Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast
Last inspected: Jun 25, 2019
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Inspectors have visited Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast 17 times, with records going back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 25, 2019. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection. Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast's record stops at Jun 25, 2019, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 25, 2019
Complaint
9 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200925 ON AUGUST 14, 2018... THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... -4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. -6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECCESARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. FACILITY NOT OPERATING DURING THIS TIME. VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON WALL FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ALONG GREEN WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER INSIDE OF BROWN CABINETS, SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT PREP, BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN REAR PREP, ON FLOOR SCATTERED ALONG SIDE OF POP DISPENSER STORAGE BOXES...ALSO APPROXIMATELY 22 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND POP STORAGE, AND 2 LARGE BLACK FLIES IN CUSTOMER RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZER SOLUTION CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT MET PRESENCE AND DUTY REQUIREMENTS. INSRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED HAMBURGERS,COOKED CHICKEN CHILLI, ZINGER SUACE, CHOPPPED TOMATOES) IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) AND MAINTAIN.PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NO COMMON NAME LABELS ON BULK INGREDIENTS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE #60.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK ON FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR SURFACES TO PROHIBIT PEST ATTRACTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO CUSTOMER RESTROOM, AND TWO ALRGE HOLES ABOVE FRYERS AND GRILL IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 27, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5.104.11(B)OBSERVED WARM WATER AT 3-COMP SINK, WATER TEMPERATURE AT 92F, INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM OF 110F AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 20, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. -
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Aug 14, 2018
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 5.103.11(B) NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES IN HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA OR TOILET ROOM; OR IN 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST DISCONTINUE PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TI RESTORE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2.102.14(A)(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INCLUDE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR STORAGE & PREP AREA, BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4.302.14 NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OS THE SANITIZE=ZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.601.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER, STOVE, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4.602.13 DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6.201.11 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST FROM FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS FROM THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6.501.14 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2.102.13 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST TRAIN EMPLOYEES AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-STE.
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Sep 18, 2017
License
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1.5LBS. COLE SLAW 45.0F,5LBS. CHEESE SAUCE 109.4F,1LB.SLICED GYROS 62.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.7.5LBS.$21.87.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK LOCATED IN BETWEEN PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA .PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD SHELVING UNIT,RUSTY LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS AT HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,POP CADDY,GRILL TABLE.PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS,PREP COOLERS,STOVE,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND WALL LEDGES IN REAR AREA,HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA,HOLES IN LOWER WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED TOILET TANK LID.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY FROM POP CADDY AND ALONG OUTSIDE OF BUILDING
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Jun 7, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT REAR KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD SPLASHES ON WALL REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE DAILY,
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Oct 11, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED SURFACES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES ONLY IN KNIFE RACK. DRIP PAN FOR FLAT TOP GRILL FILLED AND OVERFLOWING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO EMPTY AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, RUBBERS GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLENAABLE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DINING AREA WALLS UNCLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Sep 29, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET AND CARDBOARD BOXES. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2/23/16 REPORT 1632134 NOT CORRECTED: 34 FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 35 WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACES ON ALL WALLS IN REAR AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS. 38 TOILET ROOM HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK. 41 EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET. (CRATES, TABLES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAME AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES IN STORAGE CLOSET. MOP BUCKET WITH BLACK STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF UNCLEAN STANDING WATER. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, STAINED SURFACES IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN BOARDS. INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN. EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUSTY SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN KNIVES WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN KNIFE RACK. INSTD TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES ONLY IN KNIFE RACK. DRIP PAN FOR FLAT TOP GRILL FILLED AND OVERFLOWING WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO EMPTY AND MAINTAIN. THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP: INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS, INCLUDING WHEELS, INTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS, ALL FAUCET HANDLES AND BASINS OF ALL SINKS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS, RUBBERS GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLAT TOP GRILL, COUNTERTOP UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND DISPLAY AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE ALL FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLENABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DINING AREA WALLS UNCLEAN AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN/PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES.
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Mar 2, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO 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: WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACES ON ALL WALLS IN REAR AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF BUILDING (CRATES, TABLES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAME AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES IN STORAGE CLOSET.
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Feb 23, 2016
Routine
8 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: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS AND IN CORNERS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN PREP COOLERS. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, FREEZERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL SINK BASINS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA, AND DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, STAINS. INSTD TO 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: WORN AND UNCLEAN SURFACES ON ALL WALLS IN REAR AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER NOTED IN STORAGE CLOSET AND EXTERIOR SIDE OF BUILDING (CRATES, TABLES, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAME AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES IN STORAGE CLOSET. MOP BUCKET WITH BLACK STANDING WATER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CLEAN AND FREE OF UNCLEAN STANDING WATER.
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Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR LARGE SECTION OF FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA, IN WASHROOM, AND IN DINING AREA WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DOORS THROUGOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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Feb 24, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE BUILD-UP FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF LID TO GREASE DUMPSTER. MUST KEEP EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE CLEAN
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NON-COMPLIANT WITH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-7-14 ON REPORT # 1493387: -30-NOT PROPERLY LABELLING COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS, -31-STILL NEED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS AND STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, -33- STILL NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, COOLERS, FREEZERS, THE FRYER, GRILL, OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, WINDOW SILLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, -34- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REACH IN COOLERS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP, -35-MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND DOORS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, -41- MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ADJECENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH MULTIPLE CIGARETTE BURNS ALONG THE EDGES MUST BE PAINTED OR REPLACED. REMOVE EXCCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP FROM ICE CREAM FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR LARGE SECTION OF FLOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA, IN WASHROOM, AND IN DINING AREA WHERE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL DOORS THROUGOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: FOUND 2 CIGARETTE BUTTS IN A LARGE COOKING POT BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE VIOLATION 7-32-020.
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Aug 7, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. (MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS IN PREP COOLER, REACH IN COOLERS AND STORED THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE KNIFE STORAGE RACK AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE,COOLERS,FREEZERS,THE FRYER,GRILL,OVEN AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS,SINKS,PREP TABLES,WINDOW SILLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST AND DEAD INSECTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZERS, UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER REACH IN COOLERS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS BEHIND EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS AND BEHIND DOORS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET ADJECENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN SLICER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD OBSERVED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES. ALSO CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Nov 28, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA(SPICES). MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(CHICKEN IN ICE BOX FREEZERS).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN KNIFE RACK HODLER AND KNIVES AT COOKING LINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOKING LINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR BETWEEN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR GROCERY PORTION OF STORE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE PREMISES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE FRONT GROCERY PORTION OF STORE.MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL INOPERABLE EQUIPMENT(I.E., COCA-COLA 2SLIDING DOOR COOLER, FROZEN AND DRINK MACHINE).
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Oct 11, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast on file is from Jun 25, 2019. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast.
Has Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Taylor Food Mart — Mr.Broast means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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