Vegetarian Express
Last inspected: Aug 1, 2022
70
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Vegetarian Express, the earliest from 2015. On Aug 1, 2022, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. The most recent inspection at Vegetarian Express is from Aug 1, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Vegetarian Express' 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 1, 2022
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP/COOKING AREA AND INSIDE 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDSINKS, PREP SHELVES, STORAGE SHELVES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT (BASEMENT PREP, FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR) ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES (BASEMENT PREP, FIRST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jul 9, 2021
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER SIDES AND INTERIOR, JUICE BAR PREP COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT JUICE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BESIDE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT CAN BE ACCESSIBLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS TO EXIST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND IN THE HVAC ROOM NEXT TO THE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE JUICE BAR AREA AND SEVERAL HOUSE FLIES IN THE JUICE BAR/FRONT COUNTER AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/14/20 WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER SIDES AND INTERIOR, JUICE BAR PREP COOLER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT JUICE BAR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BESIDE AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT IT CAN BE ACCESSIBLE AND DOES NOT ALLOW PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS TO EXIST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD USED TO COVER THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THEM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Aug 14, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS (SALSA)NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOST OF FACILITY FOOD PREPARATION IS HAPPENING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT DOESN'T HAVE HAND WASHING SINK. ONLY SINK AVAILABLE FOR HAND WASHING IS SEPARATED WITH WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
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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: ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS AND DOOR SEAL GASKETS ON ALL COOLING UNITS
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR POTABLE WATER LEAK IN TOILET BAWL WATER SUPPLIES LINE ON UPSTAIRS BATHROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Oct 21, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT NOT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOST OF FACILITY FOOD PREPARATION IS HAPPENING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT DOESN'T HAVE HAND WASHING SINK. ONLY SINK AVAILABLE FOR HAND WASHING IS SEPARATED WITH WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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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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Sep 17, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUSLY CITED CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED . INSPECTION REPORT #2229438 FROM 10/09/2018 VIOLATION #47 RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT NOT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT MOST OF FACILITY FOOD PREPARATION IS HAPPENING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT FOOD PREP IN BASEMENT DOESN'T HAVE HAND WASHING SINK. ONLY SINK AVAILABLE FOR HAND WASHING IS SEPARATED WITH WALL IN DISH WASHING AREA.FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT UTENSILS IN USE ARE STORED IN COLD WATER,MUST STORED UTENSILS UNDER RUNNING COLD WATER, UNDER HOT WATER (135 f AND ABOVE)AND IN CLEAN PLACE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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: OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED PLYWOOD SHEETS FOR FOOD SHELVING STORAGE, AND OBSERVED USE OF WOOD PALLETS AS TABLE TOP .MUST NOT USE UNPROTECTED WOOD AS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLING UNITS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND CLEAN WALLS AROUND BASEMENT UTILITY SINK
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Oct 9, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16:(A:2,&B)-TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SUCH AS COOKED TAMALES AT 61.0F AND 76.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED FOODS DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $70.00 AND TOTAL 20 LBS. ALSO FOUND BOX OF TILAPIA FILLET IN THE STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF THE CHAIR AT IMPROPER TEMP AT 76.3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $ 20.OO, TOTAL 5 LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS OR FREEZER TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOINDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(E)(4)-ICE MACHINE LID,BINS SURFACES(NON TCS EQUIPMENT) DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 4-901.12- ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 4-202.16- OBSERVED MILK CRATE BEING USED TO ELEVATE ALL STOCKS OFF THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13-EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND GRILL WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND ON THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-DAMAGED CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE BIG HOOD IN THE KITCHEN MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11-HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR THE 4 EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD. MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CLASS AND OBTAIN THE CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0637-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA,DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS/BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND WALLS ALONG THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED VISIBLE IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND A METAL STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STOCK ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 30, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN AND AT THE JUICE BAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA AND AT THE JUICE BAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEST AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/FOOD CONTAINERS FOR STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS NOT IN GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN HOODS/FILTERS ABOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,SIDES OF GRILL,INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND JUICE BAR PREP AREA AND SEAL HOLE ON CEILING AT KITCHEN AREA TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN HANDLE AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT JUICE BAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.
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Jun 30, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SOME AREAS I POOR REPAIR, NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS AND GREASE BOX AT JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER IN ALL STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vegetarian Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vegetarian Express on file is from Aug 1, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vegetarian Express?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Vegetarian Express.
Has Vegetarian Express' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Vegetarian Express have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Vegetarian Express means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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