Chicago Health Dept
6978 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025).
28 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jan 2025.
OBSERVED ACUMMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST ON CAN OPENER BLADE. INSTRUCTED CAN OPENER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREP HANDSINK BETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER AND ICE MACHINE WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS WITHOUT LABELS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY LABELS ON GRAVY, BEANS, SOUPS, SWEET POTATOES, PASTA, ETC AND MAINTAIN ON ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 13 DEAD ROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR STORAGE STORAGE AREA, AND IN BAR AREA AROUND DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACUMMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST ON CAN OPENER BLADE. INSTRUCTED CAN OPENER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET WITH A LEAK AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2592599 DATED APRIL 11, 2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... #37. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY. #49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55. OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGEARTION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRT THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BY TOILET ROOM AND IN HALLWAY.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGEARTION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA . INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING AT 0PPM OF CHLORINE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT 50PPM-100PPM OF CHLORINE ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.8F AND 40LBS OF TURKEY AT 49.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 80LBS AT $. 180ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 3-5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRT THE BASE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BY TOILET ROOM AND IN HALLWAY.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGEARTION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
3-302.12-- INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
6-303.11--OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
4-202.18--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ABOVE GREASE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BY DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. WATER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 86-91F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED CHICKEN. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN COOLING ON COUNTER. EMPLOYEE SAID THEY FINISHED COOKING THE CHICKEN AT 11:30 AM. FOUND TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 1:30 PM AT 91F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MUST BE COOLED FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS, AND FROM 70F TO 41F IN THE NEXT 4 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
OBSERVED FLY TRAP HANGING FROM CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
MUST STORE ICE SCOOPS IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD ESPECIALLY ABOVE GREASE FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
FOUND A THICK LAYER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE HOT/COLD HANDLES AND THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DUCT TAPED PORTION OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR.
FOUND A THICK LAYER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE HOT/COLD HANDLES AND THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DUCT TAPED PORTION OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR.
NOTED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2553135 CONDUCTED ON 3/18/22. VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) ON THE BREAKFAST/BRUNCH MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, COLLARD GREENS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
IMPROPER COOLING (TIME/TEMPERATURE) OF A TCS FOOD: FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED COLLARD GREENS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AT 102F AT 1:30 PM. PER MANAGEMENT, THE FOOD FINISHED COOKING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 AM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT FOOD MUST BE COOLED FROM 135F TO 70F WITHIN THE FIRST 2 HOURS, AND FROM 70F TO 41F IN THE NEXT 4 HOURS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) ON THE BREAKFAST/BRUNCH MENU. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
FOUND MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CREVICES AND DESIGNED/CONSTRUCTED TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND A THICK LAYER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE HOT/COLD HANDLES AND THE BASE OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE DUCT TAPED PORTION OF THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
FOUND DIRT AND OLD FOOD SPILLAGE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE, AND DRIPPING DOWN FROM THE KITCHEN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 11/17/2021 REPORT #2544319 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #55 (6-501.12) OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROVE OF TRAINING MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROVE OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO .CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL, CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYONG INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
BSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON SIDES, INSIDE AND TOP OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, CHEST FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN GOOD REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGEARTION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROVE OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO .CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHIING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. EMPLOYEE INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS AT 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND TO NOT USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED UNTIL NOTIFIED BY CDPH FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 59.9.7F, STEW AT 59.3.5F, COOKED CHICKEN 69.6F, MACRONI CHEESE 56.3F, GRILL CHICKEN 62.2F AND CHEESE 58.6F MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 45# OF FOOD WORTH $80. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS (GREEN BEANS,RICE COOKED CHICKEN, SOUP ) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MANAGER DISCARDED #30 OF FOOD WORTH $80 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL, CEILING AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYONG INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED SIDE DOOR WITH GAP BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN SUE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 1DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED ON SIDES, INSIDE AND TOP OF ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING THE OVENS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, CHEST FREEZER, DEEP FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT REFRIGEARTION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAITAIN FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISHWASHNG AREA.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO WALLS AND CEILING IN FRONT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING IN GOOD REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURN OUT BULBS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROVE OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
3-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 46.4F, BUTTERMILK AT 44.6F, EGGS AT 50F, FISH AT 44.4F, CHICKEN AT 47.5F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.2F AND HAM AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
4-301.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES TO STORE TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 45.1F. ALSO, OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AT 30F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN COOLER BELOW 41F AND THE COOLER BELOW 0F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE, GREASE TRAP, POT AND PAN HOLDERS, PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, COOLER, STOVES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, BAR AND LAUNDRY/STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE BACK DOOR.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED MILK AT 49.1F, COOKED POTATOES AT 50.7F, FISH AT 49.3F, STEW AT 59.5F, EGGS AT 51.8F, COOKED BEANS AT 51.3F, BEEF AT 51.F, PORK AT 66.9F, AND CHEESE AT 48.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 250# OF FOOD WORTH $600. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL APPLICABLE FOODS WHICH ARE NOT DATE MARKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AND MILK AND MEAT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, PRIVATE DINING ROOM NEXT TO THE DJ BOOTH AND INSIDE OF THE DJ BOOTH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, DEEP FRYERS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLE, COOLERS, STOVES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR.
REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE PLASTIC END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2241192 ON 12/6/18: 38 - 6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. 57 - 2-102.13: **C** Food Handler Training (PA 100-0367 Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 58 - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND HOT HOLD UNITS.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED STAINS AND DEEP BLACK GROOVES ON THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE CEILING TILES THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES BY TOILET ROOM AND IN HALLWAY. MUST REPAIR HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE BAR AREA.
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER BURNT OUT. MUST REPLACE. OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
Found no certified food manager with a city of Chicago food sanitation certificate, while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(chicken, beans, rice, etc..) at time of inspection, citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must properly dated, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, needs detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, excess grease build up removed. Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, grease removed, floors under pop dispensing unit had excess syrup build up, not clean, needs detailed cleaning, excess syrup build up removed.
Broken wall tiles by prep area in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls that had food splattering need detailed cleaning in kitchen prep area. Damaged missing ceiling tiles in employee bathroom, and customers bathrooms, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shields in walk in cooler, shall be provided.
2 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
LEAK UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
CLUTTER REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AREA,
FOODS STORED NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL OR REPLACE,
INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
WALL BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, FLOOR DRAIN FRONT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT,
NOTED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DEFROST.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACE OF UNUSED PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF WALLS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST,DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA (NOTED SYRUP AND WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH ICE BIN) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHT REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA, REAR DINING AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR MIDDLE DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SODA GUN HOLDER WITH SLIMY MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP BEHIND BAR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BAR AREA (NOTED SYRUP AND WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH ICE BIN) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA, REAR DINING AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GREASE TRAP CONNECTED UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.----------MUST REPAIR MIDDLE DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER BEHIND BAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT BAR AREAS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM THE REAR MOP SINK AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES.
The Low temperature (ES2000) chemical dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer in use during this inspection "0" ppm found after several attempts.We used both inspector and managers chemical chlorine test papers and continued dispensing "0" ppm at this time.The unit is tagged held for inspection at this time.Must not use until the CDPH is notified via fax or e-mail to request a tag removal once is repaired. Must use the 3 compartment sink for washing-rinsing-sanitizing all multi-use kitchen utensils etc. Fax # is 312-746-8040 or by-e-mail:. cdphfood@cityofchicago.org. Critical violation 7-38-030.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO FOOD PREP TABLE,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS THROUGHOUT,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED.
FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT BAR AREAS,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREAS,EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM.CLEAN CEILING VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT.
LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE SHIELDED.MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION INSIDE THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS ARE NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM THE REAR MOP SINK AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE,ORGANIZE REMAINING ARTICLES.
IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. NO CHEMICAL IS GOING THRU MACHINE FOR SANITIZING. MACHINE TESTED THREE OR MORE TIMES WITH TEST STRIPS. MUST HAVE MACHINE AND CHEMICAL LINES SERVICED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME; INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MACHINE IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG. FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL IF UNIT IS REPAIRED PRIOR TO RE INSPECTION NEXT WEEK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
MUST REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS
REPLACE MISSING STAINED CEILING TILE IN AREAS WHERE NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being served and prepared-Chicken at 178.5 F. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on premises and certificate posted during all hpurs of operation. Serious citation 7-38-012.
LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING DISHES AND UTENSILS. NO CHEMICAL IS GOING THRU MACHINE FOR SANITIZING. MACHINE TESTED THREE TIMES WITH TEST STRIPS. MUST HAVE MACHINE AND CHEMICAL LINES SERVICED TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME; INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL MACHINE IS REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND DO NOT REMOVE TAG. FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-4240 REQUESTING TAG REMOVAL IF UNIT IS REPAIRED PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK.
NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS ON PREMISES FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY. OBTAINED STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE NUMBER FROM AN INVOICE DATED 7/10/12. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT THE LOG BOOK MUST HAVE MSDS (MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS, A MAP OF RESTAURANT, COPIES OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSE AND BUSINESS LICENSE OF PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND INVOICES OF SERVICE. MUST OBTAIN FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AS REQUIRED. NO INSPECTION REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION AVAILABLE EITHER. OWNER STATES THAT SHE BOUGHT THE BUSINESS LAST YEAR AND HAS NOT HAD AN INSPECTION.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN VENTS ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE AND PREP TABLE SURFACES (TOP AND BOTTOM).
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE GREASE FROM FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKET WHEN USED. (OBSERVED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM). ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM; ELEVATE ITEMS OFF OF FLOOR.
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