Susie's Drive in
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2021
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Susie's Drive in, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Jun 7, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Susie's Drive in dates to Jun 7, 2021.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up 10 times.
Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 7, 2021
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION IN WHITE STAND UP FREEZER IN REAR OF RESTAURANT AND DUST ACCUMULATED AROUND FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP, DARK GROOVES ON CUTTTING BOARDS AT FRONT PREP COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 20, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL LISTED ITEMS ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE COOK'S LINE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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May 4, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS FOUND UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Feb 10, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL THE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 WALK IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER WITH PAPER BAG BY THE HANDLING FOOD AREA AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM. CAULK WORN OUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.
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Jul 12, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed rear freezer with ice accumulation. Instructed to defrost, clean, sanitize and maintain. Found taco shells stored in garbage bags on top shelf in front prep area. Instructed manager must provide easily cleanable, restaurant grade storage containers for said items. All food must be stored in items that can be fully submerged in 3 comp sink for wash, rinse and sanitize. Found cardboard on floor in exterior walk in cooler. instructed to replace cardboard with restaurant grade matts, that can be easily cleaned (and are not porous). Observed broken fan cover in cold hold unit in front prep area. Instructed to repair, clean and sanitize all vent covers in all refrigeration units throughout.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on rear top of fryers and lower interior of some of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain all fryers and cooking equipment. Observed small amount of calcium buildup on interior of top of ice machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup on corner of floor in front prep area next to coffee station. Instructed to pull all equipment out to detail clean behind and underneath. Instructed to maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed employee bathroom in rear prep area not vented. Instructed facility must provide ventilation or open window. Manager opened window. violation corrected during inspection.
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Nov 20, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-20-15 NOT CORRECTED #45-FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER MUST BE REMOVED FROM HANGING ABOVE THE TWO COMPARTMENT FRENCH FRY PREP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
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Mar 20, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REMOVE AND MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER SAME SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT ENTRANCE TO WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Dec 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE MILK DISPENSING UNIT IN FRONT PREP/SERVING LINE.
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Jul 10, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING (USING MILK CRATES).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Dec 9, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PANNINI GRILL/TOASTER, FRONT PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. UPRIGHT FREEZER , BACK PREP AREA ,HAS BUILD UP OF ICE. MUST DEFROST AND SANITIZE. TACO SHELVING CASE , FRONT PREP AREA NEED DETAIL CLEANING ,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR.
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May 8, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FREEZER IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA NEED TO BE DEFROSTED AND DETAILED CLEAN.
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Feb 7, 2013
Routine
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: WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED. NEED TO SEAL WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PLACED IN ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found observed food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in freezer, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in freezer, and reach in freezer.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by 3 compartment sink that had gap/hole, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Aug 23, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: for next regular inspection
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Jul 8, 2011
Routine
3 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. AIR VENT IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AIR VENT COVER IN 1 PREP COOLER RUSTED MUST BE REPLACED
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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. SHELVES UNDER HOT HOLDING UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Complaint 10-01737567 States: unsanitary conditions. The girl taking is making food without washing hands. The drive thru girl is coughing all over her hands and touching the fry cooker and soft serve ice cream machine. Upon complaint inspection: Didn't observe anyone having unhygienic practices or coughing over food at this time. Exposed hand sink is in front prep area and accessible to all food handlers. Instructed manager that all cashiers and food handlers must properly wash hands after every task.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep counter, sinks, deep fryer cabinets and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor, repair all cracks and seal floor.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace any light shields.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate light though-out rear area. Must install end caps on all light bulb shields.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at three compartment sink leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water leaking in middle compartment or replace.
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Sep 15, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Interior panel of ice machine ledges are rusted. Instructewd replace rusted parts or replace unit.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves under prep counter, sinks, deep fryer cabinets and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under and behind equipment not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor, repair all cracks and seal floor.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or replace any light shields.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage area. Instructed to provide adequate light though-out rear area. Must install end caps on all light bulb shields.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Faucet at three compartment sink leaking at neck. Instructed to repair to prevent excessive water leaking in middle compartment or replace.
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May 18, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets not maintianed on doors of prep ice cream condiment cooler. Instructed to replace coolers gaskets to have doors tight fitting.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Soda nozzles, ledges of storage container, panel inside ice machine and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor thought out not properly maintained or sealed. Instructed to detail clean entire floor under mats and repair damage to floor, repair all cracks and apply sealant to floor to be non absorbent.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall base though out not maintained and wall in toilet room behind toilet not sealed. Instructed repair, seal and repaint wall behind toilet and must seal gap along wallbase though-out.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light not provided inside walk in cooler. Instructed to install light inside cooler.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Susie's Drive in last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Susie's Drive in on file is from Jun 7, 2021. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Susie's Drive in?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Susie's Drive in.
Has Susie's Drive in's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Susie's Drive in have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Susie's Drive in 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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