ALOHA GRILL HAWAIIAN BBQ INC..
2534 N CLARK ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 25 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 72024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHILEDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
6-201.11 NEWLY CLEANED FLOORS IN SOME AREAS REVEALED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
OCT 312023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
6-201.17-- EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 6-201.11----DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
6-201.11 NEWLY CLEANED FLOORS IN SOME AREAS REVEALED BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND BULK CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL.
8-404.13(B:4)PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 NOT CORRECTED. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 242023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
THE MENU DOES NOT HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES BY ASTERISK CUSTOMERS OF THE ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH A REMINDER THAT CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED EGGS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE OR MATERIAL AS A LINER.
NOTED PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTANT ON SEVERAL COOLER DOORS AND SIDES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. MUST REMOVE ALL PEELING PLASTIC.
EXCESSIVE GREASE WAS NOTED ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, AND EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
ALL WALL-MOUNTED SIGNAGE AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SOILED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST REPLACE ALL.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT CASHIER STATION AREA AND FRONT STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----MISSING CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENT COVER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA ---DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2554116 ON 4-8-22 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #41- MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. #47- BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE. #48- 4-301.12: NOTED OVERSIZED LARGE POTS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE POTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE OR REMOVE SAID POTS. #55- EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIME, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58-NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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APR 82022PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
4-204.18: CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA PIPE IS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
4-101.19: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE
4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
4-301.12: NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED ON TOP THE BASE OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
5-205.15; REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
5-501.17: COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM
5-501.115: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS ITEMS GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS ETC, ON GROUND BY AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
6-201.11: EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIMES, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
6-201.11: EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIMES, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAR 222022FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
WE OBSERVED WATER FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT CONTINUOUSLY DRIPPING AND SPLASHING ON REFRIGERATE PANELS, SHELVES, AND ONTO READY-TO-EAT FOODS: PACKAGED LETTUCES, FRESH TOMATOES, COOKED PASTA, AND AT CLEANED RAW SHRIMPS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS
NO REMINDER (IN THE MENU) AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.
CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA PIPE IS CONTINUOUSLY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PREP TABLE BASE IS RUSTY UNABLE TO CLEAN. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER. REPAIR ISSUE
NOTED USED LARGE POTS STORED ON TOP THE BASE OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID POTS.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
COVER IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE IN STAFF WASHROOM
OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS ITEMS GARBAGE, FOOD DEBRIS ETC, ON GROUND BY AND AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS, GRIMES, AND WATER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
MISSING AND BROKEN CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
APR 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HANDINK IN REAR INACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED BY MOP BUCKET AND MOPS WITHIN SINK. OBSERVED NO SOAP AND NO PAPER TOWLES AT SINK. SINK WAS MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION AND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE MADE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACE OF RECEPTACLE TO HOLD PLASTIC BUCKETS FOR MARINAIDES. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR VERY DIRTY. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR OF KITCHEN WITH STAINED CEILING TILES AND EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS LEAK. MUST REPLACE.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.
OCT 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 82019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER 1, IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE WHITE & YELLOW CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FYER, ALL HOSES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WHEEL CASTERS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH N COOLERS, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVE PRIORITY VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT DATED 10/4/2019. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #50: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (65F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM HOT TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM TO WASH HANDS UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) GIVEN 2 DAY TO RESTORE HOT WATER: 10/8/19. VIOLATION STILL EXISTS, PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
OCT 42019FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE TORN DOOR GASKET ON COOLER 1, IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE WHITE & YELLOW CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM EXTERIOR OF FYER, ALL HOSES CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND WHEEL CASTERS ON ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH N COOLERS, LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM (65F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESTORE HOT WATER TO A MINIMUM HOT TEMPERATURE OF 100F. INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE HAND SINK IMMEDIATELY OUTSIDE TOILET ROOM TO WASH HANDS UNTIL HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) GIVEN 2 DAY TO RESTORE HOT WATER: 10/8/19.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR PEELING PAINT FROM WALLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT ABOVE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
MAY 292018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 08/25/17 REPORT#1955848, VIOLATION#38 NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT OR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS NEXT TO OR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED GREASY FILTER SCREENS AT HOOD AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SCREENS AND MAINTAIN THEM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERFVED WIPINGV CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
AUG 252017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED SCATTERED ON SHELF.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPELY STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS BY HANGING THEM AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY AND ON DRAIN BOARD AFTER SANITIZING.
NOTED STAINED AND SMOKED CEILING PANELS IN KITCHEN/FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT OR REPLACE CEILING PANELS
NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT RESTROOM VANITY.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHTS IN RESTROOM AT VANITY.
NOTED BROKEN BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT OR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS NEXT TO OR NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED GREASY FILTER SCREENS AT HOOD AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SCREENS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
DEC 162016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION IN CONTAINER
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER ON SAME.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA,MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,LOWER WALL IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND WALL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA
DEC 142016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZADOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 15-DOZEN OF RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 46.1F-46.9F,10LBS. COOKED PASTA 47.2F,2- 5LB CONTAINERS MACARONI SALAD 44.7F-44.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.35LBS.$49.50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION IN CONTAINER.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND 3- COMP SINK DRAIN BOARD.
MUST CLEAN DEBRI BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE AND ICE DISPENSER ON SAME.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL TILES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM CEILING TILES IN SAME AREA,MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA,DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR MOP SINK,LOWER WALL IN DINING AREA AT FRONT WINDOW.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE,ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND WALL IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
JUN 172016FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE COOK LINEPREP TOP COOLERS HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 47 DEGREES, AND THE OTHER AT 50 DEGREES. THE PREP TOP COOLERS WERE TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOK LINE PREP TOP COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. IN THE RIGHT COOLER, NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: BEEF, 49 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$18; CHICKEN, 48 DEGREES, 7 LBS/$20; SAUSAGE, 52 DEGREES, 1.5 LBS/$5; SPAM, 53 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$6; EGGS, 56 DEGREES, 4 LBS/$4. IN THE LEFT COOLER, NOTED THE FOLLOWING TEMPERATURES: TOFU, 48 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$7; CHICKEN, 50 DEGREES, 3 LBS/$6; SPAM, 50 DEGREES, 2 LBS/$6. THESE PRODUCTS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATUED BY THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED LIVE FLY ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED SMALL FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 44 ON THE CEILING AND WALL NEAR THE BACK DOOR, APPROX. 20 NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, APPROX. 15 NEAR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND APPROX. 15 NEAR THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE TRAYS ON THE SHELVES BELOW THE FLAT TOP GRILL. OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE COOK LINE CUTTING BOARD AND THE COOK LINE STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYER, THE SIDES OF THE LARGE STOVE BURNER, AND ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE HOOD. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF HARDENED GREASE ON THE HANDLES OF THE FRYER BASKETS. OBSERVED LIGHT, GRAYISH RESIDUE ON THE EDGES OF THE DROP PLATE IN THE ICE MACHINE AND THE ICE CHUTE ON THE SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AT THE CORNERS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF OIL ON THE WALL BEHIND THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS IN DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO DISPENSE BULK FOODS.
MAR 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINK IN STAFF BATHROOM NOT ATTACHED TO WALL. REATTACH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM UNCLEAN CLEAN/REPAINT.
OBSERVED NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES IN PLACE. ADDITONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 272014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR PROPPED OPEN, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP CLOSE.
SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMP SINK NOT HOLDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUL 292013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. FOUND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREYISH PINKISH AND BROWNISH SLIME SUBSTANCE IN THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OF ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS.
DETAIL CLEAN WALL AND CEILING IN REAR FOOD PREP ARE. REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT EMPLYEES WASHROOM HAND WASH SINK. MUST REPAIR.
JAN 232013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
JAN 142013FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NOZZLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. PLUMBING UNDER SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND A STYROFOAM CUP IS BEING USED AS PIPING EXTENSION UNDER SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NOZZLE THAT REACHES ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS, USE PROPER PLUMBING PIPING AND PROPERLY REPAIR ANY LEAKS UNDER SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-15-12 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.#33- DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR PREP COOLERS.#34- DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
PAN WITH WATER AND POT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, NEWSPAPER, DIRTY TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING AND FOOD, DIRT DEBRIS REMOVED: UNDER FRONT METAL TABLE, UNDER COOKS LINE COOLERS, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALL CAULKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MOLDY AND MISSING. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY WALLS AT MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE, REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN. CERAMIC WALL BASEBOARD TILES BEHIND BOX FREEZER BROKEN/MISSING. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. HANGING WALL FAN WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.
VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 152012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND STYROFOAM CUPS BEING WASHED AND REUSED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND NOT TO WASH AND REUSE STYROFOAM STORAGE CUPS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES AND STAINLESS STEEL WALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA WITH A BUILDUP OF GREASE.
AUG 32010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL CARDBOARDS AND NEWS PAPER USED FOR SHELF LINER .REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR,GREASE BUILD-UP,INCKUDED DEEP FRYERS; ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS.
REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FROM REAR PREP AREA,ALSO THE WASHROOM FLOOR(FLOOR TILES ARE BROKEN AND LOOSE
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