SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

B & A SUPERSUB INC.

BEAT. 36/100

3943 W ROOSEVELT RD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 20 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
11 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
100
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15
2025
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 2
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON SIDE OF COLD HOLD UNITS AND NEAR FURNACE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND BUILD UP ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH ON FLOORS UNDER TABLES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD AND FREEZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS OUTSIDE AROUND RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GRIME AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE COLD HOLD UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO YARD AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO FACILITY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUL 18
2024
FAILED
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN TOILET ROOM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 50 LBS COOKED ITALIAN BEEF STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED IN FRONT PREP AREA @ IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. NOTED TEMPERATURE @ 66.8F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL PREVIOUSLY COOKED STORED ITEMS @41 OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM. TOTAL COST: $160.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO YARD AREA NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE GAP TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY TO FACILITY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF 2 DOOR COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 65 SMALL RODENTS DROPPING SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM ATTACHED TO THE REAR PREP, UNDERNEATH ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TWO FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER-DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2585886 ON 11/28/23. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 37)OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. 41)OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. 47)OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET. NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FREEZER IN THE FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL 49)OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 55)OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON-COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 56)OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS ABOVE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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NOV 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED 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. CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE FREEZER IN FRON PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THESE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHTOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF HELPING PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

JUN 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.DOCUMENT PROVIDED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND-SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA BLOCKED WITH GARBAGE CANS ALONG WITH SOILED PANS , USED UTENSILS , AND LARGE SEASONING CONTAINERS STACKED IN SINK BOWLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SAID ITEMS TO ACCESS HAND-WASHING SINKS, AND NOT USE FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HAND-WASHING.MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 4 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES STORED INSIDE OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED TEMPERATURE @51.0F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF SOILED WHITE BUCKETS AND BREAD RACKS STACKED AND STORED INSIDE TOILET ROOMS, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, AND OUTSIDE LEADING TO GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

NOV 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED 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

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN PATTIES STORED IN PLASTIC STORAGE TOTES IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE AND ELEVATION FOR CASES OF SOFT DRINKS IN THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PLACE BOXES ON AVAILABLE RAISED SHELVING UNITS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE WASHROOM, KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE, PAINT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 29
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE WAS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REMOVE THE PLASTIC BREAD SHELVES AND OTHER UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.

SEP 16
2016
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 95.7F AND GYRO MEAT ON PREP TABLE AT 80 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW COLD AND AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE HOT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-05(A).

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES REQUIRED FOR TESTING THE SANITIZING SOLUTION DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN FREEZERS WHERE FROZEN BLOOD FROM CHICKEN IS PRESENT, ALL SHELVES, COUNTERS, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR TRACK OF REACH-IN POP COOLER NEAR FRONT SECTION COUNTER AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

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

ENTIRE PREMISES IS CLUTTERED WITH STOCK(FOOD AND NON-FOOD) WHICH MAKES IT VERY DIFFICULT TO CLEAN THE FLOORS, FOR PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO PROPERLY SERVICE ALL AREAS, AND TO INSPECT ALL AREAS. MUST LIMIT AMOUNTS OF STOCK KEPT ON PREMISIS FOR THESE REASONS.

MAR 19
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.

MAR 12
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. THERE IS A PILE OF GARBAGE INCLUDING GARBAGE BAGS, CARDBOARD BOXES, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINER BUCKETS AND FOOD DEBRIS (BREAD) ON THE GROUND BEHIND THE BUILDING AND IN A FENCED IN ENCLOSURE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AND STORE ALL GARBAGE INSIDE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN OUT THE OFFICE AREA OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.

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

NOTED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CRACKED AND LOOSES TILES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

OCT 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER AND CLEAN BETWEEN FRYERS AND REAR SURFACE AREA OF FRYERS HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM..

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING TO WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BOTH PREP AREAS HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST ALL OVER THEM.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

JAN 4
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER AND CLEAN BETWEEN FRYERS AND REAR SURFACE AREA OF FRYERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

KEEP CLEANING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN HOOD CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS.

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

REATTACH LOOSE WALL COVING TO WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED.

MAY 18
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BETWEEN FRYERS AND REAR SURFACE AREA OF FRYERS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE STANDING WASTE WATER ONCE USED TO AVOID ODOR. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A UTILITY RACK FOR STORAGE.

JUN 4
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED BOTH HAND SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, FRONT PREP HAND SINK IS BLOCKED BY SEVERAL CASES OF POP AND REAR HAND SINK HAS A BROOM IN FRONT OF IT AND A CONTAINER INSIDE OF BASIN OF HAND SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM IN FRONT OF HAND SINKS AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
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.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.GREASE IN FRYERS

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.LOOSE WALLBASES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.REMOVE TAPE FROM END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

FEB 4
2010
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.GASKETS ON 3- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

MINORSanitation
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.GREASE IN FRYERS

MINORSanitation
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.LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.LOOSE WALLBASES,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES,REMOVE TAPE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.REMOVE TAPE FROM END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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