A&T PANCAKE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

7036 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Nov 2019).

18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Nov 2019.

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

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

105

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 21

2019

FAIL 16 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED PRESENTLY ON SITE ONLY A MASK.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

FOUND COOKED SHREDDED POTATOES IN A PLASTIC COVERED CONTAINER STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. WE OBSERVED A DEAD ROACH MIXED WITH SHREDDED POTATOES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 7, VALUE $12. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INITIALLY DISHMACHINE INADEQUATE SANITIZER LEVEL BELOW 50ppm CHLORINE.AFTER ADJUSTING MACHINE STARTED DISPENSING TOO MUCH SANITIZER OVER 200ppm. MUST SERVICE MACHINE TO MAINTAIN SANITIZER LEVEL AT 50-100ppm. NO UTENSILS INSIDE THE UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION :7-38-025, NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC) . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS, STEAK ETC. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS, ETC.) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 100 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES. FRONT AREA: ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, BEHIND AND SIDE OF CHEST FREEZER; IN THE KITCHEN: INSIDE OVEN, BESIDE THE TALL OVEN AT NORTH WALL,UNDER AND BESIDE SHELVES OF WEST PREP TABLE(SAME AREA), UNDER THE FLAT GRILL; DINING AREA: UNDER BOOTH SEATS (GNAWED PAPERS, DEBRIS AND DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD), MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF WAITERS AREA/WERE CLEAN GLASSES ARE STORED IN DINING ROOM. RODENT DROPPING INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS,CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS. RECOMMEND ADDITIONAL SERVICE BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MAIN FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" BETWEEN DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PROTECT OUTER OPENINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED SEAMS IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT BASEMENT MOP SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FAUCET.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR BASEMENT MOP SINK CANNOT BE LOCATED. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING METAL SHEETS BROKEN AND RUSTY INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, BEHIND THE CONDENSER UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON CEILING ABOVE EMPTY SODA SYSTEM RACKS IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS AT FRONT PREP/SERVING COUNTER AREAS WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS OR SHATTER RESISTANT BULBS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

Serious Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-19, REPORT #2288268: #37-LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #41 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION #47- PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER ALSO AT ONE DOOR FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO RELEASE KNOB INSIDE(REMOVED/BROKEN) THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE #47-CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPES ARE LEAKING ON CONTAINER AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE #47-MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA #47-BOTH CAN OPENER BLADES ARE RUSTY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS,REPLACE SAID BLADES #53-NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55-DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WATER ON FLOOR). REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MATS BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND COFFEE STATION. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR. ALSO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED, ORGANIZE WHAT IS NEEDED, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO FACILITATE CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Serious Sanitation

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

WE OBSERVED ON TOP PREP TABLE PEELED BOILED POTATOES STORED INSIDE UNCLEANED POROUS ORANGE PLASTIC CRATES. FOOD MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN NON-POROUS CONTAINER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 30 ,VALUE $ 24. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS,ROAST BEEF ETC. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW PRODUCTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED USAGE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT REAR STORAGE AREA/HALLWAY INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST AND FOR GOOD HOUSEKEEPING. MUST PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING FOR SAID AREA. -

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF TWO DOOR GLASS REACH-IN COOLER REPLACE. PROVIDE BROKEN HANDLES AT TWO DOOR STAINLESS STEEL REACH-IN COOLER ALSO AT ONE DOOR FREEZER.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NO -ABSORBENT SURFACE. NO RELEASE KNOB INSIDE(REMOVED/BROKEN) THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPES ARE LEAKING INSIDE A CONTAINER AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH CAN OPENER BLADES ARE RUSTY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS,REPLACE SAID BLADES

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BROKEN STOPPER(WRAPPED WITH FOOD GLOVES) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS ACCORDING TO DRAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. NECK FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVES INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(WATER ON FLOOR).REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE MATS BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND COFFEE STATION. SWEEP FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, MUST REPAIR,ALSO REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED, ORGANIZE WHAT NEEDED,ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO MINIMIZE RODENT ACTIVITIES.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 4-26-19,REPORT# 2285854 NOT POSTED. NEW REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-010(C),CITATION ISSUED.

APR 26

2019

FAIL 18 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED -

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INDIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES. KITCHEN: APPROX 15 DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE,ON SHELVES AROUND CLEAN DISHES; REAR AREA: APPROX. 25 UNDER CRATES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND AND SIDE OF ICE MACHINE. FRONT PREP:SERVING AREA SCATTERED DROPPINGS (APPROX 15) ON SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. OVER 30 DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET (ON FLOOR) UNDER COFFEE STATION IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION,IN EACH WORK STATION

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPES ARE LEAKING INSIDE A CONTAINER AND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BROKEN STOPPER(WRAPPED WITH FOOD GLOVES) AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS ACCORDING TO DRAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

BOTH CAN OPENER BLADES ARE RUSTY AND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS,REPLACE SAID BLADES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER PIPE UNDER THE WASH COMPARTMENT IS LEAKING. NECK FAUCET AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT IS LEAKING.REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO LID PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 27

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS.

JUN 12

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OSERVED COOLER AT 50.0F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF LIGHT SHIELDS.

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SEP 19

2017

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 12

2017

FAIL 3 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

NOTED MICE DROPPINGS AT THESE AREAS NOTED 20 MICE DROPPING AT WALLBASE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER REAR PREP TABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF LEFT FRYERS CABINET GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION .INTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

APR 17

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 10

2017

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

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

VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED#-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE,SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE SEE REPORT#1966917 DATED 10/21/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVING UNDER PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR OF RANGE, OVEN,GRILL AND BROILER ALL NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT FOOD DRY STORAGE AERA IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE GREASY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP

OCT 21

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SHELVING UNITS AT MAIN KITCHEN, EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATERLINES FOR ICE MACHINE, SODA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 15

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER ACCROSS FROM THE LARGE GRILL, AND THE 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN THE REAR PREP. OBSERVED THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS IN COOLER. BOTH ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. BROKEN DOOR HANDEL ON 2-DOOR FREEZER ON SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND COUNTER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

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

APR 5

2016

FAIL 10 violations 3 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 BOTH FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. BROKEN FLOOR TILE AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE FRONT DOORS, HAS CREATED A 1/4 INCH OPENING FOR RODENT ENTRY ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE AND INSTALL A PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTICLE COVERED WITH EXCESSIVE HARDENED GREASE, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABE 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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF THE EXPOSE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS MOLD. INTERIOR OF THE 1-DOOR FREEZER ON THE WEST WALL ADJACENT O THE ICE MACHINE. POTATOE SLICER MACHINE, AND CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP. ALSO, ALL KITCHEN CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE DISHMACHINE, AND FLOORS IN THE INTERIOR OF WALIK IN COOLER AND COOLER NOT BEING USED IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR. MISSING FLOOR GROUT AROUND COUNTER SEATING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP ARE DIRTY. FINISH PAINTING NORTH WALL LOCATED BY BASEMENT STAIRS. ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SEATING AREA, WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND LEAKY PIPE FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINEN 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 CLUTTER IN COOLER NOT BEING USED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT)WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INCLUDED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED

JUL 29

2015

FAIL 5 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

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN TWO LOCATION OF THE PREMISES: 1O RAT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,NORTH-WEST CORNER,ALSO AT SAME LOCATION 5 RAT DROPPINGS ON WOOD WERE SMALL COOLER IS STORED.FIVE RAT DROPPINGS AT SOUTH-WEST CORNER IN BASEMENT BY THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER.WE OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET AT BOTTOM SHELVES WERE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ARE STORED, IN DINING AREA.ONE LIVE ROACH STROLLING ON FLOOR UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH BROKEN MESH,AND WITH GAPS OF 1/2" TO 1" AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR,AND BETWEEN THE SCREEN DOOR AND DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED REPAIR/REPLACE SCREEN DOOR, MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR,MESH NEED TO BE REPAIR/REPLACE.FOUND PANELS WALL AROUND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH CRACKS AND CREVICES,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.NEED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER TOP,SURFACE IS POROUS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR(SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT)WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INCLUDED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND KITCHEN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED,ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED.

NOV 20

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRILL AREAS AND EXHAUST HOOD NOT CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

MAR 24

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, PASTA,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

OCT 31

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RIGHT SIDE PANEL OF STAINLESS CABINET UNDER COFFEE UNITS IS MISSING, SURFACE IS GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLAGE ON WALL AND CEILING OF FRONT SERVING LINE. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ARE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES BY THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH SURFACE. OPENINGS BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE COOLER/FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BASEBOARD. FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NOT ABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THAT FLOOR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN AND BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING BEHIND COFFEE UNITS, FRONT PREP AREA. NEED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. HOLES ON WALLS AROUND WATER PIPES AND UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. BROKEN AND DIRTY WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND CLEAN. DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS AND CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO MOP SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CITY PLUMBING CODE ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE

OCT 30

2013

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SAID SINK AND FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE, ALSO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT CLEANED, GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GARBAGE LID IS EXTREMELY BENT AND UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

RIGHT SIDE PANEL OF STAINLESS CABINET UNDER COFFEE UNITS IS MISSING, SURFACE IS GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBANT SURFACE.

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 Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. NO MOP SINK INSTALLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ACCORDING TO CITY PLUMBING CODE ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

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