SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BAKER SQUARE # 220203.

BEAT. 18/100

7131 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 11, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 9 of 27 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
27
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
119
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED FOR JUICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINE,ICE MACHINE AND HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAY 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOLER AT IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING HAM, TURKEY, EGGS AND BEEF. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION.CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN 50F COOLER:5 LBS OF POT ROAST AT 48.4F VALUED AT $40, 3 LBS OF HAM AT 51.3F VALUED AT $8, 4 LBS OF CORNED BEEF AT 48.2F VALUED AT $5, 5 LBS OF ROAST BEEF AT 54.1F VALUED AT $16, 5 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 52.3F, 4 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES VALUED AT $5, 10 LBS OF STUFFING AT 49.3F VALUED AT $10,3 LBS OF TUNA SALAD AT 50.5F VALUED AT $12, 2 LBS OF EGGS POOLED AT 52.0F VALUED AT 45, 5 LBS OF CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 50.OF VALUED AT $10. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF CABINETS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA CONTAINING ICE BIN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN INTERIOR OD CABINETS AND SHELVES IN THIS AREA.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPEMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

OCT 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKING PIPES AND BROKEN WRAPS ON PIPES FROM CONDENSER UNIT BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO REPAIR.ICE BUILD-UP AT FRAME DOORS AND WALLS OF MENTIONED UNITS.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND JUICE AREA NOT SEALED,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES CEILING ETC,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

OCT 16
2017
FAILED
7 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

WE OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT PLACE OF PREMISES. DRY FOOD STORAGE 6 FLIES ON WALLS, 4 UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN,1 ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF WALK-IN COOLER,5 FLIES FLYING AROUND AT MOP SINK,3 FLIES AT DISH ROOM AREA,8 ON WEST SIDE OF JUICE MACHINE,5 ON WALL OF THE SAME AREA,4 UNDER THE CABINET OF ICE BIN. FOUND GLUE STICK HANGING FROM CEILING AT MOP SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE AND ACROSS DISH MACHINE.THREE GLUE STICKS HANGING AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES BY THE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS,AND ABOVE FOOD CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE STICKS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. REMOVE FLIES,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

BROKEN COOLER DOOR BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INTERIOR PANEL NOT SEALED WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND THE DOOR NOT ABLE TO SHUT CLOSED,GAP AT TOP OF THE DOOR. REPLACE SAID DOOR. LEAKING PIPES AND BROKEN WRAPS ON PIPES FROM CONDENSER UNIT BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO REPAIR.ICE BUILD-UP AT FRAME DOORS AND WALLS OF MENTIONED UNITS. FRONT CASE TO STORE PIES BY THE PIE OVEN MUST BE ENCLOSED

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

KNIVE RACKS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,ALSO GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR TILES UNDER THE ICE BIN BY THE JUICE UNIT NOT SEALED.RE GROUT SAID FLOOR TILES.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREA W AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR AND JUICE AREA NOT SEALED,OPENINGS AROUND PIPES CEILING ETC,SEAL AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN DISH ROOM ,NEED TO REPLACE

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

LEAKING WATER FROM SOAP/SANITIZER DISPENSER UNITS MOUNTED ON WALL OF THE MOP SINK,ALSO FROM FAUCET AT SAME SINK,NEED TO REPAIR

APR 12
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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MAR 22
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-15-17, REPORT #1995569 #18-WE (MANAGER AND I) OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA. RANDOMLY PICKED UP BOOTHS TO BE CHECKED. INSTRUCTED TO CHECK UNDER ALL BOOTHS AND CLEAN. ADDITIONAL MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM NEXT TO KITCHEN AND BEHIND GRATES AT FRONT LINE COUNTER AT THIS TIME. OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS. OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. FRONT MAIN DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS, ALSO REAR DOORS, SAME SITUATION. MUST RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS. REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-16, REPORT#1976387: #32-OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR HOBART COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, THE SMALL COOLER BELOW THE BEVERAGE STATION HAS A BROKEN DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GROUT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

WOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE AND BROKEN(EXTREMELY GREASY,AND BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN/NOT LINED UP ALUMINUM SIDE COVER OF THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/LINE UP COVER.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(BOTTOM PART)WITH ICE BUILD-UP AND UNABLE PROPERLY CLOSE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. PANEL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION IS ALSO USED FOR "EYE STATION",INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE "EYE STATION" OR INSTALL ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA,UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK

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

DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AND ICE CREAM INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET TO DOORS OF THE PIE THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BLACK SLIME WITH FOUL ODOR INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE BIN OF THE POP DISPENSER BY THE COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LITTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTHS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT INSIDE THE THREE DOOR PIE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT SAID UNIT.

MAR 15
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK MOPPING THE FLOOR WITH GLOVED HANDS,AFTER FINISHED RETURNED AT WORK STATION AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE/COOK ANY KIND OF FOOD.SAME EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HAND THROW AWAY A PLASTIC WRAP INSIDE THE GARBAGE BY PUSHING WRAP INSIDE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER THAN RETURNED TO HIS STATION AND GRABBED MUFFINS THAT POPPED UP FROM TOASTER AND PUT THEM TO CUSTOMER PLATE TO BE SERVED(A READY TO EAT PRODUCT).NO CHANGING OF THE GLOVES NOR HAND WASHINGS ON BOTH SITUATIONS.INFORMED MANAGER ON HAND WASHING PROCEDURE. MANAGER CORRECTED THE PROBLEM. EMPLOYEE PRESENTLY WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED MICE (OVER 15 DROPPINGS) DROPPINGS UNDER THE BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.RANDOMLY PICKED UP BOOTHS TO BE CHECKED.NO EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CHECK ALL BOOTHS WHEN ESTABLISHMENT NOT OPERATING AND NO CUSTOMERS ON SITE.OUTER OPENINGS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF.FRONT MAIN DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" AT BOTTOM AND BETWEEN DOORS,ALSO REAR DOORS,SAME SITUATION,MUST RODENT/ INSECT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-2-16,REPORT#1976387 #32-OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR HOBART COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, THE SMALL COOLER BELOW THE BEVERAGE STATION HAS A BROKEN DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. #34-OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GROUT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 3-15-17 OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS.

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

WOOD UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE,NOT CLEANABLE AND BROKEN(EXTREMELY GREASY,AND BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN/NOT LINED UP ALUMINUM SIDE COVER OF THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/LINE UP COVER.BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER(BOTTOM PART)WITH ICE BUILD-UP AND UNABLE PROPERLY CLOSE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET. PANEL INSIDE THE UPPER PART OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE COFFEE STATION IS ALSO USED FOR "EYE STATION",INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE "EYE STATION" OR INSTALL ANOTHER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA,UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE.MUST PROVIDE SOAP, PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK

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

DEBRIS/ENCRUSTED FOOD ON TOP THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AND ICE CREAM INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET TO DOORS OF THE PIE THREE DOORS REACH-IN COOLER. NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BLACK SLIME WITH FOUL ODOR INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE ICE BIN OF THE POP DISPENSER BY THE COFFEE STATION.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BURNED LIGHT INSIDE THE THREE DOOR PIE REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS AT SAID UNIT. NO END CAPS PROVIDED AT LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NEED TO PROVIDE.

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

HOT WATER AT NEW UNISEX WASHROOM TAKES TOO LONG TO PROVIDE HOT WATER AT FAUCET.(OVER 10 MINUTES,PRIOR OF THE TEN MINUETS HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 58.8F,TWO OTHER WASHROOMS ON SITE),ALSO NOT ENOUGH HOT WATER FLOW PROVIDED AT SAID WASH BOWL.MUST RESOLVE ISSUE. DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISCHARGE WATER INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN PARTIALLY GOES ONTO FLOOR.NEED TO RESOLVE ISSUE SO SAID PIPE DOESN'T DRAINS WATER ONTO FLOOR.

DEC 12
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR HOBART COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, THE SMALL COOLER BELOW THE BEVERAGE STATION HAS A BROKEN DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GROUT AND MAINTAIN.

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. WALL AROUND DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IS DETACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 2
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER INAPPROPRIATELY MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING, AND THE LID CANNOT CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICKUP, IF THE DUMPSTER ROUTINELY OVERFLOWS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1609655, DATED 1/13/2016. VIOLATION INCLUDES: #34 Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners VIOLATION STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC., IN DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 1-DOOR HOBART COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO, THE SMALL COOLER BELOW THE BEVERAGE STATION HAS A BROKEN DOOR GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD OR NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; INTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVENS, INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR,(NOT EXCESSIVE). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT AND FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; SMALL STAFF BREAK ROOM OFF THE REAR PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. WALL AROUND DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IS DETACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED COOKED AND SERVED. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

Caulk by dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
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), floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area(storage) shall be repaired/sealed, wall in walk in cooler, had gap, shall be repaired/replaced

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

Missing light shield in cooler in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

NOV 18
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in 2nd walk in cooler, must properly date food items in 2nd walk in cooler at all times.

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

Caulk by dish machine counter in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving that had rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks in prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
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), floors in walk in cooler, walk in freezer under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors under dish machine area, rear kitchen storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen area(storage) shall be repaired/sealed, wall in walk in cooler, had gap, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Missing light shield in cooler in kitchen prep area shall be provided.

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

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

JUN 25
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced. Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

JUN 18
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Found potentially hazardous foods no meeting temperature requirements of 40F or less in front walk in cooler, top of counter at time of complaint inspection, list of food items not meeting temperature requirement are as follows:Roast beef at 47.3F, and 45.7F, ham at, mixed fruit, at , eggs at 45.8F, chicken at 46.1F, mgmt discarded products at once,Citation issued 7-38-005(A) Critical violation.

CRITICALPest 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 no rodent proofed, door had gaps on bottom. and center of door, ranging from 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch, also found rear kitchen exit doors not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gaps on corners of doors.Citation issued 7-38-020 Serious violation

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found no certified food mgr with a City of Chicago food sanitation food certificate while preparing, handling, serving potentially hazardous foods(breakfast(eggs), gravies, soups, cold tuna salad, etc..)at time of complaint inspection.Citation issued 7-38-012, Serious Violation.

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced, caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler door gaskets in state of disrepair, shall be repair/replaced. Cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in walk in cooler under racks/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under dish machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walls, ceilings in kitchen pre area not clean, need detailed cleaning, walls , ceilings that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, ceiling tiles by dish machine area that were damaged, stained, shall be replaced.

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

Broken/damaged light shield in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

OCT 29
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BROKEN LID FOR LARGE FLOUR CONTAINER.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, AND EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREPARATION AREAS, DRY STORAGE ROOM, AND COOKING AREAS.

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

FOUND HOLE IN WALL AT DRY STORAGE ROOM THAT MUST BE SEALED. HOLES IN WALLS MUST BE SEALED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

FEB 4
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2014
FAILED
4 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 5 MOUSE DROPPINGS AT CORNER ON FLOOR BY OFFICE AREA. FOUND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL BY DISHMACHIINE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, GRIIL AREAS, AND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.(EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS)

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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH LOOSE FAUCET AND LEAKY P TRAP.

APR 18
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

SMALL COOLER UNDER THE COFFEE STATION NOT MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 51.4F. MILK AND JUICE WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT. TAGGED COOLER" HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A CHOCOLATE MILK AT TEMP OF 58.4F, WHITE MILK AT TEMP OF 47.4F AND JUICE AT TEMP OF 55.5F. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 9, VALUE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B1)

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LID ON TOP DRY FOOD CONTAINER IN STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE LID THAT COVERS THE ICE CREAM OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL/REPLACE SAID GASKET.

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

ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF COFFEE STATION AND BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR. OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED OPENED PLASTIC COVING BY THE CEILING AND SIDE WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AREA. OBSERVED DIRTY WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND RE-CAULKING SAID AREA.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REALIGN LIGHT SHIELD FROM FRAME IN STORAGE AREA.

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

OBSERVED THREADED FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UN THREADED FAUCET.

JUN 11
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE COREECTED BY 7/19/12.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/19/12.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/19/12.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/19/12.

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

NEW MINOR VIOLATION NOTED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE WINDOW SILLS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, AND MAINTAIN

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 7/19/12.

APR 27
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Remains to be corrected by 7/19/12.

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

Remains to be corrected by 7/19/12.

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

Remains to be corrected by 7/19/12.

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

Remains to be corrected by 7/19/12.

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

Remains to be corrected by 7/19/12.

APR 19
2012
FAILED
6 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE 3 ROACHES INSIDE THE REAR CABINET WITH DIRTY TRAYS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE ROACHES AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

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

DETERIORATED/DAMAGED SERVING COUNTER NEED TO BE REPLACED.(POSSIBLE BREEDING PLACE OF INSECT).

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE STORAGE BINS IN THE STORAGE ROOM, ALL TRAYS, AND THE SALAD BOWLS INSIDE THE STORAGE CABINET, UNDERNEATH THE FRONT COUNTER, AND THE SERVING AREA CABINETS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE OFFICE, UNDER THE WIRE SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, WALLS BY THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE. FILTER BY THE HOOD(SMALL GRILL AREA) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE.

DEC 27
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

DEC 20
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE AROUND THE RIM OF THE CONTAINER AND ON THE TOP OF THE LID WITH DRIED GREASE. ALSO SURROUNDING AREA FOR THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE SURROUNDING AREA AND THE GREASE CONTAINER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM WASHBOWL SINK, CAULKING WORN OUT .

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

MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXED FOODS/STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER.FOUND ALL STOCKS/BOXED FOODS ON THE FLOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN PREP FREEZER AND INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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

MUST STORE WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES AND COUNTER INSIDE THE BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

SEP 14
2010
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 5
2010
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING VIOLATION: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DOOR OPEN, FOODS INSIDE UNIT WERE PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE SELF CCLOSING AT ONE TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. OTHER VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #277784 DATED 7.28.10 WERE CORRECTED. SEE COMMENTS.

JUL 28
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. FOUND A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH CHLORINE MEASURED AT 0 PPM. OBSERVED DISHES BEING DONE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED, REWASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES DONE. DISH MACHINE WAS REPAIRED BY SERVICEMAN. MEASURED CHLORINE 100 PPM. CITATION #62717-16

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION # 24832 DATED 4.8.10 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #33 DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT THROUGHOUT PREMISES. #34 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE STRONG ODOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM. CITATION #62717-16

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PIE HOLDING COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DOOR OPEN. FOODS INSIDE UNIT WERE PROPER TEMPERATURE. MANAGER STATED THAT THE DOORS WERE SELF CLOSING AT ONE TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA FEEL STICKY. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO HAVE CHAIRS REFINISHED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. PROVIDE MISSING 3 PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 11
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248232 DATED 4.8.10

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON 4.8.10 REPORT # 248232.

APR 8
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT, INSIDE AND OUT THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR TO REMOVE STRONG ODOR IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

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