Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12)

11601 W Touhy Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
American
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged 34 inspections at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12), the earliest from 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 16 times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST NEAR FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CARDS. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR PIZZA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 28, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- ..DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING VENTS AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. ..DUSTY AND STAINED WALL AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. ..DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE BAR.
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95
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING/BROKEN METAL OFF THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REAPIR AND MAINTAIN.
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90
May 13, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA/PREP AREA AND AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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95
Apr 19, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT BAR AREA TO REMOVE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH DEBRI SPILLAGE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE A BRIGHTER BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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86
May 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDESER IN WALK IN COOLER DRIPPING INTO PAN. MUST REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER ABOVE STEAM AND HOLD TABLE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES.
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90
Oct 8, 2021
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED DRAIN LINE FROM SODA GUN HOLDER DRAINING INTO HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DISCHARGE ONTO FLOOR DRAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE SALAD PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SIDES OF DISPLAY COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF LIGHTBULB.
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Mar 15, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING BEVERAGE/SODA TUBING OR LINE ABOVE HANDSINK (NOTED SODA SYRUP DRIPPING IN CUP) IN BAR AREA
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF SANDWICH PREP COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP (UPPER PART) INFRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH DIRT, GREASE AND SOME LITTER BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 25, 2019
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR (RIGHT SIDE OF CASHIER).
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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 IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND BAR, UNDER AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND BAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA BY HOT WATER TANK AND INSIDE STORAGE CLOSET BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT/UPDATED CERTIFICATES.
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Apr 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2222275 ISSUED ON 09-13-18 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 (57) - EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. (56) - OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HANDSINK.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND (2) COFFEE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE, DUST AND CLUTTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB INSIDE (1) DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN. UPGRADE TO VIOLATION #60
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN. UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED KITCHEN KNIFE,PIZZA SCRAPER STORED INSIDE SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER ACTIVELY PREPPING PIZZAS DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE SAID ITEMS INSIDE HAND SINK.HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE MAINTAINED SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.COS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT/STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT SANDWICH STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING,SHELVINGS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,BAR GUN AND HOUSING AT BAR AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.16 (A) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AT CEILING ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP STATION AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Apr 12, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED BETWEEN (52.1F-54.0F).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL SINKS--- THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 110-120 F AND ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE AT 85.0F.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED PLUMBING REPAIRPERSONS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2018
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: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE 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 REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARD AT THE SANDWICH PREP LINE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING 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/CEILINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Sep 27, 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: Observed the floor around the grease trap to be dirty. Instructed facility 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 the wall and ceiling around the condenser units in the rear prep area to have heavy dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a small leak at the base of the three compartment sink faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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86
May 16, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed standing water and dirt on the bottom of the bar keg coolers. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floors along wall bases and under and around equipment. Instructed facility 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 black markings on the ceiling and wall in the rear prep area near the double doors. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
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86
Dec 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR INOPERABLE DRAIN STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OR PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS (NOTED EMPLOYEE USING CLOTH TO HOLD THE WATER).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL WITH SLIGHT LIME BUILD-UP.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES/VENT COVER INSIDE SANDWICH DISPLAY UNIT WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FRONT DISPLAY/DINING AREA
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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 ALONG THE WALLS , UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Sep 16, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.--------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO CASH REGISTER) BEHIND BAR.
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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 UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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90
Nov 3, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERNAL COOLERS, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, COOLER GASKETS, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PIPES INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSULTATION OR REWRAP EXISTING PIPES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Oct 26, 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: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 15 PLUS GNATS THROUGH-OUT BAR AREA ON WALL ABOVE LIQUOR STORAGE AND IN REAR ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE ACTIVITY AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERNAL COOLERS, FILTERS ON EXHAUST HOOD, COOLER GASKETS, AND FAN COVERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NOT MAINTAINED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HOT WATER PIPES INSULATION EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INSULTATION OR REWRAP EXISTING PIPES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Apr 20, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUNS AT BAR, WALK-IN COOLER FAN COVERS, SHELVES IN PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
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Oct 24, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP AROUND SINKS WATER HANDLES, FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE BAR GUN HOLDERS ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AT BAR, PREP AND DISWASH AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING/WALLS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CEILING/WALLS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT BAR DUMP SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY REGISTER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Jul 3, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Jun 26, 2014
Routine
4 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 6 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS BY SIDE EXIT DOOR, 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-37-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSEVED SLIGHT CALICUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR (LOW GROUT) AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REGROUT DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DISHWASH AND BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO 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 THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS AND FOOD TRAY RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED PREP COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF (BACON) OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR PREP AREA, FRONT PREP AREA AND IN BAR AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING, COOLING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HEAVY LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND BAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 7, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE SODA MACHINE CABINET ON SHELF. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE CABINET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS AND GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Nov 9, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES BEHIND LOWER AND UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL DRAWER COOLERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF UNUSED COOLER, WATER, ELECTRICAL AND GAS PIPES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION, CONDUITS, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, RACKS INSIDE GLASS COOLER BEHIND BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK WITH HEAVY LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT BAR, PREP STORAGE AND SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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 ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR, FRONT PREP AND FRONT BAR, ALONG THE WALLS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, AND FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/OPENING ON FLOOR BASEBOARD IN CORNER BEHIND OVEN/STEAMER (NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX/SEAL OPENING AT 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND COMPARTMENT BEHIND BAR.------------MUST REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR BACK FLOW PREVENTER OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA.
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May 8, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER COLD HOLDING FRONT AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOLER,UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN PREP COOLER BY THE STEAM TABLE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED
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Nov 7, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. HANDSINK FAUCET IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. SHELVES FOR SODA BOXES AT THE REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN BOILER AREA AND GREASE TRAP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CRACKED AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND DINING AREA MUST BE REPLACED
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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. WALLS /CEILING ABOVE PREP/GRILL AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BASEWALLS THRUOUT DISH AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVERS ABOVE GRILL AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 4, 2011
Tag Removal
No violations found.
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Jul 29, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 3 PREP COOLERS -FOR PIZZA,SALADS/SANDWICHES AND CONDIMENTS -BEING FIXED BY THE TECHNICIAN,NO FOOD INSIDE COOLERS;TAG COOLERS, NO CITATION ISSUED , INSTRUCTED TO FAX LETTER WHEN ALL COOLERS HAS BEEN FIXED 40F OR LESS
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR
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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. ROLLER SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALL CORNERS OF HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE,UNDER COOLER UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,MUST FLUSH FLOOR DRAINS REGULARLY
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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. WALL /WINDOW BEHIND ICE MACHINE DIRTY WITH HOLES,MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL HOLES
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Jan 4, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
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 shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR UNDER HANDSINK NEAR WOODEN PIZZA OVEN UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,FLOOR UNDER HANDSINKS IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS BETWEEN BAR AND ICE MACHINE AREA MUST BE REPAINTED
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Aug 26, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: RACKS/SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN;GREASE TRAP AREA MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES AT THE REAR SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 5, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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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. AIR FAN IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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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. RACKS/SHELVES IN DISPLAY COOLER FOR SANDWICHES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND DISH AREA UNCLEAN ,FOOD DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER MUST BE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND MAINTAIN;GREASE TRAP AREA MUST KEEP DRY AND CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
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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. CEILING TILES AT THE REAR SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN REAR AREA UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 34 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12)?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 16 times, more than any other issue at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12).

Has Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wolfgang Express — Wolfgang Puck Express (T3 K12) is inspected around two times per year on average.