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Recent Darien Restaurant Inspections
Restaurant inspections of these restaurants -- Abello's Deli; Burgers, Shakes and Fries; Darien Diner; Rory's and Matsuri Grill. -- took place in 2013.
In the most recently released health code inspection reports by the Darien Health Department, Five eating establishments in town scored "Good."
The following list shows what scores local food-serving establishments received under the state scoring system ("state rating," in which 1-4 points are deducted for each violation, with 100 being a perfect score) from Darien Health Department inspectors.
The Health Department also gives a rating under the Darien system ("Darien rating," in which a "Good," "Fair," or "Poor" is given to restaurants that pass inspections). Also shown below are the inspection date and comments by the inspectors as noted in inspection reports. The comments, which each refer to a numbered list of state inspection elements (here omitted), are separated by semicolons (";"). Occasionally an inspector will make general comments at the end of the report.
Here are the most recent reports released by the Health Department:
- Abello's, 72 Tokeneke Rd. -- Dec. 18
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Bottom shelf reach-in unclean; cardboard used on shelves storage area; ice scoop not properly stored; chili 152 degrees, soup 159 degrees -- all other temps good."
- Burgers, Shakes and Fries, 800 Post Rd. -- Dec. 18
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "No visible thermometer in small bain marie in kitchen; in-use utensils not properly stored in kitchen (hanging from equipment); sanitizing solution concentrate NOT adequate (service area)."
- Darien Diner, 171 Post Rd. -- Dec. 18
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Containers of food stored on flour in walk-in freezer; serving plates not stored properly (not inverted); bag of flour not closed in prep area downstairs. All temps OK."
- Rory's, 416 Post Rd. -- Dec. 18
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Sanitizing solution not adequate in kitchen; granulars not labeled, not in original container."
- Matsuri Grill, 390 Post Rd. -- Dec. 18
Darien rating: Good
Inspector's remarks: "Dust buildup on fans in walk-in cooler; no working thermometer for walk-in cooler; wipin cloths not kep in sanitizer between use; granulars not labeled, not stored in original container; in-use utensils not properly stored (hanging off equipment); serving plates, mixing bowls not properly stored in kitchen (not inverted); all temps good: Rice #1, 170 degrees; rice #2, 162 degrees; soup, 158 degrees."
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