, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BY THE GREASE TRAP/UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK; 20 UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACK; 10 ON THE MEAT GRINDER AND 20 IN THE FRONT UNDER THE STORAGE RACK. PEST CONTROL LAST SERVICE THE PREMISES ON JANUARY 2, 2026. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FLY STRIP ATTACHED TO THE CONDUITS OVER THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REFRAIN FROM ATTACHING/HANGING FLY STRIPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER HAS DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND RUST-FREE SURFACE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND OVEN WITH DROPPINGS, CHARRED BLACK SUBSTANCE, GREASE AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS AND OVEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS, SINKS, STORAGE RACKS AND COOLERS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD, DIRT, DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AND CEILING WITH GREASE, FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.
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Sep 11, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING IN CONTAINERS LOCATED BY THE WOK COOKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE TOP LOADER OF THE PREP COOLER THAT IS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER THE WOK COOKING STATION AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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86
Feb 3, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
58
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASROOM, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHEVING UNITS UNDER PREP TABLE, LARGE PAN UNDER UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS TO PROTECT LIP CONTACT SURFACES FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL AND CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS TO MAKE SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILUDP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SUFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE , OVEN, TOASTER, BULK CONTAINERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON VENTILATION FAN IN WASROOM, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 7, 2024
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT VESTIBUL AREA IN POOR REPAIR DUE TO CAR ACCIDENT. CORRECT WALLS, CEILING AND WINDOWS. AREA CURRENTLY BOARDED UP.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON COUNTER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WORN DARK CUTTING BOARDS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME ITEMS FOR DECORATION ON TOP OF A REACH IN COOLER THAT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: HOOD VENTS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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61
Aug 22, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 15, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549625 (REINSPECTION OF REPORT #2549302 ON 02/02/2022) DATED 02/09/2022 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39-OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #41-OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #47-OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #47-OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. #49-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53-OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55-OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WEAR AS WELL AS THE OTHER EMPLOYEES, A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Feb 9, 2022
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING..
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Feb 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 54.5F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 150 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ON GREASE TRAP, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN COOKED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING COLD WATER FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING..
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MASK REQUIRED SIGNAGE INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS AND VISIBLE INFORMING CUSTOMERS THAT MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN INDOORS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER 2-112-340
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Feb 26, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT SHELVES IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 28, 2020
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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86
Aug 27, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WHICH HOLDS TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEEF AND SHRIMPS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AIR TEMP AT 55.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL IT CAN MAINTAIN AND HOLD THE PROPER TEMP AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER WAS TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS 3lbs OF COOKED DICE CHICKEN AT 50.4F, 3lbs OF SLICE CHICKEN AT 59.2F, 10lbs OF SHRIMPS AT 50.0F AND 4lbs OF BEEF AT 59.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE FOOD ITEM: COST- $250 AT 20lbs. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN PROPERLY WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Jan 23, 2020
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE PREPARED DATE AND USE BY DATE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DARK GROVES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER (SHELVES, FLOORS, WALL AND ROLLING RACKS).
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HAND SINK AND FIXTURES TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Mar 25, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PROCEDURE PROVIDE. HOWEVER ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES NOT PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE DISPOSABLE MOP, APRON,FACE MASK AND APPROPICATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER HANDLES OF COOLERS DOORS, GASKETS ON COOLERS AND HANDLES OF HANDWASHING SINKS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,( PEANUTS, ETC) NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL LABEL ON ANY DRY FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR.
38
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST INSTALL.
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Dec 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STEAM TABLES, ETC
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON SINKS
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Dec 11, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER WASHING MULTI-USE BOWL, STRAINER, AND LADLE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
16
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
48
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINER OF SUGAR NOT LABELED UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FRYER CABINETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STEAM TABLES, ETC
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT AND 1-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS ON SINKS.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND REPAIR WALLS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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41
Dec 19, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY FOOD STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. MUST INSTALL.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. ALSO LOWER WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK IN FREEZER OR IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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86
Feb 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,AND THE DOOR TO EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,AND THE WALL AREA AROUND THE DOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE ACCROSS FROM THE MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN BOTH AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE CAN IN THE WASHROOM AND IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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78
Jan 27, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING SOILED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR CUTTING RAW CHICKEN IN THIRD COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUNNING WATER, A SOILED SCRUBBER AND NO SANITIZER. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING SOILED CUTTING BOARD USED FOR SLICING FRUIT FOR SMOOTHIES IN EXPOSED SINK WITH NO SOAP OR SANITIZER. INFORMED MANAGER EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
8
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, FRYERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVES UNDER STEAM TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE, ACCURATE, AND CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND STORAGE AREAS.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND 6 LIVE ROACHES (BIG AND SMALL) ALONG THE WALLS OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, DEBRIS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE CONTAINER AND A FOUL ODOR DETECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
19
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532217 DATED MARCH 24, 2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE PREP TABLES, AND THE FAUCETS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. 34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. 41-INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER AND BY THE REAR DOOR. CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE FAUCET ON THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND TOP SURFACE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MAINTAIN ALL.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS, VENTS, PIPES/CONDUITS, VENTILATION HOOD AND CEILING AROUND ALL SINKS, BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. REMOVE ALL THICK DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP.
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND REAR AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM)WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZE BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.
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Mar 24, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE REACH IN COOLERS. THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE PREP TABLES, AND THE FAUCETS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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78
Oct 8, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA
40
86
Oct 1, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#138754 DATE 07-02-2014(32) MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPATMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE SOME MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA NEAR STOVE
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN PREP AREA
40
82
Jul 2, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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82
May 13, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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82
May 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE,TO HAVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE MACHINE WHERE THE ICE IS BEING MADE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
16
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TNE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
78
Jan 9, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINK IN WASHROOM.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ICE SCOOP IN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT.
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82
Sep 13, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, 3-COMP SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ON WEST WALL NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP TABLE.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
41
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
42
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Feb 16, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE,INTERIOR OF SINKS,COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE DUST SPIDER WEBB AND FOOD DEBRIS.MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPES,CORDS.MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER SINKS AND UNDER COOKLINE.MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY/GREASE CONTAINERS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR OF BUILDING.MUST REMOVE CONTAINERS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM AREA.
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Feb 2, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: TOILET FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. OBERVED TOILET IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM FLUSHING VERY SLOWLY PREVENTING THE PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT TOILET FLUSHES PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
26
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,HOOD ABOVE COOKLINE,INTERIOR OF SINKS,COOLERS,UNDER PREP TABLES AND REMOVE ALL GREASE,DUST,SPIDER WEBBS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPES AND CORDS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS,UNDER SINKS AND UNDER COOKLINE. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE AND STANDING WATER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMSIES.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
37
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPTY GREASE CONTAINERS STORED ON GROUND IN REAR OF BUILDING. MUST REMOVE CONTAINERS AND ALL OTHER DEBRIS FROM AREA.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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70
Apr 13, 2011
Tag Removal
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Friday, July 08, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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95
Apr 8, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 57.3F CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10 POUNDS RAW SHRIMP AT 51.2F, 20POUNDS EGGROLLS AT 49.3F, 15POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 51.2F, 20POUNDS CRAB RANGOON AT 51.1F, AND 10 POUNDS BEEF AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISPOSE OF 75 POUNDS FOOD. MONETARY VALUE 300.OO DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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86
Jan 21, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS (EGG ROLL, COOKED CHICKEN). IN COOLERS
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER.
40
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was South China Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at South China Kitchen on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at South China Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 18 times, more than any other issue at South China Kitchen.

Has South China Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at South China Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at South China Kitchen 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 South China Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, South China Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.