What is Hilltop Family Restaurant's health inspection score?

Hilltop Family Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hilltop Family Restaurant last inspected?

Hilltop Family Restaurant was last inspected on November 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hilltop Family Restaurant have?

Hilltop Family Restaurant has 62 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hilltop Family Restaurant safe to eat at?

Hilltop Family Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hilltop Family Restaurant serve?

Hilltop Family Restaurant serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hilltop Family Restaurant

Name: Hilltop Family Restaurant
Address: 2800 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 70

2800 W FOSTER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/7/2025

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American•Lincoln Square

Ranked #289 of 448 in Lincoln SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Nov 7, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

10%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

7 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-12 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-31 pts

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

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

9 basic

Jul 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

3 intermediate

14 basic

Jul

Aug 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 intermediate

8 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep

Nov 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint3 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
SOME INTERIOR AREAS OF THE ICE MACHINES ICE SHOOT IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF TCS COOKED POTATOES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. COOKED POTATOES INSIDE A TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PLASTIC PAN AT 98.9F. POTATOES COOKED IN THE MORNING AT 8:30AM EXCEEDING THE 2 HOURS TO COOL DOWN TO 70F, THEN AN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO 40F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO REHEAT POTATOES TO 165F THEN START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE ON THE STOVE TOP BEING HELD HOT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 103.6F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS FOR TCS FOODS. SAUSAGE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOOD NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE ELECTRIC SLICER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AND LOW STREAM OF HOT WATER IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A GREATER WATER FLOW FOR HOT WATER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR DRY FOODS STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NOTED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR COOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−47 pts

Sep 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SALT SHAKERS STORED ON TOP OF ALL TABLES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High3 Med8 Basic

12 total

59/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CUT MELONS AND TUNA ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED STEAK AT 53.4F, COLESLAW AT 53.7F, SLICED ROAST BEEF AT 53.1F, POTATOES AT 45.1F, CUT MELONS AT 53.6F, TUNA AT 54.7F, SLICED CHEESES AT 53.1F, SLICED GYRO MEAT AT 60.0F AND HAMBURGERS AT 55.7F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $300.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MAIN COOKSLINE AND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES IN THE SAME MAIN COOKSLINE AREAS AND 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR AND WALL AT REAR DISHWASHNG AREAS AND APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE COCKROACHES ON PIPE WRAPPED AROUND WITH A TOWEL DIRECTLY BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE ALSO, 1 LIVE COCKROACH CRAWLING ON TOP OF THE SEATING BOOTH AT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 75 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT COFFEE STATION NEXT TO CUSTOMER DINING AREAS AND APPROX: 50 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON TOP OF THE ELECTRICAL BOX UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM AREA ALSO, ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHL
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH TRAPPED/DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE ON THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK, AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM. REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM THE UNDERSIDES OF ALL EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING, TABLES ETC. THE INTERIOR SHIELD OF THE ICE MAKER IS NOT CLEAN ALONG EDGES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT COOKSLINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE MANAGER OFFICE SPACE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING AT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−41 pts

Jul 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jul 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High3 Med8 Basic

14 total

39/100inspection score

−61 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES .
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA (NOT-IN-USE) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION;FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT "0" PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 ? 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE).(** SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS HAM AND EGGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED SLICED HAM AT 51.7F,SLICED BEEF AT 51.1F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.5F,EGGS AT 50.0F,COLESLAW AT 45.9F,HASHBROWNS AT 66.1 AND PORK CHORIZO AT 64.5F.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ON COUNTER NEAR THE COFFEE STATION AND INSIDE CABINET AT SERVER STATION NEAR THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE DISHWARE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE DISHMACHINE, 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR MAT AT MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE REAR UTILITY MOP SINK AREA AND 1 CRAWLING OUT OF THE DOOR GASKET OF COOLER AT THE FRONT COFFEE PREPARATION STATION ALSO, APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INTERIOR STORAGE CABINETS LOCATED AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON KITCHEN STORAGE RACK AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING STOVE/OVEN,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,PREP TABLES AND SHELVINGS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES,INTERIOR STORAGE DRAWER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS,EXTERIORS OF DISHMACHINE AND ATTACHED DISHWARE RACK,AND INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR BANQUET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ON TOP OF THE RUBBER FLOOR MATS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND SCATTERED SITES OF PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND REPAIR SAID WALL SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE AT REAR NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−61 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2577159 DATED JUNE 12 2023 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY RODENT DROPPINGS. OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MANAGER REMOVED DROPPINGS AND SANITIZED AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED OVER 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED, STILL WITHIN TIME FRAME TO CORRECT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High4 Med6 Basic

11 total

58/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICE CARROT CAKE AND TOUCH CAKE WITH BARE HANDS TO TRANSFER IT TO PLATE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO TOUCH FOOD WITH BARE HANDS AND TO USE GLOVES OR OTHER UTENSILS. CARROT CAKE SLICE DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46-50 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED .25 POUNDS OF HAM, 1 POUND OF TOMATOES, AND .25 POUNDS OF CHEESE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED MORE THAN 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND NEAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED INSECT GLUE BOARDS DIRECTLY ON COUNTER NEAR COFFEE MAKER AND ON SHELF DIRECTLY ABOVE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACH IN PAN INSIDE DELI TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD UP IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER AND IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING CHEMICAL SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING TOILET IN BANQUET BATHROOM. WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED WATER LEAKS FROM TOP OF TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. WHEN ONE COMPARTMENT DRAINS ANOTHER ONE FLOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN INCLUDING IN PREP AREA, IN DRY STORAGE AREA, AND AROUND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN TOILET ROOMS ADJACENT TO DINNING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−42 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

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