Tequila Cj Restaurant
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2019
74
Score
Going back to 2015, Tequila Cj Restaurant has 18 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 23, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Public records show no inspections at Tequila Cj Restaurant since Aug 23, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 18 violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 11 times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Tequila Cj Restaurant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
18
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16 (A2 & B) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, COLD HOLDING. 2 CONTAINERS OF COOOKED PORK STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (68.8F AND 52.2F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - CLEANING FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, BEHIND HANDWASH SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/SPLASHES. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 16, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Apr 11, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS 48.0F, CHILE RELLENOS 50.2F, SOUP 47.5F, COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT 50.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50 LBS $400 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: **PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in �� (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as ?oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),? ?raw-EGG Caesar salad,? and ?hamburgers (can be cooked to order)?; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/4/19 REPORT 2282579. RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED; 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA; 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR INBETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER; 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEXT TO PREP AREA; 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, IN CORNERS, AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 6-501.18: UNCLEAN HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Apr 4, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 24 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRAYS OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF 46.0F, PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF 45.9F, SOUP AT 46.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.2F, CHEESE AT 46.0F. ALL PRODUCT PROPERLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SINGLE USE GLOVES TO CRACK AND HANDLE RAW EGGS, AND THEN USE SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE READY YO EAT FOOD (PLATING CUSTOMERS COOKED STEAK). SINGLE USE GLOVES SHALL BE USED FOR ONLY ONE TASK, AND DISCARDED WHEN INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR IN THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNPACKAGED, EXPOSED, WASHED AND READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHED, UNPACKAGED READY TO EAT CILANTRO STORED IN UNCLEAN BLACK MILK TYPE CONTAINER FROM SUPPLIER. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, SANITIZED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CRACK RAW EGGS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE AND PLATE READY TO EAT STEAK FOR CUSTOMERS ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTD MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN WORKING WITH RAW FOOD AND WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 30 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST COTNROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: STOCK ON FLOOR. ISNSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: UNCLEAN TOILET AND HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Mar 29, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
23
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-402.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Mar 21, 2019
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.
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Jun 26, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE LARGE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, IN SIDE STORAGE, AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST. LADIES RESTROOM, AND CLEAN THE WALL IN COOKING AREA.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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Jul 7, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: : COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL
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Jul 3, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS THROUGH OUT (FRONT ENTRANCE, 2 SIDE EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT) NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.
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Jun 29, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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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: ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS THROUGH OUT (FRONT ENTRANCE, 2 SIDE EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT) NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: BOTH OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.
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Jan 30, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN KNIFE RACK PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXCESSIVE FOAM ON WALL AND SURROUNDING SURFACE UNDERNEATH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR. MINOR LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 6, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 8, 2016 REPORT #1751664 #41 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. 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: WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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May 6, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jul 24, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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86
Feb 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2015
License
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT 50*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40*F OR BELOW. ALSO ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE TURNED ON FREEZERS 0*F OR BELOW.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNINF WATER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 BOTH SIDE DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAK TIGHT FITTING.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NEED TO PROVIDE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, AND FALLING DOWN, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH, AND CLEAN
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tequila Cj Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tequila Cj Restaurant on file is from Aug 23, 2019. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tequila Cj Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Tequila Cj Restaurant.
Has Tequila Cj Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tequila Cj Restaurant have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 18 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tequila Cj Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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