BIEN ME SABE VENEZUELAN CAFE & RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1637 W MONTROSE AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

19 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

114

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17

2026

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE GLUEBOARDS AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE CLOSET IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA, PREP AREA BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FURNACE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 5

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

APR 28

2025

FAIL 6 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A FEW LIGHTS OFF IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN INTENSITY LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2611045 ON 01/24/2025. #10. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #47. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. #47. OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES USED AS ELEVATION UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND RAW WOODEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT. #51. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & 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 (COOKED RICE, COOKD CHICKEN, COOKED PORK SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES USED AS ELEVATION UNDER CHEST FREEZERS AND RAW WOODEN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DISHWASING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FRUIT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 18

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 - OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVIDE AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR MACHINE.

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SEP 11

2024

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, AS WELL AS A TRAPPED MOUSE IN A TRAP IN WEST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD ANY DEAD INSECTS ON FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY TRAPPED RODENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND BINS STORED ON THE FLOOR ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVIDE AT THE COFFEE/ESPRESSO MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE/CASHIER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT WATER LINE FOR MACHINE.

MAY 10

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

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

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THE PREP TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH AND CONTINUED TO PREP WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WAHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEES CHANGING GLOVES AND NO WASHING THIER HANDS IN THAT PROCESS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THIER HANDS AFTER EACH CHANGE OF GLOVES AND MUST ALSO CHANGES GLOVES AFTER A CHANGE IN TASK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED VIOLATION#7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED KNIVES USED FOR SLICING THE CORN CORN BREAD(AREFA) AT THE PREP TABLE STORED INSIDE CONTAINER WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES INSIDE CHILL WATER OR STORE IN FREQUENTLY CHANGED THE WATER.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SOME SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH SODA SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 10

2022

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (SHEET TRAY) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND REFRAME FROM PUTTING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

AUG 3

2022

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING AND WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING SIGNAGE.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEM STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED KITCHENWARE (SHEET TRAY) STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID KITCHENWARE AND REFRAME FROM PUTTING KITCHENWARE ON THE FLOOR.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ARTICLES (FOAM TOGO CONTAINERS) NOT INVERTED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP AT THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM A RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THEY MUST PROVIDE A RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS ARE NOT ABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES MAINTAINED SO LIDS CAN BE PROPERLY CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. (PRI ITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BY THE DEEP FRYING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DUST UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 03/22/2021, REPORT # 2493188 #47 NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT SAME LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #54 NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON THE CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA, ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MAR 22

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGER 46.3F, CUT MUSHROOMS 46F, POTATO PUREE 45.7, SAUSAGE 45F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 12 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 49.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE. ALSO NOTED SHELVES AT SAME LINED WITH FOIL PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP WITH NO STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING THROUGHOUT WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.

JUL 15

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.

JUN 18

2019

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT ON SITE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE COOKS LINE/DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE FRONT PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. ALSO, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, OBSERVED: TWO PREP TABLES (ONE STAINLESS SURFACE, THE OTHER WITH A HEAVY THICK CUTTING BOARD), USED SPICES, PLASTIC WRAP, TISSUE PAPER AND OTHER ASSORTED FOOD PREPPING MATERIALS. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING, OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, PREPPING ACCESSORIES ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING A STEMMED GLASS PREVIOUSLY USED FOR SERVED CHEVECHE IN THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK USING A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER INSIDE THE SINK THEN RETURN THE GLASS TO THE CLEAN GLASSWARE STORAGE SHELVING AT THE COOKS LINE WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ALL DISHES, GLASSES MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED ASSORTED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS FLAN, COOKED PORK, COOKED BEEF, BEANS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE. REVIEWED THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSE AND INFORM ALL SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN THREE DOOR AND COOKS LINE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL STORED FOODS AND PRODUCE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE BASEMENT FLOORS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LID.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SIDE OF THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----INTERIOR METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE HVAC CLOSET. MUST REPLACE.----EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WINDOW WALL NEXT TO THE GAS STOVE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE UNDER ALL SHELVING WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES WITH EXPOSED RAW WOOD AT THE PREP/ICE MACHINE AREA, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE MISSING TILES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE ALL BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 10-16-18 #2229766 NOT CORRECTED. #45-OBSERVED UTENSILS ON TOP THE DINING TABLE NOT PROTECTED.TABLEWARE THAT IS SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY WRAPPED,COVERED.#49-MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING.#55- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA. IF BASEMENT IS USED FOR PREP AREA,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #55- FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WEST SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REPLACE SAID TILES. CHIPPED AND POROUS CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.----RAW WOOD PANELS(WITH EXCESS SPIDER WEBS) ABOVE PREP TABLES AND BOX FREEZERS IN BASEMENT PREP,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA(SAME BASEMENT).WALL AND CEILING COVERING MATERIALS SHALL BE ATTACHED SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE, OR REMOVE TABLES, PREPPING MATERIALS,ETC.#58- OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A)-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

2-301.14(A). OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS TALKING TO THE OTHER COOK SCRATCHING WITH HER PINKY FINGER HER HAIR LINE AT BACK OF THE NECK, THEN CONTINUED THE TASK OF HANDLING FOOD, CONTINUE TO COOK AND PUT IT ON PLATE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER; EMPLOYEES TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, GOING IN AND OUT OF THE KITCHEN WITH GLOVED HANDS, SWITCHING TASKS AND HANDLING FOOD. OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING BY EMPLOYEES WHEN GLOVES ARE CHANGED NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUTTING GLOVES ON HANDS. MANAGER ON SITE DEMONSTRATED TO EMPLOYEE HOW TO WASH HANDS AND PROPER GLOVE USAGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11(A) NO HAND WASHING SINK PROVIDED AT COFFEE/SMOOTHIE FRONT PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE INSTALL IN BASEMENT AREA, OBSERVED: TWO PREP TABLES (ONE STAINLESS SURFACE, THE OTHER WITH A HEAVY THICK CUTTING BOARD), USED SPICES, PAPER TOWELS, FLOUR RESIDUE ON TOP THE WOOD EDGE OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER ETC. MUST INSTALL A SINK CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEE FOR HAND WASHING, OR REMOVE ALL PREP TABLES, USED SPICES, FLOUR ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: **C** Handwashing Signage 6-301.11 A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HAND WASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. -

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(A) ALL PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11(A) (B) FOUND NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND TO MAINTAIN.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 (B)(1) OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS NOT STORED IN CHEMICAL SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. MUST HOLD WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND PROPER CONCENTRATION.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.13 (A) OBSERVED UTENSILS AND GLASSES ON TOP THE DINING TABLE NOT PROTECTED.TABLEWARE THAT IS SHOULD BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY WRAPPED,COVERED OR INVERTED

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/ICE BIN NOT MAINTAINED. LEFT WHITE PANEL IS BROKEN WITH A PIECE OF PLASTIC PANEL HANGING, ALSO INSULATION IS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11.OBSERVED BROKEN GREASY ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER AND TO COVER LID OF GREASE TRAP UNDER DISH MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA. IF BASEMENT IS USED FOR PREP AREA,FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE WEST SMALL PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REPLACE SAID TILES. CHIPPED AND POROUS CEMENT FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA/STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. 6-201.16(A).RAW WOOD PANELS(WITH EXCESS SPIDER WEBS) ABOVE PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CEILING IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AREA(SAME BASEMENT).WALL AND CEILING COVERING MATERIALS SHALL BE ATTACHED SO THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE,OR REMOVE TABLES, OPENED SPICES,ETC.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 20

2017

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2017

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-10-17 INSPECTION # 1995427. VIOLATION 38. FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET AND AT ICE MACHINE/SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK, SODA MACHINE, AND ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 5-26-16 INSPECTION # 1776261. VIOLATION 45. FOODHANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. FOUND FOODHANDLERS AND SERVERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET, AND AT ICE MACHINE/SODAMACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 26

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

DEC 1

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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