What is BQ Afroroot Cuisine's health inspection score?

BQ Afroroot Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was BQ Afroroot Cuisine last inspected?

BQ Afroroot Cuisine was last inspected on October 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does BQ Afroroot Cuisine have?

BQ Afroroot Cuisine has 58 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is BQ Afroroot Cuisine safe to eat at?

BQ Afroroot Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does BQ Afroroot Cuisine serve?

BQ Afroroot Cuisine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

BQ Afroroot Cuisine

Name: BQ Afroroot Cuisine
Address: 4701 N KENMORE AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 75

4701 N KENMORE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/6/2025

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American•Uptown

Ranked #297 of 747 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 6, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4701 N KENMORE AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

3 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Mar 2023

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

15 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

15 basic

Sep

Aug 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED COOKED MEAT IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BIN OF MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED BIN OF MEAT.-COS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

62/100inspection score

−33 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT,RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO OUTSIDE AREA CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING AND FREEZING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−33 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAIN PIPE (FROM THE ROOF INTO STANDING BUCKETS) IN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE INTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION ON GROUND.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ALLEY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−19 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med8 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

29/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, GOAT MEAT ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON (2) GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572518 ISSUED ON 03-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM. #47 - OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #48 - OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. #49 - OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #55 - OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET

Base deductions−61 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12 OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6.501-12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total1 risk factor

44/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FISH, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HNADSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED, BEING USED TO STORE BOWLS IN THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

Base deductions−14 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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