BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT.
1034 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
JAN 252023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WALK-IN COOLER RUSTY METAL FAN COVERS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL MUST NOT USE FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS.REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM7-14-22,REPORT#2560780 #41) 4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. #47)4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. #49)4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. #55)6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS. #55)6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #56)6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED
JUL 142022PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
4-601.11(C) NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.
6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JUL 72022FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-TUNA 48.7F, FISH 46.4F, SHRIMP 48.9F, FISH 52.9F, CRAB 44.6F, CHICKEN 47.1F, HAMBURGER 45.3F. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED ARE USED WASHCLOTHS WERE TO CONTAIN THE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WASHCLOTH, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED WAS STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ON THE FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. MUST MAINT ALL FLOORS DRY.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
FEB 112021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
4-602.13-WALK-IN COOLER METAL FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND RUST.--- 4-601.11(B)-PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
5-205.15--REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
6-201.11--NOTED RAW, ROUGH WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS AT TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL WOOD TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
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FEB 22021FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOR RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION BY FREEZING FROM FISH PURVEYOR OR TEMPERATURE LOGS/DOCUMENTATION OF FREEZING RAW FISH FOR CONSUMPTION FROM THE LICENSEE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
KNIVES NOTED STORED INSIDE FOOD CONTAINER WITH PREPARED/CUT AVOCADOS AND RICE SCOOP STORED ON HANDLE OF HOT HOLDING UNIT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN USE UTENSILS IN PROPER CONTAINERS.
INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS UNDER THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM NOTED DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS.----UTILITY SERVICE SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY.----WALK-IN COOLER METAL FAN COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND RUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT AT THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----TABLE TOP CAN OPENER NOTED WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
NOTED RAW, ROUGH WOODEN WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH WASHROOMS WALLS AT TOILET BOWL AND HAND WASHING SINKS. MUST SEAL ALL WOOD TO BE COMPLETELY SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALL DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION #2366116 ON 3-20-20 NOT CORRECTED.#47- OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED TO THE PUBLIC FROM INSPECTION #2366116 ON 3-20-20. TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
MAR 202020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND AT SAME COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
3-501.17: **PF** Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, DATE MARKING NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND PARCHMENT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED NO LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT SOME SECTION OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/PREP AREA.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS
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.
MAY 72019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
NOTED RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT CREAM OF TARTAR SAUCE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $15.00. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.
NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS AND EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
NOTED SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AND PARCHMENT PAPER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)
NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING.
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED NO LIGHT BULBS/ PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT SOME SECTION OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA WITH CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/PREP AREA.
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.
APR 192018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND WORN/MISSING BASE COVING SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE
APR 122018FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREAS NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. ALSO, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON GREASE CONTAINER LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN/REPLACE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLEAN SURROUNDING AREAS.
FOUND WORN/MISSING BASE COVING SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
OCT 132017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT GRILL HANDLING COOKED, READY TO EAT TACOS WITH BARE HANDS BY GRABBING TACO SHELL AND MOVING TACO AROUND ON THE FOIL WRAPPER. THEN OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE USE BARE HANDS TO GRAB ONIONS FROM PREP TOP COOLER AND PUT THEM ON THE TACOS. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AND THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST USE PROPER BARRIERS LIKE TONGS, DELI PAPER, SPOONS, ETC. TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. EMPLOYEES BOTH WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED OR VISIBLE TO PUBLIC FOR RAW AHI TUNA TACOS LISTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE. OPERATOR WAS PROVIDED A CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN AND POSTED IT UNDER MENU BOARDS DURING INSPECTION.
OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND THE SEAFOOD PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.
OBSERVED FRYER BASKETS WITH OIL ENCRUSTED HANDLES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATING ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS AND LARGER RESTROOM EXHAUST FAN COVER.
MUST NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
OBSERVED HVAC SYSTEM DRAIN LINE NOT PROPERLY ROUTED TO FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT (NEAR HOT WATER HEATERS), WHICH IS CAUSING STANDING WATER ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST PROPERLY ROUTE DRAIN LINE TO FLOOR DRAIN.
MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.
JAN 312017PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER IN FACILITY. AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOTED WATER AT 71 DEGREES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF AT LEAST 110 DEGREES AT ALL TIMES. BY END OF INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER HEATER RECHARGED AND WAS OBSERVED AT 130 DEGREES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
OBSERVED OILY RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE SIDES OF THE FRYERS. ALSO NOTED RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATING ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RED COLORED SPLATTER STAINS ON THE CEILING AND MENU BOARDS AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAK IN THE WHITE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.
NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.
MAR 82016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MAR 42016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 47.2F WITH FOOD INSIDE SUCH AS CHILI AT 57.2F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS PRE-COOKED FRIES IN A LARGE 5 GALLON RUBBER CONTAINER ON COOKS LINE AT 75.7F. TWO 5 GALLON RUBBER CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS, EACH WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 LBS PRE-COOKED FRIES AT 141.7F AND 127.6F. 5 LBS DICED RAW TUNA IN LARGE PAN IN THE SAME WALK-IN COOLER AT 48.3F. ALSO OBSERVED IN THE ABOVE MENTION COOLER APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS CHEESE AT 44.1F, 5 LBS CHILI AT 57.2F, BACON AT 48.3F. ALL FOODS DENATURED AND DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE.$290.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. UPON ARRIVAL IN ESTABLISHMENT NONE OF THE FIVE FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WERE FOUND TO BE WEARING GLOVES. WHEN ANNOUNCED OF THE HEALTH INSPECTORS ARRIVAL ALL EMPLOYEES PROCEEDED TO PUT GLOVE GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS THEN CONTINUE TO PREPARE FOODS. REVIEWED, AGAIN, WITH MANAGEMENT FOR PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED CDPH CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 122016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
JAN 52016FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. THREE FOOD HANDLERS OBSERVED ON THE COOKS LINE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS BUNS AND BREADS FOR SANDWICHES, SANDWICH INGREDIENTS, TACO SHELLS AND INGREDIENTS WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON COOKS LINE FILLING DRINK CUP FROM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM AND RETURN TO COOKS LINE DRINKING BEVERAGE ON LINE WITH TWO OTHER DRINKING CUPS OF OTHER EMPLOYEES ON FOOD LINE. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES FOR EMPLOYEES AND REVIEWED HAND WASHING POLICIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
NO SOAP AT REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT EXCESSIVE WITH SANITIZING BUCKET FOR WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE THE SINK. EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT ALONG BASEBOARDS, BEHIND UNUSED PILED WOOD. REAR BASEMENT DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED SEPTEMBER OF 2015. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL OF BASEMENT. MAKE REAR BASEMENT DOOR RODENT PROOF AND TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SEAL ALL OPENINGS NOTED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT, REMOVE ALL PILED UNNECESSARY WOOD STORED IN THE BASEMENT AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITATION LEVEL OF CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 5-8-15 REPORT #1537845 NOT CORRECTED.#30- FOUND DRY FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. KNIVES FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER, CLEAN KNIFE HOLDER. CLEAN UTENSILS OBSERVED HANGING FROM METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE.
INTERIOR DOOR OF THE EAST SIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAM AND EXPOSED INSULATION WITH SOME AREAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. ALSO INTERIOR WALLS OF SAME COOLER REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE WITH A PROPER METAL OR PLASTIC SEAL OR REPLACE.
INTERIOR OF LARGE ICE MACHINE AT FRONT COUNTER DIRTY. INTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT BREAD STORAGE BINS FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. ALL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS.
LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FRONT COUNTER AND TO GO CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT OFFICE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. BICYCLES MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE BASEMENT ENTERING THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR THREE OF THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS.
MAY 82015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. 20LBS OF GROUND BEEF AT 53.3F IN WALK IN COOLER, 10LBS OF SHRIMP AT 49.8F IN WALK IN COOLER, 5LBS OF PORK AT 50.8F IN REACH IN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 35LBS VALUED AT $155.00. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A)
FOUND DRY FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND SLOW DRAINAGE IN SINK OF THE BATHROOM ON THE NORTH END OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.
FEB 102015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 40 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND EVIDENCE OF PESTS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE MIDDLE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION IN BOTH ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OCT 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SPLASGUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS IN POOR REPAIR WITH UNFINISHED AREAS FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY AND CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE. REMOVE DIRT.
WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST TRIPS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
FEB 32014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SOAP DISPENSER IS BROKEN IN SMALL CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.
LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLOER. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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