What is Hoe Toy Chop Suey's health inspection score?

Hoe Toy Chop Suey has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hoe Toy Chop Suey last inspected?

Hoe Toy Chop Suey was last inspected on July 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hoe Toy Chop Suey have?

Hoe Toy Chop Suey has 69 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hoe Toy Chop Suey safe to eat at?

Hoe Toy Chop Suey has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hoe Toy Chop Suey serve?

Hoe Toy Chop Suey serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hoe Toy Chop Suey

Name: Hoe Toy Chop Suey
Address: 8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 82

8559 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Jul 1, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

3 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

7 basic

Oct

Jan 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

15 basic

Feb 2023

4 inspections

3 intermediate

17 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

13 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

Jul

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass6 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med13 Basic

16 total

54/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, CONTAINERS, STRAINERS IN 1-COMPARTMENT AND 3-C0MPARMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COOKED BEEF STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (115.6F) ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, 7 DOZEN EGGS (68.3F), DICED CHICKEN (51.4F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL SOILED MUTIL-USE CONTAINERS STACKED AND STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISILS BEFORE STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON 6-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED IN SOUTH WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTILCES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING OUTLET COVER AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN NORTH STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−46 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR AND ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,ON PIPE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON CINDER BLOCKS AT WINDOW IN OFFICE AND FLOOR BEHIND COUCH,UNDER A SHELVING UNIT IN ADJACENT ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM STILL IN BETWEEN ARTICLES ON FLOOR,ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM IN SAME AREA,REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON LEGS AND FEET OF STORAGE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN SAME AREA,LOWER CABINETS AT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/15/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 75 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES ,ON FLOOR BEHIND WALK IN COOLER MOTOR AND UNDER WALK IN FREEZER MOTOR,ON FLOOR AT PREP TABLE,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,ON PIPES AT WOK STATION,ON FLOOR UNDER 6- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, ON TOP OF LID ON A CONTAINER IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ARTICLES IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS,LOBBY AREA ON FLOOR NEAR SERVICE COUNTER AND CHAIRS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/9/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS UNDERSIDES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BETWEEN FURNANCE ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE AT SERVICE COUNTER SHELVES AND FLOOR IN BETWEEN AND A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA,SHELVING UNITS AT PREP TABLE, ON TOP OF CUTTING BOARDS AND ON SHELF BEHIND THEM,IN REAR OF 2ND FRYER CABINET,INSIDE OF UNUSED SAW MACHINE,ON TOP OF LARGE SOAP CONTAINER ON SHELF AND ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS BASES OF SHELVING UNITS IN PAPER/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA,INSIDE OF CINDER BLOCKS AT MOTOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW LEDGE BLOCKS IN OFFICE,ADJACENT STORAGE AREA-ON WOOD 2X4 ON FLOOR ALONG WALL AND IN FURNANCE ROOM,INTERIOR TRAY OF WOK STATION MIXED IN WITH FOOD DEBRIS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/6/23.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Med15 Basic

20 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICIES BY SEVERAL MALE EMPLOYEES HANDLING MOPS AND BROOMS AND THEN HANDLING FOODS AND WIPING CLOTHS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF COOKED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH (COOKED BREADED CHICKEN,EGG ROLLS,BEEF,DICED CHICKEN,CHICKEN WINGS,ETC)STORED INSIDE SEVERAL LARGE BOXES AND PANS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED FROM WHEN PREPARED AND TO HOLD.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF YOUR COOLERS.APPX.150 LBS. $1,000(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 1,000 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING ADJACENT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ,PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF TRASH BOXES,INSIDE OF WOK STATION ,FRYER CABINETS,INSIDE A PLASTIC CONTAINER OF ONIONS,DISH STORAGE SHELVES,CABINETS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON AND INSIDE OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT,ON FLOOR UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING,WIND IS CONTINOUSLY BLOWING THE DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (15)

−30 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED WORN,SOILED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS,PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS AND PANS USED FOR COOKING NOT ABLE TO SUBMERGE INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOK STATION,FAUCETS AT WOK STATION,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS,ALL HAND SINKS AND 1 & 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES & WALL BASES ,THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND HOLES AROUND PIPES AND CEILINGS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES AND BOXES FROM ALONG WALLS,OFF OF FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LOW LIGHT IN REAR AREA AND ADJACENT STORAGE AREAS. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED CONTINUED MICE ACTIVITY (100+ RODENT DROPPINGS) THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE THE FACILITY FOLLOWING TODAY'S INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE WINDOW/WALL STILL MISSING IN THE FRONT OFFICE AREA OF THE BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER STILL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High3 Med6 Basic

10 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE REAR WALK IN COOLER WHICH HOLD TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SHRIMPS AND CHICKEN WITH AN AIR TEMP OF 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER AIR TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY #7-38-005

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (VARIETY OF EGGS, EGG ROLLS, & CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49F - 51F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER AT REAR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT ALL TIMES. APPROX. 100LBS AND $600 WORTH OF TCS FOOD DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED TWO LIVE MICE UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NESTING MATERIAL IN A HOLE IN THE SURROUNDING WALL. ALSO NOTED 350 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE AN UNUSED MEAT SLICER IN THE PREP AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ON THE MEAT GRINDER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR, SHELVES AND BOXES IN THE PAPER GOOD STORAGE ROOM, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND INSIDE THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE REACH IN COOLER, 35 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE OFFICE THROUGHOUT PAPERS AND ON DESK, 75 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OVER 100 DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE WALL AND WINDOW AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE MISSING AND SIDE WINDOW ALSO MISSING (PREMISES IS NOT RODENT PROOF). MUST REPAIR/INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND WINDOW TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ACTIVITY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZIE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZES ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS TO PREVENT FUTHER HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS THROUGH OUT NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL ANY AND ALL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT FUTHER ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT FIXTURE(BRUNT OUT LIGHT BULBS).

Base deductions−37 pts

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