What is Gao's Kabob's health inspection score?

Gao's Kabob has a SafeDine safety score of 50 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Gao's Kabob last inspected?

Gao's Kabob was last inspected on October 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Gao's Kabob have?

Gao's Kabob has 73 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Gao's Kabob safe to eat at?

Gao's Kabob has a safety score of 50/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Gao's Kabob

Name: Gao's Kabob
Address: 232-234 W 22ND PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 50

232-234 W 22ND PL, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/3/2025

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Chinatown

Ranked #381 of 459 in Chinatown

Declining

10 inspections

Last: Oct 3, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

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

-50

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-22 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-53 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

232-234 W 22ND PL, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

May 2024

1 inspections

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2024

3 inspections

5 high priority

12 intermediate

15 basic

Feb 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Feb

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Oct 2025

1 inspections

6 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Non-Inspection2 Canvass

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

6 High1 Med5 Basic

12 total2 risk factors

15/100inspection score

−75 pts

High Priority (6)

−60 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, LAMB, BEEF, KABOBS) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREAS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OR KITCHEN PREP AREA HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO CONTAINERS OF OYSTERS, LOCATED IN KITCHEN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SHELLFISH SHELLSTOCK TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20LB, AT A VALUE OF $100. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, SUCH AS 30LBS OF CHICKEN AT 75.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTABLE IN EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. MANAGER CLEANED AFEA AND CLOSED LIDS DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−75 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 4 DEAD ROACHES IN BASEMENT, INSTRCUTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREA

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS OUT IN BASEMENT ON TOP OF DEEP FREEZER. TO BE IMPROPER: CHICKEN FEET 48.7F BEEF 51.3F FISH TOFU 50.4F, SAUSAGE ON STICK 48.9F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE GERMAN ROACHES AT SITE DURING INSPECTION IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 REAR PREP (NEAR WATER HEATER), 3 UNDER COOKING LINE IN REAR PREP, 4 IN BASEMENT NEAR REACH IN FREEZER AND ON WALL NEAR DEEP CHEST FREEZERS, 1 IN STAFF TOILET ROOM. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LID OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN REAR PREP (NEAR WATER HEATER) AND IN STAFF BATHROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP IN HOOD / EXHAUST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High3 Med5 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

60/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT ROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPRATING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. SINK HAS HOT WATER BUT HAS TO BE OPERATED BY THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING; DOES NOT MAINTAIN WATER IN BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LEAKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. LEAK IS CREATING STANDING WATER IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 High4 Med5 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD (RAW OYSTERS) ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON DIGITAL MENU AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12: OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT ROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPRATING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-201.11: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. SINK HAS HOT WATER BUT HAS TO BE OPERATED BY THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED NO THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING; DOES NOT MAINTAIN WATER IN BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LEAKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. LEAK IS CREATING STANDING WATER IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High5 Med5 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

30/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
11FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE−10
OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED, FOOD ITEMS (BEEF, LAMB, SQUID) STORED IN THE DEEP FREEZERS, IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO PROOF OF WHERE THE FOOD IS SORUCED FROM. THERE WAS NO FACTORY LABELS ON THE MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND NO VACUUM SEALING DEVICE WAS OBSERVED ON SITE. PER MANAGER, THE FOOD ITEMS ARE FROM THE COMPANY'S FACTORY, NO VALID DOCUMENTS OF THE SOURCE FOR THE FOOD ITEMS WERE PROVIDED BY PERSON IN CHARGE. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. APPROXIMATELY 90LBS OF PRODUCT AT $800 WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION) NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. DISHWASHING MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS. CHICKEN (50.0F), 2 BINS OF PORK (67.1F-82.2F) WERE FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45LBS WORTH OF PRODUCT AT $200. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. UNDERCOOKED FOOD (RAW OYSTERS) ON MENU NOT MARKED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON DIGITAL MENU AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE EXIT DOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT ROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS, WHILE NOT OPEN AND OPRATING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE NOT ABLE TO OPERATE HOT WATER. SINK HAS HOT WATER BUT HAS TO BE OPERATED BY THE LOWER WATER VALVE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT WORKING; DOES NOT MAINTAIN WATER IN BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LEAKING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. LEAK IS CREATING STANDING WATER IN THE MENTIONED AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Med8 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

39/100inspection score

−56 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NO CLEANING AGENT (DETERGENT) INSIDE OF DISHMACHINE COMPARTMENT AS REQUIRED TO WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AND THAT MACHINE MUST BE OPERATING PROPERLY. THE PERSON IN CHARGE CALLED ECOLAB AND A TECHNICIAN CAME WITHIN TEN MINUTES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CHECK THE MACHINE DAILY TO ENSURE IT IS WORKING PROPERLY BEFORE OPENING. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT. ONE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS HOLDING AT 50F; INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNITS RIGHT SIDE DOOR IS BROKEN AND NEEDS REPAIR. ESTABLISHMENT HAS A SUFFICIENT AMOUNT OF OTHER UNITS IN KITCHEN THAT ARE WORKING. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. VARIOUS MEAT KABOBS FOUND AT 55F AND 60F INCLUDING BEEF, CHICKEN, AND FISH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND RICE, SUGAR AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED IN CONTAINERS THAT THEY WERE STORED IN; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS AS REQUIRED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND ONE DOOR TO A TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYER AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT IN VERY POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION FANS ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELD ON ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE MEAT SLICER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THAT SET OF LIGHTS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−56 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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