SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

A TASTE OF HEAVEN.

BEAT. 30/100

5401 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 2, 2025 · passed

Failed 9 of 25 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
120
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2025
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST NOT STORE FOOD SCOOP HANDLES INSIDE FOOD. MANAGER REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PLASTIC AS A PROTECTANT ON THE INSIDE DOOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT THE DISH AREA. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WASHROOM CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE DISH AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS.

APR 10
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 3
2024
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MIXER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA OR INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 1
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 22
2023
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 23
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MAY 13
2022
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA COOLERS AND PREP AREA COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

MAY 14
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOKS LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN WALL AND DRAIN BOARD MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

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

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS INSIDE OVEN CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDER CONDIMENTS TABLE IN DINING AREA REPLACE SAID TILES, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 7
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND ACCESSIBLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 29
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR ICE MACHINE, ESPRESSO MACHINE, AND DRIP COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND ACCESSIBLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL ABOVE DISHMACHINE NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLER WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED COOKIES, BROWNIES AND BREAD PREPACKAGED ON SITE WITHOUT INGREDIENT LIST. ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS MUST HAVE LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

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

OBSERVED RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS IN KITCHEN WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAINT RACKS WITH FOOD GRADE PAINT AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLENABLE CONDITION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NOT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MAKE SURE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CAN SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 11
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 29
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FAUCET IN THE WASHROOM LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO TIGHTEN.

JUN 22
2018
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

OBSERVED POTS, PANS AND EATING UTENSIL NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS, PANS AND UTENSILS AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZERS WITH ICE CREAM SPLATTER ON THE LID TOPS AND AROUND THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 23
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

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.

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOOD/FILTER WITH DUST/GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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).

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP FOR THE SANITIZER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

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.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE,DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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 10
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

NOV 4
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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

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

MUST REPLACE THE TORN GASKETS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REMAINING GASKETS AROUND THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN.

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

SLOW LEAK IN THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN; MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.

FEB 9
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

OBSERVED LIQUID SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

DUST BUILDUP ALONG THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM CEILING VENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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 18
2014
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 10
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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

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

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

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

DEBRIS AND DUST ON FLOOR INSIDE THE FOOD STORAGE,LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA,SWEEP FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,SOUTH-EAST CORNER.

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

BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

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 30
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER (X1) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

DIPPER WELL LOOSE FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH DIPPER WELL TO WALL.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR FRONT PREP DESSERT REACH IN COOLER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 17
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 13
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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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