Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2018
74
Score
Public records show 27 inspections at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 12, 2018. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. The most recent inspection at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral is from Jun 12, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 17 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspection History
Jun 12, 2018
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE BAGS REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAG.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS, ALSO INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISHWASHING MACHINE TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE MATS ON THE FLOORS VERY DIRTY AND STICKY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES ARE VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED THE LIGHTING IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM VERY DIM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED THE AREA BEHIND THE BAR VERY CLUTTERED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS BEHIND THE BAR AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Sep 21, 2017
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: OBSERVED A BOWL IN A LARGE CONTAINER OF RICE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER USED TO DISPENSE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED UTENSIL AND TO STORE UTENSIL WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE FOOD TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE SPRAYER NOZZLE NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IS LEAKING AND IS WRAPPED WITH SIRAN WRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE NOZZLE HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR PANEL IS COMING APART FROM THE INTERIOR DOOR AND THERE IS FROST BUILDUP IN THE 3-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE PANEL AND DEFROST ABOVE MENTIONED FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK CHAR ON THE FLOORS IN THE DISHROOM UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEVERAL BULBS ARE BURNED OUT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULBS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 27, 2016
Reinspection
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: Found clean knives improperly stored throughout kitchen on cutting boards or resting on counters when not in use. Must properly store clean utensils (knives) in knife box or on a magnetic strip to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors in the following areas with excessive debris, dirt build up, and/or grease: under and behind white chest freezers; entire floor in dish room; floors under the row of prep coolers; and floors inside bar area. Must pull equipment from walls and deep clean floors in all of these areas. Must sanitize and maintain same.
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Dec 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in cooler: 2 lbs of raw eggs @ 47.3F-49.5F; and 1.6lbs of cooked egg @ 70F. Advised all potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40F or less, or 140F or higher at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods valued at $15 during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Found the following previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1960538, dated 12/5/16: #32 MISSING WATER HANDLE AT LAST WASHBOWL BY THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED AT POP GUN BY THE FIRST ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,MUST DISCHARGE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE MULTI USE UTENSIL IS STORED REAR PREP AREA BY THE DISH ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #33 GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38 ADDITIONAL HOT WATER IS NEEDED AT SECOND AND THIRD WASHBOWLS BY THE WOMEN'S AT OUTSIDE WASHROOM. #41 FURNACE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AND BAR AREA AT SOUTH END IN NEED OF REORGANIZATION,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED #43 GRIMES INSIDE THE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN. Must correct all previous minor violations. Serious violation 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Found clean knives improperly stored throughout kitchen on cutting boards or resting on counters when not in use. Must properly store clean utensils (knives) in knife box or on a magnetic strip to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floors in the following areas with excessive debris, dirt build up, and/or grease: under and behind white chest freezers; entire floor in dish room; floors under the row of prep coolers; and floors inside bar area. Must pull equipment from walls and deep clean floors in all of these areas. Must sanitize and maintain same.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURE IN DISH ROOM.
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Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING WATER HANDLE AT LAST WASHBOWL BY THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED AT POP GUN BY THE FIRST ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,MUST DISCHARGE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE MULTI USE UTENSIL IS STORED REAR PREP AREA BY THE DISH ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES INSIDE THE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DISH ROOM AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD IS NEEDED AT ALL LIGHT FIXTURE IN DISH ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HOT WATER IS NEEDED AT SECOND AND THIRD WASHBOWLS BY THE WOMEN'S AT OUTSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FURNACE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AND BAR AREA AT SOUTH END IN NEED OF REORGANIZATION,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED
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Sep 8, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED,UNABLE TO RINSE DUE TO SOAP SUDS REMAINS ON MULTI USE UTENSILS. ALSO NO SANITIZER DISPENSED AT FINAL RINSE,0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. UNIT WAS IN USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,AND SANITIZE UNIT SERIOUS 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: WE OBSERVED 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND BEHIND THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE SHELF AT REAR OF THE KITCHEN,EAST AREA. OBSERVED 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES BEHIND AND IN BETWEEN THE CUTTING BOARDS THAT WAS STORED BETWEEN THE NECK FAUCET AND WALL OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.WHEN THE EMPLOYEE REMOVED CUTTING BOARDS ROACHES SCATTERED ON WALL AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND LIVE ROACHES,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.IF NECESSARY CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING WATER HANDLE AT LAST WASHBOWL BY THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE DISCHARGE HOSE IS NEEDED AT POP GUN BY THE FIRST ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR,MUST DISCHARGE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND SHELF WERE MULTI USE UTENSIL IS STORED REAR PREP AREA BY THE DISH ROOM,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES,AND UNDER THE PREP TABLES,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GRIMES INSIDE THE ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP,DISH ROOM AND BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR IN DSH ROOM AND UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA DRY AND CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: IN POOR REPAIR CAULKING AROUND THE DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL HOT WATER IS NEEDED AT SECOND AND THIRD WASHBOWLS BY THE WOMEN'S AT OUTSIDE WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FURNACE AREA, FRONT STORAGE AND BAR AREA AT SOUTH END IN NEED OF REORGANIZATION,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED
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Dec 18, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DISHROOM. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE 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: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING OR BROKEN WATER HANDLES ON 2 OF THE 6 HANDWASHING SINKS OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR.
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Dec 3, 2015
Routine
7 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, MEN'S WASHROOM AND WAIT STATION. 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1527647 ON 3/6/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32 - TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE. 45 - FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN EMATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DISHROOM. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 OF THE 6 HANDWASHING SINKS OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS WITH DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS OR MISSING WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR.
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Mar 6, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR HINGE ON KITCHEN PREP TWO DOOR COOLER BROKEN. DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN OPENED. MUST REPAIR. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE WALLS OF MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 3, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SEVERE LEAK UNDER SINK INTO BUCKET AND SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING PURPOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED DOORS WITH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM ENTRANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-15-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.#32-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)#34- CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD, DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.#38- REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL.43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : DOOR HINGE ON KITCHEN PREP TWO DOOR COOLER BROKEN. DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN OPENED. MUST REPAIR. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE WALLS OF MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND BAR AND IN FRONT HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES TO PROPER FLOOR DRAINAGE FROM ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 26, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. TWO DOOR PREP COOLER FOUND AT 58.1F WITH FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AT 51.7F AND PORK AT 51F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. BEEF AT 51.7F, PORK AT 51F, APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED EGG AT 82F AND COOKED RICE AT 84.7F BOTH WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC WRAP ON SHELVING IN PREP AREA. 5LBS TOTAL.MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL TO BE $300.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NO COLD WATER AVAILABLE AT KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED, UNABLE TO TURN ON. MUST PROVIDE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. DISH ROOM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SEVERE LEAK UNDER SINK INTO BUCKET AND SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE DISH MACHINE FOR ALL WASHING PURPOSES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NO DOORS ON MENS AND WOMANS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ATTACHED DOORS WITH SELF-CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM ENTRANCES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-15-14 NOT CORRECTED. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.#32-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)#34- CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD, DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.#38- REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL.43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR HINGE ON KITCHEN PREP TWO DOOR COOLER BROKEN. DOOR FALLS OFF WHEN OPENED. MUST REPAIR. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON KITCHEN TWO DOOR COOLER AND THREE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE WALLS OF MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED BEHIND BAR AND IN FRONT HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINES TO PROPER FLOOR DRAINAGE FROM ALL BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 15, 2014
Reinspection
12 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE (170.2F) PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER, LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. 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 CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP 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 BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD, DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA (SPILLS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AND UTILITY AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL #4 AND #6. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE. REPAIR REAR SINK(SLOW DRAINING).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 8, 2014
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND USE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THREE WASHBOWLS NEAR WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT WASHBOWLS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AND CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED RICE 154.3F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER, LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. 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 CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP 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 BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD, DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA (SPILLS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER WASHBOWL #4 AND #6.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Mar 11, 2014
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RICE 166.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER, LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. 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 CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP 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 BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS(FOOD, DEBRIS, EXCESS WATER). CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA (SPILLS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT LEFT WASHBOWLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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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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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 21, 2014
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT DRAINING PROPERLY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINKS AND PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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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 15-20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN BEVERAGE AND PAPER GOODS AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: COVER, LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS. 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 CLEAN MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN PREP 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 BEVERAGE MACHINES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS, COOKING EQUIPMENT (EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, ETC)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, BEVERAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS. STORE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA (SPILLS). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE STOCK AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR NORTH WALL IN BAR AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AND LEAKING DRAINPIPES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND CLUTTER IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jun 28, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONATINERS THROUGHOUT RAER PREP AREA AND NEAR WALK-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DOOR OF ONE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLAEN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD UP-,CLEAN SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES,CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL UPRIGHT COOLERS OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Nov 30, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOW HAS A 100PPM CHLORINE FINAL RINSE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE TO DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Nov 23, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION DISPENSING "0" PPM- NOT SANITIZING AS REQUIRED.TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION MUST NOT USE DISHMACHINE.UNTIL THE CDPH IS NOTIFIED VIA FAX AT 312-746-4240 OR BY E-MAIL: cdphfood@cityofchicago.org FOR TAG REMOVAL ATTENTION A.LOPEZ.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE,NOODLES,PORK RIBS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST BE LABELED/DATED AS REQUIRED AND PROVIDE A CONSUMARY ADVISORY SIGNAGE TO DISPLAY FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER 6" OFF FLOOR.
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May 21, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 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 APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES IN CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND STAND UP 2 DOOR FREEZERS.AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS NOTED FLY RIBBONS HUNG OVER FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR LEADING TO THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS NOT RODENT PROOF. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ( BEEF, RICE, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE CUSTOMERS AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED.A CERTIFIED MANAGER WALKED INTO THE INSPECTION AT APPROXIMATELY 11:55 A.M. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALUMINUM FOILS FROM KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,SODA BAR GUNS,HOUSING ATTACHED,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVING,VENTS,EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILINGS THROGHOUT THE KITCHEN,DISHROOM,STORAGE AREAS AND SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PLUMBING/ELECTRICAL FIXTURES WERE NOTED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR WATER LEAKING AT PIPE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN,DETAIL CLEAN DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS SAME AREA ALSO VENTILATION IN THE TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS,BOILER ROOM,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,ALL ITEMS KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.
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Nov 4, 2011
Tag Removal
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Oct 27, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, TOP AREA OF MACHINE AND INTERIOR PANELS, APPEARS TO HAVE MOLD BUILD-UP, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE PRE PACKAGE ICE, UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEAN, MACHINE TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO FAX A LETTER TO CDPH ONCE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE, FAX #312746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 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: 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. DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL DOORS PROPERLY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. DISH MACHINE NOT OPERABLE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SERVICE, AND DO NOT USE, NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME, MACHINE TAGGED NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT ADVISES THAT CONSUMPTION OF RAW OR UNDER FOODS
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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. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT BAR AREA BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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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. MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR FAUCETS TO HAND SINKS IN BATHROOMS, AND PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT
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Oct 19, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFIED LETTER FROM LAB FOR SUSHI RICE PREPARATION.MUST NOTIFY THE CDPH VIA E-MAIL DELGADO_ALEJANDRO@CDPH.ORG OR 312-296-1223 FOR VERIFICATION OF SAID LETTER.
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Mar 23, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption.FOUND 10 POUNDS OF SUSHI RICE HELD IN PREMISES,NO APPROVAL FROM LAB ON PH SAID FOOD.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ONE OF THE HANDSINKS BEHIND SUSHI FOOD PREP.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.ADDITIONAL HANDSINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN KITCHEN AREA.
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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 EVIDENCE OF ROACHES IN KITCHEN,DISHROOM TOTAL COUNT 2 LIVE,REAR EAST SIDE DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED,NO LOG BOOK PROVIDED.
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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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,FOOD PREP TABLES/SHELVING,COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ATTACHED EQUIPMENT,SODA BAR GUNS,HOUSING ATTACHED,SUSHI COOLERS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ETC.,WALK-IN-COOLER SHELVING,VENTS.
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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.FLOORS REQUIRE DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT,INSTALL MISSING FLOOR COVING BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.WATER LEAKING AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT 2 COMP SINK IN KITCHEN,REMOVE PLASTIC LINING TAPE ON PIPES BENEATH SAID SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral on file is from Jun 12, 2018. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral.
Has Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Coral Contemporary Sushi and Lounge — Blu Coral 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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