Three Chefs Resturant
Last inspected: Aug 31, 2017
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Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Three Chefs Resturant stretching back to 2010. Three Chefs Resturant was last inspected on Aug 31, 2017. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Three Chefs Resturant's record stops at Aug 31, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Three Chefs Resturant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 31, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 22, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, COOKED PASTA 61.6F, COOKED RICE 73F, RAW FISH 60.7F, POOLED EGGS 56.3F-73.8F, RAW SHELL EGGS 57.4F, RAW GROUND TURKEY 53.2F, RAW CHICKEN 54.9F, RAW GROUND BEEF 52.2F, RAW STEAK 51.1F-52.3F, HAM 55.2F, SALMON CROQUETTE 55.3F, RAW SHRIMP 55.7F, CRAB MEAT 56.6F, RAW SAUSAGE 56.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 200LBS AND $400 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 30 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS NEAR REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1989593 ON 2-23-17: 35-REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT SOME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.45-ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED SERVIC MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REAR TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES UNDER COUNTER IN DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA, ALONG STAIRWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT AND IN SOUTHEAST CORNER BEHIND REFRIGERATOR IN REAR AREA BEHIND WASHROOM. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN PREP AREA NEAR ALARM SYSTEM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER PREP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 23, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT SAME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE 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 IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 16, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MGR USE BARE HANDS TO REMOVE EXCESS SLICED TOMATOES STORED ABOVE THE COOLING LINE OF CONTAINER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS ALLOWED, MUST USE GLOVES, TONGS OR UTENSILS WHEN HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(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: IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:20 ON FLOOR IN SMALL ENCLOSED ROOM WHERE SEVERAL LARGE WATER HOSES ARE FOUND ON THE FLOOR, AND 10 ON FLOOR NEAR THE MOP SINK IN LARGER AREA OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEAL UP ANY HOLES AND OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICY BUILD-UP FROM TOP FREEZER COMPARTMENT OF THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST RE-ATTACH SPLASH GUARD TO EXPOSED HAND SINK RIGHT NEXT TO THE DRAINBOARD ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND/OR EXTERIORS OF: DEEP FRYER, HOT HOLDING BOX USED FOR STORAGE, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SMALL REFRIGERATOR ALL IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT SAME AREAS OF WALLS IN DINING ROOM. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND DOORS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE 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 IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES CLASSIFIED AS FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST MEET IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 5, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CONDENSER OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LEAKING AND THE GASKETS TORN ON THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH ON THE 1 DOOR SMALL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 18, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED TABLE UNDERNEATH THE GRILLS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE. NOTED THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR WITH ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE TOP FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN TO REMOVE ICE AND SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS BEHIND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT DIRTY ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Aug 1, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREA IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BYBACK DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WASTE BASKET IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN OR REPLACE
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Jul 30, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREMISES REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57F.MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COLD UNIT TO MAINTAIN FOODS.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES,IE EGGS 50.1F,CORNBREAD DRESSING-51F,GRAVY-50.8F,CHICKEN BREAST-50F,GROUND TURKEY-48F. HAM 50F,APPROX 55LBS OF FOOD WAS DISCARDED COST APPROX $150.00.ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY OWNER-CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREA IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR BY BACK DOOR.MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WASTE BASKET IN PREP ARE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAINOR REPLACE.
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Jan 10, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT PLATES AND BOWLS ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS.PROPERLY STORE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2011
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNER'S, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL LOWER SECTIONS BASEBOARDS(WALL COVES) WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER PLATFORM ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WHITE REAR DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL COB WEBS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Nov 2, 2011
Complaint
5 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: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 16 ON LEDGES OF WALL COVE AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT, 10 SCATTERED IN CORNERS AND ON WALL COVE LEDGES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND SEAL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR(MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY). CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS-7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE OVENS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS INCLUDING BASEMENT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNER'S, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. SEAL LOWER SECTIONS BASEBOARDS(WALL COVES) WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT LOWER PLATFORM ABOVE STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WHITE REAR DOOR IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL COB WEBS ON CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Feb 22, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. SEAL ALL CRACKS IN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL DOORS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE ALL CHIPPED PAINT FROM UPPER SECTION OF WALL IN REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA AND RE-PAINT SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SHIELD LIGHT IN REAR SECTION OF KITCHEN OR REPLACE SAME WITH A SHATTER-RESISTANT BULB. REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Three Chefs Resturant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Three Chefs Resturant on file is from Aug 31, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Three Chefs Resturant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Three Chefs Resturant.
Has Three Chefs Resturant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Three Chefs Resturant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Three Chefs Resturant 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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