Chicago
23
BEAT

Babas 63 & Damen

2006 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
23/100

Mixed record — 7 of 15 inspections passed

Inspections
15
7 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-13
Pass Rate
47%
3 failures
Score
23/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2025, 2025, 2024)
Sanitation issues found across 44 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 44×
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Other critical 10×
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Food Temperature serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2026-02-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided to prep/restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towel, no hand drying devices provided at all hand wash sinks, instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c).

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Improper thawing, found frozen fish being thawed in cold standing water water, instructed to thaw according to health code, ie.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food temperature measuring device , no thermometer on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Broken sink stoppers for 3-comp sink, instructed to repair and maintain.

2025-04-30 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 2
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & LEFT SIDE DOOR FRAME OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

2025-04-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,CHICKEN,SLICED TOMATO,SHREEDED LETTUCE) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:40 A.M. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 30LBS. FULLY COOKED ITALIAN BEEF-54.3F IN POT AND 5 GALLONS BUCKET SOUR CREAM-50.0F IN 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53.1F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG(COS)(PRIORITY ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 1- LIVE ROACH IN CREVICES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES AT MOTORS OF BOTH CHEST FREEZERS AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SER...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,LID OF GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2025-03-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-03-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM AND REMOVE TAPE AT PIPE OF SAME.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS.- PRE- COOKED CHICKEN AT 99.1F IN A BUSS PAN ON ROLLING CART.5LBS. ITALIAN BEEF- 121.3F.ON DISH STORAGE RACK.3LBS. SLICED GYROS-75.2F ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DSCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED CHICKEN PHILLY MEAT AT 82.8F INSIDE OF SLIDING REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 10LBS. $100.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(BULK,SQUEEZE BOTTLES AND SHAKERS)WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST ELEVATE BOXED FOOD AND PAPER SUPPLIES FROM FLOORS AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST STORE PROPERLY.

minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND CARRYOUT FOOD TRAYS NEEDS TO BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN WALLS AND REMOVE TAPE COVERING HOLE IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596557 6/20/24 NOT CORRECTED-#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM IN...

2024-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILIN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-06-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINKS IN DISH WASHING AND PREP AREAS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.COOKED CHICKEN-118.5F,8LBS COOKED STEAK-105.8F INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZERR.1.5LBS. COOKED ONIONS-92.7F.1.5LBS. COOKED BELL PEPPERS-101.7F ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO GRILL.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-77.0F...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8- LIVE ROACHES ON PIPE BEHIND 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER, WHEEL BASES OF CHEST FREEZER.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/10/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN BETWEEN AND ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM AROUND GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINED ON GRILL TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLERS,REACH IN FREEZER,DOOR JAMS,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN WALL BASE AND FLOOR BEHIND POP COOLER NEAR MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SHELVING UNIT IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED WALL TILE IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES & STAINED CEILING TILES THROU...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREAS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-24 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-07-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHEELES ENCRUST WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING WHERE PRODUCE IS STORED.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY WITH DUST AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57 & 58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2570124, DATE 1-23-23. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE W...

2023-01-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AS REQUIRED WHILE PREPARING, HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BURGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST THE FRONT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILL AND ICE BUILD UP. ALL CLEAN THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2020-04-13 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

TOWELS BEING USED TO LINE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER AND DRY STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL TOWELS SO AS SURFACE TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS/INBETWEEN FRYERS, AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL WILL EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANLDER MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

2018-12-12 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Pest Activity

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED 5 FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING WITH DEAD FLIES IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO UTILIZE PROPER CONTROL PEST CONTROLS MEASURES. VIOLATION 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

FRYER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

2016-08-09 Pass License
4
minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST INSTALL END CAPS ON THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION FAN IS INSTALLED IN THE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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