What is Chicago Pit Stop Bbq's health inspection score?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Chicago Pit Stop Bbq last inspected?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq was last inspected on March 19, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Chicago Pit Stop Bbq have?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has 62 total violations across 13 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Chicago Pit Stop Bbq safe to eat at?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Chicago Pit Stop Bbq serve?

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq serves Korean cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Chicago Pit Stop Bbq

Name: Chicago Pit Stop Bbq
Address: 9709 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60628
Rating: 69

9709 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/19/2026

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Korean•Roseland

Ranked #20 of 22 in RoselandBetter than 71% of korean restaurants

Declining

9 inspections

Last: Mar 19, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

6.9

Avg Violations

2 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-32

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-18 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-23 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 68/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (69/100) 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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9709 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60628

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

Apr

Feb 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

9 intermediate

21 basic

Jan 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

12 basic

Jan

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

6 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Complaint3 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 High6 Med

7 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED BY THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BARBEQUE PIT, ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE REFRIGERATION UNITS LOCATED IN THE REAR, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED ABOUT 3 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED BY THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR. OBSERVED BUCKETS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE BARBEQUE PIT, BOTTLES OF BLEACH STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND GREASE CONTAINER STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jan 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS AND WALL BASES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med9 Basic

13 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(A) CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED PACKS OF RIBS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SEVERAL BAGS OF RIB TIPS IMPROPERLY THAWING ON ROLLING CART. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD IN REFRIGERATOR, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPING SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DAMAGED SHELVING AND REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, PIT, PREP TABLES ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR NEAR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANGS MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER FRYERS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS NEAR PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG OUTLETS AND WALL BASES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Feb 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
SEE VIOLATION #59
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-9-24 REPORT #2589413 #54 OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. AREA IS BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−37 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High6 Med10 Basic

17 total

40/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED TO HANDWASHING SINK IN THE RESTROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (6)

−30 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOOD ITEMS IN THE FRONT UPRIGHT COOLER: COOKED SAUSAGES AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AND DENATURED WITH BLEACH. 9 BAGS OF SAUSAGES AT 10 LBS EACH. TOTAL COST $300 90 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW WITH APPROVED THAWING METHOD, SUCH AS UNDER RUNNING WATER AT 70.0F OR BELOW.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS, CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS WITH WORKING AND ACCURATE THERMOMETERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100-150 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA, BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND BREAD CARTS IN REAR AREA, BENEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH SHELVES IN CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) VIOLATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED TRAPPED, DEAD RODENT BEHIND COOLING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OPEN HOLE BETWEEN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF FACILITY WALL BEHIND WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALL TO REMOVE POINT OF ENTRY FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING ONTO CLOSED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD OR REPAIR DRIP TO AVOID POTENTIAL FOOD CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FOOD CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED IN SOILED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE USED WIPING CLOTHS IN SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR LAUNDERING AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CEASE USE OF MATERIAL THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WTIH DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL NON FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT DEBRIS BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK HEAVILY SOILED AND RUSTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE/GREASE DISPOSAL AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REFUSE AND RETURNABLES FOUND OUTSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. GREASE AND OTHER FOOD SOIL FOUND ON GROUND NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE AND SOIL FROM THE AREA, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE SOIL AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BENEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA, BENEATH WOOD STORAGE AREA AND PIT, BENEATH SHELVES IN CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BASE COVING MISSING AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PIT/WOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE BASE COVING IN ALL AREAS SUBJECT TO SOIL OR MOISTURE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES CLOSED WITH LIDS STORED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND KITCHEN AREA OUTSIDE OF DESIGNATED AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT RISK OF CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−60 pts

Feb 24

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

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