Chicago Health Dept
2540 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2024.
31 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2024.
Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE/POST SIGNAGE.
FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS IN PREPARATION AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST SEAL HOLES.
PREP AREAS BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL PREP AREAS BULK CONTAINERS.
4-DOOR PREP COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MISSING/RIPPED. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREAS COOLERS CONDENSERS.
PREP AREA FLOORS WITH FOOD BUILD UP AND STANDING WATER UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHTOUT BOTH PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREAS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.
OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 158F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS (CEVICHE AND GUJIRITO) WITHOUT A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS OR THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 1 DOOR COKE COOLER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT THE RUSTED AREAS OR REPLACE THE EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 45.3F, AND BEEF AT 48.2F INSIDE OF THE 6 DRAWER PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MANGO SALSA AT 51.3F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25# OF FOOD WORTH $150. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE WAS PROVIDED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR OF THE FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH THE RUBBER MATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR.
4-101.11 OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
5-501.17 OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER AND MAINTAIN IT AT 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
CLEAN THE INSIDE WALLS OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND 2ND FLOOR WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WASHROOMS.
CLEAN THE FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT AND REAR 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
Violation Codes: 3-304.15(B-D) Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR #1 IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA REFRIGERATOR.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES
Violation Codes: 4-301.16 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED ICE AND BEVERAGES BEING DUMPED INTO HAND SINK IN REAR BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FRONT DINING AREA BEVERAGE STATION
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2279508 3/15/19 NOT CORRECTED #58 - STILL FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
OBSERVED THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,PORK,BEEF,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(N) Inspector Comments: - FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING READY TO EAT (SHREEDED LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOE AND BREAD ON A SANDWICH WITHOUT USING GLOVES OR UTENSILS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: - FOUND NO REMINDER ON FACILITY'S MENUS FOR APPLICABLE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING CABINET.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND IN CENTER OF PATIO DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REFRIGERATOR #1 IN REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA REFRIGERATOR.
MUST REMOVE SOILED CARDBOARD FROM DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,WHEEL BASES.
OBSERVED ICE AND BEVERAGES BEING DUMPED INTO HAND SINK IN REAR BEVERAGE STATION AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SINK TO DISCARD LIQUID WASTE.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS OVER FLOWING FROM TOPSIDE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ADDITIONAL 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO WASH DISHES.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING TO PREP AREA IN BASEMENT.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS,REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GAPS BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER AREA.MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN FRONT DINING AREA BEVERAGE STATION.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,BEVERAGE CLOSET.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2184753 7/18/18 NOT CORRECTED #58 -FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)
- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN THE WALK IN COOLER-FOUND 5LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 51.8F AND 1/2LB OF COOKED RICE AT 47.9F; IN THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN- 2LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 48.7F, 1LB OF TUNA AT 51.8F, 1LB OF COOKED YUCA AT 48.8F, 2.5 LBS OF HAM CROQUETAS AT 48.2F, 2LBS OF BEEF EMPANADAS AT 48.0F, 2.5LBS OF CHICKEN EMPANADAS AT 48.4F, 2LBS OF CHORIZO EMPANADAS AT 48.1F, 2LBS OF MOZZARELLA EMPANADAS AT 49.3F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP EMPANADAS AT 47.8F, AND 2LBS OF VEGETABLE EMPANADAS AT 48.0F. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW OR 135F OR ABOVE. OPERATOR DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS WITH A STATED VALUE OF $120. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
- FOUND NO REMINDER ON FACILITY'S MENUS FOR APPLICABLE ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
- OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS AND/OR IN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
- FOUND FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
- FOUND DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICES MANAGERS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Observed the basement prep area hand sink inaccessible due to a large pan resting over the basin. Observed the patio hand sink inaccessible due to a dump filter in sink to catch straws and drink garnishes. Instructed facility to maintain all hand sinks accessible at all times. Facility removed said items during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.
Observed cardboard being used as shelving liners in the basement prep area. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.
Observed cardboard on the floor in the large 1st floor kitchen. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed broken/missing floor tiles in the large kitchen near the hot hold line. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed the basement prep area floor to be rough. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed food debris and oil accumulated on the floor in the large kitchen under and around all equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT 157.5F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $60.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO HANDSOAP AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT HANDSOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT AL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED HANDSOAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ON VENTILATION FAN COVER INSIDE FRONT BAR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREADING. MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO BE IMPROPER:-WALK IN COOLER-48.3F,SERVICE PREP COOLER 51.3F AND WALK IN FREEZER 28.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS READING 40F AND BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND 0F FOR FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE REAR AND WALK IN FREEZER: EMPANADAS (5#) 51.6F, CHICKEN (30#) 48.0F, EGGS (25#) 50.2F, VARIOUIS HAM PRODUCTS (46#) 46.3F-49.1F, MEDIA NOCHE(HAM AND PORK SANDWICHES 18#)54.1F, SALMON (2#) 46.7F, RICE AND BEANS (10#) 45.3F. SKIRT STEAK (50#) 46.7F, WHITE AND YELLOW RICE (40#) 48.9-49.1F, PROVOLONE CHEESE (20#) 49.0F, AMERICAN CHEESE (20#) 48.2F, CUT LETTUCE (5#) 51.1F, TUNA (2#) 48.8F, SOY (2#) 48.3F, PROK STEW (2#) 46.7F BRISKET (20#) (46.7) MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF ABOVE PRODUCTS, APPROX 278# WORTH $3500 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
NOTED EMPLOYEES HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED OTHER EMPLOYEE, WHILE WEARING GLOVES, CRACK 2 RAW EGGS AND CHANGE GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE GLOVES AFTER ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MUST ALSO WASH HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES AND WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010.
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING (SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NOTED THE FOLLOWING MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1442088 DATED 8/21/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#31)OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.#32)OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.#43)OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. NOTED A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO DRAIN BOARDS. MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARDS AT THE SINK.
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.NOTED DIRTY AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL CUTTING BOARS AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
FLOORS IN POOR REAPIR IN REAR UTENSIL WASHING/PREP AREAS, BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ACCUMULATED DUST ON DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA CEILING AND WALL VENT COVERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE DOOR.
NOTED NO EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE...NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED LEAKAGE AT ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NOTED A PIPE DRAINING INSIDE THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REDIRECT ALL DRAINS INTO THE FLOOR DRAINS. NO EXHAUST VENTILATION IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR HAVE WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED.
UNUSED EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, BUS TUBS ETC. STORED IN OUTSIDE PATIO/GANGWAY AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL OUTSIDE STORED ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN HOT HOLDING UNIT AND PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS. ALSO FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS NEED CLEANING.
NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NEEDS CLEANING UNDER SHELVING, ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS.
NOTED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR NOT RODENT-PROOFED AS REQUIRED.THE SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. THE SAID DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING.
THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.
THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.
MUST REMOVE SPRAYER INSTALLED ABOVE THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED AT THE WEST DINING AREA.
OBSERVED DISHMACHINE CLOGGED AND DISPENSING OUT WASTE WATER FROM FRONT TRAY WHEN CYCLES ARE RAN DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED OWNER PUMPING OUT WASTE WATER FROM SAID TRAY WITH A LARGE WET/DRY VAC AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED TO CEASE AT ONCE,WASTE WATER ONTO FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.DISHMACHINE IS UNABLE TO OPERATE AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT DATED 10/21/2013, FOR REPORT #1343521. 24 THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT AND SPLIT SEAM AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED AND SMOOTHED OUT. 7-38-030. 10/28/2013.
FOUND THE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR IS NOT RODENT-PROOF 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.THE SAID DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.THE GARAGE IS USED TO STORE REFRIGERATION UNITS,STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A PREVIOUS SERIOUS NOT CORRECTED, SEE VIOLATION #14, ABOVE.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP ON REFRIGERATION UNIT STORED INSIDE THE GARAGE.
THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.
THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHENS HAVE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY FLOOR PERIMETERS AND BASEBOARDS. REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS BEING USED TO CHECK THE KITCHEN FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN AND USE AN INSTANT READ THERMOMETER DAILY.
THE SANITIZER BOTTLE IS NOT MARKED. LABEL ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING CHEMICALS.
THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CENTER COMPARTMENT AND SPLIT SEAM AT THE TOP EDGE OF SAID SINK LEAKS, REPAIR THE LEAKING SINK , AND HAVE THE TOP OF THE SINK WELDED AND SMOOTHED OUT. 7-38-030.
THE EXHAUST FAN AND COOKING AREA IS GREASY, CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
THE WALK IN COOLER HAS AN ICED UP COIL, THE WALK IN FREEZER HAS ONE BROKEN FAN AND THE CLEAN DISH RACK AND HOOD INTERIOR IS FULL OF GREASE, CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT OF FOOD AND GREASE.
THE FRONT AND REAR KITCHENS HAVE DAMAGED AND UNSANITARY FLOOR PERIMETERS AND BASEBOARDS. REPAIR AND RESEAL THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
THE KITCHEN AND COOLER DOORS ARE DIRTY AND PEELING, REPAIR AND RESEAL THE WALLS AND DOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND LIGHT IN COLOR.
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WAS BEING USED TO CHECK THE KITCHEN FOOD TEMPERATURES, OBTAIN AND USE AN INSTANT READ THERMOMETER DAILY.
THE SANITIZER BOTTLE IS NOT MARKED. LABEL ALL CLEANING AND SANITIZING CHEMICALS.
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAIN, TEMPS. READING 45.0-59.0'F, ON BOTH WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLER-REACH-IN READING 59.0'F AND WALK-IN COOLER -50'F CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP. READING BETWEEN 59.0-WIC-50'F, SEE ATTACHED LIST OF DISCARDED FOODS AND COST TOTAL, TOTAL POUNDS, 477 AND TOTAL COST $7,143.412, ALL FOODS DUMPED AND DENATURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005 (A)
2 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER BACK-UP AT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED:7-38-030
MUST REPLAC ALL STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,
MUST DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS IN WALK-IN COOLER
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN WALL KITCHEN AREA BY THREE COMP SINK, REMOVE BLACK MOLD, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT COFFEE MACHINE, AND MOP SINK
All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP WORKING TABLES AT REAR KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES COOKED PORK 100.0F=35#,COOKED CHORIZO 120.0F=25#,COOKED RICE 98.0F=10#.NO TEMPERATURE LOGS ON SITE,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED SAID FOODS.TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE $203.51.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F FOR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE.
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply.FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER ON PREMISES,SUPERVISOR CDPH NOTIFIED REGARDING SUCH, LICENSE PLUMBER ARRIVED ON SITE DURING INSPECTION,HOT RUNNING WATER NOW RECOVERED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.Clean and degrease the cooking equipment,ovens and surfaces in detail,coolers,cutting boards,shelvings in kitchen,manual can opener,housing attached.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.LIGHT BULBS OVER REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SHIELDED-MUST PROVIDE.
All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. MINOR VIOLATION FROM 05-28-10 INSPECTION OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHEN HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ON PREP COUNTERS AT FRONT KITCKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES CHICKEN,11PDS.=50.5F,BEEF =3PDS. 47.6F,POTATO BEEF ROLLS,21/2PDS.48.5F RESPECTIVELY;ABOVE PRODUCTS WAS LEFT OUT FOR OVER 2HRS.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOODS OF SUCH MAINTAINED IN COOLERS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES ABOVE SAID FOODS WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER AT TOTAL COST OF $151.50.
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED ABOUT 2-5 HOUSEFLIES IN DINING,MANAGER HAD DOORS AT FRONT REAR OUT DOOR CAFES OPEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020,IMPROPER PEST CONTROL PRACTICE,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES,OR PROVIDE SCREEN ON ABOVE SAID DOOR TO PRVENT INSECTS AND RODENTS GAINING ACESS INTO FACILITY. WILL BE BACK FOR RE-INSPECTION ON 06-04-10.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES AT FRONT KITCHEN HANDLING WITH OUT HAIR RESTRAINTS,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAIN ON WHEN HANDLING FOODS AT ALL TIMES.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST EMPTY OPENED CAN FOOD INTO STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,GLASS,OR STAINLSS BEFORE STORING IN COOLER. ALSO DISH RACKS MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSIDE HOOD-WALLS AT FRONT KITCHEN AND INSIDE COMPARTMENT PANELS OF DEEP FRYERS AT SAME LOCATION,AND PLASTIC CURTAIN ON WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHES . ALSO REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR KITCHEN WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP NEEDS TO DEFROSTED AND CLEAN.
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