Southport Grocery and Cafe
Last inspected: May 16, 2023
67
Score
Across the available record, Southport Grocery and Cafe has 22 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 16, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Southport Grocery and Cafe's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 16, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up nine times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Southport Grocery and Cafe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 16, 2023
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR TOP AND BIN OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN(BEGINING OF PINK SUBSTANCE). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ANY PRODUCTS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: RUSTED BASE OF PREP TABLES AND SCRATCHED SURFACE MUST RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE IN REAR PREP AREA
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE REACH FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE
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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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BUILD-UP DUST AND FLOUR BEHIND OVENS AT BAKERY AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS TO STORE BUCKETS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE. OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ARE STORED AT STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA/FOOD STORAGE
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67
Apr 14, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Oct 27, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 2-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE ALSO FRONT COUNTER HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED/DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS AT HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE 2ND FLOOR PREP TABLE AT DISHWASH ROOM. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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78
Aug 20, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DIRT/SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO WORKING THERMOMETER FOR GRILL REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE REAR PREP AREA TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING.
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Oct 28, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLED DIRTY DISHES BY SCRAPING AND PUT IT THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,THAN WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED CLEAN DISHES BY REMOVING FROM DISH RACK AND STORE THEM. INSTRUCTED MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN UTENSILS,SUCH AS: DISHES,CUPS SPOON ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION : 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED 5 EACH QUICHE WITH EGGS,CHEESE ETC.(SINGLE SERVING) STORED ON FOOD RACK IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 61.4F(NO LABELS NO DATES).FOUND DICED BRISKET IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 49.8F ,WHOLE BEEF BRISKET STORED IN BEEF JUICE AT TEMP OF 47.4F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN. COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN TEM[P OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.POUNDS 11,VALUE 51 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEF BRAKING A RAW EGG ON TOP THE GRILL,THAN WITH BARE HAND PICKED UP READY TO EAT PRODUCTS:CONDIMENTS CHOPPED HERBS AND PUT ON TOP FOODS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS,TOAST,CHOPPED TOMATOES ETC. NO HAND WASHING NOR GLOVING HANDS.INSTRUCTED NO BARE CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT PRODUCTS: MUST USE SPATULAS,UTENSILS SINGLE FOOD TISSUES ETC OR MUST GLOVE HANDS(AFTER WASHING THEM). INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT BAKERY AREA,SECOND FLOOR DISPENSING IMPROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION,10ppm.UNIT WAS IN USE,DISH RACK INSIDE. TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED BY OWNER,REPORTED ON SITE AT 11:00am, BY 11:29 am UNIT REPAIRED AND PRESENTLY PROVIDES PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION, 100ppm PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR PREP AREA /DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD(EGGS). MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Proper use of restriction and exclusion
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER HAS EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN,COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA AND AT BAKERY(SECOND FLOOR),REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN ARE RUSTY(ABOVE SOUTH WALL), VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN WALLS AT NORTH SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SECOND FLOOR BAKERY PREP AREA.CEMENT WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AND WERE CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.MUST PROVIDE CEILING AND WALLS AT SAID AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SPILLAGE AND GRIMES ON WALLS UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEMENT FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE PITTED,UNEVEN BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPLACE CEMENT FLOOR AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL,MUST REMOVE ALL BROKEN BRICKS/CEMENT FROM FLOOR AT MENTIONED AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE SHELVES OF MIXERS,REPLACE FLOOR TILES.REMOVE GRIME ON FLOOR UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: .EMPLOYEES BAG,SWEATER ETC STORED AT REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA
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Sep 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER(COOKED CHICKEN) WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABELING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 FOUND PACKAGED FOOD AT DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT WEIGHT.(CHICKEN SALAD). MUST LABEL PROPERLY
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 6, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.14 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: ESPRESSO MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINES, AND ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 FOUND PREPARED FOOD INSIDE REACH IN COOLER(COOKED CHICKEN) WITHOUT SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABELING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A) MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11 FOUND PACKAGED FOOD AT DISPLAY REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT WEIGHT.(CHICKEN SALAD). MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE USING BARE HANDS WITH READY TO EAT PRODUCT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ON THE COOK LINE USE BARE HANDS TO GRAB GREEN SEASONING FROM PREP TOP COOLER AND SPRINKLE ON TOP OF FINISHED BOWL OF FOOD, THEN GRAB TOASTED BUNS FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND ADD THEM TO THE PLATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS PROHIBITED. EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON A CLEAN PAIR OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL SINGLE USE SPOONS WITH HANDLE PRESENTED TO CONSUMER AT SALAD PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES IN SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LID OF THE BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER BROKEN, EXPOSING INSULATION AND BROKEN PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAYISH MARKS FROM FRONT SIDE OF ICE MACHINE DROP PLATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GARBAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COFFEE MACHINE COUNTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACKISH MATERIAL ACCUMULATING ON THE WALL AROUND THE WATER SUPPLY PIPING AT THE DISH MACHINE/SPRAY SINK, AS WELL AS ON THE TOP LEDGE OF THE BASEBOARD IN THIS AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE EXHAUST FAN IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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70
Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE LABELS ON THE CANDIES (RED GUMMIES, CHOCOLATES, ETC) PREPACKAGED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER ARE MISSING THE INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
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Mar 8, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AT 59 DEGREES. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN AN ICE BATH AT THE FRONT COOK LINE, NOTED GRAVY (51 DEGREES, 5 LBS), BREAD PUDDING (50 DEGREES, 12 LBS), MILK-BASED BATTER (52 DEGREES, 2 LBS) AND EGGS (53 DEGREES, 4 LBS). IN THE COOK LINE DRAWER, NOTED GOAT CHEESE MIXTURE (47 DEGREES, 1 LB). OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROX. $45 WORTH OF PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST HOLD COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE LABELS ON THE CANDIES (RED GUMMIES, CHOCOLATES, ETC) PREPACKAGED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER ARE MISSING THE INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE COMPLETE LABELS ON ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE STANDING WATER IN BOTTOM OF COOK LINE DRAWER COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED PANS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Sep 22, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK WEARING ONE GLOVE WITH A HOLE IN IT AND THE OTHER BARE HAND PREPARING MULTIPLE READY TO EAT SANDWICHES, HANDLING THE MEAT, CHEESE INGREDIENTS AND BREAD THEN WRAPPING IN PLASTIC WRAP. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AS WAS DISCUSSED IN REPORT #1408306 ON 6-10-15. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED ABOVE PREPARED FOODS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND AGAIN IN THE 2ND FLOOR BAKERY ABOVE OPEN CONTAINERS OF DAIRY PRODUCTS IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PROPERLY STORE RAW AND PREPARED FOODS. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED ALL COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE PROTECTED. WRAPPED OR COVERED. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR PREPARED FOODS IE:CHICKEN SALAD, IF SCOOPS ARE TO BE STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS AND HANDLES MUST BE INVERTED FROM FOODS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COFFEE PREP ONE DOOR DAIRY COOLER. MUST REPLACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLAGE INSIDE THE DAIRY ONE DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT AND PLASTER ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINES ICE BIN.PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REMOVE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 2ND FLOOR FOOD PREP TABLE USED FOR ASSEMBLING PACKED FOODS. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBERS PUTTY USED AS REPAIR/SEALANT IN THE COFFEE PREP ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REMOVE PLUMBERS PUTTY AND ALL REPAIRS MUST BE METAL WELD. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT GRILL PREP AREA WHERE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED SUCH AS RAW EGGS AND TOAST, RAW BURGERS AND BUNS WITH CONDIMENTS. NO EASY ACCESS TO HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE MAIN KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. BROKEN/MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MAIN KITCHEN MOP SINK WITH ATTACHED HOSES. MUST REPLACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND INTERNAL THERMOMETER OR REPAIR BROKEN EXTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 10, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS THE 1 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE COLD WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE 1ST FLOOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND: 4 POUNDS OF SLICED TURKEY AT 48.0F. IN THE FIRST FLOOR HOT LINE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND: 4 POUNDS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.9F, 1 POUND OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 45.8F, 4 POUNDS OF COOKED PEPPERS AT 44.5F, 1/2 POUND OF CRAB AT 46.2F, 1 POUND OF CHICKEN SAUSAGE AT 48.3F, 4 POUNDS OF PORK SAUSAGE AT 45.9F, 6 1/2 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT 46.4F, 6 POUNDS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 55.1F, 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 46.6F, 1 POUND OF SLICED HAM AT 47.3F, AND 1 POUND OF SOUR CREAM AT 46.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1441540, DATED 11-5-14, NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION 32-"CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS." VIOLATION 33-"DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS ON THE FIRST FLOOR AS WELL AS THE 1 DOOR STANDUP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FACILITY USING AND REUSING GLASS WATER SERVING BOTTLES LEFT ON TABLES FOR CUSTOMER USE THAT HAVE SMALL OPENINGS. FACILITY STATED THAT THEY ARE CLEANED IN THE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE USE OR TO WASH IN A MANNER THAT ENSURES ALL AREAS OF BOTTLES ARE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALL SURROUNDING THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INCREASE COLD WATER AT THE FRONT COUNTER EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE FIRST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE SENDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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May 22, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH DISHMACHINE IN FIRST FLOOR AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILUNG ON 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND WALLS ON 2ND FLOOR BAKERY FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN DIRTY WALL BY EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON 1ST FLOOR REAR PREPARATION AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER AT FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER AND 2-DOOR REFRIGERATORS AT THE 2ND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 18, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH THICK FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR).INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND VENTS INSIDE ALL BATHROOMS, AT THE DISPLAY COOLER BY THE COFFEE STATION.
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Oct 10, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIMY, GRAYISH YELLOW SUBSTANCE INSIDE INNER LINING OF UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE.REPRESENTATIVE FROM ICE MACHINE COMPANY ARRIVED ON SITE AT ABOUT 12:40PM STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND FOOD PRODUCT (ONIONS) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND OVER 4 FLYING INSECTS AT THE SECOND FLOOR (BAKERY) PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR CONSULTATION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BREAKFAST PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER FOR UTENSILS TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELVES BY THE DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT,RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA,THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVES AND GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED DUST AND DEBRIS ON RAILS OF PASTRY DISPLAY COOLER,AND ON INSIDE RUBBER GASKETS OF SMALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE COFFEE STATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER,FLOORS UNDERNEATH COFFEE STATION,INSIDE CLOSET, BY GREASE TRAP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT ALL AT THE SECOND FLOOR BAKERY AREA.ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALLS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER ENCRUSTED WITH THICK FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE PREP AREA (FIRST FLOOR). NOTED CRACKS ON WALL BY THE WALK IN COOLER AND UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN TILES (CRACKS) ON WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DUSTY FANS AND VENTS INSIDE ALL BATHROOMS, AT THE DISPLAY COOLER BY THE COFFEE STATION. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Nov 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 20, 2012
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Nov 19, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. TWO (2) COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 47.9F (HOT LINE COOLER) AND 50.3F (REAR PREP)WITH FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AT 46.2F AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.7F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED AT 312-746-5426 FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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 HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS SAUSAGE AT 46.2F, 1 1/2 LBS HUMMUS AT 48F, 4 LBS CHICKEN SALAD AT 47.2F, 2 APPLE SAUCE AT 47.7.MANAGEMENT STATES APPROXIMATE VALUE TO BE $40.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT MAIN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER. MUST USE PROVIDE KNIFE HOLDER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DIRTY . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED AND MISSING ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVERS AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE, SEAL ALL OPENS/HOLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BASEMENT FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN 2ND FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 12, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREA COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 44.9F, AND BLACK BEAN SALSA AT 45.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# AND 2.5 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 PREPARED FOODS AND THOSE NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER AND THE DOOR TRACKS OF THE DELI DISPLAY COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND BASEBOARD OF BOTH 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FRP BOARD ON THE 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA WALLS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southport Grocery and Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southport Grocery and Cafe on file is from May 16, 2023. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southport Grocery and Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Southport Grocery and Cafe.
Has Southport Grocery and Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Southport Grocery and Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Southport Grocery and Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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