JUL 8
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5411 EMPANADAS.
YOUR CALL. 51/100
2850 N CLARK ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 8, 2025 · passed
13 of 21 inspections passed, 6 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 272025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 27
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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 ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
APR 222024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 122023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2023
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORED IN BAGS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME
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
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
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.
MAR 292022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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JUN 232021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2021
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
SEP 142020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVAATE ALL ITEMS OFF BASEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X3) ABOVE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
AUG 282019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 TO CLEAN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
AUG 222019FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 22
2019
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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
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 TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
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.) MUST MAKE WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
AUG 152019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2019
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 -
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, CITATION ISSUED
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
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 -
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
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
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 TO CLEAN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING DRAIN PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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)6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.(DRY GOODS/BEVERAGES ETC.) MUST MAKE WALLS AND CEILING SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. #58)PA 100-0367 FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
SEP 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 282017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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 SYSTEM ON EXPOSED LINES, OR RELOCATE FOOD SO IT IS NOT DIRECTLY BELOW THE EXPOSED LINES.
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.
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.
SEP 152016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 15
2016
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAR 92016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 9
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MISSING COUNTER TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE.
MAR 22016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 2
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 7-38-030.
* 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.
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 UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED AND INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHER ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER.
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.
OCT 232015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
MAY 12014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL WORKING SINK STOPPER AT THE 3-COMP SINK.
OCT 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERRATION UNITS,FREEZERS.
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.
JUN 252012FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 25
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
MUST PROVIDE A CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY SANITIZER WITH TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES.
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.
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
BOTH WASHROOM DOORS MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICES.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
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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