SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ALONTI DELI.

BEAT. 18/100

401 S LA SALLE ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 3, 2018 · passed

Failed 7 of 21 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 3
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 27
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATES LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT 20 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILINGS THRU OUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF MULTIPLE INSECT TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A PINKISH/BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE RIGHT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 2
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

FOUND THE PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. FOUND AN ADDITIONAL 20 IN THE REAR CATERING FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 15 IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 18-FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING BY THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY/STORAGE. INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE BUFFET STATION IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS THAT COVERS THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STATION. . MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THEM. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REGROUT MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

JUN 27
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER PER THE CITY CODE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND THE FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY/STORAGE. INADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS AT THE BUFFET STATION IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SNEEZE GUARDS THAT COVERS THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE STATION. -ALSO, FOUND FLY STRIPS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. MAINTAIN ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND 15 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON THE WALLS/CEILING BY THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND 20 IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THEM. -MUST REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK THAT IS USED TO STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. --MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE OVENS WITH BURNED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS HAVE FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS. -THE FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ARE DAMAGED AND IN NEED OF REGROUTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REGROUT MAINTAIN FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND THE WALLS, CEILING TILES, VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA ABOVE/AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT/DUST, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE AUTO PUMP BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER IS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY CAUSING THE WATER TO ACCUMILATE AND RUN OUT OF THE CONTAINER TO CATCH IT UNTO THE STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 11
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS AROUND ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

AUG 4
2016
FAILED
3 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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 80 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTARED AROUND ICE MAKER AND DINING ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREAS, DISH MACHINE AND ICE MAKERS AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO MISSING GROUT AT KITHEN TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

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

WALLS AROUND ICE MAKER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 5
2016
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND FRONT SERVICE LINE AND SALAD BAR WITH A SHORT SNEEZE GUARD THAT DOES NOT MEET HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER ONE, SPECS FOR SNEEZE GUARD GIVEN TO MANAGER. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE STEPPING ON FRONT PREP TABLE WITH HIS SOILED SHOES. NO ONE SANITIZE COUNTER TOP AFTER INCIDENT, INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW SUCH PRACTICE, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUD 7-38-005(A).

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

DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINER IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTEDLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

FOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

AUG 31
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 12
2015
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 10
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 3 DOOR TRUE PREP COOLER ON THE FRONT PREP LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.4F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, TURKEY, CHEESE AND HUMMUS) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES ( 10LBS OF HAM RANGING FROM 57.5-60.1F, 4LBS OF TURKEY AT 60.6F, 9LBS OF CHEESE RANGING FROM 57.5F-63.5F, 1LB OF COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 53.8F AND 2LBS OF HUMMUS AT 62.5F) INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 26LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER IN THE CATERING PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP, CHICKEN AND LASAGNA) INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A COOLER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LOWER. EQUIPMENT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SOUP, MEAT LASAGNA AND COOKED VEGETABLES) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 51.6F-53.7F STORED INSIDE OF A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE CATERING PREP AREA AND A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNIT BOTH ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR LOWER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 25LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE STATION CABINET WET AND IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE STATION CABINET.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH DEEP DARK GRROVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NEW CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED RAW CONCRETE FLOORING AT THE THRESHOLD OF THE CATERING PREP AREA AND THE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

JAN 27
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP: SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF UNUSED REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

WALLS IN FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST FROM TOASTER OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND CONSPICOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

SEP 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

POUND POTS,PANS, CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

JUL 13
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2011
FAILED
3 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

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 OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY BY REINSPECTION DATE (07/13/11).

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT DUMPSTER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT DUMPSTER ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS/CEILING THROUGHOUT DUMPSTER ROOM.

NOV 8
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Correct By: Tuesday, February 01, 2011 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND COFFEE MACHINE AT REAR COFFEE STATION WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DERVICE AT WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVE)

NOV 1
2010
FAILED
8 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

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 FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 ON WALLS BY DISHMACHINE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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. FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN BY DISHMACHINE AREA, SESAME OIL STORAGE, AND DRY STORAGE.

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. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS/THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN BY DISHWASHING AREAS/REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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. FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS.

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

FOUND COFFEE MACHINE AT REAR COFFEE STATION WITH NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DERVICE AT WATERLINE.(CHECK VALVE)

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON SHELVING UNITS BY DISHMACHINE.(SCREWS, PENS,ETC.)

APR 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 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. Found 17 panini sandwiches made of ham, chicken and turkey stored on countertop at room temperature. Chicken sandwich at 75.3F, ham sandwich at 69.3F, and turkey sandwich at 74.2F. Critical violation. Citation issued. Instructed management to dispose of sandwiches. (approximately 8 pounds $80.00)

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. Found floors not clean at preparation areas/rear storage areas.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Found clutter in rear storage areas and temporary garbage areas.(boxes/eqipment etc.)

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