Anna Purana Fast Food

Chicago Health Dept

2608 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2019.

Last inspected Feb 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

133

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2019

Inspection history

FEB 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD BREAD(BHATURA IN INDIAN)NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR GLOVES WHILE PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD. MANAGER ASKED THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS AND STARTED WEARING GLOVES DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-010-CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION CITATION

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW WORKING THERMOMETER,

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH OUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER HANDLED UP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING,PREPARING READY TO EAT FOOD.(OBSERVED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES PREAPRING READY TO EAT FOOD,CITATION WAS ISSUED.)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAG (BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD)WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND 3 COMPT SINK AND ONE COMPT SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLES BETWEEN THE WALLS AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK.ALSO INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEALED AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 27

2018

PASS 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MISSING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL PACKAGED FOODS.---BULK FOOD AND BULK SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.---PREPARED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK AND PREPARED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.--- MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS/LADLES WITH HANDLES FOR ALL STORED INSIDE FOODS.---TONGS OBSERVED BEING STORED ON PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEAN UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER: EXTERIOR OF FOOD BLENDER, EXTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND UNDER THE DISH SCRAPPER SINK AND ATTACHED LEGS, ATTACHED BULK DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---CRACKED/DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ON THE REAR PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND UNDER THE REAR BULK CANNED GOOD AND ONION STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---HOLE IN THE FLOOR INSIDE HVAC CLOSET. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND COOKS LINE AND KITCHEN STEAM TABLE. DUST ON CEILING VENT ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CEILING TILES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---HOLES IN WALL OF THE HALLWAY TO WASHROOMS AND UNDER WASHBOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPING UNDER HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINEN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, READABLE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ITEMS THROUGHOUT OR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUN 20

2018

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.2F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED POTATO AT 46.4F AND YOGURT AT 45.9F.COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED CAULIFLOWER AT 45.3F, POTATO SAMOSA AT 45.7F, PEA STUFFED PASTRY AT 45.7, YOGURT AT 45.9F, COOKED EGGPLANT AT 46.4F, CHIC PEA SOUP AT 45.3F, COOKED POTATO AT 46.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 320 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $500.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 TO 100 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND DRY FOOD STORAGE. RECOMMEND HAVING THE PEST CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR FLIES AND MUST ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

SOILED LINEN OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED ON PIPING UNDER HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINEN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN ACCURATE, READABLE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN ONE DOOR COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE AND MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR ITEMS THROUGHOUT OR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

SEP 11

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 8

2017

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM #2081615 ON 9-6-17 ARE NOT CORRECTED. #18- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN PREMISES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SIGHTED 24 RAT DROPPINGS IN FURNACE ROOM BY WASHROOMS. MICE DROPPINGS STILL NOTED ON STORED FOOD ITEMS IN REAR SHELVING. 12 LIVE ROACHES NOTED BEHIND THE REAR WHITE FREEZER AND ON WALLS AND SHELVING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#32-TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET, ON THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AND COMPLETE ALL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF BLENDER LOCATED IN 3 COMP SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ALONG WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

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SEP 6

2017

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ONTO THE FLOOR, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE SINK IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK PLUMBING TO PROPERLY DRAIN WASTE WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2081331 ON 8-30-17 NOT CORRECTED #18- STILL OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA, UNDER ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, AROUND HOT WATER TANK, UNDER METAL RACK STORAGE SHELVING, BEHIND ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER FRONT DISPLAY COOLER, ALL REAR COOLERS UNDER PREP TABLES AND BULK FOOD STORAGE, GAS STOVES, THROUGHOUT THE FRONT DISPLAY/CASHIER COUNTER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING AND SEAL BOTTOM OF SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN WITHOUT OPEN HOLES TO ELIMINATE FLY ENTRY. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2009966 ON 4-6-17. #30-STILL OBSERVED SOME PREPACKAGED FOODS INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE. NOT LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS.#32-TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. MUST REMOVE ALL. DIRTY KNIVES STORED ON TRAY AT THE REAR SHELVING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIVES RACK. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #41 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS FRESHLY JUICED MANGO AND YOGURT IN PREPACKAGED CONTAINERS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE NOT APPROVED BY CDPH FOR BOTTLING OR PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH FOR JUICING APPROVAL. ALL DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Temperature

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE UPON ARRIVAL AND ENTERED ESTABLISHMENT DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: SAMOSA'S AT 146.5F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF BLENDER LOCATED IN 3 COMP SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN CAULKING ALONG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ALONG WALL AT REAR PREP TABLE NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITAIZE AND/OR RESEAL AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

AUG 30

2017

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 5 LBS OF ALOOTIKI (FRIED PASTRY WITH MASHED PEAS) AT A TEMPERATURE RANGE OF 89.2F TO 131.7 F AND 5 LBS OF SAMOSAS (FRIED PASTRY WITH MASHED POTATOES) AT 103.1F F. ALL ITEMS WERE LOCATED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, UNDER HEAT LAMP. MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 10LBS AT TOTAL VALUE OF $40.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARD/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

INADEQUATE DISHWASHING FACILITIES.OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT PROPELY SANITIZING.MACHINE WAS BEING USED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 0PPM CHLORINE FOUND AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST NOT USE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNIT, A LONG WALL BASE, IN REAR DRY STORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES ON CEILING ARE ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE SERVICE WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR, TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2009966, DATED: 04/06/2017 #30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PRODUCT NAME, MAIN INGREDIENTS USED AND USED BY DATE AT DISPLAY AREA....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID. #32 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE...NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR PROPER ELEVATION. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED 6" OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING.....NOTED DIRTY KNIVES STORED ON TRAY AT THE REAR SHELVING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIVES RACK....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR PREP AREA. #34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. #35 NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38 NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #41 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, ABOVE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INTERRIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS. EXTERIOR OF BLENDER LOCATED IN 3 COMP SINK AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT FACUET GASKET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 6

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FRONT DISPLAY WARMING RACK TO BE IMPROPER:- POT OF SPINACH 55.3F,ASSORTED SNACKS WITH POTATO FEELINGS AND STUFFED PEPPERS(100F/120F/120F/110F AND YOGURT 46.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $175.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR ALL FOOD TEMPERATURES AND PROPERLY COOL DOWN FOOD BEFORE STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER BEING USED FOR WASHING DISHES THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF CHLORINE WAS 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE DISH WASHER UNTIL PROPERLY SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED REPAIR PERSON FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FRONT DISPLAY CASE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PRODUCT NAME, MAIN INGREDIENTS USED AND USED BY DATE AT DISPLAY AREA....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE REAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE...NOTED MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR PROPER ELEVATION. ALL FOOD PRODUCTS MUST BE STORED 6" OF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR PROPER PEST MONITORING AND CLEANING.....NOTED DIRTY KNIVES STORED ON TRAY AT THE REAR SHELVING DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN KNIVES AND PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIVES RACK....MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS AT THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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

AUG 18

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FERMENTED YOGURT BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR AREA. INFORMED CERTIFIED MANAGER THAT A HACCP PLAN IS REQUIRED IN 6 MONTHS, AND MUST BE MAINTAINED ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).1ST OFFENSE, NO CITATION GIVEN. (SEE COMMENTS)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. RUST ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO COVER A HOLE ON A PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND REMOVE RUST, SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DISCONTINUE USING DUCT TAPE AND GROCERY BAGS AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; MOUNTED CAN OPENER, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MOP SINK, AND INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INTERIOR HANDEL OF THE WALK IN COOLER IS BROKEN. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS IN THE FRONT AND REAR AND BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL, REPAIR DOOR HANDEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS. 1-COMP DUMP SINK IN PREP AREA IS DETACHED FROM THE WALL. HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE HALLWAY, NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2016

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, 6 LBS OF COOKED RICE; BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 87.5F, VALUED AT $25. 1.5 LBS OF BUTTERMILK STORED ON ANOTHER PREP TABLE, WITH TEMPERATURES OF 53.4F, VALUED AT $3. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FURNACE ROOM CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1506755, DATED 10/19/2015. VIOLATION #38: exhaust fans(ventilation in bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. SILL NON COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL MANUFACTURING CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INGREDIENT LABELS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN; CUSTOMER DINING AREA (CORNERS), UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, IN FURNACE ROOM, AND IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SEE #29

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AROUND THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPPING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN IN THE PREP AREA PREPARING FOOD.

OCT 19

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler shelving door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front prep area under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in rear kitchen area under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust fans(ventilation in bathrooms in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUL 9

2015

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, coolers and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, coolers, and in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area, in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep tables lower shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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 under 3 compartment sink, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in rear kitchen, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, and by rear prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Hot water faucet of exposed hand sink in front prep area leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JUN 27

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC PRODUCE AND GROCERY'S BAGS,STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TOO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

: DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES WERE CLEAN DISHES AND POT ARE STORED THROUGHOUT,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

JUN 25

2014

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED:DISPENSING TOO MUCH SANITIZER OVER 200ppm,CHEMICAL TEST STRIP TURNED BLACK IN COLOR.PRESENTLY UNIT NOT IN USE.TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED,. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE,SANITIZE 100ppm. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT WASH,RINSE SANITIZE 100ppm.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK.HOT WATER HANDLE UNABLE TO TURN THREE MEN TRIED TO TURN IT AND USED SCREWDRIVER NOT ABLE TO REPAIR HANDLE. ALSO FOUND PAPER DISPENSER BROKEN NOT ABLE TO DISPENSE PAPER TOWELS.INSTRUCTED TO USE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM AND REPAIR/REPLACE PAPER TOWEL UNIT. FOOD IS PRESENTLY HANDLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD "PURI" DEEP FRIED AND STORED ON TOP NEWSPAPER TO DRAIN OIL.ALSO FOUND A PLASTIC BOWL INSIDE THE COOKED VEGETABLES,WHICH IS USED TO PICK UP FOOD FROM THE LARGE CONTAINER.FOOD DISCARDED FROM NEWS PAPER,AND BOWL REMOVED FROM CONTAINER AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLE TO PICK UP FOOD.10 EACH, VALUE $3.50 SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED. WASTE OILS ON TOP THE LID AND CONTAINER WHICH IS DRIPPING ON GROUND,GROUND SATURATED WITH WASTE GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,TO MINIMIZE INSECTS / RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC PRODUCE AND GROCERY'S BAGS,STORED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.INSTRUCTED TOO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES WERE CLEAN DISHES AND POT ARE STORED THROUGHOUT,INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MECHANICAL DRAINS AT THREE COMPARTMENT NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS HEAVILY LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

OCT 17

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED EGGPLANT, BEANS, POTATOES, COTTAGE CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

MILK STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST PROVIDE COVER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

NOV 30

2012

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 28

2012

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED PASTRIES FILLED WITH VEGETABLES AND POTATOES(TEMPERATURES OF 109.9F; 123F; 79F;AND 85.6F), FOOD WAS STORED UNDER THE HOT LAMP BY THE STEAM TABLE. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROXIAMATELY 5LBS AND $25 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A). MUST MAINTAIN HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA. FRONT SERVING AREA WE(OWNER,EMPLOYEES AND I)OBSERVED LIVE (ONE) ROACH ON WALL BEHIND THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT,ONE UNDER THE MICROWAVE; 6 ROACHES UNDER THE PREP TABLE NORTH WEST CORNER OF LEG OF THE TABLE, OPENED FOOD WERE STORED ON TOP THE TABLES. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED CRAWLING ON WALLS ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE, ALSO ROACHES ON THE BOTTOM OF DISH MACHINE UNDER THE MOTOR OF UNIT. OBSERVED ROACHES UNDER THE RADIO ON TOP OF THE HOT WATER TANK WHICH IS LOCATED PREP/STORAGE AREA, UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED ROACH GOING IN AND OUT OF THE BOXES OF POTATOES WHICH WERE STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDER BULK INGREDIANT BINS. ROACH ON DOORWAY WALL BETWEEN FRONT SERVING AND PREP AREAS AND ROACH ON CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. OVER 20 ROACHES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SMOOTHLY ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. ELIMINATE THE ROACHES AND WASH AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES/EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A CAN OF INSECTICIDE STORED ON TOP THE HOT WATER TANK IN PREP/STORAGE AREA, FOOD EXPOSED: COOKED POTATOES AND PEPPERS. ALSO FOUND A BOTTLE OF WINDEX INSIDE THE CABINETS WITH DISPOSABLE UTENSILS WHICH ARE USED FOR CUSTOMERS. CILANTRO SAUCE STORED IN BUCKET LABELED AS 'POT AND PAN DISH SOAP'. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MUST STORE CHEMICALS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. USE CONTAINERS OF FOOD GRADE QUALITY AND DESIGNED FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Serious Chemical Safety

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-8-11, REPORT #664268: #30-No label on all bulk containers with flour,salt, rice and all spices. Must provide labels. All food containers that is not the original container inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler must have a label and date. #32- Must remove all the newspaper on the shelves being used as a shelf liner. Must provide lid/cover for all garbage containers in the serving and prep area/kitchen. Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand sink and serving table in the serving area. Must remove rust and peeling paint on the wire racks shelvings of the walk in cooler. #33- wire rack shelvings of the walk in cooler,with food debris; the can opener; all the prep tables bottom shelves. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN POT AND FOAM CUPS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SERVING UTENSILS WITH LONG HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN. ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER ON FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS, ALSO UNDER BENCH IN DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGH-OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND/UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, REMOVE DEBRIS. REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BETWEEN THE WALL AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE, CLEAN AND RE CAULK SMOOTHLY. SEAL SMOOTHLY ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT.

Minor Pest Activity

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

CLEAN INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT, INSECTS AND DEBRIS IN THEM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 8

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Found no soap on both exposed hand sink at the time of inspection. Establishment was serving foods already and customers were eating in dining area. Instructed manager that all hand washing facilities must be provided with soap and paper towel. Citation issued critical. Manager provided soap on both exposed hand sink after I finished the inspection.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

No label on all bulk containers with flour,salt, rice and all spices. Must provide label. All food containers that is not the original container inside the walk in cooler and reach in cooler must have a label and dated.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must remove all the newspaper on the shelves being used as a shelf liner. Must remove cardboard on the floor in the dishwashing area. Must seal the raw wood on the front counter shelves. Must provide lid/cover for all garbage containers in the serving and prep area/kitchen. Must install a splashguard between the exposed hand sink and serving table in the serving area. Must remove rust and peeling paint on the wire racks shelvings of the walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean the following and maintain: all the lids of all bulk containers and spices containers; the exterior sides of the deep fryer, grill and stoves; wire rack shelvings of the walk in cooler,with food debris; the can opener; all the prep tables bottom shelves.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean in detail the walls behind the dry storage shelvings, reach in coolers and inside the walk in cooler. Ceiling inside the walk in cooler needs detail cleaning. Greasy pipe behind the cooking area. Must clean in detail remove all the grease accumulated along the pipe.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Leaking heavy on the cold handle of the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

MAY 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 19

2010

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 25

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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 PREPARED SOUP/MIXED VEGEATBLES WITH GRAVY AND RICE IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 80.3 TO 38.6 DEGREES F. ALL FOODS WERE STORED IN OVERSIZED CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE AND DISPOSE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 495 LBS, VALUE $2475.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SOUPS AND VEGETABLES IN GRAVY WERE BEING HELD/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER HERE AT ALL TIME WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code. HANDSINK FOR STAFF IN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE. FILLED WITH BOTTLES, PLUGS ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP HANDSINK OPEN FOR PROPER HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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. REPLACE DAMAGED AND DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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 EQUIPMENT AND SPLASH GUARD AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

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