1145 N. Alvernon Way

Gee’s Garden Restaurant (March)

1145 N. Alvernon Way

  • History: Failed multiple inspections since 2007, but has received mostly good ratings since.
  • What the inspector saw: During a March 31 inspection, the restaurant was cited for nine critical violations and received a “provisional” rating. “Live mouse on trap observed in bar area. Dead partially decayed mouse observed in bottle storage area, completely decayed mouse observed on floor behind beverage cooler,” the inspector wrote. In addition to the rodent infestation, other issues included unsafe temperatures, no date marking on food items and items stored as clean but encrusted with food debris.
  • Follow-up: Passed April 11.
  • Response: Neither the owner nor manager could be reached for comment.

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