What is Nuevo Leon Restaurant's health inspection score?

Nuevo Leon Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 45 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Nuevo Leon Restaurant last inspected?

Nuevo Leon Restaurant was last inspected on May 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Nuevo Leon Restaurant have?

Nuevo Leon Restaurant has 91 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Nuevo Leon Restaurant safe to eat at?

Nuevo Leon Restaurant has a safety score of 45/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Nuevo Leon Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Nuevo Leon Restaurant

Name: Nuevo Leon Restaurant
Address: 3657 W 26TH ST, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 45

3657 W 26TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/28/2026

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0Poor

American•Little Village

Ranked #34 of 35 in Little VillageBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

10 inspections

Last: May 28, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

9.1

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

11x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-49

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-29 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 51/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (45/100) 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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3657 W 26TH ST, Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Jun 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

23 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

May

Jan 2026

2 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

18 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

6 basic

Feb

May 2026

1 inspections

11 intermediate

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Complaint4 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass

May 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass

11 Med

11 total

45/100inspection score

−55 pts

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−55 pts

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WHERE WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, DAMAGED, AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING, FLOOR, AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−12 pts

Jan 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High9 Basic

10 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM 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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILUDP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING, FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2630020 ON 1-21-26:25-OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL MENUS.60-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618054 ON 5-27-25:37-OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT (RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.51-OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS NEAR DISHWASHER AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA OF THE DINING AREA AS WELL AS THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.OBSERVED FLOOR TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER

Base deductions−28 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med9 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

42/100inspection score

−53 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED OPEN CUP OF COFFEE ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEE BEVERAGES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED FRONT HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING, HANDWASHING SINK FILLED WITH MULTIPLE UTENSILS AND HOT WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND REPAIR THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Basic (9)

−18 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED AND STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS TO PROTECT FROM 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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LOOSE AND MISSING DOOR HANDLES ON REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILUDP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES IN ALL AREAS WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELDS AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AND WALL TILES IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING, FLOOR AND WALL TILES IN ALL AREAS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2618054 ON 5-27-25:37-OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT (RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.51-OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS NEAR DISHWASHER AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA OF THE DINING AREA AS WELL AS THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.OBSERVED FLOOR TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER (RAW MEAT STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−53 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT (RICE, SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND BOWLS IN REAR PREP AREA STORED ON SHELVING NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT WHEN NOT IN USE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT/SHELVING: FRYER CABINET INTERIOR, WHITE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS, SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SMALL LEAKS AT FRONT AND REAR HANDSINKS NEAR DISHMACHINE AND FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TO BE DAMAGED AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN REAR WALK IN COOLER(RAW MEAT STORAGE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILL AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED, UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, MIDDLE STORAGE SPACE WHERE COOLING/FREEZER UNITS ARE STORED, REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS IN LARGE REAR PREP IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES, REMOVE STANDING PUDDLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVDD EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA OF THE DINING AREA AS WELL AS THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total

57/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING HANDS DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION... (IN USE) FRONT PREP AREA, (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN (IN USE) REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT HOT WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HANDSINK TEMPERATURE @50F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C) CITATION. ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED (IN USE) THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED SANITIZER STRENGTH @ 0PPM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL MACHINE IS PROPERLY SANITIZED AS REQUIRED BY CODE, MUST MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 8 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNIT IN BAR ATTACHED TO DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PESAT ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON SITE WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA WHERE GRILL AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IS LOCATED, UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, MIDDLE STORAGE SPACE WHERE COOLING/FREEZER UNITS ARE STORED, REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AS WELL AS IN LARGE REAR PREP IN BACK OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILES, REMOVE STANDING PUDDLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE, AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED REAR PREP/DISHWASHING CEILING TILES FALLING FROM CEILING IN DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN SAID AREA AND MINTAIN FACILITY .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVDD EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND STACKED ITEMS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA OF DINING AREA AS WELL AS BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, REMOVE UNNECESARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−43 pts

Jun 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med11 Basic

12 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BLACK PEPPER, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN EMPLOYEES MEN TOILET ROOM
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPLATTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med12 Basic

16 total

51/100inspection score

−49 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 49.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE TO FIX IT

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN SANDWICH PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. SLICED BEEF AT 50.3F, CHICKEN AT 49.9F AND EGGS AT 59.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK AND COOKED BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BLACK PEPPER, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER ; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,OVEN,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS,LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS. MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS IN EMPLOYEES MEN TOILET ROOM
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MISSING AND DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. KEEP AREA CLEAN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. ALSO,CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPLATTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

Base deductions−49 pts

Jul 22

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SIDE EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH DOOR SWEEP OR REPLACE IT TO COVER BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. OBSERVED THE CENTER AREA OF THE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN UNDERNEATH THE GRILL AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN UNITS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON COVERS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
THE HANDSINK BEHIND THE UNUSED BAR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR HANDSINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM; MUST PROVIDE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN KITCHEN AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPLATTER. CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

Base deductions−20 pts

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