Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986
Last inspected: Sep 8, 2023
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Score
Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 appears in inspection records 18 times, starting in 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 since Sep 8, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 17 times across the record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 8, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Sep 1, 2023
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 STILL NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-22-2023,REPORT #2580529 #54) 5-501.113(B).WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO GARBAGE ALLOVER THE GROUNDOF THE GANGWAY BETWEEN TWO BUILDING,EXCESS FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE GANG WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. STILL GARBAGE AREA AND LID NOT MAINATINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE SECOND FLOOR ATTIC.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND SLICED TOMATOES(AT TEMP OF 73.6F AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 77.9F) STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE .POUNDS 1.5,VALUE 5 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005."CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: GYRO MEAT AT SPIT AT TEMP OF 77.5F TO 78.9F. PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 2,VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF/CUSTOMER'S BATHROOM AT 77.5F TO 81.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA. UPON MY RETURN ON 11-6-19 PAPER TOWEL WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING IN STAFF CUSOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO GARBAGE ALLOVER THE GROUNDOF THE GANGWAY BETWEEN TWO BUILDING,EXCESS FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE GANG WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE .REPAIR ISSUE. ,
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM SECOND FLOOR ATTIC.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 22, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2023
License
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA WERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD WILL BE HANDLED. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA, OR RELOCATE PRESENT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN COOKING AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS:AGREEMENT, SERVICE ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL SHEETS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR ISSUE. HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPES,REPAIR ISSUE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NO FILTERS PROVIDED UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2022
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (SALAD, CHICKEN HAMBURGERS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED CLOGGED HAND WASHES SINK (WATER NOT DRAINING AT ALL) AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHES SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, MISSING TILES AT THE PREP AREA, FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 5, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 29, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK, LAST SERVICE MADE ON PREMISES 03/18/19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR PREMISES, MUST BE WITHIN PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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May 30, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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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 THERMOMETER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SPRAYER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AT THE FRONT CASH REGISTRY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING TILES AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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May 23, 2019
Routine
8 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 19 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN, SALAD ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS (HAMBURGERS, CHICKEN ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED A VERY THICK BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005
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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 THERMOMETER
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND SPRAYER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, MISSING TILES AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPPING AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON LINING OF GASKET AT THE DOORS OF SERVICE COOLER INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES AND FLOOR AT THE FRONT CASH REGISTRY AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION
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Jan 18, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATE 6-27-17 INSPECTION # 2065062. VIOLATIONN 45. FOOD HANDLER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION HAVE NOT TAKEN FOOD HANDLERS COURSES. ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMNETS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 7-42-090. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, NO VALID CERTIFICATES POTSED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, FRIES, GYROS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GRAYISH RESIDUE FROM HANDLES OF HAND SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS (FRENCH FRIES) AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER FRYER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON WALL BEHIND AND BELOW COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA NEAR FIRE EXTINGUISHER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN BOTH WHITE UPRIGHT COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: THE TWO FOOD HANDLERS PRESENT DURING INSPECTION HAVE NOT TAKEN FOOD HANDLERS COURSES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN SAUSAGES, GRILL CHICKEN SANDWICHES, FISH SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(a)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER AT THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 10, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. PREP COOLER WAS AT 55.3F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR COOLER AND NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL INSPECTED BY CDPH. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (POTATOES, HAMBURGERS) IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD THAT IS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE RUSTY SHELF IN THE MIDDLE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP TABLES, LOCATED ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED 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 FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND REFRIGERATORS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING AND FOUR STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Mar 20, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREPARATION AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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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 BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE ENCRUSTED. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES ABOVE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN COVER ON REAR OF KITCHEN BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL CLEANING IS NEEDED AT THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN GREASE ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 16, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND HOT WATER TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALL AROUND WINDOW FAN IN REAR OF KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN WINDOW FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN PIPES ALONG WALL IN REAR TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT OBSERVED.
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Dec 18, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR/WALL BASEBOARD COVING MISSING AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON LADIES WASHROOM DOOR.
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Apr 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS (GREASE), PREP TABLE BELOW THE GRILL (GREASE), EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FOOD DEBRIS), FOOD DEBRIS ON WIRE RACKS ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (GREASE).
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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. REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND STEAM TABLE. MUST STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 on file is from Sep 8, 2023. The public record contains 18 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 17 times, more than any other issue at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986.
Has Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yangos Grill Family Owned Since 1986 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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