Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

553 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619
African
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Tropic Island Jerk Chicken appears in inspection records 45 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 31 times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Tropic Island Jerk Chicken is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 22, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE CRAWLING INSECT ACTIVITIES-APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE 6-BURNER STOVE UNIT...REAR DISHWASHING COMPARTMENT AREA, INSIDE ALUMINUM PANS, ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT THE SHELVING UNIT OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT UNIT. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLING UNITS AND ALONG THE GREEN WALL TRIMMINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF PEST SERVICE UPON REQUESTED RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRIME IN THE STOVE, WALK-IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ON SHELVING, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AREA, COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.
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Dec 17, 2025
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 200 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION : IN FRONT WINDOWSILL OF WINDOW LOCATED FRONT OF PREMISE, UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, IN CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT, ALONGSIDE COOLING UNITS UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER SAFE, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS , IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF BOTH THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP NOF BOX CONTAINING PLAINTAINS, IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.
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Dec 9, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. NO VALID PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL DRIPPING FROM HOOD SYSTEM IN CORNER AREA. OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND VENTS AS REQUIRED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.
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Jun 12, 2025
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. 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 ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS 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 MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 14 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED CABBAGE (59.4F-57.9F), COOKED PASTA (57.9F), COOKED SPAGHETTI (57.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $80 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, ON TABLE NEAR REGISTER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, BOXES OF SEASONING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, OFFICE AND FURNACE ROOMS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN MEN WASHROOM. 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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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND TOP COVER IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS 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 MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 4, 2024
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP, 60 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. ALSO, 10 LARGE FLIES IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND SIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA, ELIMINATE FLIES AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 18, 2024
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER/FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON THE METAL PANS ON THE SHELVING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE BLACK DECKER MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF THE BUCKET OF BENR PREMIUM PLUS CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ONE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GREEN LEDGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED 2 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Oct 24, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 350+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA, ON THE LEDGE OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF THE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE HOLDING UNIT WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND 5-10 BIG FLIES AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-4 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE/ FOOD HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMLATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE BEHIND THE FACILITY WITH GARBAGE BAGS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOUSURE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED WALLS IN THE CHARCOAL STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE WALL IS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE IT HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM AND THE EOTHER HOLE IS BEHIND THE STORAGE OF THE CHARCOAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jun 9, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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86
Jun 2, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CASH DRAWER COUNTER AND BEHIND HOT HOLD UNIT. OBSERVED ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO HAVE SERVICE BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION DATE OF JUNE 9TH 2021. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQIPMENT, STOVES ,FRYERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEAN OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND SURFACE AREA AROUND IT.
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67
Nov 27, 2020
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Oct 28, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2020
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT (WARMING RACK): JERK FISH AT 85F AND JERK CHICKEN AT 88.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED POTATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 90 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE PRESENT IN THE DINING ROOM BOOTHS, FRONT PREP AREA, FURNACE ROOM, REAR PREP AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON SITE. 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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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT DESIGNATED HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP COOLERS AND WORKING DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING DUE TO MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT ARMING RACK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.
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47
Dec 3, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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86
Nov 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200409 DATED 8/1/18-58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION AND OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, 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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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CAST IRON POTS WITH AN EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED BURNT SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE CAST IRON POTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE FAR BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS AND SMOKER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN ONE OF TWO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED RECEPTACLES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND CLEAN OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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33
Aug 1, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND NO FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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58
Jul 25, 2018
Complaint
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
10
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOM, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND BOXES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND NO FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN KITCHEN AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, IN STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSET IN REAR WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED AND UNDER SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHIELD ON THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR.
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74
Oct 14, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE EAST WALL AS YOU ENTER THE PREP AREA FROM THE DINING ROOM AND 3 ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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95
Sep 15, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATEY 10-12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR ROOM AND ON A PIECE OF SPOILED FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-9 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT STEAM TABLE WITH ACCUMUATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH DEBRIS AND IN THE CRNERS UNDER SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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78
May 31, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.9F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 15-17LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 110.7F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 112.4F AND 5LBS OF COOKED GREEN BEANS ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 118.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140L0F OR HIGHER. MNAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 38-40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $145. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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82
Aug 20, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AND WAITINF AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, STAFF BATHROOM AND REAR SSTORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
36
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
37
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
39
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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67
Jun 24, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,LOWER SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,OVENS,PREP TABLE,MICROWAVE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GRILL AND ROLLING CART.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXHAUST FAN,FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD (REFRIGERATOR,GARDEN HOSE,T.V.) AND MAINTAIN,TALL GRASS.
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67
Jun 15, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS AND UNDER CABINET IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ON LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM.RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/15/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,LOWER SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,OVENS,PREP TABLE,MICROWAVE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GRILL AND ROLLING CART.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXHAUST FAN,FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD (REFRIGERATOR,GARDEN HOSE,T.V.) AND MAINTAIN,TALL GRASS.
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64
Apr 3, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
32
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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86
Mar 25, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND REZR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGSCLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/25/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387523 6/12/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REARPREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE AND PIT,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLBASES AND CORNERS,IN STORAGE ROM AND REAR PREMISES.#35 MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA.#36-MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.#38-REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#41-REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,OFFICE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,OVENS,STOVE,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,DIRTY DISHES AND BINS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DOOR.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILNG TILES IN LOBBY AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REAR PREP AREA.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
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55
Jun 19, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVES AND PITS,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WAHROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: (1) BURNED OUT BULB IN VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE B
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHREOOM
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,AND OFFICE ARE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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74
Jun 12, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEAR THE STORAGE ROOM UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F AND THE THERMOMETER INSIDE AND OUT SIDE OF COOLER WAS ALSO READING 50.0F WHICH HAS POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER, HOWEVER PUT THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER THE SECOND TIME AT END OF INSPECTION AND TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN TO 42.9F DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) )
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGE FROM 45.9F TO 49.6F FOOD ITEMS ARE JERK CHICKEN,RICE,OX TAILS,MAC&CHEESE,BROWN STEW,GRAVY,AND GOAT MEAT,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS TOTAL COST $250.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR PREP AREA,HAS NO HOT RUNNING UPON INSPECTION,HOWEVER THE OWNER CAME IN AT 12;00PM AND SHE STATED THE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF SHE HAD A EMPLOYEE TURN HOT WATER ON DURING INSPECTION,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: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER TANK/FURANCE ROON,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: THE TOILET BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR,SIGN PUT ON DOOR (OUT OF ORDER),MUST USE MENS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM WOMENS WASHROOM,HAS ONE SINGLE STALL
26
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVES AND PITS,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WAHROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: (1) BURNED OUT BULB IN VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE BULB
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHREOOM
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,AND OFFICE ARE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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May 8, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS DAILY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA AND ADJUST HINGES AND/OR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE WHEN CUSTOMERS COME IN AND OUT OF BUSINESS.
35
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Apr 24, 2013
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 70.1F AND 71.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOKED FOODS STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, AND TO RECORD TEMPERATURES FOR FOODS WHEN USING TIME/TEMPERATURE RULE. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 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: 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS, ON BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM, ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR ALL DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. REQUEST SERVICE CALL FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-9-12 NOT CORRECTED:-33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD LIGHTS AND FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS etc.), ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECTIONS, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY STEAM TABLE.-34- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35- CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.-36-REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.-38-REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING STOVES. CLEAN OUT ALL DRAINS(FLOOR AND SINK).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE #29.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY OFFICE. ALL SECTIONS OF REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH MUST BE REMOVED.
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Oct 16, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD LIGHTS AND FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS etc.), ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECTIONS, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY STEAM TABLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: : CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING STOVES. CLEAN OUT ALL DRAINS(FLOOR AND SINK).
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Oct 9, 2012
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT WASHED, RINSED BUT NOT SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INVESTIGATION. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER WAY TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 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: FOUND 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOORS ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGSB FOUND INSIDE AND SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 FLIES IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REQUEST SERVICE CALL FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED TO AID IN MAKING SURE THESE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH SMALL PREP TABLE BY 3 COMP. SINK. REPAIR/REPLACE FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR IN FOOD PREP AREA.CLEAN AND/OR PAINT RUSTY LEGS AND FRAME OF LARGE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD LIGHTS AND FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS etc.), ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECTIONS, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY STEAM TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING STOVES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR SECTIONS OF PREMISES AND ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER.
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Nov 1, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DIRTY MULTI USE ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FOOD AND SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR.
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Oct 18, 2011
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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN FURNACE ROOM ON LEDGES AND IN CORNERS AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. FOUND INNER AND OUTER REAR DOORS WITH 1/4-1/2 INCH GAPS ALONG THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE COMPLETELY INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL DIRTY MULTI USE ITEMS STORED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS AS NEEDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS ON INTERIOR OF STORAGE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,STEAM TABLES AND ALL OTHER SURFACES. MUST REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. MUST ALSO CLEAN AL SHELVING RACKS THROUGHOUT. MUST ALSO CLEAN TOILET AND SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER COOLERS,SINKS,IN STORAGE AREAS AND THROUGHOUT ALONG WALLS AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME AND DEAD ROACHES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE FOOD AND SMOKE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,STORAGE AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DIRT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST,SMOKE STAINS AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A LIGT SHIELD ABOVE UNUSED MICROWAVE ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MENS CUSTOMER WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES. UNUSED MICROWAVES,STEAM TABLES,WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES AND SHELVES BEING USED TO IMPROPERLY STORE ITEMS. ALSO, FOUND CLUTTER IN FURNACE ROOM AND IN REAR HALLWAYS AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER,PROPERLY MAINTAIN UNUSED EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE. ALSO STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 25, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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.CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARDS,CLEAN HOOD FILTERS, STOVE TOP, CHAR GRILL AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING AREA AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER.
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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.CLEAN CEILING IN KITCHEN, AND THE WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED OVER MICROWAVE.
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Aug 23, 2010
Recent Inspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RENEWAL OR ENROLLMENT RECIEPT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING UNDER: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMRNT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL THE EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT (SPILLS). ALL CEILING VENTS NEED CLEANING (DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CLEAN AND REPAIR REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Aug 13, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE RENEWAL OR ENROLLMENT RECEIPT.
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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. REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMP SINK
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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 NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND 3-COMP SINK (SPILLS). ALL CEILING VENTS NEED CLEANING (DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROPERLY CLEAN AND REPAIR REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Feb 18, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropic Island Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains 45 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 31 times, more than any other issue at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken.

Has Tropic Island Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropic Island Jerk Chicken 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 Tropic Island Jerk Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropic Island Jerk Chicken is inspected around three times per year on average.