Chicago
51
YOUR CALL

5411 Empanadas

2850 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60657 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
51/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-08
Pass Rate
62%
6 failures
Score
51/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-08)
Failed 6 inspections (2025, 2019, 2019...)
Sanitation issues found across 43 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 43×
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Plumbing & Waste minor 10×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
2025-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2025-06-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE EMPANADA CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2593187 ON 04/22/24. #55 BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. #58 ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLE...

2024-04-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2023-05-12 Pass Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR NOT CLEAN ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN BAGS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE SHELVES WHERE FOOD CONTAINERS ARE STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SAME AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/HOLE ON CEILING AT NORTH WEST CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA BETWEEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK.REPAIR ISSUE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

2022-03-29 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS AT THE SAME TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PESTS.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER FLOOR AT THE FAR END OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULB AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING WITH SHATTERPROOF BULBS OR PROTECTIVE SHIELDS FOR THE BULBS.

2021-06-23 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTEWATER PIPING LINES. MUST REMOVE, PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE FOOD FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN CHIPPING PLASTIC WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED TILES COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP COUNTERTOP AND REAR COUNTERTOP. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED ON SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PREP AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

2020-09-14 Pass Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVAATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X3) ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

2019-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE DRY FOOD AND UTENSILS IN BASEMENT AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER (BY SOUTH WALL) REPLACED PAINT REMOVED FROM METAL BRACKETS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,UNABLE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

2019-08-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE DRY FOOD AND UTENSILS IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER( BY SOUTH WALL)REPLACED PAINT REMOVED FROM METAL BRACKETS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,UNABLE ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-15-19,REPORT #2304738 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-18,REPORT #2222903 #55)6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(DRY GOODS/BEVERAGES ETC.) MU...

2019-08-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED(VARIOUS KIND OF MEAT EMPANADAS)). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012, ...

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DATE MARKING OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ENCASE WASTE PIPE ABOVE DRY FOOD AND UTENSILS IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT INTERIOR OF REACH-IN TWO DOOR COOLER,REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF WHITE CHEST FREEZER( BY SOUTH WALL)REPLACED PAINT REMOVED FROM METAL BRACKETS AND SHELVES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,UNABLE...

minor Sanitation

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

BLACK MILK CRATES USED TO STORE WRAPPED FOOD INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER,FREZEERS AND CHEST FREEZER MUST BE REMOVED AND PROVIDED A FOOD CONTAINER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-25-18,REPORT #2222903 #51) 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55)6-2...

2018-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(DRY GOODS/BEVERAGESETC.) MUST MAKE WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-08-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATING ON CEILING OF 1 DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY DISH DRYING RACK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST NOT STORE FOOD UNDER EXPOSED SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE GUTTER ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BROWNISH STAIN AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN PARTICULATE MATTER FROM FLOOR AROUND PERIMETER OF BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REFINISH WALL PANELS AT RIGHT SIDE OF HOOD WHERE DRYWALL IS EXPOSED. MUST MAINTAIN WALLS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

2016-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-09-15 Fail Canvass
3
serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 3-9-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MISSING COUNTER TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXTREMELY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO PROVIDE GREATER/ADEQUATE HOT WATER FLOW.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COUNTER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

2016-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COUNTER TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.

2016-03-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE DURING THIS INSPECTION. SINK BLOCKED BY UNUSED COOLER AND WITNESSED FOOD PREPARER USING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES. MANAGEMENT MOVED COOLER DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38...

serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED IE; BEEF EMPANADA AT 172.4. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED 40 MINUTES LATER.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 1023-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER (BY MICROWAVE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.#41- BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST AND WEST WALLS. ALL UNNEC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING COUNTER TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE. TALL REACH-IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET TORN AND ANOTHER COOLER FOUND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING FLOOR VENT COVER AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.

minor Sanitation

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

GAS POWERED GENERATOR AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ARTICLES UNDER FRONT PREP COUNTER MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.

2015-10-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER (BY MICROWAVE) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTIALTION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED ALONG EAST WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG EAST AND WEST WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

2014-05-01 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST BUILD-UP AT UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN AND THE ICE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT TOP OF THE STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE ALONG THE DOORWAY AT THE WALL IN THE REAR STAFF RESTROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMP SINK.

2013-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

--POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED I CONTAINER OF HAM AND CHEESE MIX FOR EMPANADAS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.5F-50.9F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $600 AS STATED BY THE CERTIF...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM THE VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERRATION UNITS,FREEZERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

2012-06-27 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-06-25 Fail License
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

MUST PROVIDE A CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER WITH TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES.

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, BETWEEN SINK AND TO BE INSTALLED ESPRESSO MACHINE.

critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR TO ADJACENT BUSINESS/EXIT TO GARBAGE AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR ACCESS PANELS IN CEILING OF CUSTOMER WASHROOM AND ABOVE MOP SINK. WALLS ALONG ALL SIDES OF DOOR JAM ON REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES. MUST SEAL.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED. ALL OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED 6" FROM FLOOR OR ABOVE.

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