SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BISMILLAH RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 33/100

2510 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 30, 2020 · passed

Failed 4 of 10 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
6 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jun 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 30
2020
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE, WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY AND IN BREEZEWAY AT SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREAS FREE OF LOOSE TRASH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

NOV 23
2020
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED LARGE POT FULL OF YOGURT MADE ON SITE WITHOUT A VARIANCE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF YOGURT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $40. INSTRUCTED TO APPLY TO HEALTH DEPARTMENT FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS IN COOLER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS WITH CONTENTS, WEIGHT, ALLERGEN INFORMATION, ADDRESS, AND BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE, WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF SUGAR STORED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR DOOR TO BASEMENT LEADING TO OUTSIDE LEFT OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP EXTERIOR DOORS CLOSED TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL, CLEAN BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LOCATED IN REAR ALLEY AND IN BREEZEWAY AT SIDE OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTDOOR AREAS FREE OF LOOSE TRASH.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN BASEBOARDS IN BOTH THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL GAP UNDERNEATH DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLERS WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 22
2019
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND RE PAINT THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL) WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED). INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE COOK LINE,PREP AREA AND UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 31
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE THE DINING ROOM COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, SOURCE AND ANY ALLERGENS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR AT THE HAND WASH SINK. 3 LIVE BABY ROACHES AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK FAUCET. 3 ON THE BACK SPLASH WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 2 ON THE WALL AT THE MOP SINK. 9 ADULT AND BABY ROACHES UNDER THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND WALL BEHIND COOLER. 3 ON BACK WEST WALL INSIDE CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES, SEAL ALL OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL EFFECTED AREAS AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 20
2018
FAILED
26 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

ESTABLISHMENT FOUND WITH PRIORITY AND PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS WITH NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES SUCH AS POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 115.5F. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY MINUTES AFTER INSPECTION START. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE FRONT CASHER STATION WHERE READY TO EAT SAMOSAS ARE HELD IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AND DISPENSED FOR SALE. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF AND GROUND CHICKEN BEING STORED ON SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT PREPARED SAUCES. REVIEWED PROPER STORING OF RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED RAW MEAT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TSC FOODS BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY IN DEEP METAL PANS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS EACH OF COOKED LENTILS AT 89.7F, COOKED BEEF AT 86.6F, OKRA AT 95.2F, CHICKEN AT 66.4F. NO TEMPERATURE COOLING LOGS AVAILABLE/ON SITE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES OF 115.5F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED BULK PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

NO APPROVAL/VARIANCE ON SITE FOR MAKING YOGURT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE INSIDE THE DINING ROOM COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 TO 20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK, ON AND AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP, ON THE FAUCET OF THE UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALL BACK SPLASH AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. SEAL ALL HOLES, OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES NOTED IN WALLS AT THE HAND, THREE COMPARTMENT AND UTILITY SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST STORE DISHES CLEAN.

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

RAW WOOD USED ALL WALL MOUNTING FOR FAUCET AT THE UTILITY MOP. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OR SHELVING OR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

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

MUST NOT USE WOODEN BLOCKS AS LEGS FOR GAS STOVES. RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN POOR REPAIR,CHIPPING, PEELING ABOVE THE HAND SINK AND IN REAR PREP. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK INTO A BUCKET UNDER THE WOMANS WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GROUNDS AROUND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES WITH LITTER AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS FOUND DIRTY BEHIND BOX FREEZER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

POOLING LIQUID ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE A.C.CLOSET LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. MUST REMOVE POOLING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MAR 17
2017
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT DISPLAY UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- LARGE CONTAINER OF CHICKEN STEW 65F, BEEF 71.6F, SAMOSA 112F AND CHICKEN PASTRY 114.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $170.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED OVER 4 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR BY THE PITA OVEN AND OVER 10 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MAY 19
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPACKAGED FOOD OR DESSERTS NEEDS TO HAVE LABEL STATING NAME OF PRODUCT AND INGREDIENT LIST. NAME OF RESTAURNAT AND ADDRESS OF RESTAURANT PREPARRED.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL SHELVING IN BASEMENT CONTAINING COOKING POTS AND PANS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT FLOOR. CLEAN UP ALL DEAD FRUIT FLIES AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED VENTS IN WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED VENT MISSING ABOVE NAAN OVENS. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR ON COOKING LINE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HADNLER INFORMATION PROVIDED. MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 11
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, 1st floor, bsmt not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment(1st floor) not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks, equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had gaps holes in kitchen areas by dish machine area shall be repaired/sealed, walls, ceilings that had exposed plaster/wallboard in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Walk in cooler had missing light shield, shall provide light shield to walk in cooler.

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

Excess debris and clutter in bsmt storage areas, shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

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