SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BIG & LITTLE'S RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 20/100

1034 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 1, 2023 · passed

Failed 7 of 23 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
126
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 1
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

JAN 25
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER MUST BE ENCASED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CEILING WALL ABOVE THE SODA DISPENSENSER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. REPAIR. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 14
2022
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

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

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.

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

4-501.11 NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED A LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 7
2022
FAILED
12 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS T THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRIPPING INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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 TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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 11
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15--REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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 2
2021
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

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.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

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 20
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON SODA MACHINE ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

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

OBSERVED 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR SAID DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS AND AT SAME COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/DOOR CORNERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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

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

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.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
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.

MAY 7
2019
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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)

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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.

MINOROther
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.

APR 19
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND WORN/MISSING BASE COVING SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE

APR 12
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

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.

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

FOUND WORN/MISSING BASE COVING SURROUNDING WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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)

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

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.

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

OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BEVERAGE COOLER AND THE SEAFOOD PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE STANDING WATER.

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

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.

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

MUST NOT STORE FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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

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.

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR.

JAN 31
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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

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

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.

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

OBSERVED RED COLORED SPLATTER STAINS ON THE CEILING AND MENU BOARDS AT THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A LEAK IN THE WHITE PIPE UNDER THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 8
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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).

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

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

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

INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 12
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE COOLERS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

JAN 5
2016
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

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).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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.

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

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST SANITATION LEVEL OF CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.

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

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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

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

FOUND DRY FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

FOUND SLOW DRAINAGE IN SINK OF THE BATHROOM ON THE NORTH END OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO WATER DRAINS PROPERLY.

FEB 17
2015
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE MIDDLE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

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.

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

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 16
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SPLASGUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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

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.

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

WOMEN'S WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.

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

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FEB 3
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SOAP DISPENSER IS BROKEN IN SMALL CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLOER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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