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History:ÌýMixed history since 2015, including one excellent and one good rating as well as a probationary period and a needs improvement rating before being placed on probation Nov. 8 and failing re-inspection Nov. 26.

What the inspector saw:ÌýImproper hand-washing, whole ducks thawing in prep sink and not submerged, heavy buildup on pots and woks.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Dec. 6.

Comment:ÌýNo phone number listed.

History:ÌýGood and excellent ratings since 2014 until a needs improvement finding Oct. 23 and a failed re-inspection Nov. 6.

What the inspector saw:ÌýImproper drainage of three-compartment sink.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 15.

Comment:ÌýOwner declined to comment.

History:ÌýGood and excellent ratings from 2012 to 2016. Received a needs improvement finding in 2017 and a pass inspection rating before a failed inspection in May. The establishment was placed on probation Nov. 1.

What the inspector saw:ÌýDishes and utensils with food debris, food stored at improper temperatures, food containers not properly marked, grime buildup on the floor.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 13.

Comment:ÌýDid not return a call for comment.

History:ÌýGood and excellent ratings since 2000, was placed on probation Nov. 16.

What the inspector saw:ÌýFront gift shop area selling exposed pastries, no easily accessible hand sink in gift shop area, no consumer advisory warning for eggs Benedict, walk-in temperatures needing adjustment.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 26.

Comment:Ìý“We have worked with the health department for over 20 years to maintain good and excellent health ratings,â€� said Rebecca Ramey, owner of the Blue Willow. “Every item they brought to our attention was remedied that day, including items that were previously approved of but did not fit the new guidelines.â€�

History:ÌýMostly good or excellent ratings since 2016 before being placed on probation Nov. 26.

What the inspector saw:ÌýNo paper towels near hand-washing sink, oysters not labeled properly, no person in charge when inspector arrived, temperature adjustments needed for storage of shrimp and chicken, fish thawing in sink in stagnant water.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Dec. 6.

Comment:ÌýManager Jesus Mendoza said they have corrected all of the problems.

History:ÌýGood or excellent ratings since 2007 before receiving a needs improvement rating on Nov. 15 and failing re-inspection Nov. 16.

What the inspector saw:ÌýEmployee put on gloves to handle food without washing hands first, hand-sink temperature needed adjustment, mashed potato temperatures not high enough.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 19.

Comment:ÌýOwner Jack Floriant said his establishment has a long history of excellent ratings. He said he bought a new hot water heater to replace the old one.

History:ÌýMostly good and a couple of excellent ratings from 2010 to 2014, then failed inspection in 2015, followed by mixed ratings until being placed on probation Nov. 5.

What the inspector saw:ÌýKitchen staff cut raw beef then changed gloves without washing hands, eggs stored near other foods in reach-in cooler, excessive debris on clean dish shelf, hot items on buffet below acceptable temperatures.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 15.

Comment:ÌýA request for comment was not returned by deadline.

History:ÌýMostly good or excellent ratings since 2012 before being placed on probation Nov. 19 and failing re-inspection Nov. 29.

What the inspector saw:ÌýHand-washing sink with no hot water, hand-washing sink in bar being used for purposes other than hand washing, raw meat stored too close to other food, containers of bouillon and garlic being reused to hold other food, food being thawed improperly.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Dec. 4.

Comment:ÌýOwner Phil Ferrante said he has been in the restaurant business here for 28 years and has never had anything like this happen before. A blown compressor and problems with a sink created “a perfect storm.â€� “Everything is fixed and everything is in perfect condition now,â€� he said.

; food truck at 6401 E. 22nd St.

History:ÌýOnline history was not available. The restaurant and the food truck were both placed on probation Nov. 13, an imminent health hazard rating on Nov. 14 and a failed re-inspection on Nov. 26.

What the inspector saw:ÌýHot water heater and water pump were being replaced on food truck, so no running water was available, take-out containers on dirty shelves, shelves encrusted with food, steak cooling improperly, food in walk-in not at right temperature, reach-in refrigerator not at right temperature.

Follow-up:ÌýThe food truck passed re-inspection Nov. 14 and the restaurant passed re-inspection Dec. 5.

Comment:ÌýOwner Hector Rodriguez said they took care of all the changes they were required to, including replacing a bent cold water hose.

History:ÌýGood or excellent ratings from 2006 to 2016, then a needs improvement rating that was addressed in 2017 and again in early 2018 before being placed on probation Nov. 14 and failing re-inspection Nov. 28.

What the inspector saw:ÌýChef washed hands for less than 10 seconds, hand-sink area did not have paper towels, several cold-holding violations.

Follow-up:ÌýFailed re-inspection Dec. 10.

Comment:ÌýOwner Sam Sadi declined comment.

History:ÌýMixed history since 2010, including many good and excellent ratings as well as some probationary periods before being put on probation again Nov. 8.

What the inspector saw:ÌýHand-sink did not have dispensing paper towels, live blue crabs were improperly stored, knife with heavy rust, cherry stone clams being stored in lobster tank, walk-in missing proper door latch.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 19.

Comment:ÌýA request for comment was not returned before deadline.

History:ÌýThe mobile food unit has had mixed ratings since March 2018 and was placed on probation Nov. 9.

What the inspector saw:ÌýNo proof of anyone working being certified as a food protection manager, no procedures for vomit or fecal cleanup, employees’ drinks stored improperly, dishes being washed without measurable sanitizer, beans and onions being held below required temperatures, no hot water available for hand washing.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection on Nov. 21.

Comment:Ìý“There were some problems, but when they came back to inspect us, everything was good,â€� said Rosalinda Serrano. “We had changed everything that they asked us to change.â€�

History:ÌýFive failed ratings since May 2017 as well as two excellent and two good ratings before being placed on probation Nov. 6.

What the inspector saw:ÌýRaw eggs stored on top of tamales, raw bacon stored next to creamer, needs consumer advisories on some items added, not storing foods at proper temperatures, needs to improve food labeling.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 16.

Comment:ÌýNo phone number listed.

History:ÌýExcellent and good ratings before receiving a needs improvement rating Oct. 29, followed by a failed re-inspection Nov. 8.

What the inspector saw:ÌýEmployee drinks stored improperly, old food debris on surfaces, improper food temperatures, floors dirty, especially under equipment.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 19.

Comment:ÌýDeclined comment.

History:ÌýSince June, has failed and then passed two inspections before failing again on Nov. 1 and then failing re-inspection Nov. 15.

What the inspector saw:ÌýCold food storage temperatures were not correct, utensils were not being properly stored.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 26.

Comment:ÌýA request for comment was not returned before deadline.

History:ÌýMostly good and some excellent ratings for nearly a decade before being placed on probation Nov. 6.

What the inspector saw:ÌýFood not stored at proper temperatures, heavy buildup of debris and spatter on floors, reach-in cooler not functioning properly.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Nov. 15.

Comment:ÌýA request for comment was not returned before deadline.

History:ÌýMostly good and some excellent ratings since 2002 with one needs improvement in 2014 before being placed on probation Nov. 9 and failing re-inspection Nov. 26.

What the inspector saw:ÌýEmployee food stored next to food for customers, shelving storing clean utensils encrusted with food debris, no thermometers available to measure temperatures.

Follow-up:ÌýNot available.

Comment:ÌýCould not be reached by telephone before deadline.

History:ÌýGood or excellent ratings since 2011 before being placed on probation Nov. 27.

What the inspector saw:ÌýHand-washing sink next to ice machine blocked by trash can, no soap in hand-washing sink in bar area, food not being kept at proper temperatures because refrigerator needed to be replaced.

Follow-up:ÌýPassed re-inspection Dec. 7.

Comment:ÌýGeneral manager David Serafin said they made corrections and replaced the refrigerator within 72 hours.