West Indies International
Last inspected: Nov 30, 2023
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Score
Public records show 18 inspections at West Indies International stretching back to 2010. West Indies International was last inspected on Nov 30, 2023. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for West Indies International dates to Nov 30, 2023.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around seven violations, down from roughly 13 violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 10 times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so West Indies International trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 30, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DEAD ROACHES IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAKING PANS AND CUTTING BOARDS WITH SEVERE RUST/ BURNT RESIDUE, SEVERELY DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID BAKING PANS AND RESURFACE THE CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND INSIDE THE METAL SHELVING UNIT AT THE REAR FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL NEAR THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALL.
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Jul 26, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2311813 09/05/2019 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. PREVIOUS REPORT NOT CORRECTED BY DATE GIVEN OF 11/27/2019
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS HANGING ON PIPE ON WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PUT AWAY PROPERLY AND TO USE PROPER DRYING METHOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD COUNTER UNIT IN REAR OF FACILITY JUST OUTSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL RAW WOULD SHOULD BE PAINTED OR STAINED TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON LOWER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR OF FACILITY ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ALL NON CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION UPGRADED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2311813 09/05/2019 OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF. PREVIOUS REPORT NOT CORRECTED BY DATE GIVEN OF 11/27/2019
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Sep 5, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS,ETC ON SITE IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING
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Aug 27, 2019
Routine
6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR BUSINESS/ CONTRACT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 56 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOOR AREAS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT,( FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE BAKING PREP AREA,ETC), 9- LIVE GNATS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, 3- LARGE FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST POST.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE STORED INSIDE SALAD DRESSING JUG. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT SHELVES, HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN IN FRONT PREP AREA, MIDDLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LARGE POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ONLY SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, COOLERS, PREP TABLES,ALL STORAGE SUPPLY CABINETS FOR PANS, SPICES,ETC NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR SANITARY NAPKINS
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ALONG FENCE AND GARBAGE CAN. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN WASHROOMS, CEILINGS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STOVE NOT BEING USED ,CLUTTER OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR . POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOOD VENTILATION OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO THE ROOF.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE THE ALLERGENS TRAINING.
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May 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS OF STORAGE ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF RESTAURANT IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE ITEMS WHERE NEEDED TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 29, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jun 17, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, SEVERAL LOAVES OF BREAD COOLING UNWRAPPED WITH NO BARRIERS DIRECTLY ON COOLING RACKS THAT HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND 2 LARGE FANS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BLOWING ONTO (COOLING) THE LOAVES OF BREAD IN THE FRONT ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE COOLING RACKS AND THE FANS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE REAR PREP AREAWITH ACCUMULATED FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS ON THE PREMISES THAT CAN NOT BE SUBMERGED INTO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS CURRENTLY ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO ADEQUATELY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE THE POTS FROM THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Sep 25, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME
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Sep 18, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; CORNERS OR THE KITCHEN, CORNERS OF LUNCHROOM, AND THROUGHOUT THE OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND N ON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; ALL HEAVY KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FREEZERS, INTERIOR OF STORAGE BOX IN PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, AND UNDER PREP TABLES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN TILE AND DAMAGED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AND FRONT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTURCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN WATER FUCET ON 3 COMP SINK, ALSO SMALL LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WHERE STOVE IS LOCATED, ANAD VENTILATION IS NEEDED FOR STOVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. FRONT AND REAR PREP, STORAGE AND OLD DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEM SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Aug 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT PREP AREA,MUST INSTALL AND PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ALSO PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER THRROUGHOUT VARIOUS SECTIONS OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Jun 18, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHES PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTALL GREASE TRAP AT REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR BY CLUTTERED AREA IN SOUTH SECTION OF ROOM, AND INSIDE CABINET UNDERNEATH WASH BOWL IN REAR. MUST ELIMINATE ALL CLUTTER(PEST HARBORAGE AREAS), REPAIR SCREEN DOOR FOR REAR EXIT WHICH HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH IT ON LOWER RIGHT SIDE , AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 2 LARGE ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING UP THE WALL IN FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA. MUST ALSO REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020. REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 6-27-12 NOT CORRECTED:-37-NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.-38-LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING. MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP. -41- REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FRO SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES AND PAINT SURFACES WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT IF RUSTED. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL RUSTY-LOOKING STORAGE RACKS ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL UNCLEAN USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#29
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM ALL SECTIONS OF PREMISES.
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Jun 27, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIAYY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR BOTH WASHROOM DOORS.MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN REAR,AND PIPE UNDER SAME SINK.MUST REPAIR. NO GREASE TRAP AT FRONT 3-COMP SINK THATS SLOW DRAINING.MUST INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJUCENT FROM REAR PREP TOO CLUTTERED,STORAGE ALONG ALL WALLS AND FLOORS.MUST REMOVE ANY STORAGE NOT USING AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND 3COMPARTMNET SINK AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SWEPT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR BAKERY AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND RESTROOM DOORS AT REAR OF PREMISES NOT SELF CLOSING.
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Oct 21, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD. TO REPAIR THEM AND PAINT THEM OR PROVIDE TILE OR OTHER FLOOR COVERING.
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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 CEILING SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALL NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BACK STORE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND CALL YOUR PEST CONTROL TECH TO COME HERE AND SERVICE THIS ESTABLISHMENT, SERIOUS 7-38-020 CITATION GIVEN HOOOO62415 11 COURT DATE 11/18/2010 10:00AM ROOM 400 W SUPERIOR OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE THROUGH THE MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE CITATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOODS FILTERS.BRED PROOFER,PREP TABLES,INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS REACH IN FREEZERS BREAD CUTTING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEANAND SANITIZE ALL.
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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. THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND PAINT THEM OR PROVIDE TILE OR OTHER FLOOR COVERING.
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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. THE WALLS AND CEILING SOME AREAS IN POOR REPAIR AND ALL NEED TO BE CLEANED AND PAINTED HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. THE STORE ROOMS HAS UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER. INSTD.TO CLERA AND ORGNIZE SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was West Indies International last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at West Indies International on file is from Nov 30, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at West Indies International?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at West Indies International.
Has West Indies International's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at West Indies International have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at West Indies International 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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