SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BABA'S STEAK & LEMONADE.

YOUR CALL. 54/100

7100 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 5, 2021 · passed

10 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 5
2021
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF PRODUCT.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE DELI MEAT SLICER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE . OBSERVED PALLETS AND TRASH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, ALL OF THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SYRUP BOTTLES, PIPING ON THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR (MISSING TILES) ARE UNEVEN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

DEC 26
2019
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, SLICED TOMATOES)ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUEDB 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTEED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (BEEF, BURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER LOCATED INSIDE OF THE DESSERTS REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS STORED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 100 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND THE PREP COOLER, AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED ON THE SHELVES BY THE CAMERAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, DOOR HANDLES ON REFRIGERATORS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL OF THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SYRUP BOTTLES, PIPING ON THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED RUST ON THE SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FLOOR (MISSING TILES) ARE UNEVEN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER AND AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE AND ONE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

SEP 13
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NEED CLEANING. VIOLATION NOTED 12-30-2015 CORRECTED.

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

RAW WOOD WALLS AT DRY STORAGE NEED TO BE PAINTED TO A SMOOTH CLEANABLE FINISH

DEC 30
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP WALL AND DISCONTIUNE USING ON WALLS, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP WALL AND DISCONTIUNE USING ON WALLS, ALSO REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, DIRTY CEILING VENTS IN TOILET ROOM AND PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE, AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND UPPER SHELF AT BEVERAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL,BREAD CART,GRILL TABLE,REACH IN COOLER ,FRYER, FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOORTRIM AT DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN LOBBY,THRESHOLD AT BOTH FRONT DOORS,STAINED CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR MOPSINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE FOOD TEMPS AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE METAL SHELVING RACKS IN REAR OF PREMISES.

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

REPAIR THE VENTILATION INSIDE THE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES

NOV 29
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN CABINET INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS IN FOOD PREP AREA(INCLUDING GASKETS ROUND DOORS), LEGS AND WHEELS OF EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK IN WASHROOM, AND INTERIOR LEDGE OF ICE MACHINE, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT

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

CLEAN ALL DUSTY WALL AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPAIR BOTTOM OF LOCKED EXIT DOOR IN CUTOMER WAITING AREA.

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

DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKET AND HANG MOP UP TO AIR DRY TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

JUL 19
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; interior/exterior of deep fryers,wheels,leggs of all equipment,all storage racks in dish washing area,all deep freezers.

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

replace all stain ceiling tiles.clean all walls and attached equipment ie pipes,grease and food build up behind cooking equipment.paint rusty ceiling tile frames and replace tiles cannot be cleaned.

JUN 11
2012
FAILED
8 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

10-15 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN WASHROOMM ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS AND ON PIPES IN WASHROOM AND 3 COMPARTMENT- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS AND REQUEST SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

WATER GUSHING OUT OF PIPE ONTO WASHROOM FLOOR WHEN USING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA -MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND CONTACT PAPER FROM SHELVES AND COUNTERS AND PAINT SURFACES IF NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF: ALL DEEP FREEZERS, KNIFE RACK, UTENSIL RACK, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, PREP TABLES & SHELVES, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, WHEELS & LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, DIPPER WELL AND ALL STORAGE RACKS IN DISHWASHING AREA..

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN WALLS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(i.e. PIPES) GREASE & FOOD BUILD-UP BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND EXTERIORS OF PIPES BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT RUSTY CEILING TILE FRAMES AND RELPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THAT CANNOT BE CLEANED.

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST EITHER BE STORED INSIDE MACHINE WITH HANDLE UP OR OUTSIDE OF MACHINE IN CLEAN CONTAINER IN SANITARY SOLUTION.

SEP 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 15
2010
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN, MONEY, AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

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. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVES, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SINKS, SLICER, FRYERS, GRILL.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS.

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. SEAL ALL OPENING IN WALLS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.

APR 12
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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