Chicago
18
BEAT

Maneethai Restaurant

3558 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 11 of 24 inspections passed

Inspections
24
11 passed
Last Inspected
2021-11-15
Pass Rate
46%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 8 inspections (2021, 2020, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 54 inspections
Other issues found across 13 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 54×
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Other critical 13×
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Employee Hygiene critical 10×
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
2021-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

3-502.11-ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR MUST HAVE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE TO DETERMINE THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11-SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR COMMENTS.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11-OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP COOLER AT 44.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11-OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET INSIDE PREP COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12-OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE FROM SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. TUBE MUST BE REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

2021-11-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.8F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI COOLER. SALMON FOUND AT 46.2F, TEMPURA FOUND AT 60.3F, SPICY MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 47.5F, RICE...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. MUST DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED RAW (SUSHI) ALONG WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS....

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR MUST HAVE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE TO DETERMINE THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR COMMENTS.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP COOLER AT 44.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET INSIDE PREP COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE FROM SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. TUBE MUST BE REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

2020-12-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

2020-12-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING LINE AREA (WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING).

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2020-12-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CH...

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING LINE AREA (WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING).

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

FOUND HANDSINK INFRONT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2019-03-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CI...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,NOODLES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOU...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU (SUSHI). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOO...

serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

MANAGEMENT HAS LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE PH 4.3. ANALYZED 9.28.2010. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A CURRENT LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND MAINTAIN WITHIN 5 YEARS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE STORAGE SHELFS STORING POTS/PANS BOWLS FROM OVERHEAD SEWER LINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE THE SUSHI 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. -

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

2018-01-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-01-19 Fail Canvass
6
serious Food Temperature

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER (EMPLOYEE HAS TO TURN THE MAIN HOT WATER VALVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING IMPROPE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND (2) FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH/CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MU...

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE SUSHI CASE AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.

2017-04-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-04-13 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

GREASE BOX IN BASEMENT STILL LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE,THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO SANITIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 OPEN GAP ON THE LOWER BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.NEEDS TO HAVE REPAIR. VIOLATION 7-38-005A

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE BOX WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND AROUND PIPES AND IN CORNER BY SUMP PUMP (BASEMENT).

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BAS...

2017-04-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE SUCHI BAR TUNA 1 LB 42.9-45.5f,SHRIMP 53.6F 1LB,UNCOOKED CRAB 50.3 1LB,AVACADO 60.5.F,SLICE GINGE 60.5F 1LB,GROUND SHRIMP 1 LB 51.4F,GROUND CHICKEN 2LB 51.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE S...

critical Food Storage & Handling

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH WASTE WATER BACK UP OVER FLOWING FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHICH WENT TO THE PREP AREA AND THE KITCHEN AREA. BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN UNITS, THE GREASE CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING FR...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE,THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO SANITIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 OPEN GAP ON THE LOWER BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.NEEDS TO HAVE REPAIR. VIOLATION 7-38-005A

critical Food Storage & Handling

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1966679 DATED 10-18-16 #30-Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain. #38- Found sew...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE COOKER IS STORED,SHELF IN THE FRONT SUSHI AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLER. WALK IN UNIT IN BSMT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING HAS WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM THE DISH MACHINE, BSMT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN WHICH HAS WASTE WATER RUNNING TO THE WALK IN UNIT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE LEAK BY THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

LEADING TO THE BSMT ON THE SIDE HAS CHAIRS,POTS,ECT STORED ON THE FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.

2016-10-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found several utensils (portioning bowls) stored directly in food inside reach in coolers. Must properly store utensils outside food, in a separate clean container, or must use utensils with handles (that are outside of food). Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found gaps of space in large, floor drain cover in basement (spaces around pipes that flow into floor drain). Must completely cover all large drains in floor of basement. Must maintain.

critical Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Found sewage pipes running along ceiling over dry storage area in basement. Must completely encase these pipes to prevent contamination. Must maintain.

2016-10-13 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Found kitchen hand washing sink without hot water. Operator stated hot water valve turned to the off position because it needs repair (hot water leaks). Operator turned hot water on under the sink during inspection. Hot water restored. Faucet drips h...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found several utensils (portioning bowls) stored directly in food inside reach in coolers. Must properly store utensils outside food, in a separate clean container, or must use utensils with handles (that are outside of food). Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found excessive rust on table can opener on basement prep table. Found excessive rust on cart shelving in basement prep area. Must remove rust or paint these items. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found gaps of space in large,floor drain cover in basement (spaces around pipes that flow into floor drain). Must completely cover all large drains in floor of basement. Must maintain.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. Must maintain.

2016-05-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-05-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cold hold unit: 5lbs chicken @ 49.4F ($1.60); 1lb of sliced tomatoes @ 60.1F ($2); 1.25 lbs of eggs ranging 50.3F-65.5F ($1.50); 5lbs raw chicken @ 49.1F ($1.58); and 0....

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Found front exposed hand sink, and rear/kitchen exposed hand sink without soap. Operator refilled both sinks with soap during inspection. Instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Critical vio...

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from 11/10/15, report # 1588766. #30 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. PREPARED READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED #32 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS GRIP OR MEANS OF REPAIR ON K...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found large hole in wall at the bottom of basement stairs. Must repair and maintain.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must have thermometers in all coolers in conspicuous position. Also instructed kitchen manager to carry stem thermometer to test food temperatures. Must maintain.

2015-11-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. WITNESSED COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. WITNESSED SAME COOK USING THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. WITNESSED DISH WASHER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE THEN...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. PREPARED READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

RUSTY AND CRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS TABLE TOP CAN OPENER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS GRIP OR MEANS OF REPAIR ON KNIFE HANDLES. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSAB...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GREASE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER.

minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2015-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

2015-03-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A LARGE, DEEP, COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 79.5F. 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 46F. 10 LBS COOKED, COVERED CHICKEN INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT 85.8F. 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 55.7F INSIDE SAME COO...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE BIN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND TUBING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-3...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CEILING VENTILATION IN THE MENS ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT USE PERMANENT PLASTIC WRAP TIE TO HANG ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

2014-10-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING NOTED PREP TABLE WITH MEAT GRINDER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND MEAT...

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ADDITIONAL REORGANIZATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

2014-01-09 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPING WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COO...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT COOKING LINE REAR PREP.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AND REAR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE DESSERT/CONDIMENT COOLER (REAR PREP) AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

2013-05-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AT EXPOSE HAND SINK, 2ND PREP AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER , BASEMENT, HAS BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT HAS BUILD UP GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

2012-07-10 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in coolers in prep area, must date, and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in coolers in prep ar...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front prep area need de...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas outside walk in cooler/walk in freezer, bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean need de...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table, doorway not clean, need cleaning(detailed), walls that had exposed cinder blocks, concrete in bsmt food storage areas, shall repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint(1st floor)shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in rear kitchen area, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vent(ventilation) not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, storage areas, storage closet room, and bathrooms not cl...

2011-05-05 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATI...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR SIDE OF FRYER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER,40F OR BELOW

2010-04-23 Pass License

No violations found.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
64
Kj'S Corner
62
Playa Escondida Restaurant, Inc.
35
Las Islas Marias

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