Thomas Coffee Shop
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
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Score
Thomas Coffee Shop has been inspected 39 times since 2011. Thomas Coffee Shop was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 23 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Thomas Coffee Shop is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINER UNDER THE RUBBER MATS BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Jan 16, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 8, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF DEEP FREEZERS, ON SHELVES, PALLETS, FLOOR ALONG ON WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS STORED ON FLOOR ON DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND ELEVATE ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 2, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA, ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN DISH WASHING AREA, ON FLOOR AND PALLETS IN REAR UTILITY STORAGE, ON SHELVING UNITS AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT IMRPOPERLY THAWING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK/CREAM COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WAIT STATION/DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 9, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 :STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON LEDGE OF DISH MACHINE ,REAR TOOL STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR,ON PALLET OF POTATOES.DRY FOOD & PAPER GOODS STORAGE AREA -ON SHELVING UNITS, ON LEDGE OF LADDER,BEHIND BUCKETS.FRONT SERVICE AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, ON COUNTER TOP,LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH PICK UP WINDOW.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- ON SHELVING UNITS.DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS ON INTERIOR LEDGES .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/7/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 : OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-101.19 .MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NECESSARY ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 15, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 20 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES OF DISH MACHINE AND SCRAPE SINK,ON SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AND COUNTER TOP & ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN EMPLOYEES AREA.REAR STORAGE AREA ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR.UNDERNEATH BAGS STORED ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR REAR DOOR.DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA -ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ON LEDGE OF LADDER,BEHIND BUCKETS.FRONT SERVICE AREA- SCATTERED ON SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ICE CREAM FREEZER ON COUNTER TOP,LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH PICK UP WINDOW.FRONT SERVICE COUNTER- ON SHELVING UNITS.DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS ON INTERIOR LEDGES AND WHERE FOOD IS STORED ON TABLES .MEN'S TOILET ROOM -ON FLOOR AROUND TOILET.WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM-ON FLOOR BEHIND GARBAGE CAN,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH STALLS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS BY FOOD HANDLERS SUCH AS MALE EMPLOYEE REMOVED READY TO EAT TURKEY FROM SANDWICH WITH HIS HANDS PUT IT ON THE GRILL AND REMOVED WITH BARE HANDS AGAIN.ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER REMOVED COOKED BACON FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACED ON PLATE TO BE SERVED.MUST USE GLOVES,UTENSILS OR DELI PAPER FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU REMINDER MARKED INCORRECTLY ON MENU ITEMS MUST UPDATE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NOT ON SURFACES AND TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND FRONT DOOR IN CENTER MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES ,SHAKERS, FOOD CONTAINERS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELF IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE .
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN EMPLOYEES AREA THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR/RUSTED OUT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN ,PITTED AND DEEP GROOVES ON SURFACES OF CUTTING BOARDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS, GREASE CATCHER BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,STEAM TABLE, PREP COOLERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,DISH RACKS,COUNTER TOPS AND SHELVING UNITS,GARBAGE CANS,WAFFLE MAKER.DELIME DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,WOMEN'S TOILET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND UNEVEN CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DINING AREA AND FRONT SERVICE AREA,MISSING WALL TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE CEILING VENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA,GAPS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING AND CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENT IN FRONT PREP AREA/PICK UP WINDOW.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA,1- COMPARTMENT SCRAPE SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA,ARTICLES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT REAR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR SOME EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR SOME FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLEACH AND SOAP STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO PACKAGED CONDIMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEPARATE CHEMICALS FROM FOOD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER MOVED CHEMICALS DURING INSPECTION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS RANGING FROM 83.3F, 82.0F, 69.0F, 80.0F AND 89.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER STRIPS OR DISH WASHING THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10-15 DROPPINGS NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. DROPPINGS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MANAGER PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOP IN HOLDER DURING INSPECTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NECESSARY ITEMS AND OVERSTOCK FOR THE RESTAURANT BEING STORED IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ITEMS AS NOT TO CREATE CLUTTER AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 21, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 13, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 75 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. PEST ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE BACK OF THE CABINETS NEAR THE CHEST FREEZER AREA, BEHIND THE TWO CHEST FREEZER ADJACENT FROM THE KITCHEN AND IN THE CORNER NEAR THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WAITRESS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN MUTIPLE AREAS ( NEAR THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, CORNER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER). MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 10, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED INSIDE BOTTOM COMPRESSOR UNITS OF COOLERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND WAFFLE PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND FREEZERS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, 1O MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALL NEAR DOORWAY LEADING TO KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON WAFFLE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LID TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COUNTER TOP COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2020
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN COUNTER TOP COOLER IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS ON MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT IN DRY STORAGE AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING (YOONJOO KWON). INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Mar 4, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 60+ RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED BEHIND REACH IN DEEP FREEZER STORAGE AREA, ON FLOOR NEAR SPICE RACK CLOSEST TO THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH IN PREP COOLERS WITHOUT LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR ICE MACHINE AND IN-USE FOOD CONTAINERS (POTATOES) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THROUGHOUT THE PREP, STORAGE AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED CONCRETE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT FLOORS EXCEPT IN DRY STORAGE AREA SHALL BE FINISHED AND SEALED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNFINISHED FLOORS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING (YOONJOO KWON). PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NOT COMPLETED TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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64
Sep 12, 2019
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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90
Sep 5, 2019
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TEST STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BY THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE COFFEE STATION LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL HANDWASHING SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED PORK, COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL FOODS (BEEF, EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIVE LARGE FLY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH SUBSTANCE AND THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND ALL FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS UNEVEN IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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41
Nov 1, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 25, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: TOXIC SUBSTANCE IMPROPERLY USED. A RESTRICTED USE RODENTICIDE WAS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN BEHIND AND AROUND VARIOUS EQUIPMENT BY THE OWNER. OPEN PELLET PACKAGES AND PELLETS WERE FOUND IN STORAGE ROOMS ON THE FLOOR, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE ON THE FLOOR, BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT); INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM FLOOR AND HAVE ALL RODENTICIDE APPLIED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS WHERE IMPROPERLY APPLIED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-015 ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. 80 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE TABLE NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, BEHIND ALL DEEP FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER STEAMTABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.
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78
Mar 21, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2018
Routine
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: OBSERVED MOUSE ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. FOUND A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. FOUND 30 DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN, 20 IN THE FRYER CABINET, 30 ON THE FLOOR OF BOTH STORAGE ROOMS UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES AND SIX BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS ON THE FLOOR; MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. LANDMARK PC SERVICED ON YESTERDAY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT COVER INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE CEILING OF THE COOLER; CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST. OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FANS IN THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENT FANS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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82
Feb 17, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 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 MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR STOARGE ROOM UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACK ,AND OBSERVED A DEAD MICE ON TRAP IN SAME AREA,OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE A LARGE BOWL UNDERNEATH A TABLE IN REAR OF PREMISES,AND OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS BEHIND 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE ,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE SANITIZER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
22
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FOOD PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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70
Oct 27, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS, SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
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86
Sep 29, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE RACKS, SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FRONT CASHIER COUNTER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT PEST PROBLEMS.
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86
Mar 17, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEEDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE GRILLS AND LIGHT SHEILDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
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82
Mar 10, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE THE REST TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS.
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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 MICE ACTIVITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT CADINET UNDER A USED DISPLAY CASE, 25 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALON THE WALL BASE UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AND 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISE MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 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 PREP TABLES,STORAGE RACKS & SHELVING,INTERIOR OF CADINETS,COOLER AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS VERY DIRTY ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE,DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL NEEDS NEED CLEANING BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH WASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE GRILLS AND LIGHT SHEILDS.
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78
May 13, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NONE LOCATED ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER,MUST PROVIDE
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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82
May 6, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE LIP AND TOP OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTCORRECTED FRPM INSPECTION REPORT#1460052 DATE 05-23-2014(34)LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS/MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS DISHWASHING AREA/AND FOOD PREP AREA,ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE,FOOD DEBRIS,DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNIT)(35)FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP,STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS,REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING MACHINE,INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF)OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER AND CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNIT(36)REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AROUND THE DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEATIL CLEAN ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER OF ICE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,NONE LOCATED ON OUTSIDE OF COOLER,MUST PROVIDE
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
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74
May 23, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP(S).
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS(MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS,DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FINISH CLEANING AND/OR PAINTING ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF) OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNIT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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74
May 15, 2014
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE BOWLS IN CENTER COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT MUST BE WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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: EVIDENCE OF RODENTS OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS IN FRONT STORAGE ROOM, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STOCK BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN FLOORS,WALLS, CEILINGS, AND REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR WHICH HAS A GAP GREATER THAN A HALF INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCCESIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN ALL DEEP FREEZERS. PAINT RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES AND EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAP(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT, GRILLS, DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, DISH MACHINE EXTERIOR, SINKS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HOOD & FILTERS(GREASE, FOOD, DIRT & DUST BUILD-UP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LEVEL FLOORS BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS(MAKE AREA EASY TO CLEAN). DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREP AREA ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS,DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. REPAIR HOLE IN WALL UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE. INSTALL A SCREEN(INSECT-PROOF) OVER FAN IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL NEAR WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN ALL DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNIT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS AND IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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55
Feb 28, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE FREEZER IN REAR.MUST DEFROST
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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90
Feb 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.RODENT/ 14-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN REAR STORAGE UNDER STORAGE SHELVING AND MORE THAN 40 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER DINING ROOM BOOTHS SEATS.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENDED PEST SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE FREEZER IN REAR.MUST DEFROST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 12, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZING REMAINING STORAGE.
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Feb 28, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST COMPLETE REMOVING CLUTTER IN REAR STORE ROOM.MUST ORGANIZING REMAINING STORAGE.
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Feb 17, 2012
Routine
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND REAR DOOR AT BOTTOM AREAS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH AREAS ACCESSIBLE FOR RODENT ENTRY. ALSO EVIDENCE OF 38 RODENT DROPPINGS-MICE,AROUND DEEP FREEZERS,COOLERS AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.TOP OF FREEZER BY WAFFLE STATION IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/PAINT WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR OF COOLER S NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR BY OVEN.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.CLUTTER THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE AREA IN STORE ROOM AND AT REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE, AND ORGANIZE ALL AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jan 18, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.STILL WORKING ON THE RUSTY STORAGE SHELF.
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Jan 10, 2011
Routine
6 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN EAST SIDE STORAGE AREA 7-38-020. CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED RUSTY TABLE STORAGE SHELFINSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RESEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE THREE BOX FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED SHAKE MIXER,CUTTING BOARDS, AND REAR SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ABOVE ITEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT COOKING AREA AND STORAGE AREA,ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL BEHIND BOX FREEZER EAST STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. OBSERVED CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Thomas Coffee Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Thomas Coffee Shop on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains 39 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Thomas Coffee Shop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 23 times, more than any other issue at Thomas Coffee Shop.
Has Thomas Coffee Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Thomas Coffee Shop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Thomas Coffee Shop means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Thomas Coffee Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Thomas Coffee Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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