Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2024
67
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Dec 16, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 10 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge's 67 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 (B-D): OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER. COLD WATER IS OPERATED AT THE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE GRILL WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR THE GARBAGES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER USED FOR DISHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD-WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO OPERATE COLD WATER. COLD WATER IS OPERATED AT THE WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SINK STOPPERS MISSING FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GRILL WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR THE GARBAGES IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING, ESPECIALLY ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO, BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BASES IN NEED OF CLEANING NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 21, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OBSERVED IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWEL OBSERVED HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030 (C).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS CONTAINERS OF FOOD WITH NAME OF ITEM WRITTEN IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH. COMMON NAME OF FOOD MUST BE WRITTEN IN ENGLISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WRITE COMMON NAME IN ENGLISH.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SPONGES OBSERVED HAVING BEEN DRIED OVERNIGHT FOR REUSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SPONGES DAILY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SHELVES COVERED WITH FOIL. FOIL CANNOT BE USED TO COVER NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL AND MANUALLY CLEAN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN PLUGS OBSERVED ON SITE FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PURCHASE DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DUST AND SOIL ACCUMULATION FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AROUND GRIDDLE, IN EXHAUST VENT ABOVE GRIDDLE, AND BEHIND GRIDDLE. ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE FREQUENTLY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: RECEPTACLES IN WOMEN'S REST ROOM AND NON GENDER RESTROOMS MISSING LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NO RECEPTACLES AVAILABLE IN KITCHEN. ALL FOOD PREP AREAS AND HAND WASHING STATIONS REQUIRE RECEPTACLES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTING IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT IN WORKING ORDER. LIGHTING MUST BE SUFFIECENT IN ALL STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULBS IN DRY STORAGE AREA
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN PROTOCAL OBSERVED. MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. 1ST OFFENSE
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Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NEEDED CLEANING IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO FAUCET KNOBS IN POOR REPAIR (ONE IN MENS WASHROOM AND ONE IN WOMENS WASHROOM); REPAIR/REPLACE FAUCET KNOBS AT HANDSINKS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 17, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS IN FRONT BAR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT HANDSINK IN BAR AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS AT FAUCET CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 7, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR AT FIRST STALL IN WOMENS CUSTOMER RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER ON SIDE OF ICE MAKER IN KITCHEN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Sep 28, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WIPE CLEAN INTERIOR METAL PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT, UNDER FRYER AND BEHIND BAR. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND BEHIND BAR.
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Oct 13, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SODA GUN DISPENSER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 23, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR WITH STICKY RESIDUE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC SILVERWARE IMPROPERLY STORED. STORE ALL PLASTICWARE WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,
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Sep 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF DEEP FRYER IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES IN STORE ROOMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN.
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Nov 23, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 16, 2010
License
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. FOUND ONE DOUBLE DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER AND SMALL PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO SUPPORT FOOD OPERATIONS. ALSO, NOTED NO HOT HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT HOLDING UNITS TO MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 7-38-005 (A).
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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: FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP UNDER SAID DOOR ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING SO AS NO DAYLIGHT CAN BE SEEN AND RODENT PROOF SAME. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. WATER SPILLING ONTO FLOOR FROM SAID DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAME AND REMOVE STANDING WATER. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SOAP AT WASHBOWL IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN KARAOKE ROOM ACROSS FROM DRY STORAGE ROOM AND CLEAN TOILET STAFF IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE AND INSTALL RACKS/SHELVES FOR FOOD/UTENSILS STORAGE, DRY PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM. PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL NEXT TO AND UNDER STAIRCASE, AROUND PIPING/WIRES/CONDUITS AS NEEDED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, AND KARAOKE ROOMS. PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING CEILING SECTIONS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE AT ICE MACHINE. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT UTILITY SINK IN CLOSET IN BANQUET ROOM #2.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE MATERIALS/ITEMS FROM STAIRWELL AND UNDER STAIRCASE, ELEVATOR, AND ENTRANCE AT 2ND FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge on file is from Dec 16, 2024. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge.
Has Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zero Degrees Karaoke Bar Llc — Zero Degrees Restaurant and Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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