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Fresh Rootz
97 Warren Ave W.

Food Service Establishment

StatusLicensed
License typeFixed Establishment
State license number252338
OwnerFatima Tekko
Complexity levelHigh
Review frequencyEvery 150 days

6 Inspections
Since 8-1-2016

08-28-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
3 violations cited :
Code 3-501.17
In house prepared ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food(s) improperly date marked
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) prepared and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be clearly marked at the time of preparation to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) (B) A container of refrigerated, commercially prepared READY-TO-EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, to indicate the date or day by which the FOOD shall be consumed. (Pf) A date marking system that does not exceed 7 days, including date of preparation, or opening is to be used. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 8-28-2024
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable paper towels not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 8-28-2024
Code 5-205.11
Handwashing sink(s) not easily accessible
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use and used for no other purpose. (Pf) (B) An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 8-28-2024

01-23-2024
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
2 violations cited :
Code 3-501.16
Cold food item(s) stored above 41 degrees f
FULL FOOD CODE:
Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be maintained: (A) 135ºF or above, except that roasts properly cooked and cooled may be held at a temperature of 130ºF; or (P) (B) At 41ºF or less (P)
Priority
Corrected on 1-23-2024
Code 3-602.11
Packaged food label(s) missing
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW. (B) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. (Pf) (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information required by law.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-23-2024

07-17-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited

01-18-2023
Routine Inspection

OutcomeCompliant
6 violations cited :
Code 3-201.11
Food source(s) do not comply with law
FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be obtained from sources that comply with LAW (P); and properly labeled as required (Pf), FOOD prepared in a private home may not be used or offered for human consumption in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 1-18-2023
Code 6-301.12
Sanitary hand drying provisions disposable paper towels not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (Pf) (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel;(Pf) or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.(Pf) (D) A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity pressurized air at ambient temperatures.(Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-18-2023
Code 3-602.11
Packaged food label(s) do not include
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW. (B) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. (Pf) (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information required by law.
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 1-23-2023
Code 6-403.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) Areas designated for EMPLOYEES to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES are protected from contamination. (B) Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES can not occur.
Core
Corrected on 1-23-2023
Code 6-301.20
Waste receptacle(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS that is provided with disposable towels shall be provided with a waste receptacle.
Core
Corrected on 1-23-2023
Code 4-204.112
Thermometer(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display (EXCEPT, heat lamps, cold plates, steam tables, or other equipment where it is not practical). (C) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (D) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1C or 2F in the intended range of use. (Pf)
Core
Corrected on 1-23-2023

03-01-2021
Routine Inspection

OutcomeNot compliant
15 violations cited :
Code 3-101.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED and honestly presented. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 3-01-2021
Code 3-101.11
Food adulterated contaminated
FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be safe, unADULTERATED and honestly presented. (P)
Priority
Corrected on 3-01-2021
Code 3-404.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
JUICE PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be: (A) Pasteurized (P) (B) Labled: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems." (Pf)
Priority
Not corrected
Code 3-404.11
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FULL FOOD CODE:
JUICE PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be: (A) Pasteurized (P) (B) Labled: "WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly and persons with weakened immune systems." (Pf)
Priority
Not corrected
Code 2-103.11
Person-in-charge does not demonstrate required knowledge
FULL FOOD CODE:
The PERSON IN CHARGE shall ensure that employees, practices and policies are in compliance with the code. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 4-302.12
Food thermometer(s) not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. (Pf) (B) A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin FOODS such as MEAT patties and FISH filets. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 3-01-2021
Code 3-602.11
Packaged food label(s) missing name of product
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) FOOD PACKAGED in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, shall be labeled as specified in LAW. (B) The name of the FOOD source for each MAJOR FOOD ALLERGEN contained in the FOOD unless the FOOD source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient. (Pf) (C) Bulk FOOD that is available for CONSUMER self-dispensing shall be prominently labeled with the following information in plain view of the CONSUMER: (1) the manufacturer's or processor's label that was provided with the FOOD; or (2) A card, sign, or other method of notification that includes the information required by law.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 4-302.14
Sanitizer test kit quaternary ammonia not provided
FULL FOOD CODE:
A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Priority Foundation
Corrected on 3-01-2021
Code 4-601.11
Food-contact surface(s) soiled
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
Priority Foundation
Not corrected
Code 5-205.15
Plumbing system not maintained
FULL FOOD CODE:
A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; (P) and (B) Maintained in good repair.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.12
Physical facilities/structures not clean
FULL FOOD CODE:
(A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except spill cleanup, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
Core
Not corrected
Code 3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination
FULL FOOD CODE:
FOOD shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under Subparts 3-301 - 3-306.
Core
Not corrected
Code 6-501.114
Unnecessary item(s) not removed from facility
FULL FOOD CODE:
The PREMISES shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as EQUIPMENT that is nonfunctional, no longer used and free of litter.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-501.14
Warewashing equipment three compartment sink basins not cleaned through out the day as necessary
FULL FOOD CODE:
A WAREWASHING machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, or raw FOODS, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other EQUIPMENT used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned as required.
Core
Not corrected
Code 4-602.13
Nonfood contact surface(s) with accumulation of debris
FULL FOOD CODE:
NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Core
Not corrected

10-20-2020
Preopening/New

OutcomeCompliant
0 violations cited
About inspections
A restaurant is compliant when zero Priority or Priority Foundation violations are cited during an inspection, or when all are corrected; Core violations will be reviewed at the next routine inspection and are not required to be corrected to be in compliance.

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Built using open data | Site last updated 03-05-2025 with inspection data thru 02-01-2025.