ARUN'S THAI RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4156 N KEDZIE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

AUG 2

2024

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASH SINKS OF THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CIATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE INACCESSIBLE WITH STRAINER, CUPS AND OTHER KITCHEN GADGETS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION.

Critical Facility Condition

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

NOTED HEAVY BUILD UP ON CONDENSATION UNIT AND SHELVES DRIPPING ONTO FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SHELVES INSIDE THE FREEZER AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE TWO DOOR UNIT FREEZER. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 10 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $80.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED DEFROST AND REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

JUN 28

2023

PASS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SUGAR AND RICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MANAGER LABELED CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SMALL HOLE IN THE BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF THE SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FAN GUARDS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND RESTROOMS AND SMALL AMOUNTS OF FOOD RESIDUE LEFT INSIDE COOLER NOW BEING USED FOR PLATE STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK SOIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BACK STORAGE AREA, AND BLACK SOIL BUILD UP ON SHELVING IN THE WINE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BUCKETS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE BASEMENT AND UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 13

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET AND ON FLOORS ALONG THE WALL AND CORNER IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRECTLY ACROSS THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT MIDDLE DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEED RE-GROUTING.

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APR 21

2021

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE TOLIET ROOM UPSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 13

2020

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 6

2020

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ITEMS MISSING. SUCH AS SAFETY GOGGLES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE APRON, INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTACT ITEMS SUCH AS TIN FOIL, PLASTIC GLOVES FOR FOOD PREPARATION, PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE BAGGIES, FOOD SQUEEZE BOTTLES BEING STORED INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM WASHROOM AND STORE ALL FOOD CONTACT ITEMS IN A CLEAN, PROTECTED STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

ALL PRESET TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED/WRAPPED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN POTS/PANS BEING STORED UNDER THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN A CLEAN PROTECTED AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT DISH WASHING SINK WHERE QUATERNARY SANITIZER IS BEING USED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE CAULKING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

POOLING LIQUID AND DIRTY FLOOR BEHIND THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

FEB 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE HANDWASH BOWL CABINET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN FUSE BOX ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN IN FUSE BOX ROOM.

MAR 20

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LOW TEMPERATURE UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE (0 PPPM CHLORINE). INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MUST SANITIZE BETWEEN 50-100 PPM CHLORINE AT ALL TIMES. THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AFTER UNIT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GASKETS AROUND THE COLD HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT ON PREMISES TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING OUT.

MAR 20

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 9

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

WALK IN COOLER FAN MISSING COVER ALSO NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE COVER FOR WALK IN COOLER FAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

EMPLOYEES LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.

JUL 13

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE DEAD INSECTS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE STAFF RESTROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

MAY 8

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 1

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 APPROX.,30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR CLUTTERED KITCHEN UTENSIL/ICE MACHINE ROOM,APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS INSIDE CLUTTERED REAR ELECTRICAL ROOM.ALSO,THE REAR KITCHEN DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS,AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED,MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1401599 DATED:02/28/2014. 32 MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, 05/28/2014 35 MUST BETTER MAINTAIN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, RESEAL CHIPPING PAINT, 05/28/2014 40 MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, 05/28/2014 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/8/15. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER MUST BE LABELED/DATED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGH-OUT INCLUDING FRYERS AND CABINETS,ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS I IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER IS RUSTY,NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE/RESEAL RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND RESEAL CHIPPING RAW WOOD SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST BETTER MAINTAIN WALL IN BASEMENT AREA, RESEAL CHIPPING PAINT,

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, FOR HAND WASHING,

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,

Minor Facility Condition

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

NO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS CAN ENTER THROUGH KITCHEN PREP AREAS, MUST RESTRICT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING TO GO THROUGH 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM, MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER ENTRANCE WAY,

MAY 30

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE, WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER GETTING RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, 1ST FLOOR.

APR 11

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL DRIED FOODS STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN AT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER, UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, SHELVES IN BAR AREA AND CABINETS UNDER COFFEE STATION.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS; ALSO THRU-OUT BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOM.

APR 26

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.

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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3PART SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST CLEAN FILTERS UNDER HOOD.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE ROOM, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

AUG 5

2010

PASS 4 violations

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.OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET IN POOR REPAIR INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND OR REPAIR.

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.OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE LID NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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 THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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