What is Oooh Wee IT IS's health inspection score?

Oooh Wee IT IS has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oooh Wee IT IS last inspected?

Oooh Wee IT IS was last inspected on February 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oooh Wee IT IS have?

Oooh Wee IT IS has 51 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oooh Wee IT IS safe to eat at?

Yes, Oooh Wee IT IS has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Oooh Wee IT IS serve?

Oooh Wee IT IS serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Oooh Wee IT IS

Name: Oooh Wee IT IS
Address: 33 E 83RD ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 88

33 E 83RD ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/27/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Feb 27, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

30%

Clean Rate

5.1

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

Apr 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

5 intermediate

14 basic

Apr

Aug 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

16 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Sep

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2025

2 inspections

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass1 Non-Inspection3 Complaint4 Complaint Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO TRY TO KEEP FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION. WHILE REINSPECTING THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM THE PREVIOUS REINSPECTION ON 08/23/2023, OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS NOT WORKING. ALL AFFECTED FOODS THAT WERE MENTIONS IN VIOLATION #22 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 79.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPROXIMATELY 4 BOXES FILLED WITH BAGS OF SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE AND 6 1/2 BOXES FILLED WITH SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 69.9F-77.1 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY $720 AT 200LBS. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #33.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING, WHILE REINSPECTING OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES AND RECEPTACLE AREA FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 08/23/2023. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−23 pts

Aug 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2580598 DATED ON 08/15/2023 NOT CORRECTED #54 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES. #55 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE SOURCE OF LIGHT (AN LED FLASHLIGHT) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−8 pts

Aug 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High1 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

54/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CEREAL DISPLAY AREA WHERE THREE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, A BIN FULL OF ICE WITH A MEATAL CUP STORED INSIDE, GLASS CUPS, DISPOSABLE CUPS, AND GLOVES STORED ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR ALL OBSERVED IN THE SAME SAID AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARE A BEVERAGE UPON ARRIVAL. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. UPON ARRIVAL MANAGER ON SITE DID NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ONLY CERTIFICATE FROM WHERE THE COURSE WAS TAKEN. OBSERVED MANAGER WHO WAS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL CALL HIGHER MANAGEMENT TO INFORM THEM ABOUT PLUMBING ISSUE. OWNER MADE CONTACT WITH SANITARIAN AT APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED WITH THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF A CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BIN STORED ON THE DISH RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WOODEN PLATFORMS THAT ELEVATE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE METAL POST IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS OF THE HOT WATER TANKS AND DRY STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 GNATS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND 3 FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE WATER PITCHERS ARE STORED AT THE FRONT. 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.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS STORED AT THE FRONT AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID WATER PITCHERS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLING INTO THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PRE AREA, WHEN BASINS WERE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER THE SAID CLOSET IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574969 ISSUED ON 04/26/2023. #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #54 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES. #55 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY SPICES IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON ANY FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS THE DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.12 OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON A RACK ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ASLO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

5 High3 Med9 Basic

17 total

17/100inspection score

−83 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TEA DISPENSING AREA. THE AREA HAD AN ICE BIN FILLED WITH ICE AND A CUP TO SCOOP THE ICE, A REFRIGERATOR WITH GARNISHES, AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR WAS A BOX OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. (CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITATION ABOVE)
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PACKAGED POT ROAST IMPROPERLY THAWING OUT IN A POOL OF WATER WITHOUT CONTINOUSLY RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW OUT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY SPICES IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON ANY FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO STORED FOOD ON A PLATFORM IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GAURD AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS THE DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON A RACK ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK (91.6F) AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS (86.1F) AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA, UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THREE-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AND THE HANDWASHING SINKS 100F. MANAGER ENLISTED PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER IMPROPERLY DISPOSED.THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WAS BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. THE WATER WAS POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OUTDOOR SEATING WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE OVERHEAD OVER THE OUTDOOR SEATS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ASLO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−83 pts

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