A TASTE OF HEAVEN.
5401 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 22025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
MUST NOT STORE FOOD SCOOP HANDLES INSIDE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.
NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PORTION OF SEVERAL FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH BROKEN PLASTIC AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTANT ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.
WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
APR 32024FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR STANDING COOLER AT FRONT OF PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER IN EACH COLD HOLDING UNIT.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE STANDING TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF FOOD RESIDUE AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND UNABLE TO DRAIN IN THE MAIN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PLUMBER ON SITE AND REPAIRED THE SAID PLUMBING ISSUE (CORRECTED ON SITE) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MIXER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OR INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON THE (CEILING) DUCT WORK ABOVE PREP AREA IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DUST BUILD UP.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571920 ISSUED ON 03-01-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.
MAR 12023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.
FEB 222023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE SANITIZING SOLUTION (CHLORINE) USED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL TO ENSURE WALL IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AT THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND KEEP IT ON THE PREMISES.
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MAY 232022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
MAY 132022FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS.
PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
MAY 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON-SITE. HOWEVER, KIT DID NOT COMPLETE ITS MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND TWO HAMS STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 50.2F AND 47.5F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND DRAIN BOARD MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE
BROKEN/MISSING HANDLE AT REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE DOOR IN STORAGE BASEMENT AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN HANDLES. ALSO, INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OD REACH-IN COOLER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION, REPAIR /REPLACE. BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE COOLERS MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.REPLACE.
DEBRIS INSIDE OVEN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER CONDIMENTS TABLE IN DINING AREA REPLACE SAID TILES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-7-2020, REPORT#2382663 #58) 2-102.13 FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 72020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND ACCESSIBLE.
FOUND WALL ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR.
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 292020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED,(STEAK,ETC.)PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND ACCESSIBLE.
FOUND WALL ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR.
FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED COOKIES, BROWNIES AND BREAD PREPACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT INGREDIENT LIST. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS.
OBSERVED COOKIES, BROWNIES AND BREADS PREPACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN LABELING. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS NEED ALLERGEN LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAINT RACKS WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION.
OBSERVED BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE COULD NOT BE LOCATED ON INTAKE WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MAKE SURE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES COULD BE POINTED OUT TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
OBSERVED LANDING AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT MADE OF RAW WOOD AND NEED TO BE SEALED OR PAINTED SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MAKE SURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CAN SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JUN 292018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND INCLUDE THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS FOR ALL PACKAGED READY TO EAT ITEMS ON THE DISPLAY COUNTER. OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU.
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE MIXER USED TO WHIP BUTTER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REFINISH OR REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE MIXER.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND NEAR FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES BOTH AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACES IN THE DISH AREA. OBSERVED ROUGH AND UNEVEN BRICK WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ONLY A GATE SEPARATES FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE FROM OTHER COMMON AREAS OF BASEMENT. ADVISED TO INSTALL A SOLID, TIGHT-FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN.
JUN 222018FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ON THE TOP OF BOX LIDS, UNDER STORAGE UNITS, AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. REPORTS FROM PEST CONTROL INDICATE EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL HOLES IN WALL TO PREVENT ANY ACCESS POINTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH RIGHT LID MISSING ON ONE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LID ON DUMPSTER. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA SHALL BE CLEAN, MAINTAINED, AND LIDS TIGHT-FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
OBSERVED PACKAGED PASTRIES DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED ON THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL AND INCLUDE THE FOOD'S NAME, INGREDIENTS, AND ALLERGENS FOR ALL PACKAGED READY TO EAT ITEMS ON THE DISPLAY COUNTER. OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU.
OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND EATING UTENSIL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE HOLDING THE RIGHT SLIDING DOOR TO THE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR THE COOLER DOOR. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE MIXER USED TO WHIP BUTTER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REFINISH OR REMOVE ALL PAINT FROM THE MIXER.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS WITH ICE CREAM SPLATTER ON THE LID TOPS AND AROUND THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK AND NEAR FRONT COUNTER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AND HOLES BOTH AREAS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT SURFACES IN THE DISH AREA. OBSERVED ROUGH AND UNEVEN BRICK WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DUST IN THE CEILING VENT OF THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ONLY A GATE SEPARATES FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE FROM OTHER COMMON AREAS OF BASEMENT. ADVISED TO INSTALL A SOLID, TIGHT-FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PESTS FROM ENTERING FOOD/SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE BASEMENT AREA UNDER WASTE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM CURRENT POSITION AND PLACED AWAY FROM WASTE PIPES. OBSERVED FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN. OBSERVED PIPE IN THE BASEMENT CEILING NEAR THE REACH IN FREEZER DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
AUG 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE METAL RACK SHELVING ABOVE THE FRONT ICE CREAM BOX COOLER AND HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CRATE AS LEGS FOR FRONT DAIRY TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LEG/WHEEL FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING/MONITORING.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER COOLERS AND IN SOME AREAS OF THE DINING ROOM, IN POOR REPAIR. TORN AND MISSING LINOLEUM FLOORING WITH EXPOSED TILE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND EXPOSED WOOD IN THE DINING ROOM. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED ACCUMULATING IN TORN AREAS OF FLOORING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 232016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALL PASTRIES WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY FOR SALE NEEDS A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS INGREDIENTS.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD/FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 162016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS TURKEY AT 95.0F, 4 LBS; COLESLAW AT 45.9F, 5 LBS; PULL PORK AT 90.0F, 4 LBS; REACH IN COOLER AT 40.0F. MANAGER DENATURED/DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $60.0 TOTAL 12 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE SANITIZER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. ALL PASTRIES WRAPPED INDIVIDUALLY FOR SALE NEEDS A LABEL, NAME OF THE COMPANY, ADDRESS, ZIP CODE, INGREDIENTS, AND NOTED FOOD ALLERGENS INGREDIENTS.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND THE FAN GUARD WITH DUST ACCUMULATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND BOTTOM SHELVE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. ALL BOTTLED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. HOOD/FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
NOV 42015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE SINGE SERVICE UTENSILS ARE STORED AND APPROXIMATELY 12 DROPPINGS IN BETWEEN THE STAND-UP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.
SLOW LEAK IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER WHERE THE BOTTOM PANEL IS MISSING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP FROM BAKERY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN; MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.
FEB 92015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE INTERIOR PANEL ON THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE AND THE DOOR IS RIPPING AWAY FROM THE HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DOOR AND PANEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.
DUST BUILDUP ALONG THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A SCOOP WITH NO HANDLE STORED DIRECTLY IN THE BAG OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP EITHER IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP BETWEEN USE.
MAR 102014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:3 BLOCKS OF CREAM CHEESE STORED ON TOP THE CONVENTION OVEN AT TEMP OF 106F, 89F AND 93.1F; COOKED BRISKET AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.2F; TWO WHOLE COOKED TURKEYS AT TEMP OF 48F TO 49.1F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.AIR TEMP OF UNIT WAS 40.1F.POUNDS 20,VALUE $82. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE BOTH GARBAGE CONTAINERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE BAGS,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LIDS COMPLETELY CLOSED AND IF NEEDED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE REGULAR OVEN,BY THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.DUST BUILD-UP ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER HOSE UNDER THE HOOD,FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP SHELVES UNDER THE PREP TABLE. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE THE CAKE/ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,FRONT SERVING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SOUTH-EAST CORNER.
BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
EMPLOYEE HANDBAG STORED ON SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AREAS.
JAN 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER (X1) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
DIPPER WELL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DIPPER WELL TO WALL.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP DESSERT REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 172012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED STAINED PITS ON SURFACE OF PREP AREA CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND RIPPED PLASTIC DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AT SAME COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD AND COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS DOOR GASKETS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN GASEKTS.
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 132010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. found potentially hazardous foods not meeting temperature requirements of 40f or less at time of inspection, foods not meeting temperature requirements are as follows:eggs on top of counter at 54.7f, chicken breast cooked at 58.6f, on top of counter.citation issued #H000062813 with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am. mgmt. discarded products at once.
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.found/observed live fruit flies(15 ) in rear kitchen areas at btime of inspection. citation issued #H000062813, with a court date of 9/16/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment, and ice machine not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices)storage shelving need cleaning.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storge shelving, not clean need detailed cleaning.floors in bsmt storage areas need cleaning(detailed).
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. walls in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.damaged, broken light shields in kitchen, storage areas shall be replaced.
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