The Original Soul Vegetarian
Last inspected: Sep 24, 2018
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Score
Going back to 2012, The Original Soul Vegetarian has 17 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 24, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Original Soul Vegetarian dates to Sep 24, 2018.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded nine times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 24, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. 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) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 21, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD, SALADS, TOFU, BEANS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 59.7F-61.2F IN DISPLAY COOLER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $780 OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.114(A) OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANTIZING. CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN 100 PPM. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN JUICE PREP AREA. SINK FILLED WITH TWO CONTAINERS RUBBER GASKET, THERMOMETER, AND FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM HAND WASHING SINK. SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-030(C)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14(B)(1) OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11(B) OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B)(C) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS IN WALLS, AND CEILINGS IN HALLWAY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11(A) OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 7, 2018
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS SKATEBORD, VACUUM, ETC INSIDE UTILITY SINK. UTILITY SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, ETC IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 25, 2018
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TOFU 50.9F-53.6F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER, SEITAN CHICKEN 59.2F AND SLICED TOMATOES 48.4F-52.3F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING FRUIT, ORANGES AND LEMONS WITH BARE HANDS WHILE PREPARING JUICES IN JUICE BAR. INFORMED MANAGER THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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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 OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA NEAR WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER, 10 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT PREP/JUICE BAR, 10 FLYING INSECTS UNDER SHELVING UNITS NEAR ICE MACHINE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO OBSERVED LEFT LID MISSING ON ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND ALL LIDS OPEN ON BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA, REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER, AND CLOSE LIDS ON ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SHALL BE CLEAN, MAINTAINED, AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFCATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICED WATERMELON AND SLICED FRUIT SALAD DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE ALL PACKAGED READY TO ITEMS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE GASKET ON RIGHT DOOR OF TWO-DOOR COOLER UNDER SALAD BAR IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALLS UNDER POTATO SLICER AND REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS IN POTOTO PREP AREA. SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN BAKERY PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULBS IN BAKERY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN STAFF WASHROOM. REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO UTILITY SINK FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REPAIR CLOGGED TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE SOFT SERVE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ITEMS SKATEBORD, VACUUM, ETC INSIDE UTILITY SINK. UTILITY SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, FRYERS, ETC IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE EXCESS CARDBOARD OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT PREP/JUICE BAR AREA.
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Mar 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOORS IN THE FURNACE ROOM, IN THE CLOSET WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND ROOM WHERE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS LOCATED, UNDER SINKS AND DISHMACHINE IN DISHWASHING ROOM, UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA, IN CLOSET WHERE THE MOP SINK IS LOCATED, AND UNDER COUNTER IN FRONT AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS MENTIONED AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIGHT AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE LEFT CORNER (1/4 INCH GAP), OBSERVED LIGHT AT THE BOTTOM CENTER OF THE SIDE EXIT IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE REAR SIDE EXIT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN HAS A LOOSE DOOR SWEEP WHICH ARE ALL POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS; MUST COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. ALSO NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES FOR THE NEW COMPANY SERVICING RESTAURANT; MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-30-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE GASKETS AT TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND THE EXTERIOR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #13. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL OUTSIDE OF THE REAR SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR (WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING) AROUND A PIPE LEADING INTO THE FURNACE ROOM; MUST SEAL HOLE. ALSO FOUND A HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE FURNACE ROOM, IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND THE REAR CLOSET WHERE THE OTHER HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE JUICE BAR; MUST REPAIR. FOUND THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE CLOSETS; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM ALL CLOSETS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Jun 24, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING WITH FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ( 10LBS OF CARROT SALAD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF TOFU AT 51.2F, 5LBS OF SOYBEAN CURD AT 50.0F, 5LBS OF SUNFLOWER SEED PATTE AT 52.0F, 5LBS OF TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN AT 48.2F AND 5LBS OF SOY CHEESE AT 50.0F) IN THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 35LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $320. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 APPROXIMATELY 70 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS (ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS, UNDER THE SERVER STAND, ON THE LEDGE ALONG THE WALL IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM); ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. OBSERVED 1/4-1/2 INCH OPENINGS AROUND THE RED BACK DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT CORNER DOOR AND THE SCREEN TORN AT THE BACK RED DOOR. DISCUSSED PEST CONTROL, CLEANING SCHEDULE AND MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DO A DEEP CLEANING AND SANITIZING THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN DISREPAIR WITH A LARGE GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR AND A HOLE AROUND THE WATER LINE TO THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM TOILET . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN AND UNSHIELDED LIGHT BULBS INSIDE OF THE DISHWASHING ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE AND SHIELDED LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PREP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING AND THE WASTE PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
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Apr 13, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 5, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MOP CLOSET NEXT TO IT. ALSO SMALL OPENING LEADING IN BETWEEN ROOMS. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE, NOTED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE. ALSO NOTED 20 LIVE FLIES IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AT THE JUICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO ADVISE CALLING AND WORKING WITH PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE SHELVING, COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND EXTERIOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR THROUGH OUT. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL THROUGH OUT DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA WHICH LEAVES STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 1, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; 30 IN REAR PREP AREA, 10 IN DRY STORAGE, 10 IN REAR STORGAE AREA, AND 10 NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATE PROBLEM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE FOLLOWING COOLERS; KITCHEN PREP COOLERS, FRONT PREP COOLER, REAR FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND UNDER ALL 3 COMP SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BASE OF WALLS IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREA, CLEAN WALL BASE THROUGHOUT KITCHEN OF DIRT AND DEBRIS, AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS IN DISHROOM AND REPLACE LIGHT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS PER CITY CODE AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER UNITS.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: CLEAN POTS NOT STORED INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UPSIDE-DOWN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE. SOILED AND TORN PLASTIC AND TAPE WRAPPED AROUND SPRAYER HANDLE AT DISHWASH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SPRAYER HANDLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS IN CORNERS AND BEHIND COOOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING (BASEBOARDS) PULLING AWAY FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST SECURELY ATTACH COVING TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE (VACUUM BREAKER) AT UTILITY SINK. MUST INSTALL.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED IN BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS IN A SANITARY MANNNER.
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Aug 23, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: PRE-COOKED ONIONS-90F, CUT TOMATOES-74F, CHILLI-130F, RICE-90F, BEAN CURD-96F, TOFU SANDWICHES-70F, CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES-50F, TACO MEAT-5OF- ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE STOED AND HELD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELF IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS,EQUIPMENT STORAGE RACK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND EXTERIOR OF PNAEL UNDERNEATH SHELF NEXT TO UPRIGHT OVEN IN AREA WHERE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA, IN ALL CLOSETS, AND IN REFRIGERATION ROOM IN REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOLE IN WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM, AND HOLE IN WALL IN REFRIGERATION ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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May 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 6, 2013
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: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN UTILITY ROOM. REMOVE EXCESS WATER OFF FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND DISH ROOM AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM. REPAIR WALLS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS (WATER DAMAGE).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN WEST PREP AREA AND REAR DISH ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS, PURSES, ETC.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK IN WATER HEATER ROOM, LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH ROOM, AND LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM FOOD UNDER PREP TABLE IN WEST PREP AREA. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Mar 29, 2012
License
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN GASKETS ON DOORS TO REACH-IN COOLERS. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, AND RUSTY SHELVES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STORAGE RACKS WHERE NEEDED, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE, AND TOP EXTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.(INCLUDING HOT WATER TANK CLOSET).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES AND ALL HOLES/OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOMS OF REAR EXIT DOORS. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. PAINT REAR EXIT DOORS AND DOOR FRAMES THAT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. PAINT RAW WOOD WASHROOM DOORS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED OR BE REPLACED WITH SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE METAL STOPPERS FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NEED LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEP REAR OUTSIDE AREA FREE OF CLUTTER, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Original Soul Vegetarian last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Original Soul Vegetarian on file is from Sep 24, 2018. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Original Soul Vegetarian?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at The Original Soul Vegetarian.
Has The Original Soul Vegetarian's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Original Soul Vegetarian have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Original Soul Vegetarian 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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