AUG 5
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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ARUN'S THAI RESTAURANT.
BEAT. 42/100
4156 N KEDZIE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 5, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
14 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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
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 22024FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 2
2024
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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 282023PASSED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 28
2023
PASSED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE HANDSINK IN THE COFFEE STATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
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 62022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 6
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 212021PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2021
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 62020FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK RICE CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
ALL PRESET TABLE WARES MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, COVERED/WRAPPED.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE CAULKING.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE WET MOPS IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY PURPOSES.
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.
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.
JUN 92017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 9
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
EMPLOYEES LIGHT BULB NOT WORKING. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULB FOR EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.
JUL 132016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 12015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 1
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 282014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 28
2014
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN AREA,
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,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR AREA, FOR HAND WASHING,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 30
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 112012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 262011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 26
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 52010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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