Udupi Palace Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 21, 2025
78
Score
Udupi Palace Restaurant appears in inspection records 26 times, starting in 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 14 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Udupi Palace Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP AND DEAD ROACHES ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD SPRINKLERS. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD/HOOD SPRINKLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED 10PPM CHLORINE DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED TO NOT TO USE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED - COS AT 2:30PM TECHNICIAN REPORT ON SITE.PROBLEM SOLVED.PRESENTLY UNIT MAINATAINS 100PPM.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND A PREP COOLER TURNED OFF. MANAGER STATED THEY ALREADY CALLED TECHNIAN, HOWEVER NO INVOICES PROVIDED. COOLER IS EMPTY. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT PROPER HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES ON SHELF. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY CITATION :7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 15 OR MORE) RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AND DISHMACHINE AREAS.EVIDENCE OF GNAWED CARDBOARD BOX (FOOD IN IT) ON SHELF IN STORAGE /PREP AREA. ALSO TWO RAT DROPPINGS ON TOP THE DISHMACHINE BY THE LARGE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS IN PREP AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-21-2023,REPORT#2585584. #36) 4-204.112(B)OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #39) 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING. #49)4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #56) 6-305.11: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA(SHOES AT REAR FOOD STORAGE ON AND UNDER SHELF AND A JACKET ON TOP BOX IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING /BROKEN HANDLE AT WHITE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID HANDLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PREENTLY ARE BROKEN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKING COFFEE IN PREP AREA.EMPLOYEES MUST NOT DRINK FROM AN OPEN UNCOVERED CUP STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDED COVER AND A STRAW.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOOD STORED IN CONTAINER MUST HAVE A COMMON LABEL:SUGAR SALT,ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN ANY OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN
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78
Sep 16, 2022
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.(NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE TO UTILITY SINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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67
Jul 8, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 30, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. 15 FRUIT FLIES FOUND ON WALLS BY FRONT SODA POP MACHINE, 30 FRUIT FLIES FOUND ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA/DRY STORAGE AREA AND 30 FRUIT FLIES FOUND ON WALLS IN HALLWAY BY BATHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT LOCATED IN THE CORNER BY REAR BACK DOOR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE NOT OPERABLE AT HAND WASHING SINK BY FRONT SODA POP MACHINE. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE SPILLS ON FLOOR AROUND COOK LINE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB (MIDDLE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
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64
Nov 30, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Nov 23, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR FUSE BOX AND WALK-IN COOLER AND APPROXIMATELY 200 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT USED FOR STORING CLEANING CHEMICALS AND DRY GOODS. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ALONG MAIN COOK LINE, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND HOLES IN WALL BEHIND FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 30, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS MIXED CURRY VEGETABLES AT 44.2F, SPINACH AT 44.1F, CREAMY MIXED VEGETABLES AT 44.1F, LENTIL FRITTERS AT 44.3F AND REGULAR LENTIL AT 44.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE . MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $159.00 TOTAL 30 LBS. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CAULK AROUND THE HAND SINK IN THE SERVING STATION NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. WORN OUT WITH ORANGE AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNIT (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
May 29, 2019
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POT,PANS, BOWLS, FOOD CONTAINERS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FLAT GRILL,STOVES, WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREAS NEED TO BE RE SEALED. (PEELING PAINT ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT). MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN BOTH WAASHROOM, NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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67
Jan 17, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT STORAGE. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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90
Jan 9, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED POTATOES AT 98.4F, COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 76.3F, COOKED PEAS AT 66.6F ALL COVERED IN DEEP PANS ON PREP AREA SHELVING. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS STORED COVERED IN DEEP FOOD CONTAINER IN WALK-IN COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 72.6F TO 81.7F. NO COOLING LOGS ON SITE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT PROPER METHODS OF COOLING AND PROPER TIMING FOR COOLING. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. AN ESTIMATED 15 LBS TOTAL WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS 3-23-17 #1996139 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. #34- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG WALL WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC SHIELDING ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON COOKS LINE OR THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT STORAGE. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE FLOORS TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE. EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR BEHIND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND FOOD GRINDER, THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE, THROUGHOUT WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT IN MENS WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. WALL BEHIND FOOD GRINDER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE AND ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM VALVE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO A PAN ON THE FAR LEFT. MUST REPAIR LEAK. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE PREP STATION FOUND WITH BLENDERS AND MICROWAVE OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND TABLE.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH DISH WASHING AREA AND ALONG WALL WITH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILE ON CEILING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE WOMENS BATHROOM HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, WRAP UP ALL THE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND/OR REMOVE TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD WITH NO FOOD RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NETS OR ANY HAIR PROTECTION AT THE PREP AREA AND AROUND FOOD.
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Jun 2, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE/TIME IT WAS PREPARRED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH UARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BETWEEN SODA DISPENSER AND ICE STORAGE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED DISH RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE LYME BUILD UP AND DIRT AND DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL DISH RACKS.
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90
May 31, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL BY WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN BASEMENT ONTO FLOOR. MUST CLEAR ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN PROPER DISPOSAL OF WASTE WATER AT ALL TIMES. 2 LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT. PLUMBER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030 DISH MACHINE TAGGED
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP. WHEN RIGHT COMPARTMENT IS FILLED WITH WATER AND THEN LET GO IT BACKS UP INTO MIDDLE AND LEFT COMPARTMENT. MUST ABATE BACK UP AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE/TIME IT WAS PREPARRED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH UARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA IN BETWEEN SODA DISPENSER AND ICE STORAGE AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. OBSERVED DISH RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE LYME BUILD UP AND DIRT AND DEBRIS. REPLACE ALL DISH RACKS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jul 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning. Bsmt storage shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in bsmt dry storage areas, and above coolers/freezers, shall be provided.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
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Jun 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER AND WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF SMALL COOLER IN SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FRONT AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND OIL ON AND INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD ARE HANDLED.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR
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Jun 13, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:HOME MADE YOGURT STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F AND 51F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 5,VALUE 100.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40R AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-10-14,REPORT #1345882 #34- MUST RE GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO ALONG THE WALL BASE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. #35- MUST SEALING OPENING AT WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE FLOOR TILE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 .
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER AND WITH BLACK SLIME BUILD UP GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF SMALL COOLER IN SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.FRONT AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND OIL ON AND INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA WHILE FOOD ARE HANDLED.ALL EMPLOYEE ARE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR
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Mar 10, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHES AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL PIPES BEHIND THE GRILLS AND COOKING AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP. ALSO MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT THE SMALL BROWN STAFF ONLY REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE BUSING STATION AND ALL ICE BOX FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND IN FRONT AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO ALONG THE WALLBASE FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEALING OPENING AT WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE FLOOR TILE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WOKRING THERMOMETERS AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRON BUSING STATION AND AT THE 3DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE COOKING AREA.
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Apr 2, 2013
Routine
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED PUREED SPINACH STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.1F. MANAGER/OWNER STATED " PRODUCTS WAS COOKED MAYBE YESTERDAY OR THE DAY BEFORE" NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 20,VALUE $ 100. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Toxic items properly stored, labeled and used
Inspector notes: TOXIC ITEMS NOT PROPERLY STORED. OBSERVED A CAN OF " RAID " AND A PLASTIC BOTTLE OF "BORIC ACID" STORED ON SHELF BY THE FOOD SERVING CONTAINERS,IN FRONT SERVING AREA. BOTH CONTAINERS WERE DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD , INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY POTS STORED OUTSIDE THE ROOF AREA OF THE BUILDING,AND CLEAN POT IN BASEMENT AREA. MUST REMOVE EXTRA LARGE POTS FROM PREMISES UNABLE TO WASH-RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO PLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ICE BIN IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD WITH SMOOTH SURFACE,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP UNDER THE DISH MACHINE/THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GRIMES AND RUST BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WATER ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR, ALSO IN DISH ROOM AREA,NEED TO RE GROUT FLOOR THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WALL WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT AND WRAPPED PIPE THE WRAP ARE BROKEN ,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDE DON LIGHT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/ PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INCLUDED END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL BY THE ICE BIN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS WERE STORED IN PREP/ STORAGE AREA ON TOP FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS, A SEPARATE AREA MUST BE DESIGNATED TO STORE EMPLOYEES ITEMS.
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Apr 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MISSING LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO SOME BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR,SALT,SUGAR ARE MISSING LABEL. MUST PROVIDE LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE RUST ON ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND SOME DRY STORAGE SHELVE. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RE SEAL THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. UNDER ALL THE PREP TABLE, COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND SHELVINGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: ALL LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN THE REAR WEST SIDE OF THE BASEMNET. INSTRUCTED DISPOSE ANY UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTS, STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE PEPARING THE DOUGH NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT .
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Jul 11, 2011
Tag Removal
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/5/11.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/5/11.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 10/5/11.
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Jul 5, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 50 PPM -100 PPM FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE IS AT 0 PPM ONLY. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE DISH MACHINE IS REACHING 100 PPM FOR FINAL SANITIZING RINSE. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO WASH ,RINSE AND SANITIZE THE POTS, PANS AND DISHES. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312-746-4240 WHEN THE DISH WASHING MACHINE IS REACHING 100 PPM FOR FINAL SANITIZING RINSE, AND TO REMOVE THE TAG FROM THE DISH MACHINE. ATTENTION BRIAN TURKALY
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST RECAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE DISH MACHINE , WITH BLACK MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE EXTRA LARGE POTS AND PANS WITH SMALLER ONE TO SUBMERGE ON THE 3 COMPT SINK AND DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST REPLACE. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP, CEILING VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE(BY THE AIR CONDITIONING PIPE). MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN THE PREP AREA COOLER, IN THE 2 SMALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE WAIT STATION AND BY THE ICE BIN IN THE FRONT AREA
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Apr 16, 2010
Tag Removal
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.15.10 REPORT #248245.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.15.10 REPORT #248245.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.15.10 REPORT #248245.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.15.10 REPORT #248245.
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Apr 15, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. REMOVE BLCK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT INTERIOR CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ICE FROM A SAFE SOURCE. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION #57990-14
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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. REMOVE WOOD USED FOR PREPARING BEANS AND REPLACE WITH A FOOD GRADE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. PROVIDE MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSIDE AND OUTSIDE, UNDER AND BEHIND.
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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. DETAIL WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INADEQUATE SHELVING. PROVIDE SHELVES AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REMOVE STRONG SEWER SMELL IN BASEMENT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Udupi Palace Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Udupi Palace Restaurant on file is from Feb 21, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Udupi Palace Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Udupi Palace Restaurant.
Has Udupi Palace Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Udupi Palace Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Udupi Palace Restaurant 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 Udupi Palace Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Udupi Palace Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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