Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2022
78
Score
Going back to 2010, Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 15, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill is from Nov 15, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Nov 15, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA OR COMPLETELY REMOVE DOOR FROM MENTIONED AREA SO THAT EMPLOYEES HAVE ACCESS TO HAND SINK FOR WASHING HANDS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 8, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHEN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACK UP INTO THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EVENTUALLY RECEDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER TOUCH HAMBURGER BUN, TOPPINGS, AND BEEF PATTY WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING HAMBURGER FOR CUSTOMER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD AND PUT ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHENEVER HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR DETERMINING CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2382252 DATED 6/24/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #58 " NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TZATZIKI SAUCE STORED IN USED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SAUCES IN REUSABLE, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 24, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NOT ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE THAT IS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALL THE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT LISTED ON THE WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS ON SITE OR OBTAIN A COMPLETE KIT WITH WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: RUSTY/DIRTY METAL SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL RUST TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE BOX FREEZERS IN THE REAR DISH ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT SCREENED DOOR BEING USED DURING THE INSPECTION FOUND NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED. MISSING MESH SCREEN ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE DOOR AND OPEN GAPS ALONG ALL SIDES AND BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL SIDES OF THE DOOR AND PROVIDE MESH SCREENING FOR ALL OF THE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LID OF THE REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND IN SOME AREAS REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR THE BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO DUCT TAPE.
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Nov 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: SOME VOMIT AND DIRRHEA CLEANING ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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May 29, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENT DUST DEBRIS FROM BLOWING OUT ONTO FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE MOP IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE INTERIOR GASKETS TOGETHER IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR THE GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 5 GALLON BUCKETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE BULK FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED TO REMOVE FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
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Jun 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULB INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE ALSO ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WATER NOT ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FROZEN MEATS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS AND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A 3RD WORKING SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTOR FOR THE MOP SINK IN THE BACK.
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Oct 8, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT PIPE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT AREA,
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May 28, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 20, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1098445 DATED 7/16/12. # 34- MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREA. #38-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3PART SINK. # 41-INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT,CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL 3 CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING WORN OUT AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE CABINET WITH SPICES ,ALL THE SHELVES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA, THE LID/DOOR OF THE 2 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (PREPARING/SERVING, STEAK, CHICKEN, HUMMUS, ETC.) INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. HAS A CITY CERTIFICATE FOR LEILA MOUADDINE, HOWEVER PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jul 16, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, MUST LABEL/DATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING THRU-OUT BASEMENT. ALSO MUST REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, ICE SCOOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 4, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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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.OBSERVED THE BOX FREEZERS IN NEED OF DEFROSTING EXCESSIVE ICE INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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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.OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE HANDSINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill on file is from Nov 15, 2022. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill.
Has Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stella's Fast Food — Stella's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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