Sunrise Cafe Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 13, 2024
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Public records show 24 inspections at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant stretching back to 2010. On Dec 13, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER SPRAYER HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SPRAYER FROM HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT TO AVOID PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 29, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH CARCASSES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND SOFT DRINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARCASSES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN THE COOLER WHERE MILK IS HELD AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RACKS.
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Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM, NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, AND THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, INCLUDING NEAR THE GRIDDLE, PREP AREA, AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT SUCH AS THE COOLER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ARE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
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82
Aug 11, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Aug 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RODENT DROPPINGS AND 3 CAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OLD SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE BREAKFAST SAUSAGE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND USE ONLY FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF COOLER USED TO STORE MILK AT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY.
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Jan 28, 2022
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE KITCHEN SOILED WITH FOOD DERBIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAINWATER LEAKING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLES IN THE WALL NEAR THE TOILET IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE DISH AREA IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEES ON SITE VACCINATION STATUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE PROOF OF VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
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Feb 10, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS OR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DISCARD DATE FOR THE FOLLOWING READY TO EAT (RTE), TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS: COOKED CHORIZO AND COOKED TUNA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE, TCS FOOD HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS AND BURGERS ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR ALL MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 80 - 100 DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND FRONT FOOD PREPARATION UNDER BEVERAGE STATION ALONG ENTIRE WALL (30), BEHIND COOLERS IN 1ST REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG ENTIRE WALL(30), ALSO NOTED 30 IN 2ND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG ENTIRE WALL (30), UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT(10). MUST REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVES IN ALL COOLERS LOCATED IN 1ST REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS OR UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS WOMEN UTILIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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May 13, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOOD ( BEEF, SALSA, CHICKEN..) STORED IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL COOKED FOOD HELD FOR MORE THAN 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND LIVE COCKROACHES ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN. 5 COCKROACHES UNDER DISH WASHING SINK, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: IN ACCURATE AND MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: IMPROPER UTENSILS DRYING, GLASSES AND CUPS PLACED ON CLOTH TOWELS TO DRY OUT, INSTRUCTED TO USE AIR DRYING METHOD ONLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS NOTED ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE IN MAIN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE WALL COVERING THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Apr 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS SUCH AS GLOVES, MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-03
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS BULBS OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Apr 19, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINI REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH INSIDE COVERED WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE NOT BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND RE-ORGANZIE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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86
Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESS WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER, ALSO OIL DANGLING AND DRIPPING FROM LEDGE OF THE SAID CONTAINER FORMING PUDDLE OF OIL ON GROUND. SPLATTED WASTE OIL ON WALL BEHIND THE GREASE CONTAINER. REAR PATIO EXCESS PILED ITEMS ON FLOOR: BROKEN CEMENT, UNCOVERED BUCKETS WITH WATER AND UNKNOWN ITEMS IN, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NEEDED AND MUST ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WASTE OIL CONTAINER, GROUND AND FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-11-15,REPORT #1591581 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #38-COLD WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41-CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. TODAY 6-10-16 WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Dec 11, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING THROUGH OUT. 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: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR AT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS, ALL CHEST FREEZERS, FRYERS, FLAT TOP, PREP TABLES, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD, GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS WITH SPLATTER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANAGER MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, TOASTERS, SINKS(GREASE SPILLS).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTERPROOF BULBS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 17, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINER, SKILLET, AND UTENSILS STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK BLOCKED BY CART OF UTENSILS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS INSIDE AND AROUND EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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70
Apr 1, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor tile missing in rear storage area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage or basement area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs or install more light fixtures.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecesssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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78
Mar 25, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: Toxic item not properly used in food prep area and storage. Observed a white fine powery substances chemical-boric acid along wallbase and in corners in various area of establishment, including basement, behind grease trap, under front prep table and behind 3-door cooler. Instructed manager that substance-toxic item must be used and applied by licensed pest control company and properly contained. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labelled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Exterior of cooking equipment, can opener attached to prep table, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and daily. Floor tile missing in rear storage area. Instructed to replace missing floor tile.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light cover in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in prep, rear storage or basement area. Instructed to replace non-working bulbs or install more light fixtures.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unnecesssary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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Mar 26, 2012
Routine
4 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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP,SIDES,FRONT,INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THE HOOD&FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.CLEAN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS,IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYING WATER ALL OVER WHEN WATER IS ON.
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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. CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Feb 7, 2011
Complaint
4 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. MUST CLEAN TOPS, SIDES AND INTERIOR CABINETS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN AND ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCETS AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HANDBOWL SINKS
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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. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING TO BETTER STORE AND MAINTAIN WANTED ITEMS IN BASEMENT, TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER
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Oct 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ICE MACHINE, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. COLD HANDLE ON HANDSINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. HARD TO TWIST.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sunrise Cafe Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant on file is from Dec 13, 2024. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant.
Has Sunrise Cafe Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sunrise Cafe Restaurant 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 Sunrise Cafe Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sunrise Cafe Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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