What is Yummy Buffet's health inspection score?

Yummy Buffet has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yummy Buffet last inspected?

Yummy Buffet was last inspected on July 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yummy Buffet have?

Yummy Buffet has 61 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yummy Buffet safe to eat at?

Yummy Buffet has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Yummy Buffet serve?

Yummy Buffet serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Yummy Buffet

Name: Yummy Buffet
Address: 3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 78

3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 8mo ago

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American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #224 of 447 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Jul 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.1

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

17x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-7 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

3921-3925 W LAWRENCE AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

3 inspections

5 intermediate

13 basic

May

Jan 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

6 basic

May 2025

3 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

May

Jun 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS AND CLOTHS USED TO WIPE DINING ROOM TABLES MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST NOT USE USED TIN CANS AS FOOD SCOOPS FOR BULK STORED FOODS. SCOOPS MUST HAVE HANDLES INVERTED FROM THE FOODS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE METAL SIDE OF THE COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FAR SOUTH BUFFET HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE.----EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL NEXT TO THE SUSHI PREP STATION.----ALL PLASTIC ICE SHOOTS ON ALL SODA DISPENSING STATIONS NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER FOR TORTILLA CHIPS. MUST BE A WASHABLE FOOD CONTAINER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE WOK PREP LINE AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT WOK PREP AREA EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jun 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15--- NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NEWLY INSTALLED REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR WITH AN OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING RODENT PROOF STRIP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
: 2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111--- NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-202.16--- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES. 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS. : 4-601.11(B)--- TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
: 2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4)---- PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−17 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS WHICH IS ALSO USED BY THE STAFF. MENS WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT A MAXIMUM OF 92.1 AT ONE WASH BOWL AND 87.3F AT THE OTHER. THE WOMEN'S WASHBOWLS AT 93.2F AND 56.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL WASHROOM WASHBOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER DIRECTLY OVER COOKED NOODLES. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION DURING STORAGE. NOODLES DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR KITCHEN. 40 TO 50 DROPPINGS BEHIND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ALONG BASEBOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC BUCKETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED FOODS IE: POTATOES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
BROKEN HANDLE ON THE RICE COOKER/HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS WOK LINE AND BROKEN LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY INCLUDING INSIDE COOLERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.----EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
RAW WOODEN WALL COVERING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AREA MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.----NOTED DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH MACHINE AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 1-22-24 REPORT #2588739 NOT CORRECTED.#49--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−41 pts

Jan 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13--OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med5 Basic

10 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER AND DRIPPING INTO ICE. "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION" INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED BEEF AT 45.1 F. ALSO OBSERVED ASSORTED SALAD DRESSINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE HELD AT CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE, RANCH DRESSING AT 55 F, FRENCH DRESSING AT 60.8 F AND ITALIAN DRESSING 60 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD APPROX. 16LBS OF FOOD WORTH $210. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED RICE IN UNLABLED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES CONTAINED INSIDE AN EXPOSED ALARM SYSTEM LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROX. 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND APPROX. 5 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN SMALL REAR BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIOITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM CENTER OF SAID DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FTTING ALL ACROSS BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY CONTAINED IN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLS ON SIDE DEEP FRYERS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND HOT COOKING WOK STATION AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOKING GRILL LOCATED AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR TOP SURFACES OF CENTER SALAD BUFFET TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED POOLED WATER UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS, GREASE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO COMPLETELY REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE RACKS AND KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN REAR BANQUET ROOM IN BETWEEN FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION AND STORAGE RACK.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: EXHAUST HOOD OF FRONT GRILL STATION AND REAR HOT COOKING WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−40 pts

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12:OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13: OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN LARGE ROUND GRAY AND WHITE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND OBSERVED 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTHSIDE WALL IN BANQUET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO TREAT AREA TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED LARGE CUP BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE OUT OF LARGE GRAY ROUND CONTAINER WITH LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN UTENSIL WITH HANDLE TO DISPENSE RICE. OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LEFT INSIDE OF ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLACE SCOOP IN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOOD CONDITION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PINK BUILDUP INSIDE ICE DISPENSER OF BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. OBSERVED FRYER AND STOVE TOP IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BEING INADEQUATELY DISPOSED AT COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN. WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS ABOVE WALKIN COOLER AND WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS AND HEAVILY SOILED IN CORNERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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