Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT on .
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Pass
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Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2641093
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: THE INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, DISH RACKS USED IN THE DISHMACHINE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
ComplaintFail
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Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2290364
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EXPOSED HANDSINK IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND ONE OF TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR. PIPE WAS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SINK; MUST REPAIR HANDSINK AND IT MUST OPERATE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND RAW EGGS AT 73.4F. FOUND A CASE OF RAW EGGS ON THE FLOOR IN A STORAGE CLOSET AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EGGS MUST BE REFRIGERATED AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. DISCARDED 17 DOZEN EGGS 15LBS VALUE $28.00.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STEAMER, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF FREEZERS.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, A LEAK FROM THE NECK OF THE SPRAYER NEXT TO THE DISHMACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AND THE WORKING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN DRAINING SLOWLY; MUST CORRECT PLUMBING VIOLATIONS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN UNDER THE FRYERS AND STEAMER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE AND WATER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE CLOSETS, AROUND AND UNDER ALL SINKS AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230007
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: LARGE FAN IN MAIN PREP AREA IN NEED OF SCREENING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2229725
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
2
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ADT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: 3-502.11E Variance Requirement NOTED MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEM DISPLAY TANK USED TO STORE OR DISPLAY SHELLFISH THAT ARE OFFERED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED TO IDENTIFY PRODUCT BEING HELD IN CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN RUSTY AND WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS BUILD UP. ALL SHELVES AND RACKS IN MAIN KITCHEN IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15B HANDSINK IN BASEMENT PREP HAS LARGE LEAK AT P-TRAP MUST CORRECT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP COLD WATER NOT FLOWING AT FAUCET. MUST CORRECT TO HAVE BOTH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND WASTE LINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAINING INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE DRAINAGE INTO 3 COMP SINK.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. (LIGHT SHIELDS,SHELVING,HEAVY EQUIPMENT,WALLS,FLOORS)INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM. ALL VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
59
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-21-18 REPORT #2222689 OBSERVED 40-45 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT DISH INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2222689
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: MANAGER CAN NOT PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: MANAGER MUST HAVE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY AND EQUIPMENT FOR POLICY ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: FOUND A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ALL FOOD IS BEING STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL WALLS AND REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE PORK, CHICKEN AND SHRIMP ITEMS AT IPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 53.0 DEGREES TO 65.0 DEGREES. ALL FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARD AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $ 200.00 50 pounds PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8 DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN REACH IN COOLER IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION ATT THIS TIME. UNIT MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 40-45 SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT DISH AREA, OBSERVED 10-12 ROACHES IN BASEMENT DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT, STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN RUSTY AND WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
52
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: FOUND WASTE LINE FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAINING INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCONTINUE THE DRAINAGE INTO 3 COMP SINK.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AT THE TOP AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE BUILD UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING AIR VENT WITH DUST BUILDUP IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2060182
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED 2-30LB PANS OF MINI OCTOPUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 63.5-63.7F STORED IN OPEN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OFF OF PREP AREA WHERE OLD EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE/PROTECT COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEM. APPROX. WT. 60LBS AND VALUE $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CART CONTAINING PORK DIM SUM BUNS AND 2 PANS OF PORK DIM SUM FILLINGS IN OPEN BASEMENT UNUSED FURNITURE AND OLD EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. FOOD OPENED AND EXPOSED, NOT PROTECTED FROM DUST AND OTHER ELEMENTS. MANAGER MOVED TO PROPER STORAGE AREA AND COVERED TO PROTECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TRACKS OF DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA BY MOP SINK AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1938167
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FOUND FOUR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.0F TO 52.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UNITS MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES AT 40F OR BELOW. UNITS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A ISSUED.
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BEEF, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, SCALLOPS, PORK AND EGGS. MEATS WERE FOUND IN THE COOLERS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #2 AND THE EGGS WERE FOUND IN A CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR. TEMPERATURES FOR THE MEATS RANGED FROM 45.OF -46.F, THE EGGS WERE 81.0F. ALL WERE DISGARDED AND DENATURED. TOTAL POUNDS 200 AND VALUE AT $450. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 A.
9
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE THREE COMP SINK AT 94F. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE AT 110F AT ALL TIMES AT THE THREE COMP SINK. VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. WATER RESTORED AT THREE COMP SINK TO 128F. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND TWO EXPOSED HANDSINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA INAOPERABLE. ONE SINK HAD PLASTIC WRAP OVER IT AND HAD DISH ITEMS STORED ON IT. THE OTHER HAS THE PIPE AND ELBOW UNDERNEATH DISCONNECTED AND AN ITEM STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HANDSINKS MUST BE OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. ONE SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS), EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, STOVE, STEAMERS, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS EXTERIOR SURFACES AND PREP CARTS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. FLOOR IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA HAS SOME CRACKED FLOOR TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED. EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA OF BASEMENT UNDER AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE WATER. CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. ALL ATTACHED PIPES TO COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. A CONDENSER FROM AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN KITCHEN IS LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR AND ONTO A PREP TABLE (NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME); MUST REPAIR LEAK FROM UNIT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT OBSERVED.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527568
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527364
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1493619 DATED ON 8-14-14 FOR VIOL# 35: (ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, PREP TABLES, SINKS) IN MAIN KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER BUILD-UP. PREP AREA CEILING IN BASEMENT HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT. (MANAGER STATES THAT IT LEAKS FROM THE SIDEWALK ABOVE WHEN THERE IS HEAVY RAIN; ADVISED TO HAVE PROBLEM CHECKED AND CORRECTED). MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN WINDOW OF MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN WALLS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN KITCHEN BY ELEVATOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS OF SUB-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. SOME DUST AND GREASE OBSERVED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.),# 36: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS AT MAIN KITCHEN LIGHT FIXTURE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOOD STAINS AND GREASE NOTED ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKY PIPE UNDER MAIN KITCHEN 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493937
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. ONE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR PRODUCE COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY; REPAIR DOOR. SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN HAVE HALF COVERS; MUST PROVIDE FULL COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINANTS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, SURFACE AREAS OF WOKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT HAS A RUSTY TOP AND LEGS; CLEAN AND PAINT TOP OF MIXER AND LEGS. CLEAN WHEELS OF VARIOUS KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, PAPER, STANDING WATER ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN AROUND GREASE RECEPTORS AT SINKS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, PREP TABLES, SINKS) IN MAIN KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER BUILD-UP. PREP AREA CEILING IN BASEMENT HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT. (MANAGER STATES THAT IT LEAKS FROM THE SIDEWALK ABOVE WHEN THERE IS HEAVY RAIN; ADVISED TO HAVE PROBLEM CHECKED AND CORRECTED). MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN WINDOW OF MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN WALLS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN KITCHEN BY ELEVATOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS OF SUB-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. SOME DUST AND GREASE OBSERVED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS, PROIDE END CAPS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1493619
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SIXTY ON CEILING OF BASEMENT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA, TWENTY IN ELEVATOR THAT EMPLOYEES USE IN KITCHEN FOR FOOD AND SUPPLY TRANSPORT FROM KITCHEN TO KITCHEN, AND TWENTY IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED THREE HOUSE FLIES IN MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY; CONTACT SMITHEREEN TO SERVICE FOR FRUIT FLIES AND CLEAN AREAS WHERE ACTIVITY OBSERVED. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT AND MAIN KITCHEN WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED UTENSILS (CLEAVERS, KNIVES) STORED BETWEEN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROPER STORAGE RACK SUCH AS A KNIFE RACK TO STORE WHEN NOT IN USE.
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: OBSERVED SOME FOODS IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED BAGS.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. ONE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR PRODUCE COOLER NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN DOES NOT CLOSE COMPLETELY; REPAIR DOOR. SOME BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN HAVE HALF COVERS; MUST PROVIDE FULL COVERS FOR CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINANTS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLE TOPS AND BOTTOMS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP, INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, SURFACE AREAS OF WOKS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, STORAGE CARTS AND RACKS IN MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD-UP, FLOOR MIXER IN BASEMENT HAS A RUSTY TOP AND LEGS; CLEAN AND PAINT TOP OF MIXER AND LEGS. CLEAN WHEELS OF VARIOUS KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN BOTTOMS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS THAT HAVE AN OPENING TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DUST.
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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, FOOD PARTICLES, PAPER, STANDING WATER ETC. MUST ALSO CLEAN UNDER ALL SINKS, AROUND GREASE RECEPTORS AT SINKS AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN MAIN KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMP SINK. CLEAN FLOOR IN SUB-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT (COOKING, PREP TABLES, SINKS) IN MAIN KITCHEN NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST, GREASE AND OTHER BUILD-UP. PREP AREA CEILING IN BASEMENT HAS A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT. (MANAGER STATES THAT IT LEAKS FROM THE SIDEWALK ABOVE WHEN THERE IS HEAVY RAIN; ADVISED TO HAVE PROBLEM CHECKED AND CORRECTED). MUST CLEAN VENTILATION FAN ON CEILING OF WOMENS WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SEAL HOLE AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN MENS WASHROOM. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN WINDOW OF MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT. CLEAN WALLS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT AND PIPES IN KITCHEN BY ELEVATOR, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. CLEAN WALLS OF SUB-PUMP ROOM IN BASEMENT. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE (COVING) AT BASE OF WALL IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK AND STORAGE RACK FOR DISHES NEXT TO THE SINK. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT PREP. SOME DUST AND GREASE OBSERVED IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN MAIN KITCHEN WITHOUT END CAPS; PROVIDE END CAPS.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET NECK OF THE TWO COMP SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN AND PAINT THE GREASE RECEPTOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED A HOSE CONNECTED TO AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND NOT ATTACH HOSE TO THE HANDSINK (CDI).
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STANDING WASTE WATER WAS IN A MOP BUCKET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEXT TO THE UTILITY SINK WITH A FOUL ODOR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL WASTE WATER AFTER USING AND TO STORE WET MOPS WITH THE MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296593
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE,EGG DROP SOUP,RICE, ETC.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD OR GREASE BUILD-UP :INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,(CEILINGS,WALLS,SHELVES), EXTERIOR INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA,1ST/BSMT,PIPES ALONG WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.SEAL HOLE IN LOWER BASE BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR ELEVATOR.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASTE CANS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREAS-1ST/BSMT.UNCLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE..ALSO MAINTAIN DIRTY MOP BUCKETS IN PREP AREA AFTER USE.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1296576
Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE CROWN RESTAURANT · 2217 S WENTWORTH AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
1
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: FOUND FRESH/LIVE 20LBS-CLAMS AND 20 LBS -OYSTERS IN WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS/LABLES IN PLACE WITH PRODUCT.MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED..APPROX COST $100.00.PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN THE SHELLFISH TAGS WITH FRESH SEAFOOD UNTIL ITS USED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA KITCKEN FIRST FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR PIPE UNDERNEATH NOT CONNECTED.MUST REPAIR.SERIOUS CITATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,OLD FOOD OR GREASE BUILD-UP :INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,(CEILINGS,WALLS,SHELVES), EXTERIOR INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: ALL WALLS IN PREP AREA,1ST/BSMT,PIPES ALONG WALLS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.SEAL HOLE IN LOWER BASE BOARD IN BASEMENT PREP NEAR ELEVATOR.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASTE CANS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREAS-1ST/BSMT.UNCLEAN.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE..ALSO MAINTAIN DIRTY MOP BUCKETS IN PREP AREA AFTER USE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60616
394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
The source is a history of inspections. A reported result or business status describes the visit and may have changed since.
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