Vee-Vee's African Restaurant
Last inspected: Oct 27, 2025
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Vee-Vee's African Restaurant 35 times, with records going back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 27, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 12 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 16 times.
Vee-Vee's African Restaurant's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Oct 27, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL COOKING AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND TABLETOPS, EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, BINS, BOXES, CRATES, PERSONAL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY FOR OPERATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON AND ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, WALLS, VENTS, LARGE AND SMALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACK, UNDER DISH WASHIGNG MACHINE, IN CORNNER NEAR GREASE TRAP, AND IN REAR BOILER AREA BEHING BOILER ALSO OBSERVED MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMIESES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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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, POTS, PANS, EXCESS ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX 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 CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON ALL COOKING AND COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS AND TABLETOPS, EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ENSURE DEVICE CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED, AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT, BINS, BOXES, CRATES, PERSONAL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN ALL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY FOR OPERATION TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON AND ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES, WALLS, VENTS, LARGE AND SMALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-17-2023,REPORT #2569797 #10)6-301.14: NOTED NO HAND WAHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. #47)4-201.11: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #47) 4-202.16: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL #49)4-602.13: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55) 6-201.11: MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CRACKS/HOLES #56) 6-304.11: NOTED COOKING STOVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD. #58)2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. WATER SEEPING BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/WELD WITH GALVANIZE MATERIA/ SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 17, 2023
Reinspection
15 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WAHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR CRACKS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DIRT AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKING STOVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jan 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED NO HAND WAHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PUT HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING COVING ON WALL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THE COVING FOR THE WALLS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING RAT DROPPINGS. -WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLS -CRACKS ON THE FLOOR AND WALLS -MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS THROUGH OUT PREMISE AND STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES AND SANITIZE ESPECIALLY AREAS WITH PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH CRACKS AND SPILLS. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED COOKING STOVES AT THE KITCHEN NOT UNDER THE EXHAUST VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COOKING STOVES AND GRILLS UNDER THE EXHAUST HOOD.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 25, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS.(EXCESSIVE PLATES,CONTAINERS,ETC.)MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
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Apr 20, 2021
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-7-2019 INSPECTION # 2288366. VIOLATION 58. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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Apr 13, 2021
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND HAND SINK NOT DRAINING PROPERLY AND NOT USABLE AT COOKING AREAS. (SLOWLY DRAINING) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C. MUST REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEARBY SINK AT DISHWASHING AREAS TO WASH HANDS.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FRO REPORT DATED 5-7-2019 INSPECTION # 2288366. VIOLATION 58. FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090.MUST PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: STOVE, TABLES, INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES AT KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUD CLUTTER AT KITCHEN AREAS: OLD STOVE, TOOLS, CHAIRS,ETC. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
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May 7, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING UNDER LOW TEMPWRATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 12, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE COOLERS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT MAIN KITCHEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 4, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE......NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSEKEEPING.
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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 TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ON THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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Mar 27, 2018
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 50 RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND AT THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE......NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS, FREEZERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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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 TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.....NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS AT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM U-JOINT OF HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN......NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISE ESPECIALLY ON THE FRONT FOOD STORAGE AND 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
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67
Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE TWO BURNER(WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) AND ONE BURNER (EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) UNITS NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.MUST RELOCATED UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER BY EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN IS BROKEN REPMVE/REPLACE. BROKEN LID WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE(WHICH IS BROKEN AND DIRTY) AROUND THE LIDS AND LID LINER. NEED TO REPLACE LID AND LID LINER. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SURFACE. MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. HOLE ON WALL(BOTTOM PART) BY THE SHELF BY THE KITCHEN. NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.
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82
Mar 24, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED RICE AND BEANS AT TEMP OF 57.8F; GOAT HEAD IN JUICE AT TEMP OF 46.2F TO 47.8F; AND SPINACH AT TEMP OF 58.7F. MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40.6F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUNDS 10,VALUE 70. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND STORING MULTI USE UTENSILS:POTS,PANS,LIDS,ETC.NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT SAID SINK.OWNER SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER MY REQUEST: WASH-RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED BOTH STORAGE AREA ON SECOND FLOOR.TWENTY RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT FIRST FLOOR FOOD STORAGE AREA BY THE KITCHEN.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED,REAR MAIN DOOR AND SCREEN DOOR ARE BROKEN AND GAPS FROM 1/2 TO 1"GAPS.PRESENTLY MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED AND IN USE THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF BOTH DOORS(TOP ,BOTTOM AND SIDE OF EACH DOOR.)SECOND FLOOR TOO MANY ITEMS ON FLOOR WERE RODENT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS FOR BETTER HOUSEKEEPING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED AND STORED: RICE,MEAT,VEGETABLE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL TO SANITATION CLASS.AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE TWO BURNER(WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) AND ONE BURNER (EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN) UNITS NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.MUST RELOCATED UNIT UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES. BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER BY EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN IS BROKEN REPMVE/REPLACE. BROKEN LID WITH EXCESS DUCT TAPE(WHICH IS BROKEN AND DIRTY) AROUND THE LIDS AND LID LINER. NEED TO REPLACE LID AND LID LINER. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOLERS, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.REPAIR WALL UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,SURFACE. MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. HOLE ON WALL(BOTTOM PART) BY THE SHELF BY THE KITCHEN. NEED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH END CAPS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(SINK BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK) IN POOR REPAIR:LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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64
Mar 24, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND REACH IN FREEZER WITH DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.(EXPOSED INSULATION). MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN, SWEEP, AND MOP.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND MOPS AND DUST PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY(TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN DISHES). MUST RELOCATE.
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86
Apr 17, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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86
Apr 9, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA SOUTHEAST WALL ADJACENT TO UNUSED STAND UP REACH IN COOLER AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR AT 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT SHIELD MISSING ABOVE PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES NAMES ON PREMISES.
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70
Jul 30, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.(TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND CLEAR.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST PAINT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT REGISTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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82
Jun 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNIT AT MAIN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN.(TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND CLEAR.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT. MUST PAINT.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND FRONT REGISTER AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.
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82
Sep 12, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS ANS FREEZERS NOT DATED, LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND COVER INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION. USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IS PROHIBITED. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD TIMES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES AND ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS STAINS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON THE WALLS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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78
Aug 19, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME RODENT ACTIVITY MICE ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION, UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES AFFECTED AREA.RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS ANS FREEZERS NOT DATED, LABELED OR COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND COVER INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SHELVING FOR ELEVATION. USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION IS PROHIBITED. MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD TIMES 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND EASY CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN FREE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA WITH BLACK DISCOLORATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE FLOOR, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER AND UNDER MILK CRATES WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND DIRT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, CEILING AND ALONG PIPPING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES AND ENTRY POINTS FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS STAINS AND DIRT SPLASHED ON THE WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN FANS INSIDE COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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67
Mar 28, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACKS (ALONG CORNERS/WALLS). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN 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 GREASE/FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND UNCLEAN CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Sep 24, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 17, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1106213 STILL EXIST- #32 REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER, #32 REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNITS (IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, #36 REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/24/12).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/FOOD STAINS ON ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO OBSERVED DAAMGED/BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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86
Apr 19, 2012
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE OR RE-PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNIT(IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION / HOOD.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE DEAD BULB AT SAME AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO GET COLD WATER
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82
Apr 12, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO REACH-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORED ON TOP THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 4 CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 54.7F, 57.5F AND 59.5F;COOKED FISH AT TEMP OF 54.7F.ONE CONTAINER OF WHITE COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 94.4F, BLACK EYE PEAS AT TEMP OF 64.7F.ALSO FOUND RAW BEEF IN WATER STORED INSIDE THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK IN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 70F, WATER TEMPERATURE AT TEMP OF 64.4F. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUND 41 VALUE 330.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77796-11
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZE SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE,UNIT IN USE. OBSERVED INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE WAS A TRAY WITH WASHED GLASSES,TO THE RIGHT OF DISHMACHINE ON DRAIN BOARD WERE CLEAN DISHES. PER MANAGER STATEMENT BUSINESS HAD A PARTY.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.FAX A LETTER TO PUBLIC HEALTH WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS 100PPM.FAX #312-746-4240.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77796-11.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES:UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE,IN STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND ON TOP THE LID OF CONTAINERS. ALSO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT HOT WATER TANK STORAGE /FOOD STORAGE.APPROX.40 OR MORE DROPPINGS.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED ,OBSERVED SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT INSECT PROOFED AND MESH IS BROKEN,MAIN DOOR WAS OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.SCREEN DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-39-020 HOOOO77797-12
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE OR RE-PAINT RUSTY SHELVES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE FROM FACILITY TWO BURNER UNIT(IN USE AT PRESENT TIME) THAT ARE NOT INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION/HOOD.UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE VENTILATION / HOOD.
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ALSO REPLACE DEAD BULB AT SAME AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,TOO TIGHT UNABLE TO GET COLD WATER
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70
Aug 18, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON TOILET BOWLS, URINAL BOWLS, AND TOILET TANKS IN RESTROOMS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS ON 2NDFL.STORAGE ROOM,AND AT 1STFL FRONT MUSIC AREA UNDER TABLES.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK IN DISHMACHINE ROOM.
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86
Apr 21, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD PLASTIC BAGS OR IN FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.DO NOT USE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.
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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. REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A TECHNICIAN FOR THE DISH MACHINE WHICH PROVIDES TO MUCH SOAP,HOWEVER THE SANITIZE SOLUTION STRENGTH IS 100 PPM.
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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. CARPET THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA IN POOR REPAIR(THE SEAMS ARE BROKEN),CARPET IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED, INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OFTEN OR REPLACE IT.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 21, 2010
Consultation
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 6.9.10
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTEDON 6.9.10.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY W6.9.10.ITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT/INSPECTION #248280 DATED 6.9.10.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: All food shall be from sources approved by health authorities and safe for human consumption. FOUND BAGS OF DRIED FOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOUND TAPIOCA, DRIED CRAWFISH CAYENNE PEPPER, OKRA LIKE SUBSTANCE, BEAN CAKE AND MOIST MINCED MELON. ALSO FOUND HERBS OHA, ODO AND UNTAZI. OWNER WAS UNABLE TO PRODUCE INVOICES. ONE BAG HAD AN AIRLINE STICKER AROUND IT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD ONLY FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE. TOTAL WEIGHT: 30 LBS VALUE $ 300. ALL WEIGHT AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION #58437-11
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER WASHING TEMPERATURE OF MEASURED 80.3 DEGREES F AND 80 DEGREES ON TEMPREATURE GAUGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INCREASE WATER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. UNIT NOW MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE. CITATION 58437-11
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT.
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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 2 DOOR COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONDESATION FROM INTERIOR TOP. REMOVE POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.
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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 CEILING TILES AND REPAIR SOURCE OF STAINS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD/COVING THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SEAL ALL GAPS IN BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA. REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL OF FRONT SERVICE AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE WOOD AND METAL FROM DUMPSTER AREA IN REAR.
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Mar 8, 2010
Tag Removal
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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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 ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 2.24.10 REPORT 72255.
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Feb 24, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND 2 LBS JERK CHICKEN, 1 LB OF RICE ON PREP TABLE AND 2 LBS COOKED FISH IN SAUCE, 1/2 LB BEANS IN 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.6-73.3 DEGREES F. TOTAL WEIGHT 5 1/2 LBS, VALUE $20. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. 2 DOOR STAND UP COOLER WAS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. DISCUSSED PROPER LOG KEEPING. CITATION # 58217-16
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE IN DISH MACHINE. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH ALL UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS IN REFRIGERATERS/FREEZERS AND DRY FOODS STORED IN BUCKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN.
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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. LARGE HOLE IN CEILING IN FRONT SERVICE AREA MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM MOP SINK FAUCET.
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Feb 19, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vee-Vee's African Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vee-Vee's African Restaurant on file is from Oct 27, 2025. The public record contains 35 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vee-Vee's African Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Vee-Vee's African Restaurant.
Has Vee-Vee's African Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Vee-Vee's African Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vee-Vee's African Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Vee-Vee's African Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Vee-Vee's African Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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