Bai Cafe, Inc.
Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2024-04-17 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS ON TOP PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS .PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE FOR THE SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2023-01-05 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY.TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(RICE,CHICKEN SOUP MEAT ETC). A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED A COVERED WITH LID LARGE POT OF CHICKEN STOCK STORED ON TOP THE SHELF BY THE EXIT DOOR AT TEMP OF 63.7F. FOOD DISCARDED. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY LINENS ON TOP PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS .PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN SINK STOPPER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE FOR THE SAID SINK TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE NOT COVERED,LID OPENED AND OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. MUST COVER CONTAINER WITH TIGHT LID TO PREVENT INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. .PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B)
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
2022-09-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
NO PERSON IN CHARGE WAS PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON-SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE MUST ...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASHROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN'S AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED CARS OUTSIDE THE ESTABLISHMENT (ONE WITH A FLAT TIRE), HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR (UNUSED CHEST FREEZER, CHAIRS, EQUIPMENT, HEATING UNIT ETC STORED ALONG THE WALL OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, AND MA...
2022-07-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
2022-07-19 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (BEEF KABOBS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER (UNUSED EQUIPMENT(FREEZERS, STORAGE CABINETS ETC)) RIGHT OUTSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) NOTED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS 37, 47, 49, WITH THE RULES NUMBERS BELOW FROM INSPECTION #2492720 DATED 3/10/2021 NOT CORRECTED:- -37) VIOLATION #3-302.12: ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON N...
2021-03-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
3-502.11- NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. N...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
8-103.11- NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15- REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED WITH METAL SCREEN THAT HAS LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FI...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11(A)(C)- ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19- WOODEN SHELVING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. WOOD IS ROTTED, CRACKED, BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TINFOIL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -- 4-101.11(B...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17- MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
2021-03-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 21 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING TEA FROM AN OPEN CUP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORING CUP ON CUTTING BOARD. MUST NOT EAT/DRINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH/KITCHEN AREA WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEING USED AS A PREP SINK, BLOCKED BY A FOOD STRAINER INSIDE THE SINK. REVIEWED THAT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY AND MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. NO DATES ON ANY FOODS. COOKED RICE BIRYANI, COOKED MEAT SOUPS, MEAT STUFFED PASTRY, COOKED RICE, COOKED NOODLES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED BUSINESS MAKES HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO VARIANCE APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION FROM THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM C.D.P.H FOR YOGURT MAKING AND MAINTAIN APPROVAL DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NO VARIANCE/HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHOD OF YOGURT MAKING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR NOTED WITH METAL SCREEN THAT HAS LARGE OPENINGS ALLOWING FLY ENTRY. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN. ALSO NOTED OPEN GAPS ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AND SIDES OF THE SCREEN DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCRE...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR KITCHEN STORAGE CLOSET AND SMALL PREP ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
WOODEN SHELVING ON THE WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DISH MACHINE IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR. WOOD IS ROTTED, CRACKED, BROKEN AND REPAIRED WITH TINFOIL. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY WITH SPILLED POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOX FREEZERS AND IN ALL PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. SOILED MOPS HEADS STORED INSIDE AN EXTREMELY DIRTY MOP BUCKET. TOOLS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED, MOP HEADS INVERTED AT MOP SINK.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2303451 ON 7-22-19 NOT CORRECTED. NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.#47- SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH ...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A FACE COVERING. EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR FACE COVERING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
2019-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
VENT PIPES AND AIR CONDITION PIPES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED DUE TO DRIPPING CONDENSATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,MUST REPAIR.ALSO DOOR FROM PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE,REPAIR ISSUE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 Inspector Comments: SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2019-07-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.ON TOP OF IT A FOOD STRAINER WITH FOOD IN IT.SAID SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, STRAINER WAS REMOVED BY THE EMPLOYEE.EMPLOYEE WERE HANDLING FOODS PRIORITY FOUNDATION V...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK PROVIDED AT STORAGE/PREP AREA WERE FOOD IS PREPARED,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER: THREE KIND OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 52F-53.8F AND 59F; SHREDDED CARROTS SALAD WITH OTHER CONDIMENT AND PRODUCE AT TEMP OF 53.7F; 10 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 58F; COOKED AND PAR...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 49.7F TO 57.7F. TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED BEEF,FRESH EGGS,LIQUID EGGS ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: SALT,SUGAR ETC.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
VENT PIPES AND AIR CONDITION PIPES IN REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST BE ENCLOSED DUE TO DRIPPING CONDENSATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SURFACE OF FEW CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DEEP CUTS.MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ,MUST REPAIR.ALSO DOOR FROM PREP COOLER NOT ABLE TO COMPLETELY CLOSE,REPAIR ISSUE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FOODS: GRANULATED SALT NOT PROTECTED, BEING STORED INSIDE USED DETERGENT 5 GALLON PLASTIC CONTAINERS IN STORAGE PREP AREA, INSIDE CHEST FREEZER, ALSO FOUND (TCS FOODS) MADE DUMPLINGS, COOKED AND RAW FOOD MEAT INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES THAT WAS ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD. SHELF LINING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT STOVES, WOODEN CHAIRS IN FOOD PREP, REACH-IN COOLER FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN WALLS BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZERS(BETWEEN FLOOR AND ABOVE COVING IN STORAGE/PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
2018-12-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(BEEF STEW). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS(OLD EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS,ETC.)MUST DECLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2017-08-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-4-17 INSPECTION # 2052276. VIOLATION #18-FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES(KITCHEN, STORAGE, RESTROOMS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PREVIO...
2017-08-11 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 8-4-17 INSPECTION # 2052276. VIOLATION 18.FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. OBSERVED OVER 50 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES(KITCHEN, STORAGE, RESTROOMS, AND DISHWASHING AREAS). VIOLA...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVETION DEVICE AT TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE
2017-08-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. (OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES). SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-14-16 INSPECTION # 1946598. VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED). VIOLATION 32. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/CO...
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVETION DEVICE AT TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-07-14 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARARTION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE. (OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
2015-10-13 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS,TO STORE SAID FOOD MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED SAID FILTERS. BROKEN RUBB...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MICROWAVE.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE TWO OVENS.GREASE AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INCLUDED FILTERS AND HOOD. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT SMALL REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY BEHIND THE EQUIPMENTS,ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.
2014-10-15 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
HOODVENTS REQUIRE CLEANING SERVICE DUE TO HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ALONG THE HOOD AND THE PIPES OUTSIDE OF THE VENTILATION AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE CLOSET AND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA LEAKING FROM THE 2 DIFFERENT AREAS UNDER THE SINK ALONG THE TRAP. WATER IS BEING CONTAINED IN A PLASTIC BUCKET. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2014-02-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP REFRIGERATORS. MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND PREP TABLES AND BEHIND 3-COMPARMENT SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.
2013-03-26 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND PREPARATION TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.(CHIPPING PAINT)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
2012-10-29 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
INADEQUATE DISH WASHING/SANITIZING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE USING A BUS PAN WITH SOAPY WATER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT AND NOT SANITIZING RINSED DISHES. NO BLEACH OR SANITIZER ON PREMISES. EMPLOYEE ...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION WHILE FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MANAGEMENT ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION AFTER BEING TELEPHONED BY EMPLOYEE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF 2DOOR COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER OFF PREMISES(I.E., UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING NEXT TO ICE CREAM FRREZER BOX UNIT AND UNCONNECTED DISHWASHING MACHINE NEXT TO PLASMA FLAT SCREEN TV AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA USING THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE WASHROOM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR CUSTOMERS.
2012-08-28 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST BOTH ICE BOX FREEZERS TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF 2DOOR COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE EQUIPMENT NOT IN WORKING ORDER OFF PREMISES(I.E., UPRIGHT COLD HOLDING NEXT TO ICE CREAM FRREZER BOX UNIT AND UNCONNECTED DISHWASHING MACHINE NEXT TO PLASMA FLAT SCREEN TV AT CUSTOMER DINING AREA.
2011-10-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
OBSERVED ALL CUSTOMERS WALK-IN IN KITCHEN FROM REAR DOOR AND DINING AREA,SERVING THEMSELVES COFFEE,GOING TO WASHROOM AND ETC(LIKE IF THEY WERE AT OWN HOME), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AT REAR DOOR AND DOOR THAT DIVIDES THE KITCHEN WITH DINING AREA ...
2011-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AND DRUM STICK ON TRAYS ON TOP THE PREP AR...
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. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FOUR COSTUMERS COMING IN AND OUT THE KITCHE...
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. OUT...
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. PROPERLY STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE...
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. STAFF/CUSTOMERS WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSED.
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ANYONE ENTERING IN PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED ALL CUSTOMERS WALK-IN IN KITCHEN FROM REAR DOOR AND DINING AREA,SERVING THEMSELVES COFFEE,GOING TO WASHROOM AND ETC(LIKE IF THEY WE...
2011-01-25 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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