SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2508 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 14, 2025 · passed

13 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 14
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 15
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND KEEP ITEMS ELVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 27
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).

FEB 26
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12-OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15-OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY INSIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK COMING FROM GREASE TRAP IN REAR PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.

FEB 24
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DARK YELLOW STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY INSIDE OF HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT PIPE BELOW HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKUP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK COMING UP FROM THE TWO OTHER 2-COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED AT MAIN PREP AREA. OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT FLOOR DRAIN NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. ALSO OBSERVED A LARGE LEAK AT PIPES UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR. MUST REPAIR WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.

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APR 22
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNECESSARY CLUTTER ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKINGG. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD AND FILTER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL TCS FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED DIRTY SPICE AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR TO CEILING RAW WOODEN ELECTRICAL MOUNTING POLE IN THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED SEALED.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION OR SHELVING. ALL SHELVING MUST PROVIDE ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED ON THE BASEMENT UTILITY MOP SINK TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE WALL NEXT TO THE WASH BASIN IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.-----EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SEALANT USED AT THE WALL SURROUNDING PIPING AT THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE CUT/REMOVED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.-----HOLE IN THE CEILING AROUND THE WOODEN FLOOR TO CEILING ELECTRICAL MOUNTING POLE. MUST SEAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD COVING ALONG THE SOUTH WALL ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUL 6
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET (ATTACHED WITH DUCK TAPE) AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE TUBBING OF THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND REGROUT FLOORS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE 1ST FLOOR USED FOR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

SEP 8
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE WITH RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE IN FRONT KITCHEN. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON LARGE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT KITCHEN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS MUST CONTAIN THERMOMETERS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED INOPERABLE DISHWASHER AND INOPERABLE REACH IN REFRIGERATOR. REMOVE NON WORKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 24
2015
PASSED
6 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. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

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

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 rear kitchen areas under storage shelving, heavy equipment, not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling in rear kitchen area by walk in cooler had holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

MINORPest 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. Excess debris and clutter, and old equipment in rear kitchen area shall be removed.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.

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

MUST RECAULK EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL IN THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TESTING STRIPS FOR THE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 3
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS ,INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPLACE SAID AREA.

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

SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.

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

WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 25
2014
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED,AT SECOND KITCHEN AREA,WATER IS LEAKING FROM THE BASE OF THE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL / REPLACE BOX. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS ,INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

BLACK MOLD INSIDE THE CABINET OF WASH BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ REPLACE SAID AREA.

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

SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED INSIDE THE COOLER UNITS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO HOOD AND FILTERS ON BOTH KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEAN. MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES WITH DEBRIS AND FOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ,MAINTAIN.ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.SWEEP SAID AREA.

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

WALLS IN KITCHEN WITH DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 21
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed, kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint, rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heaving equipment, front counter area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling in dining area had peeling paint/plaster, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen area, coolers, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JUL 5
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 26
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 580236 DATED 4/6/11. #31- SKEWERS IMPROPERLY STORED STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN SANITARY AND PROTECTED MANNER.#33- MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CONTAINERS OF THE SPICES ESPECIALLY THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR PARTS. #34- REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED/ENCRUSTED DEBRIS FROM WALL JUNCTION BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCK ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING ON IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.#38- HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. AND BULK CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

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

RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER,ALL SIDES AND EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, STOVE AND CLAY OVEN.

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

WALLS BEHIND THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT.

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

MUST REPAIR HOT HANDLE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED (PLASTIC CONTAINERS, OLD POTS AND PANS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC.) TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

APR 6
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SKEWERS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND CONDUITS IN KITCHEN. MUST STORE UTENSILS IN A SANITARY AND PROTECTED MANNER.

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

CAULKING AROUND THE WASHBOWL OF THE MENS WASHROOM,WORN OUT. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK. GREASE BOX CONTAINER (BOTH REAR AND FRONT) NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIDS AND EXTERIORS, MAKE SURE THE LID IS SEALED TIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE CONTAINERS OF THE SPICES, ESPECIALLY THE LIDS AND EXTERIOR PARTS.

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

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AROUND THE LEGS OF THE PREP TABLES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE ALL ACCUMULATED/ENCRUSTED DEBRIS FROM WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE ALL STOCK/ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING ON 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

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

BOTH HOOD WITH ACCUMULATED DUST, MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT INSIDE THE BOTH WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST AND RUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL REPAIR NEEDED AT REAR WALL ABOVE DOOR, COMPLETELY SEAL GAP.

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

ALL LIGHT SHIELD IN BOTH HOOD WITH GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE MENS WASHROOM BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK IN THE REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FIXTURES IN BASEMENT TOILET ROOM.

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