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Chicago Health Dept

4307 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2022.

Last inspected Feb 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18

2022

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON STORAGE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTS ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES IN WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND BOTTOM SHELFS OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS INCLUDING FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MAR 13

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER (WITH HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATED)AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 24

2020

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE/DOWN INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINATAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

RE ADJUST THE TOILET DOOR SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF THE WASHROOM. DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA ,AROUND THE WATER HEATER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2283095 DATED 4/12/19. #37- 3-302.12- ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. #49- 4-602.13- CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. #56-4-202.18- VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO ADD ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP SMOOTHIE AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGG ROLL INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AT 58.0 DEGREE F. 2 LBS; ALSO INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS CUBE CHICKEN AT 54.0 DEGREE F 1 LB, EGG ROLL AT 45 DEGREE F, 10 LBS, SHRIMP AT 54 DEGREE F, 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $75.00 TOTAL 17 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS PREPARED FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(WOK, DEEP FRYER,STOVE ) WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER IN COOK LINE, WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN/

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 26

2018

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 17

2018

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.-----------NO GROCERY BAGS ALLOWED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.

MAR 29

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RE CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK AND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.( CAULK WORN OUT).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE 3 TRAYS WITH CONDIMENT UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL GAP/HOLES AROUND THE PIPES THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED/BROKEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER FOUND THE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS DURING INSPECTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HELPING PREPARE FOODS IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD,DINING TABLES, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 19

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found several potentially hazardous foods (chicken, beef, etc.) without proper label. Instructed to label all prepped, potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Found rust and debris on shelves inside walk in cooler. Must detail clean, and remove rust or paint shelves. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Found floor of walk in cooler with rust. Must remove rust, or paint floor. Must maintain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Found several coolers without thermometers. Must provide thermometer in all refrigeration units. Must have thermometers in a conspicuous place.

JUN 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 2lbs of beef @ 57.8F ($12); 2 doz eggs @ 66.6F ($2). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be kept at 40F or less during storage (or at 140F or above for hot held foods). Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Food not protected during storage in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Found raw beef and pork stored directly above ready to eat foods (open container of strawberries and cooked noodles). Found raw chicken (uncovered) stored on top of premade sauce container sitting on floor. Found eggs stored on shelf directly above sauces and vegetables in reach in cooler. Instructed must not store any ready to eat or prepared foods under any potentially hazardous raw foods. Instructed must not stored ready to eat, prepared foods or potentially hazardous foods under eggs. Walk in coolers and reach in coolers were rearranged during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found open cans of vegetable stored in reach in cooler. Found food items stored in grocery bags. Found eggrolls stored in cardboard. Instructed all foods must be stored in proper commercial grade containers or bags. All storage containers must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Found bowl/utensils stored in bulk food containers with contents. Instructed must store all utensils in separate, clean containers. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Found cooking line with excessive grease build up and food debris. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

excessive grease build up on floor under cook line. Instructed must remove all debris and grease, clean and sanitize. Must maintain.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Found hood over cook line with excessive grease build up. Must clean, sanitize and maintain.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Found ice scoop stored inside ice machine. Instructed to remove and properly store separately in a clean container. Must maintain.

NOV 30

2015

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 19

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED, OPEN CASES OF RAW GREEN PEEPERS, GREEN ONIONS AND BROCCOLI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW, PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO WATER USED TO MAKE ICE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. HOLE IN BASEBOARD WALL UNDER THE FRONT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 TO 10 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS ON CARDBOARD BOXES ON REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. ON PLASTIC MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING AT FRONT TO GO FOOD CONTAINER SHELVING. RECENT PEST SERVICE ON 11-6-15 WITH NO ACTIVITY NOTED. RECOMMEND HAVING A PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AGAIN. REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD AS POSSIBLE ROACH BREEDING AREAS AND ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ALL ROACH AND MICE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES MUST NOT BE STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING AT ALL TIMES. MUST NOT USE USED RAW CHICKEN CARDBOARD BOXES AS CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD ITEMS OR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER PACKAGES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER SHELVING THROUGHOUT. CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND POTS AND PANS MUST NOT BE STORED UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK OR ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK ONTO THE FLOOR UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

FEB 17

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 9-19-14 NOT CORRECTED. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.#35-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER OR COOLER. MUST BE CLEAN AND WASHABLE CONTAINER OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER COOKS WOK LINE AND DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

SEP 19

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYER, STOVE, STEAM TABLE, FOOD CART, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.--------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT METAL FLOOR WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT PREP TABLE/PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND EMPTY USED PLASTIC BOTTLES STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

JUN 17

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN REAR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.

JUN 6

2014

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND OVER 8 LIVE COCKROACH UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, BOTTOM SHELF WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD TRAY CART.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH SPILLAGE BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND REMOVE BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND SAME SINK AND MUST RE CAULK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDER (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST FIX STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST REPAIR LEAKY HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT PREP SINK (FRONT SERVICE AREA).---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

NOV 21

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSE HAND SINK ,REAR, IS CLOGGED/SLOW DRAIN. MUST UNCLOG EXPOSE HAND SINK. GREASE TRAP HAS BUILD OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

FEB 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED . MUST LABLE AND DATE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

COVES ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND COVES ALONG WALL.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSE SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY . MUST SEAL AND PAINT.

NOV 30

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooler shelving, rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer in walk in cooler in state of disrepair, must provide new thermometer to walk in cooler.

APR 24

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Rear storage shelving that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving, storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in walk in cooler not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under shelving not clean needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area, dining area, shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in display cooler shall be provided.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, prep areas not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

JUN 3

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE LEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR; FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,FOOD DEBRIS MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT COVERS ABOVE SOUP HOT HOLDING AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE

JAN 5

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. GREASE TRAP NEEDS CLEANING; MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP IN FRONT DOOR,MAKE SURE NO LIGHT IS COMING THRU THE DOOR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES/RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

JUN 28

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener, storage shelves, exhaust hood and filters not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Ceiling tile in prep area not maintained. Instructed to detail all damaged ceiling tile.

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