Sweet Apple Chinesefood
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Sweet Apple Chinesefood 11 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2016. 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 Sweet Apple Chinesefood dates to Jan 26, 2016.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 26, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 21, 2016
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA, AND FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER REAR STAIR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1465146 DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATION #32 FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. #34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FRYER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OIL, CLEAN AND ADD FRESH OIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, SHELVES, COOLER/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, NOT CLEAN THRU OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE,LITTER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR REST ROOM PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED, MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT MOP/UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIBB, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FLRST FLOOD AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Jan 6, 2016
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, GREASETRAP HAS A LARGE LEAK FROM A HOLE IN THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE INFESTATION THRU OUT PREMISES. OVER 300 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THRU-OUT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1465146 DATED 9/22/2015: VIOLATION # 32 FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREA. #34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED FRYER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OIL,CLEAN AND ADD FRESH OIL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, SHELVES, COOLERS/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS NOT CLEAN THRU OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, LITTER ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR REST ROOM PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS. MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BASEMENT MOP/UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
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Sep 22, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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Sep 15, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS. MICE DROPPINGS AT STORAGE AREAS, HOT WATER TANK AREAS, AND FRONT WALK IN COOLER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP). MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.
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May 23, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRY FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY ROLLING CART
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS,UNUSED FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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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 OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: nspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH,ON PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS.
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May 12, 2014
Routine
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED EGG ROLLS,PORK EGG ROLL MIX).NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED EGG ROLLS RANGING FROM 44.8F-47.9F,PORK EGG ROLL MIXTURE RANGING FROM 45.2F-46.5F STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 31LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER SINK NOT CONNECTED AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IT DRAINS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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 CARRY FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY ROLLING CART.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS,UNUSED FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH,ON PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS.
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Feb 19, 2013
Consultation
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 22, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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: OBSERVED APPROX. 35 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AND ENCLOSED BACK PORCH AREAS, AND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE UPON NEXT VISIT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS LISTED BELOW, DATED 4/6/2012, REPORT #679595 32 Front exposed had sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks. 33 Storage shelves, coolers and gaskets, cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. 34 Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food and grease build-up. 35 Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Openings and gaps noted in walls in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to seal all openings and holes. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED REAR AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN
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Apr 6, 2012
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front exposed had sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Storage shelves, coolers and gaskets, cooking equipment and prep tables 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 daily and remove food and grease build-up.
34
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. Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Openings and gaps noted in walls in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to seal all openings and holes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Apple Chinesefood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Apple Chinesefood on file is from Jan 26, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Apple Chinesefood?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Sweet Apple Chinesefood.
Has Sweet Apple Chinesefood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sweet Apple Chinesefood have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Apple Chinesefood 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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