Chicago
36
BEAT

Barbakan Restaurant

3143-3145 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
36/100

Mixed record — 8 of 12 inspections passed

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2018-10-15
Pass Rate
67%
3 failures
Score
36/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2017, 2016, 2010)
Sanitation issues found across 37 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 37×
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2018-10-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROGRAM ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROGRAM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE 3-COMP SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK NEAR THE 3-COMPARTMNT SINK. CORE 7-38-030(c)

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED WORN OUT GASKET ON DOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR WORN OUT GASKET AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR CORE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.11 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SERVICE SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE. CORE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES NEXT TO HOT LINE HOOD .INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TOREPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES. CORE

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION, CORE

2017-09-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2017-09-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS GOULASH, PORK CHOP, CHICKEN.ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. PAUL BOROWIEC ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00PM DURING INSPECTION.

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1932164 DATED 6/3/16. #38- NO EXPOSED AND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER MUST HAVE A LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT) AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS ETC. MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND PRODUCE. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. FILTER,HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE BLANKET,PILLOW AND PERSONAL ITEMS IN THE PREP AREA. STORE THEM AWAY FROM THE PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD,HELPING IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2016-06-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

2016-05-27 Fail Canvass
6
serious Pest Activity

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

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 08/04/2015, REPORT #1561822, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE ...

minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILE VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND WALL NOT CLEAN BY THREE COMPARTMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOLE IN WALL BY DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES DRESSING AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

minor Sanitation

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

MENS BATHROOM OFFENSIVE URINE ODOR, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER CLEAN AND SANITIZE,

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

2015-08-04 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.----------MUST CLEAN, REPAINT AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT/COOKING LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM AN...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE 3 WASHROOMS.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OR REPLACE DIMMED LIGHT BULB AND SHIELDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------MUST FIX LOW (COLD) WATER PRESSURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BEHIND FRONT BAR.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.-------USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING .

2014-11-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area, and rear storage closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

2014-06-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage room shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear storage room under shelving not clean, need cleaning detailed.

minor Sanitation

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

Missing/damaged ceiling tiles in rear storage areas, shall be replaced, provided.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed one employee not wearing proper attaire in kitchen area, employee was wearing sleeveless t shirt, mag was advised of proper attire for employee's in kitchen areas, ie T shirts, blouses with sleeves, etc...

2013-05-13 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Women's bathroom door self closing mechanism in state of disrepair(broken), must provide new self closing mechanism to women's bathroom door.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen areas not clean, need cleaning, exhaust fan in men's bathroom in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

2012-01-30 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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. BOXES OF SNGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN THE BAR AREA MU...

minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER; INSTRUCTED COOKING HOOD NEEDS SERVICE FOR CLEANING

minor Sanitation

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. GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR SIDE OF FREEZER WITH DUST ACC...

minor Sanitation

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. FOOD BOXES IN THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS BEHIND STEAM TABLE,BEHIND FREEZER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED IN PREP AREA

2010-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

2010-06-21 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #165114,05-05-09,SERIOUS VIOLATION,C...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOODS IN WALKIN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED

minor Sanitation

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. TOP SIDE AREA OF COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; WOODEN PREP TABLE MUST BE CLEAN ALL THE ...

minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED:AIR VENT COVER ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,AIR FAN IN KITCHEN,SHELVES UNDER ...

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