What is Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken's health inspection score?

Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken last inspected?

Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken was last inspected on May 21, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken have?

Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken has 79 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken serve?

Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken

Name: Amstar Fuel, Mini Mart, & Tasty Chicken
Address: 8058 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 85

8058 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/21/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chatham

Ranked #22 of 39 in ChathamBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: May 21, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

8.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-10 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

9 intermediate

18 basic

Oct

Mar 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Jun

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

12 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Aug

May 2026

1 inspections

3 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Recent Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med12 Basic

17 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, DICED TOMATOES (53.3F), RAW EGGS(52.8F), RAW CHICKEN WINGS (52.F), RAW GROUND BEEF(51.9F), SLICED ITALIAN BEEF (51.6F), TZATZIKI SAUCE (51F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 AND 150 LBS OF PRODICT ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM, STORAGE, AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF REAR KITCHEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP, SALES, FRONT COUNTER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE SMOKING LIGHTED CIGARETTE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND SEVERAL CIGARETTE BUTTS ON RIM OF UTILITY SINK. NO PERSON SHALL SMOKE IN A PUBLIC PLACE OR IN ANY PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−54 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High2 Med10 Basic

16 total3 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−70 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (EGGS, OMELETS, ETC) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION .
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F-60.2F. COOLERS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLERS. EGG 68.1F, HAMBURGER 59.4F, CORNED BEEF 58.3F, RAW BACON 57.4F, FISH 57.3F, CHICKEN 57.1F CHEESE 56.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LS AND $200 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON UPRIGHT REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SHELVING UNITS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, CABINETS IN BEVERAGE AREA, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AND SALES AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FAUCET COVERED WITH PLASTIC ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED TOILET AND SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES, AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DUST BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER AND PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.

Base deductions−70 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med8 Basic

12 total3 risk factors

34/100inspection score

−51 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER ON THE PHONE, PREPARING FOOD ALL WHILE WEARING GLOVES. HE THEN TOOK THE GLOVES OFF AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. WHEN INFORMED HE NEED TO WASH HIS HANDS, HE THEN WET THEM, DRIED THEM WITHOUT USING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS FOR A MINIMUM OF 20 SECONDS AFTER MULTI-TASKING AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES AND PREPARING FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FISH SITTING IN WATER OF A COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP. SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F), IN A COOLER OR BY MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN PROPER THAWING PRACTICES.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TALKING ON PHONE AND MULTI-TASKING WHILE WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING FOODS AND AFTER WASHING HANDS. MAINTAIN GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND FOOD. MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THICK ICE BUILD UP IN THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND THE VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING TILES AND VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TAKE THE COURSE AND TO PROVIDE PROOF.

Base deductions−51 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13: OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11: OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Recent Inspection InspectionFail

3 Med4 Basic

7 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, IN THE SINK NEAR THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY AREA, BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE GAS STATION, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE AISLES AND UNDER THE CHIP SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−23 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med10 Basic

16 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TOUCHING THE REGISTER AND HANDLE A CREDIT CARD AND THEN PUT ON GLOVES TO PREPARE FRENCH TOAST WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE THE HANDS AND BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD. TWO BOXES OF CHICKEN WINGS SITTING IN ROOM TEMPERATURE AT THE REAR OF THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON THE PROPER WAY OF THAWING OUT TCS FOODS: UNDER RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE COOLER.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLER STORED NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITHOUT AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30-40 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, IN THE SINK NEAR THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY AREA, BEHIND THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE GAS STATION, AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BOXES WHERE CHIPS ARE STORED IN THE AISLES AND UNDER THE CHIP SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST STICKY TRAPS WITH CHEETO PUFFS AND DEBRIS BUILD UP STORED UNDER THE CHIPS IN THE DISPLAY AISLE AND NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STICKY TRAPS FILLED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE TELEPHONE STORED ON THE WAX PAPER NEAR THE SERIVCE COUNTER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; THAT IS USED TO WRAP READY TO EAT FOODS AND UNCOOKED TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING THE TELEPHONE ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED TWO RACKS OF BREAD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ON THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE WHITE TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COFFEE GRINDS AND LIQUID SPILLS IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE COFFEE AND SLUSHY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BOXES IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BROKEN-DOWN BOXES STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE FREEZER NEAR THE SLUSHY AND COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOEXES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM CEILING DAMAGED. MISSING CEILING TILES AND WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS WITH DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE TOILET ROOM, BEHIND SHELVING UNIT WITH BEVERAGES STORED IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE GAS STATION SERICE AREA, BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE FACILITY AND UNDER THE CHIPS SHELVING UNITS IN THE AISLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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70 – 84
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