BELLAS FUENTEZ.
1725 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 22 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 162026PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
open cups for employees drinks placed above prep table, instructed to keep away.
Soiled wiping cloth placed on prep table, instructed to keep in a sani bucket.
MAR 262025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE EATING IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO EAT, DRINK, OR USE TOBACCO THAT DOES NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD OR CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN THE BASEMENT AREA VEGETABLE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DOOR AND HANDLE ON MICROWAVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO BE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MICROWAVE DOOR AND HANDLE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
OBSERVED MAIN KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK HOUSING TO BE MADE OF UNPAINTED/UNSEALED WOOD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD USED TO HOUSE HANDWASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS.
APR 22024PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED MEET PREPARED 24 HOURS AGO ON THE PREP COUNTER WITH AN IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 60.5 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGARDING COOLING METHOD: (A) COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: (1) Within 2 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 21ºC (70°F); and (2) Within a total of 6 hours from 57ºC (135ºF) to 5ºC (41°F) or less. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DRY PRODUCTS. (PAPRIKA, SUGAR) WITHOUT PROPER COMMON FOOD NAME MARKINGS. MUST LABEL BULK AND WORKING FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS COMMON NAME. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MAY 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, TACOS, EGGS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565061 ON 10/11/2022 WAS NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 112022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
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OCT 32022FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES ON WALL AND FLYING IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON PREP SHELVING, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. RECOMMEND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND RAW WOOD IN PREP AREA (SHELVING, BASEBOARDS, AND AROUND HANDSINK). MUST REMOVE OR FINISH/PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
FOUND TOMATOES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN DEEP FREEZER. MUST USE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS, MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOIL LINED SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING. FOUND ACCUMULATED ICE INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LEAKY PIPE IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE COVERED GARBAGE IN RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.
FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGER MUST COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR VERIFICATION.
APR 122021PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR OF DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-202.18 (A) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET. ALL OPENINGS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION Violation FROM REPORT #2497707 DATED 4/2/2021 NOT CORRECTED ON #38. STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF SOME MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA BEHIND GAMING MACHINE IN DINING AREA, SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA, IN BASEMENT IN UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT HAS CLEANED, REMOVED AND SANITIZED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PEST MANAGEMENT ON SITE 4/8/2021. WILL FOLLOW UP IN ONE MONTH. RECOMMEND TO INCREASE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL SERVICES. PRIORTIY - 7-42-090 COS
APR 22021FAILED21 violations7 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FEMALE WAITRESS.OBSERVED HER PUT HER HANDS INTO A BAG OF OPEN TORTILLA CHIPS TWICE AND THEN PLACED THEM IN A BOWL.ALSO,MALE FOOD HANDLER/MANAGER HANDLING COOKED TORTILLA SHELLS FROM GRILL AND PUTTING CILANTRO,CHEESE AND ONIONS ON TOP OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES OR UTENSILS FOR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND HANDLED.MUST PROVIDE TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO DATE & SIGNED SHELL FISH TAGS FOR LAST DATE USED ON CLAMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.150 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER LEDGES,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,REAR HALLWAY LANDING,UNDER BOTH HAND SINK VANITIES,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IN BASEMENT ON & UNDER UNUSED EQUIPMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER NEAR HOT WATER TANKS.ALSO.A DEAD MOUSE ON FLOOR BEHIND GAMING MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/2/21.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO PREVENT ENTRY INTO PREP AREA NEAR TOILET ROOM.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC GLOVES BEING USED FOR BARE HAND CONTACT.MUST USE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR RE-PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WOOD SHELVES AT LOWER AREA OF PREP TABLE.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND FOIL FROM SAME.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,UPPER SHELVING UNITS,DISH STORAGE RACK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES IN LOWER WALLS AND BASES IN TOILET ROOM BEHIND TOILET & UNDER BOTH VANITIES,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND TOILET.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND AND ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
DEC 92019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATIONS VIOLATION #7-38-010.
**PREMISES HAS CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
PREMISES HAS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AS REQUIRED ON CONSUMIMG RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS EGGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER WITHOUT THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF ITEMS AND THE PREP DATE AND/OR CONSUME BY DATE.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, LITTER AND/OR DEBRIS.
NOTED ONE OF THE LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER LIGHTING.
PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE ANY ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 72018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed approximately 40 mouse droppings in the following areas: on floor behind refrigerator in rear of kitchen; on floor at top of basement stairs; on floors under 3 compartment sink/utility sink. Must remove all mouse droppings, clean and sanitize floors. Instructed to contact pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed excessive ice build up on interior of 1 door upright freezer, and ice chest freezer in kitchen. Must defrost, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive grease on floor behind stove. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed food handlers without proper hair restraints while in prep area. All food handlers must wear hair restraints (hats, hair nets, etc.) while in prep area. Must maintain same.
JAN 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
JAN 192017FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. PREP COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED 3 1/2 DOZEN EGGS(58.6-60.2F), SOUR CREAM (57.4F), AND DICED TOMATOES (52.1F) STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20 OF FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND CARRRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPEMENT.
CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD AND MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REACH-IN COOLER.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING PIPE ALONG SOUTH WALL IN BASEMENT.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAR 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AT BOTTOM.
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 3-DR REFRIGERATOR AND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN KITCHEN OF FOOD DEBRIS.
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MAR 302015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED THE LID TO THE DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT KITCHEN ESPECIALLY AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 102014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE 1ST FLOOR FREEZER BOX RUSTY INSIDE, AND OUTSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/AND OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE NOT CLEAN ABOVE COFFEE BASKET, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/DRY MOP.
OBSERVED FRONT CEILING PEELING PAINT OVER CUSTOMER DINING TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL. ALSO CLEAN RESTROOM CEILING VENT(DUSTY).
FEB 212014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, (EXPOSED FIBERGLASS) NEED TO REPLACE LID TO BOX FREEZER.ALSO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE SHELF REAR PREP AREA.
NEED TO CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER. ALSO NEED TO DEFROST ALL FREEZERS 1ST. FLOOR AND BASEMENT.
NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR RESTROOM.
OBSERVED PROPANE TANK STORED IN BASEMENT NEED TO REMOVE FROM BUILDING.
FEB 132013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR. APPROXIMATELY 38 MOUSE DROPPINGS NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY.
ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED MANNER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGH OUT BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS, AND FOOD BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHTS IN NEED OF PROPER SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE TUBES WITH END CAPS TO ALL LIGHTS IN PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST PROVIDE PROPER TOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED FROM AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 162011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON FLOORS THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
NOV 82011FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS AROUND STORAGE OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. FOUND MORE THAN 35 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS,SCATTERED AROUND HOT WATER TANK,STORAGE ON FLOORS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.(IE,PORK,RICE BEANS,SOUP,ETC) CITATION ISSUED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS ON FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT,AND BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN STORAGE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT.MUST ELEVATE. HOLES/OPENINGS IN BASEMENT FLOORS.MUST SEAL.
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. BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,CLUTTERED WITH UNNCESSARY ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND ORGANIZE STORAGE OFF FLOORS AND WALLS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
MAY 52011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT 2-EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AND DINING ROOM.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED UNUSED DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP CORNER . MUST CLEAN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND HOLES IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL. ALSO ELEVATE FOOD PANS OFF FLOORS IN BASEMENT/PROPERLY STORE.
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