1492 CUBAN FUSION INC.

Chicago Health Dept

2615 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025), 2 critical violations noted.

16 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jul 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

127

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 8

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A WHITE PANEL INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE THAT WAS FILLED WITH A BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY BURNED ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA AT 90.6F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41°F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA BEHIND COUNTER. . ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE: Insect control devices shall be installed so that the devices are not located over a FOOD preparation area. MUST RELOCATE EXISTING FLY TRAP DEVICES IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF THIS RULE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED IN DRY STORAGE SPIDER WEBS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WEBS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A 2 BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

APR 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP AT SINK AT PREPARATION AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.PROVIDED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

JUL 14

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 5

2023

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS, PREP AREA SHELVES, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR/AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPES MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

AUG 30

2022

PASS 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN CROQUETTES AND EMPANADAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, 1 DOOR FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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AUG 22

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST ADD THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT:"THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CROQUETTES AND EMPANADAS STORED IN CONTACT WITH CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE MICROWAVES, 1 DOOR FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

MAY 5

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MAIN PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LEAKING AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

APR 28

2021

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR/AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES OF MAIN PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH BOWL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MAIN PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WATER LEAKING AROUND HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2303664 DATED ON 07/25/19 NOT CORRECTED-#58 OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 1

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR PREP IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST PROVIDE

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR EACH REFRIGERATOR STORED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND NEAR REAR DOOR

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER AND SHELVING UNITS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE / COFFEE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUL 25

2019

FAIL 23 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND SINKS.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3LBS. COOKED PORK 93.0F ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND 2LBS. COOKED ONIONS 75.2F INSIDE A PAN ON STOVE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX.5LBS.$10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COLD HOLDING FOODS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 12LBS. COOKED SPANISH RICE 45.0F,45.7F,48.0F,48.4F.16LBS. COOKED BEEF 44.6F,45.3F,45.9F,46.9F.2LBS. COOKED ONIONS 47.1F.6LBS. DATED 7/24/19 COOKED RICE & BEANS -44.6F-44.8F DATED 7/20/19.12LBS. COOKED BLACK BEANS-45.7F,46.0F,46.4F,47.7F,49.5F DATED 7/24/19.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.48LBS. $111.(PRIORITY)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR PREP IN REAR HALLWAY.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10- 12 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 4-6 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND IN BASEMENT FOOD & PAPER ,SUMP PUMP AREA,STORAGE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL WRAPPED AROUND STOVE AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR EACH REFRIGERATOR STORED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND NEAR REAR DOOR

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP COOLER,FRYER CABINET,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER AND SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE / COFFEE AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

MAY 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIION WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Other

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT FOIL PANS AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-102.11 Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR EACH REFRIGERATOR STORED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND NEAR REAR DOOR

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE / COFFEE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH AREA (ICE MACHINE,MOP HEADS & BUCKETS,BOXES,ETC

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

MAY 13

2019

FAIL 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD IN COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF RISK OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PORVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF ENTRY DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTIION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

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

MUST INVERT FOIL PANS AND PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UP RIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE A LOCK FOR EACH REFRIGERATOR STORED OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS AND NEAR REAR DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM COUNTER TOP UNDER COFFEE MACHINE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST PROVIDE A DUMP SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE IN FRONT BEVERAGE / COFFEE AREA .

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HALF OF THE LID BROKEN /MISSING ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LEAVING AN APPX."4-6" GAP.MUST MAKE LIDS TIGHT FITTING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN/DAMAGED CONCRETE FLOOR AND WALL IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA AND OUTSIDE OF TOILETROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR PORCH AREA (ICE MACHINE,MOP HEADS & BUCKETS,BOXES,ETC.)

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed poor hygienic practices: observed a food handler rinse hands in water at the three compartment sink then wipe then on a wash cloth. Also observed a food handler touch ready to eat food items (already heated sandwiches and lettuce for sandwiches) with bare hands. Instructed facility that all hand washing must be done at a hand washing sink with soap and by following hand washing guidelines and that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods (ie. use gloves, utensils, etc). Facility complied. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed clean knives stored between the three compartment sink and the exposed hand sink in the kitchen. Instructed facility to maintain clean utensils in a proper area that is clean, sanitary, and safe.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors throughout the basement. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed damaged and stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen near the exhaust hood and panini presses. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observe grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the three compartment sink to be leaking at the faucet neck. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Observed in use wash cloths stored on prep tables and areas throughout facility. Instructed facility to maintain in appropriate manner.

AUG 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ON TOP OF STOVE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN AT 75.8F AND A CONTAINER OF RAW BEEF AT 88.4F TEMPERATURES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD ALL FOOD ITEMS 6LBS OF FOOD WORTH $18. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INISE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENTV SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEAM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 2-DOOR MILK LOCATED IN FRONT AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 14

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AT THE KITCHEN PREP TALE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE SERVICE PREP COOLER AND INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR UNDERNEATH STAIRWAY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS INSIDE ALL COOING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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