Tel Aviv Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 4, 2024
95
Score
Tel Aviv Restaurant has been inspected 20 times since 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 4, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Tel Aviv Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 4, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged 11 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS. INTERIOR OF OVEN/STOVE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 2, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 3-20-24, REPORT# 2591377 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 12-4-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-20-24,REPORT#2591377 #16)4-601.11(A):OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED TODAY ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR STILL WITH BLACK SLIME AND NOT CLEAN. #38)6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED TODAY 4/2/24 STILL OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INCLUDING IN DINING ROOM UNDER BOOTHS, FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS, IN BOXES WITH FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 200 RODENT DROPPINGS PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS AND FRYERS .MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS ON SHELVES, IN STORAGE AREAS, ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Mar 20, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS AT MIDDLE SINK(SET UP WITH SOAP), RISING AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT UNDER RUNNING WATER AND STORE POTS AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK OR AT DRAIN BOARD.SANITIZER SOLUTION IS REQUIRED ALL TIME AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(THIRD COMPARTMENT). CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE BY INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEE TO SET UP PROPERLY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: KITCHEN/PIZZA AREAS,ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS,ON PREP TABLE BY FOOD CONTAINERS .UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SOUTH-WEST CORNER), ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER PLASTIC CRATES.ALSO IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES(ABOUT 10) BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALLS ALSO FRONT SERVING AND DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.LAST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL WAS ON 3-19-24. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN ONTO THE ICE AND ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-4-2023,REPORT#2586252 #39)3-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS PADDING FOR THE CORNER OF SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.PRESENTLY BROKEN AND DIRTY TAPE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOT LOCATED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT EAST ICE MACHINE WATER LINE,AT FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN OR TO KNOW THE LOCATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OVENS,.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN OPEN PLASTIC GLASS STORED ON TOP THE SHELF IN PREP AREA,WITH FOOD LIQUID INSIDE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN, UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.LID IS REQUIRED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME(FLOUR,SUGAR ETC).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: USED WIPING CLOTHS ON TOP THE PREP TABLES. ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: UTENSILS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION,STORED ON OPENED CONTAINER ON TOP FRONT COUNTER MUST BE COVERED OR INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACE REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ---ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULAITON IN THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TOMREMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 2, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF BATHROOM IN KITCHEN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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May 28, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 100.4F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION MAINTAINED AT 110.0F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN STAFF BATHROOM IN KITCHEN REAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Dec 14, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE BUT NOT KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED AS MATS AT CHEESE PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE AROUND EXHAUST PIPE ON WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Mar 13, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN WALK IN AND FOOD PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL BAKING EQUIPMENT AT LEAST EVERY 24 HOURS
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TOP OF WATER HEATER
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALL BEHIND WOODEN PREP TABLE IN BAKING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN AND MISSING TILES ON FLOOR ENTRANCE TO WALK IN COOLER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 1, 2018
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD CART MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE, USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND STAND MIXER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH THE WOMANS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Apr 23, 2018
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2069965 ON 7-17-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA OR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.#35- OBSERVED DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN FOOD PREP. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#36- OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.#38- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. BULK SPICE CONTAINERS ON THE FOOD CART MUST BE LABELED.
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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 CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS OR COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN BOARD USED AS A CUTTING BOARD/PREP SURFACE ON THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE, USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CUTTING BOARD. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND OVEN. FOOD ENCRUSTED SPICE CONTAINERS ON FOOD CARD. DIRTY FOOD CART. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND STAND MIXER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON THE WALL FAN ABOVE THE UNUSED PIZZA OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALL AT THE PIZZA DOUGH PREP STATION WITH CRACKED AND CHIPPING CEMENT. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN BOTH THE WOMANS AND MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE AUTOMOBILE BATTERY FROM THE CLEAN POT/PAN SHELVING AREA. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 17, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS BEING STORED AND USED AS SCOOPS INSIDE VARIOUS SEASONING CONTAINERS ON SHELF NEXT TO 2 DOOR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/ WORN GASKETS ON THE DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, 3 DOOR COOLER, AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST ANS REPAIR/REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS ON SHELVE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE NOZZELS OF SODA DISPENSOR IN FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY VENT COVERS ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY WALL BEHIND STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE WITHOUT BEING PROTECTED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER NEEDS TO BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVIVE UTENSILS (PLASTIC FORKS AND SPOONS) NEED TO BE STORED IN A WAY THAT ALL GANDLES FACE OUT TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN SERVICE LINE OF KITHCEN ACCROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN WITH TORN GASKETS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT LIKE SUBSTANCE OF SIDES AND REAR PIPE IN BACK. CLEAN AND SANTIIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT MIDDLE AND FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARROTS STORED ON FLOOR OF WLAK IN. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 21, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN BELOW SERVICE WINDOW AT 57F CONTANINING POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. OBSERVED REACH IN STANDING REFRIGERATOR IN REAR KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AT 46F. BOTH REFRIGERATIONUNITS WERE 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 THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 3LBS OF COOKED BAKED POTATOES AT 57F VLAUED AT $3.00, 2LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLE AT 60F VALUED AT $4. 2LBS OF HUMMES VALUED AT $3.00. 3LBS OF COOKED RICE VALIED AT $3 AT 70F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD UNDER FRYER NOT IN USE. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS TABLE TOP NEXT HOT WATER HEATER AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER WITH TORN GASKETS. REPLACE TORN GASKETS ON STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR OF KITHCEN. OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN BELOW SERVICE WINDOW. REMOVE ALL DUCT TAPE AND REPLACE GASKET. OBSERVED TOWLES ON PIZZA OVEN HANDLES THAT ARE SOILED. REMOVE TOWLES ADN RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERED FRYER WITH OIL IN NOT IN USE AND BEING STORED. ALL EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE MUST ONLY BE STORED ONCE EMPTIED AND CLEANED. FRYER MUST BE COVERED. OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE IN ORDER TO DRY.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed), floors in rear kitchen area, rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling above mixer had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, wall by rear prep table had peeling paint, gaps, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Nov 13, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AS WELL AS PREPARED FOODS STORED IN ALL REACH-IN 2DR REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT DATED AND LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND UNDER FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACROSS FROM THE STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND DUST.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS ACROSS FROM THE PIZZA OVEN, AND CEILING AIR VENTS IN THE REAR AREA AND IN RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS SURROUNDING THE REAR OFFICE ROOM. FOUND WALLS WITH WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE INOPERABLE 2DR OVEN LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER AND NEXT TO THE PIZZA MAKING TABLE. IF OVEN IS REPAIRED MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION FOR ABOVE STATED OVEN. MANAGER PROVIDED PROOF THAT OVEN IS 21 KILOWATS. MUST BE HOODED/VENTED.
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Jul 18, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD PRODUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AS WELL AS PREPARED FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.FOUND LARGE PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS NOT DATED AND LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL WOODEN COUNTER TOP SHELF ON RACK LOCATED ACROSS THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL VENTS IN THE FRONT DINING AREA, THE REAR KITCHEN ABOVE REAR PREP AREA, VENT ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN STORED ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL ABOVE STATED ITEMS HAVE ENCRUSTED GRIME AND DUST.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE STAFF WORKING AT THE COOKING LINE. PRESENTLY THERE IS ONLY ONE THERMOMETER. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN A DIGITAL THERMOMETER FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS.
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Jun 24, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PLASTIC UTENSILS USED FOR CUSTOMERS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE THEM WhERE ONLY HANDLES ARE TOUCHED, TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TACO SHELLS STORED INSIDE A STAINED CARDBOARD BOX, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BOX CONTAINERS AND FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DIRTY CARDBOARDS ARE USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE . RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SURFACE WITH GRIMES, NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST AND GREASE IS OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE PIPE IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR AREAS,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: OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL AT EAST-SOUTH CORNER,SIDE OF ICE MACHINE,FRONT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND THE LARGE MIXER,IS CRACKED,HAS PEELING PAINT AND UNEVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALL BEIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS A BUILD-UP OF BLACK DUST/GREASE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONVENTION OVEN IN REAR AREA,NO VENTILATION/HOOD IS PROVIDED,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT OR REMOVE THE UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS(SHOES,SHIRTS,BAGS ETC) STORED ON SHELVES IN STORAGE AND PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
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Jul 13, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED. ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL THE KNIVES STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE COVER AND EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: THE CART OF THE SPICES AND TRAYS,ALL SHELVINGS FOR THE BULK CONTAINERS AND DRY CANNED FOODS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE 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 IN THE DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: WALLS ABOVE AND BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, THE WALLS BEHIND THE STOVE,THE CEILING VENT INSIDE BOTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM(WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED), REMOVE THE DUST FROM THE WALL EXHAUST FAN ABOVE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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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 IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA,KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tel Aviv Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tel Aviv Restaurant on file is from Apr 4, 2024. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tel Aviv Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tel Aviv Restaurant.
Has Tel Aviv Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Tel Aviv Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tel Aviv Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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