SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAI CAFE, INC..

BEAT. 25/100

3406 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 17, 2024 · passed

Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
12 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
135
includes 23 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2023
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 5
2023
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED . PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME(RICE,FLOUR ETC)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE.DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
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)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

SEP 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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 BE PRESENT AT ALL INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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 MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

JUL 27
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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JUL 19
2022
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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 FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

SERIOUSOther
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 ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest Activity
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.

MINORChemical Safety
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 NAME. -47) VIOLATION #4-101.11(B, C, D, E): MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. 49) VIOLATION #4-602.13: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL THE ABOVE VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINOROther
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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 FITTING SCREENED DOOR ON ALL SIDES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14- WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
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, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17- MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 10
2021
FAILED
21 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALOther
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 VIOLATION. SEE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
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 FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
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 ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINOROther
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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
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 SCREENED DOOR ON ALL SIDES.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED A KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER DIRTY WITH SPILLED POOLING LIQUID. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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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.

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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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
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 OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS.#57- NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

MINOROther
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.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

JUL 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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 VIOLATION: 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
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 PARTIALLY CUT UP POTATOES AT TEMP OF 57.2F; 1 CARTON OF 16oz OF LIQUID EGGS AT TEMP OF 50.2F; 1 GALLON OF MAYO OT TEMP OF 53.2F; ONE CUT TOMATO AT TEMP OF 56.2F; 16oz OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 57.7F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE.POUNDS AROUND 9,VALUE 30. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD IN DRY STORAGE MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME: SALT,SUGAR ETC.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

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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.

MINORSanitation
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 ALREADY USED FOR PRODUCE OR OTHER RAW FOODS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. POUNDS 10, ESTIMATED VALUE OF $35. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED. - COS

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
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. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN WALLS BEHIND WHITE CHEST FREEZERS(BETWEEN FLOOR AND ABOVE COVING IN STORAGE/PREP AREA.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

DEC 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS(OLD EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS,ETC.)MUST DECLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 16
2017
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 14
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED #29-VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED). VIOLATION 32. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED. VIOLATION 33 FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 41 FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. MUST NOTIFY AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

AUG 11
2017
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
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). VIOLATION 31. FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED). VIOLATION 32. FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: OVENS, SINKS, COOLERS, AND TABLES/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED. VIOLATION 33 FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 41 FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN ALL MENTIONED ABOVE. MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVETION DEVICE AT TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE

AUG 4
2017
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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/COUNTERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MENTIONED. VIOLATION 33 FOUND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. VIOLATION 34. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT ALL PREPARATION AREAS.(BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. VIOLATION 41 FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE.(OLD BOXES, BULBS, ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVETION DEVICE AT TEA MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 14
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

OCT 13
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SERVING WINDOW,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON0ABSORBENT MATERIAL INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWLS WITH GRIMES ON IT,INSTRUCTED OT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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 AND MAINTAINED. EXCESS ENCRUSTED DEBRIS/BLACK SLIME INSIDE THE MOP SINK INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON PREMISES.

OCT 15
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
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.

FEB 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

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

FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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.

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

FOUND PREPARATION TABLE IN POOR REPAIR.(CHIPPING PAINT)

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

FOUND REAR STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

OCT 29
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 WENT TO STORE DURING INSPECTION AND PURCHASED BLEACH. DEMONSTRATED PROPER METHOD TO SET SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
* 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

MINOROther
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.

AUG 28
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT COCA COLA COOLER IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
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.

OCT 21
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
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 "ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL "

OCT 7
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
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 AREA AT TEMP OF 112F TO 115F,LARGE COOKED POTATOES CAKE STORED INSIDE A COVERED PAN, COOKED YESTERDAY AT TEMP OF 82F TO 85F;COOKED CHICKEN WITH MUSHROOMS,ONIONS ETC AT TEMP OF 70.5F,CHICKEN BROTH WITH PASTA AND VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 56.1F TO 56.3F;THE LAST THREE FOOD ITEMS WERE COOKED ON 10-7-11, AT 9:00AM PER EMPLOYEE STATEMENT.NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED, POUNDS 10 VALUE 15.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074478-14

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED FOUR COSTUMERS COMING IN AND OUT THE KITCHEN TO WASH HANDS IN EXPOSED HAND SINK;ONE OF THE COSTUMER WASHED IS HANDS,IS MOUTH,PUT ON HAND FULL WATER IN IS MOUTH STARTING TO GURGLE A SPIT IN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK , WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS COOKING AND PREPARING FOOD FOR OTHER COSTUMERS.INSTRUCTED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR STAFF TO WASH HANDS,CUSTOMERS MUST USE WASHROOM WASHBOWL.CRITICAL VIOLATION;7-38-030 H000074479-15

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. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED REAR DOOR WIDE OPENED(NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED),ALSO OBSERVED ORANGE GLUE STICK HANGING FROM CEILING IN PREP AREA,WITH DEAD FLIES ON IT.DOOR WAS CLOSED UPON MY REQUEST,AND RECOMMENDED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES OR PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY.ORANGE GLUE STICK REMOVED INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW PEST CONTROL ADVICE.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074478-14

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. PROPERLY STORED PLASTIC UTENSILS STORED ON TOP THE UNUSED DISPLAY CASE,DINING AREA, USED FOR CUSTOMERS(INVERT THEM).

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ALSO PROVIDE STEM THERMOTHER FOR THE COOK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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

MINORSanitation
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 WERE AT OWN HOME), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGN AT REAR DOOR AND DOOR THAT DIVIDES THE KITCHEN WITH DINING AREA "ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL "

JAN 25
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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