Sweet Staton — Sweet Station
Last inspected: Jun 6, 2018
78
Score
Going back to 2012, Sweet Staton — Sweet Station has 17 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 6, 2018. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station is from Jun 6, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Sweet Staton — Sweet Station trails the local norm. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 6, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT BOTH PREP AREAS. NEW RUBBER GASKET NEEDED ON WALK IN IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH INFREEZERS TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CORRECT 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 AND CEILING IN DINING ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. LIGHT SHEILDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 3, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 26, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AND GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Jan 25, 2018
Complaint
4 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 ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS AND WOKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP AND SPILLS. AIR VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREA, AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. BROKEN TILES MUST BE REPLACED. WATER MUST BE REMOVED REGULARLY. CORRECT 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 AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING AND ALL WATER MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOORS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NOTED SHELLFISH STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED. NOTED 4LBS OF CLAMS STORED IN THE PREP COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER SHELLFISH TAGS ATTACHED AND NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED THE PREP COOLER AT 54 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PORK AT 50-54.8 DEGREES F, 5LBS OF HAM AT 57 DEGREES F,5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53 DEGREES F,15LBS OF COOKED NOODLES AT 63 DEGREES F, AND 4LBS OF EGGS AT 60 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE THE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Jun 27, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE BUGS OBSERVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP ON THE SECOND FLOOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Jun 20, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE AIR TEMP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 57.8F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH BEFORE USING. FAX A LETTER OF REQUEST TO REMOVE THE TAG TO 312 746-4240 OR EMAIL REQUEST TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER DESCRIBED IN VIOLATION #2. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 45.2F TO 57.8F. FOUND RAW AND COOKED FOODS IN UNIT AND RAW EGGS. RAW BEEF, FISH, SQUID, PORK, EGGS AND FISH AND COOKED CHICKEN AND DUCK. OWNER DISPOSED AND DENATURED ALL FOODS. 100 LBS VALUED AT $500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A) ISSUED.
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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 TWELVE LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 7, 2016 AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #30 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NO LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; LABEL CONTAINERS ON BOTH FLOORS #32 THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR ARE RUSTY; CLEAN/PAINT SHELVES AND MAINTAIN. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. #34 FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON BOTH FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35 MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALL TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SEAL HOLE OBSERVED IN THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE BUGS OBSERVED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP ON THE SECOND FLOOR ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK.
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Jan 14, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; LABEL CONTAINERS ON BOTH FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALKIN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR ARE RUSTY; CLEAN/PAINT SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON BOTH FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT; 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: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALL TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SEAL HOLE OBSERVED IN THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALL WHERE THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT CLOSING COMPLETERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jan 7, 2016
Routine
9 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: OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT CENTER OF THE DOOR AND A 1 INCH GAP IN THE RIGHT BOTTOM CORNER OF THE DOOR; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. OBSERVED TEN LIVE ROACHES ON THE SECOND FLOOR GOING IN AND OUT OF THE WALL PANELING NEXT TO THE TWO DOOR FREEZER; MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE; LABEL CONTAINERS ON BOTH FLOORS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALKIN COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR ARE RUSTY; CLEAN/PAINT SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AT FRONT TEA STATION NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS NOTED, 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: MISSING GROUT AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT. ALSO FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT CORNER, 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: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ON BOTH FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT; 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: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN WALL TILE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR. SEAL HOLE OBSERVED IN THE WALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. SEAL OPENINGS AND CRACKS IN THE WALL WHERE THE LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED AT THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR FREEZER. MUST CLEAN THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON BOTH FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT CLOSING COMPLETERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AT FRONT TEA STATION NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS NOTED, 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: MISSING GROUT AT FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT. ALSO FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AT CORNER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, 2-COMP SINK FAUCET NOT CLOSING COMPLETERLY.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Apr 16, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND HANDS WASHING SINKS INACCESSIBLE IN BOTH PREP AREAS. POTS AND PANS STORED INSIDE HAND SINK, LARGE EQUIPMENT AND POTS BLOCKING ACCESS TO HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQATE FOOD PROTECTION. FOUND EXCESSIVE DIRT AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP AT ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES.INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINATAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP COOLERS IN POOR REPAIR, FOUND LOOSE INTERIOR DOOR COVER PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT, DIRT BUILD-UP, FIRST FLOOR VENT HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUIL-UP THAT IS CONSENTATED, INSTRUCTED TO CELAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN, HEAVY ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND BLADE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER INSSEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Sep 4, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR, CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, AT A TEMPERATURE OF 62.1 F. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 WHOLE CHICKENS WITHIN ABOVE MENTIONED REFRIGERATOR AT TEMPERATURES OF 62.3F. BOTH CHICKENS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON TAGGED REFRIGERATOR ON 2ND FLOOR. GASKETS MUST BE REPLACED. OBSERVED RUST ON INTERIOR OF SAME REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPLACE GASKETS AND REMOVE RUST. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ON 1ST FLOOR. THE USE OF RAW WOOD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL WOOD MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED IN ORDER TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS ON 2ND FLOOR UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANEL. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PANEL AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE IN A SANITARY CONDITION AT ALL TIMES.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE VERY UNCLEAN WITH GEASE, GRIME, AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. MICROWAVE NEEDS TO BE SCRUBBED CLEAN AND MAINTIAN IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY MANNER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPENT AND FOOD STORAGE EQUPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS TO DETER ANY INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVIEY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ATTACHED VENTS ABOVE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR COOKING AREAS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION. VENTS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITHIN BATHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON VARIOUS COUNTERS NOT IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 16, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REGROUTING. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 CLEAN ING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 9 PIECES OF STICKY RICE BALLS OUT ON COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 90.5 DEGREES. 10 DOZEN EGGS AT 67.9 DEGREES. 15LBS OF BBQ PORK AT 67.8 DEGREES FOUND IN REACH IN COOLER. ALL PRODUCT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $50.00 25 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS NOT USE APRON. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND 20 POUND BAG OF CARROTS, 20 POUND BOX OF STRING BEANS, 8 PONDS OF GREEN ONIONS ALL SITTING ON FLOOR WITH ROACHES CRAWLING ON PRODUCT. FOOD NOT BEING PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.
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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 ROACH ACTIVITY IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREAS. FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY UNDER REACH IN FREEZER, UNDER PREP TABLE AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. 30-35 LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL SINKS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND REGROUTING. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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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 CLEAN ING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDSINK AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA LEAKING AT P-TRAP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES OF CLUTTER IN HALLWAY MUST BE REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 20, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED UNDER TABLE. FOUND 3 POUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 64.3F, 20 POUNDS COOKED PORK AT 79.3F, AND 30 POUND COOKED DUCK AT 78.1F. ALL FOOD MENTIONED WAS UNDER PREPARATION TABLE. NO TIME TEMPERATURE LOGS BEING USED.53 POUNDS OF FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE 100.00. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TABLES, SINKS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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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 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS). ALSO, REAR STORAGE AREAS FLOORS BY EXIT DOOR.(1ST FLOOR)
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURE NOT SHIELDED AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.(2ND FLOOR KITCHEN)
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOP BUCKET NOT PROPERLY STORED UNDER DISHMACHINE.
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74
May 8, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND DRY BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT 2ND FLOOR.
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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 2ND FLOOR PREPARATION AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sweet Staton — Sweet Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station on file is from Jun 6, 2018. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station.
Has Sweet Staton — Sweet Station's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sweet Staton — Sweet Station 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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