SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ANMOL RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

2858 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 17, 2020 · passed

Failed 11 of 27 inspections. 28 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
11 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 11 failed
VIOLATIONS
134
includes 28 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 17
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JAN 9
2020
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

- MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION, THAT IS EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, FOR THE CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:#7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

- OBSERVED NO HANDWASH SINK LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. -

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

- OBSERVED THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS UNABLE TO AUTOMATICALLY DISPENSE ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION TO UTENSILS (0.0PPM) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. FACILITY HAS A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE WHERE ALL DISHWASHING IS TO OCCUR AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

- MUST PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLES WITH COVERS/LIDS FOR THE TOILET ROOMS. -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

- OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE RIGHT SIDE TOILET ROOM IS BROKEN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED FACILITY HAS THREE NEW CERTIFIED MANAGERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 -NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11- NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204-12- BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED, LOCATE AND MAINTAINED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 16
2019
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER,PLASTIC TUBE SURFACES WHERE= WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOOD INSIDE THE PREP AREA COOLER. MARINATED CHICKEN AT 45.0 DEGREE F TO 48.0 DEGREE F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 DEGREE F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PREP COOLER TEMP AT 33.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $18.00, TOTAL 6 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND FOOD STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WORN OUT WITH BLACK STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE WORN OUT CAULK,CLEAN THE WALLS BEFORE RE CAULKING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND ON THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED, LOCATE AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, IN THE PREP AREA, COOK AREA,REAR STORAGE, DISH WASHING AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CETIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS, MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM #2159460 ON 4-3-18 NOT CORRECTED. #18-STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER REAR STORAGE. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLEY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM THRESHOLD BETWEEN THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. TORN DOOR STRIPPING HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. #29- 35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MANAGEMENT PURCHASED NECESSARY ITEMS FROM STORE DURING THE INSPECTION AND ARE REPLACING THE TILES AND TORN STRIP. MICE DROPPINGS REMOVED AND AREAS SANITIZED DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

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

WALLS AND CEILING AT THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.---NORTH SIDE WASHROOMS WASHBOWL UNATTACHED FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR/RE-ATTACH AND SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS IN TILES.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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

MOP SINK BASIN WITH HOLES AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

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APR 3
2018
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. EMPLOYEE NOTED PUTTING GLOVES ON TO PREPARE AND CHOP READY TO EAT ONION WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. THEN OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE WIPING THE EDGES OF THE KNIFE BEING USED TO CHOP ONION WITH THE INSIDE RIM OF THE GARBAGE CAN. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. REAR EXIT DOOR TO THE ALLY NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM THRESHOLD BETWEEN THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING/TORN DOOR STRIP TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE WHILE THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET WITH QUATERNARY SANITIZER AND DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. MUST PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES ON 5-26-17 NOT POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2059226 ON 5-26-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.#35- NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND HOLES AND OPENING AT THE REAR . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.#43- NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.---ALL PREPARED FOODS IN FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS A LINER FOR EQUIPMENT.

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

INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE.

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

CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FROM FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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

WALLS AND CEILING AT THE MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING PLASTER, OPEN HOLES. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.--- MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST REPLACE.---DUSTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---NORTH SIDE WASHROOMS WASHBOWL UNATTACHED FROM WALL. MUST REPAIR/RE-ATTACH AND SEAL ALL OPEN GAPS IN TILES.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

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

MOP SINK BASIN WITH HOLES AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAY 26
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 63.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED CONTAINERS WITH RICE AND BEEF STEW SAUCE INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 57.1F, 116.1F AND 104.0F. ALSO NOTED LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT TEMPERATURE OF 46.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 26 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $182.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS WITH TEMPERATURE BELOW REQUIRED CITY CODE:- 3 COMPARTMENT SINK-83.8F, HAND WASH SINKS (74.3F/73.5F)AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL PAPER AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER AREA.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINING AREA AND HOLES AND OPENING AT THE REAR . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 12
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 5
2017
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

NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND ON FLOOR AT THE DISH WASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE REAR AND INSIDE TIN CANS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS....NOTED DEEP BLACK CUTS AND DIRT ON CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND/OR REPLACE....INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP AT THE ICE MACHINE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA AND MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AT THE REAR BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL HOLES AND OPENING WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

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

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

JAN 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKET OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR OF KITCHEN TORN. MUST REPLACE TORN GASKET AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED SPLASHGUARD NEEDED ON EXPOSED HAND SINK IN MIDDLE OF KITHCEN IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 2 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER IN REAR OF KITHCEN UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN SERVICE AREA FOR WAITSTAFF. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL SHELVING IN WAITSTAFF SERVER AREA AND MAINTAIN IN A SNAITIARY CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE PRODUCED FOR STAFF. MUST PRODUCE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STALL AT NEXT INSPECTION. ADDITIONAL IDPH INFORMATION PROVIDED

JUN 29
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in rear kitchen area, under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing light shields in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

APR 23
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Above violation still remaining(Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler).

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

Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired).

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

Above violation still remaining(Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler need detailed cleaning).

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

Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners))..

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.).

APR 20
2015
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found/observed no certified food mgr with city of Chicago food sanitation certificate while preparing,handlig, serving potentially hazardous food, rice, soup, lentils, chicken etc.. at time of inspection, Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious citation.

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

Above had no chemical test strips to properly wash, rinse and sanitize dishes, utensils, must provide chemical test strips to properly sanitize dishes, utensils.Citation issued 7038-030 serious citation

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JUL 11
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CARPET IN DINING AREA IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED WITH FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OR REPLACE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE REAR AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JUL 1
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZING SOLUTION. EMPLOYEE WAS USING THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT SOAP AND SANITIZING SOLUTION.MULTI USE UTENSILS(FORKS,KNIVES,SPOON ETC) AND GLASSES THAT WERE WASHED AT UNIT,WERE WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO USED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,OBSERVED WATER STEAM FROM THE DRAWERS OF COLD UNIT,DRIPPING ON READY TO EAT FOOD AND RAW FOOD.CHICKEN,DICED TOMATOES,DICED GARLIC ETC.THE DRAWER COOLER UNIT ARE LOCATED UNDER THE HOT GRILL. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6,VALUE 25 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR UNIT PRIOR TO USE IT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH WASTE OIL AND OIL RESIDUE ON LID.GROUND IN FRONT OF THE WASTE GREASE BOX AND REAR DOOR HAS A BUILD UP OF GRIMES AND WASTE OIL,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE BOX AND GROUND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CARPET IN DINING AREA IS EXTREMELY SOILED AND STAINED WITH FOUL ODOR,INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO OR REPLACE. DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE REAR AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

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

CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE THE PREP TABLE WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.MISSING CEILING TILES AT REAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MECHANICAL DRAIN STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

JAN 28
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2014
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND TWO LARGE STAINLESS STEEL PANS HOLDING COOKED GOAT STEW (55.6F AND 49.6F IN THE WALK-IN COLOLER)$400.00 VALUE 40LBS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS MAINTAINING 36.4F DURING INSPECTION. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGEMENT.

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 0PPM CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE MUST ALWAYS WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT ALL TIMES. MACHINE WAS TAGGED. DO NOT USE UNTIL CDPH INSPECTS. PREMISES HAS A 3-COMP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

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

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOUR LIVE ROACHES ON THE DISH MACHINE PIPE, WALL AT DISH MACHINE AREA AND ON THE SWING DOOR DIVING DINING ROOM FROM THE KITCHEN AREA. RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL PROVIDE SERVICE PRIOR TO 1/7/2014. PREMISES MUST BE PEST FREE AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND CHICKEN AND OTHER FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATORS. ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LID TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AREA AT THE COOKING REAR AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME AND FOOD DEBRI.

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

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRCUTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM THE DRU STORAGE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

MAY 17
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 61.2.BOTH PRODUCTS HAD A DATE LABEL OF 5-15-13. DICED FRESH CHEESE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 60.1F,ALSO WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 39F. FOUND MARINATE CUBED BEEF AT TEMP OF 60.7F TO 62F BY THE GRILL,NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 40, VALUE121.35.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO KEEP FOOD SAFE DURING PREPARATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE GRILL/SALAD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. AROUND/FRONT OF THE SINK WAS THREE LARGE BLACK CAMBRO UNITS,ON FLOOR WAS STORED ANOTHER CAMBRO CONTAINER WITH WATER PITCHERS FULL OF WATER,THE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS OR JUST WIPING ON THEIR APRONS. UPON MY REQUEST ITEMS WERE REMOVE AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED, INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING FACILITIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON FOOD STORED INSIDE COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED PLATES AND CUPS INSIDE COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SERVING UTENSIL WITH LONG HANDLES TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. REMOVE RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY BAGS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD.

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK, IN REAR AREA OF THE KITCHEN.

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

OBSERVED LARGE POTS FULL WITH COOKED RICE AND EMPTY POTS ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE THE POTS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS, HOOD,PIPE ABOVE AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, A BUILD-UP OF GRIMES AND DUST.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN SEAMS ON CARPET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO CARPET IS SOILED,AND FOUL ODOR, INSTRUCTED TO SHAMPOO CARPET AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS FOR BETTER HOUSE KEEPING.

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

OBSERVED TAKE OUT FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR AND ON TOP EMPLOYEE SHOES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS

MAY 2
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP).

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. (DISHWASHING AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT ON THE HALLWAY WALLS GOING TO THE WASHROOM, AND REPAINT.

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

INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER WATER LINE.

APR 25
2012
FAILED
6 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN THE SHELVING WALL BRACKETS, PIPING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA. OVER 12 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL INSPECTION/SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CAULK AND SEAL SMOOTHLY ALL GAPS, CREVICES AROUND PLUMBING, CONDUITS AND ATTACHED SHELVING. CLEAN ALL LOCKERS INSIDE AND OUT. ALSO FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF BETWEEN THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION, NOR CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED/AVAILABLE, WHILE SERVING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN KABAB, GRILLED FISH, BEEF GOLA KABAB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING, COOKING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. CITATION ISSUED, SERIOUS 7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN AND POST CITY CERTIFICATE(S).

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

ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED,UPSIDE DOWN.

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

MUST READJUST (RAISE) THE SPRAYER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL THE MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCK. MUST PROVIDE LIDS OR COVERS FOR ALL FOOD/INGREDIENT CONTAINERS. MUST REMOVE ALL THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE STORAGE ROOM. MUST RE CAULK/SEAL ALL GAPS/CREVICES/CRACKS UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER WATER LINE.

APR 9
2012
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Violation #29 not corrected from report #679258 dated 3/26/12 at the time of inspection. Manager and his employee started cleaning the walls of the 3 compartmnet and 2 compartment sink and started re caulking along the splashguard of the 3 compartment sink and 2 compartment sink in front of me. Manager threw out the old chopping board and went out to buy the new chopping board. Citation issued critical.

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

Observed live roaches over 5 total behind the right corner of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate the roaches and inform the pest control technician. Citation issued serious.7-32-020.

MAR 26
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT READING PROPER FINAL RINSE SANITIZER LEVEL. FINAL RINSE READING IS AT 0PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE THE EMPLOYEE IS WASHING THE DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE TECHNICIAN REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE TO READ FINAL RINSE SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL, 7-38-030. TECHNICIAN FROM ECOLAB CAME AND WAS ABLE TO FIX THE DISH MACHINE AND NOW THE FINAL RINSE READING SANITIZER LEVEL AT 100PPM.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 353282 DATED 3/09/11. #32- MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL CHOPPING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DEEP GRITS ALREADY. MUST REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL,NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.

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

MISSING DRAIN COVER IN THE MIDDLE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN THE SHELVE IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS AND WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE DRY STORE ROOM, BEHIND AND AROUND THE WATER HEATER,AND THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND PREP AREA.

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

STAINED CCEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE. 3 OUT OF 4 WASHROOMS, WITH HEAVY DUST BUILT UP ON THE CEILING VENT COVER. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE PREPARING BREAD,WENT TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,TOOK SOME PAPER TOWEL AND WIPE HIS HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WITH WATER AND SOAP AND WENT BACK TO PREPARE THE DOUGH FOR BREAD. ONE OF THE LADY WHO WAS PREPARING THE DOUGH FOR BREAD DID NOT WANT HER HANDS ALSO. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES HOW TO PROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER FOR 20 SECONDS BEFORE AND AFTER PREPARING FOODS. PROPER HANDWASHING SIGN WAS POSTED BY THE HAND SINK.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL.

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM AND ON TOP OF THE LID. ALSO SURROUNDING AREA AND THE GROUND BY THE GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. OWNER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING AREA WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

MUST RE CAULK THE SPLASH GUARD OF THE 3 COMPETE SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN. ALL CHOPPING BOARD NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DEEP GRIT ALREADY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL PREP TABLE, WIRE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER,BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, THE EXTERIOR DOOR/LID OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE BLENDER HOLDER, AND ALL SPICES BOTTLES/JAR LID AND EXTERIOR.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE STEAM TABLE (NOT BEING USE) ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO WASHROOM. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLETS IN THE STORAGE ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE 2 HOOD AND FILTER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE OWNER'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MAR 5
2010
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 2
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQIPMENT AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN STEAM TABLE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME. SEAL/PAINT WALL ACROSS FROM EMPOYEES WASHROOMS. SEAL HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK. REPAIR CAULKING RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND SMOOTH CAULKING NEAR FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INADEQUATE SHELVING FOR WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

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. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM DUMPSTER AREA OUTSIDE.

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