Backyard Grill

Chicago Health Dept

6355 N PULASKI RD · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

28 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

174

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

Inspection history

MAR 10

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE IN INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA IS HARD TO TURN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 1 OF 2 CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 15

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR PARKING LOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDIITON.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND GRIME ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

JUN 9

2023

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 2

2023

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ANIMAL FOODS ON MENU NOT DISCLOSING THAT THEY ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE MENU WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT AND TO DISCLOSURE ALL FOOD ITEMS ON THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPER HANDLE NOT TIGHTLY CLOSING. OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA LEAKING FROM SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR AND GROUND SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED INOPERABLE HOT HOLDING SOUP TABLE NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN SITTING AREA IN FRONT AREA IN FRONT OF SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN FLOOR LEADING INTO FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT IN FRONT SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON WEST WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT COVERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DUST BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2546379 DATED 1-11-2022 NOT CORRECTED. #47 4-501.11: OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE. #49 4-602.13: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55 6-201.16 OBSERVED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 11

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 15 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND TOP OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP BEHIND CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST/REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE WOMEN AND MEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CEILING TILE WITH OPENING ON CORNER IN REAR STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING (NOTED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REORGANIZE SODA STORAGE ROOM. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT/AROUND REAR PREP AREA WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION INFRONT COOKING AND IN REAR PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE POTS AND PANS STORAGE RACKS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A FACE COVERING INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT INCLUDING COOKS WHILE PREPARING FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASKS INSIDE THE RESTAURANT. (CORRECTED ON SITE) CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060

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OCT 27

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HAMBURGER PATTIES AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 44.6F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. DICED TOMATOES FOUND AT 47.1F, BLUE CHEESE FOUND AT 44.6F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE FOUND AT 44.2F, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE FOUND AT 54.2F, RANCH DRESSING FOUND AT 45.7F, RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.2F, SKIRT STEAK FOUND AT 44.7F, BEEF KABOBS FOUND AT 44.0F, RAW BEEF FOUND AT 44.6F, CHICKEN KABOBS FOUND AT 43.3F, RICE FOUND AT 44.1F AND THREE LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINATED CHICKEN FOUND AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 300 LBS AT A COST OF $1,000. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

JUL 21

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE SHOOT AT SODA POP MACHINE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER. RAW STEAK FOUND AT 43.5F, COOKED RIBS FOUND AT 45.3F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 46.9F, MEATBALLS FOUND AT 45.9F. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. FOOD HAS BEEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP ON FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND ON PIPES BELOW CONDENSER. MUST DEFROST.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END OF CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TILE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON FLOORS AT MAIN COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT VENTILATION HOOD (MAIN COOK LINE). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST FILL AND SEAL GAP BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST INSTALL NEW CEILING TILE.

OCT 20

2020

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 6

2020

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLAGE, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS, STOVES,GRILL,STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR,STORAGE SHELFS THROUGHOUT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREAS.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS BEHIND,UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS,REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE,INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA,FRONT OFFICE SPACE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ADDITIONAL HOLES/OPENINGS NOTED ON CEILING IN FRONT SMALL OFFICE AND IN FRONT CUSTOMER AREAS.MUST SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS IN MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38,#59 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2401732 ON 09/28/2020: WE CONTINUED TO OBSERVED #38-EVIDENCE OF RODENT(RAT)DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS,7-8 RAT DROPPINGS IN SCREENED SECTION OF WALL UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA,5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA,7-9 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER AREA,APROX:15 RAT DROPPINGS ON CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR AT CUSTOMER AREA COCA COLA FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION,APPROX:5-6 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CHAIRS AT CLUTTERED CORNER FLOOR SEATING AREA,2-3 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND THE TRASH CANS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREAS.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL.PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODES,#59 55-WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55-WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55-FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

SEE VIOLATION #59.

SEP 28

2020

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER: OBSERVED MEATBALLS AT 46.9 F,PORK RIBS AT 46.0 F,HAMBURGER AT 45.1 F,CHICKEN AT 47.0 F,BEEF AT 46.6 F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 35 #'S,TOTAL DOLLAR VALUE AT $500.00 AS STATED BY MANAGEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN CLUTTERED REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH BEHIND OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE FREEZER UNIT AT FRONT FOOD PREPA AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE TORN DOOR GASKET .

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT/STRIPS TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID TEST KIT/STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE A LARGE BOAT WITH HEAVILIY CLUTTERED ITEMS UNUSED EQUIPMENTS BICYCLE,CONTAINERS,BUCKETS DEBRIS ETC STORED OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE/GAP ON NORTH/EAST WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INGERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS AT REAR DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2268669 DATED:02/27/2019 10 6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. May 27, 2019 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES. May 27, 2019 44 4-903.11 (A;B;D): **C** Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Use Articles- Storing MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. May 27, 2019 55 6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH HEAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 55 6-201.11: **C** Floors, Walls, and Ceilings- Cleanability FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. May 27, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/5/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

FEB 27

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO POST A HAND WASHING SIGN ON THE TWO HAND SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH (SUGAR,FLOUR,SALT)MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARDS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST REPLACE SCOOP FOR SAUCE WITH REGULAR SCOOP WITH HANDLE( NOT PLASTIC CONTAINER)TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ALL TOILET RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOOM MUST HAVE A LID OR COVER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE CONVECTION OVEN WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOM . MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOT WASHROOM WITH EAVYDUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SOME LIGHT BULBS HAS NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ARE EXPIRED LAST MONTH. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUL 30

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (a) 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 TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF WALK-IN COOLER WALLS AND CEILING WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, STOVES), STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP AREA, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE SODA ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES/COVING IN REAR AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE SODA STORAGE ROOM, USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 24

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Above violation still remaining(Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining( Prep table lower shelving, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).

Minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor tiles in rear kitchen prep area by rear exit door had broken, damaged floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall by 3 compartment sink had food splattering, not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JUN 29

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep table lower shelving, had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and under 3 compartment sink not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JAN 11

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler door gaskets in front prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in rear kitchen prep area that had broken floor tiles, shall be repaired/replaced. Floors in walk in walk in cooler, and walk in freezer not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear kitchen prep areas not clean, had food splattering, need detailed cleaning.

JAN 26

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA.

JAN 14

2016

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1515605 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. #31 - MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE. #32 - HANDLES MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE FOOD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLES FOR COVERS. #33 - EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SLICER EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE. #35 - LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. #36 - LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS. #40 - THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #45 - FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HAS NOT BEEN MET AT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT SALAD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY WALL UNDERNEATH/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------INSTRUCTED TO SEAL UNSEALED WALL TILE IN REAR PREP AREA (BEHIND PREP TABLE).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR LEFT) WITH BROKEN DRAIN OPENER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.----------MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR FIX DRAIN OPENER.

JAN 6

2015

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UITENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

HANDLES MISSING FROM STEAM TABLE FOOD COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDLES FOR COVERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE SHEVLES, PREP TABLES, SLICER EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILE AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT AND VENTILATION COVERS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT COVER MISSING FROM LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT COVERS OR INSTALL SHATTER-PROOF BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK COLD WATER HANDLE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HANDLE. HOLDER NOT PROVIDED FOR SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HOLDER TO HAVE SPRAYER ELEVATE ABOVE SINK COMPARTMENT.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED FOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT FOR THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HAS NOT BEEN MET AT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ESTABLISHMENT.

APR 15

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT THE MAIN COOKING LINE TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR LONG WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING LAMB INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CORNER OF WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR SLIGHT LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN SPRAYER BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO PREVENT LEAK AND AT FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET EXTENSION.

JUL 11

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT LABELED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER ON FLOOR WITH ICE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION. ALSO NOTED MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALL LINING (SILICON) BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SILICON OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE SALAD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED VERY HEAVY ICE BUILT UP THROUGH OUT WALK IN FREEZER AT THE CONDENSING UNIT,SHELVES WITH FOOD, FLOOR ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REMOVE ICE BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH OVEN AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AND FRONT GRILL LINE WITH GREASE AND DIRT, FLOORS BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DIRT. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

FEB 4

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING EQUIPMENT(PLATES, DISHES, POTS AND PANS ETC). CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGEMNET ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRTICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED SLIMY,YELLOWISH BROWN SUBSTANCE ON THE INNER LINING OF ICE MAKER(UPPER COMPARTMENT)DRIPPING ONTO ICE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY TO SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAINED AS NEEDED. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND DEFROST UNUSED ICE CREAM EQUIPMENT AT THE ICE CREAM SECTION. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS FOR PROPER TEMPERATURE MONITORING

JUL 23

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), front storage shelving need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area above 3 compartment sink need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

APR 25

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(prep tables lower shelving, and front counter storage shelving, need detailed cleaning).

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining(Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning).

APR 18

2011

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazrdous foods no meeting temperatures of 40f or less. Found Roast beef at 45.3f, Chicken Breast at 43.7f, Pasta at 44.3f, in reach in cooler, mgmt discarded product at once, aprox. value $120.00, aprox. weight.25 lbs.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap, shall be repair.Citation issued #H000071331, with a court date of 5/26/2011, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving, racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, prep tables (lower shelving)not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), rear storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Front counter storage shelving needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment,cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink, storage shelving, and by front counter not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls/ceilings in rear kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Front prep area wall need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing, broken light shield were missing in rear kitchen prep area,shall be replaced. light shields in prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build, needs detailed cleaning. Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitche prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning.

DEC 13

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily. Floor tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

DEC 6

2010

FAIL 8 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

Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Found mice dropping in side storage room approximately 15 dropping and in rear prep area along utility sink right side approximately 5 and in corner of walk-in freezer appromately 10. Instructed to remove all evidence of mice activity, detail clean all areas. Must also repair lower right corner of rear door, to prevent rodent entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled. Instructed to label all foods with name thats not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Soda nozzles, soda dispenser, prep tables, storage shelves, coolers, sinks, can opener, cooking equipment, counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily. Floor tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace broken floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet neck not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace faucet.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer visible inside all coolers.

APR 1

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed, utility, one comp and three sinks, can opener, storage rack, lightcovers thru-out, fan covers in walk-in, ventilation covers in rear, exhausr hood and filters and front storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Toilet room door women's not maintained. Instructed to repair door to properly open and close.

MAR 22

2010

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilites not maintaining proper temperature. Found condiment prep in rear prep area at improper temperature. Internal temperature at 47.1F, while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed manager that the internal temperature must maintain 40F or below at all times potentially hazardous foods are being stored. Critical citation issued 7-38-005A. "Held for inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous foods doesn't meet temperature requirements during storage preparation, display and service. Found the following potentially hazardous foods stored in the cooler stated above: Tarter sauce 1 gal at 45.3F, Caesar dressing 1 gal at 46.2F, Feta cheese 5 gal at 50.0F, Mozzarella cheese 2 qrts at 44.4F. Instructed that all potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40F or below during storage. Manager discarded all products value $80.00, 8 gallons. Critical citation issued 7-38-050A.

Critical Pest Activity

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

Outside garbage waste grease area not maintained or cleaned. Observed waste grease and encrusted grease on exterior of grease box. Also, observed waste grease on ground around grease box. Instructed manager that the grease box exterior and the ground must be kept cleaned, dry and maintained to prevent any pest activity. Serious citation issued 7-30-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

Previous minor violations not corrected: 6-17-2009, report# 159665: #30-Foods stored in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container. #33-Storage shelves, all cooking equipment, sinks, deep fryer, cabinets and prep tables/counter not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily. #34-Floor thru-out not cleaned and in poor condition. Instructed to detail clean and replace missing and broken floor tile. Serious citation issued 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

Single and multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Coving in womens toilet room not maintained. Instructed to install missing or damaged coving tile. Ceiling and walls around pipes not sealed. Instructed to seal all openings.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed handsink in ice cream area not working. Instructed to repair sink with hot and cold running water or remove. Premieses does have additional hand sink that is near the ice cream bar.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provide in salad coolers and condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer inside all coolers.

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