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Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record
2022-03-11 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WORNED-OUT STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING ALONG THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN BASEMENT NOT FINISHED.MUST FINISH AND SEAL,PAINT SO THAT ITS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD TO REMOVE HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
2021-12-10 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT ( MISSING ITEM APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMPLETE SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT (2) HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (BREAD).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF TOP PREP COOLER LID/COVER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR INSIDE BOILER CLOSET (BY THE WASHROOM).
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2454012 ISSUED ON 10-28-2020 #55 - OPEN HOLES AND LARGE CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, NO OPENINGS, HOLES THROUGHOUT. RAW WOODEN WALL...
2020-11-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OF SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALLS, OPEN HOLES AND LARGE CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, NO OPENINGS, HOLES THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODEN WALL ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
2020-10-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED PREPARED TCS, READY TO EAT FOODS IN VARIOUS COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF, BEEF STEW, COOKED RICE WITH NO LABELS THAT HAD BEEN HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOOD MUST HAVE AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS SUCH AS BULK RICE, MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 TO 10 LIVE ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, FROM OPEN HOLES IN WALLS AND ALONG FLOOR BASEBOARDS. LAST PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT DATED 7-2-20. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SOILED WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST NOT STORE KNIVES IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE COOKS LINE COOLER MUST PROVIDE A CLEANABLE KNIFE HOLDER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MISSING LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OF SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.----EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES INSIDE THE BASEMENT UNUSED REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING WALLS, OPEN HOLES AND LARGE CREVICES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA, HOLES IN BASEBOARDS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR ALL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, NO OPENINGS, HOLES THROUGHOUT.RAW WOODEN WALL ...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ANY UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED/DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-25-19 #58- NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIO...
2019-07-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-07-18 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE OR QUATENARY TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE BOTH CHLORINE AND QUATENARY TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PRENVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2018-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) ...
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE LOWER COMPARMTENT OF THE DEEP FRYERS, TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-04-11 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED MOLD/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA BLACK STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF COOLER OR REMOVE COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON 1ST FLOOR DJ BOOTH CLOSET AND DUST/CLUTTER ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO OBSERVED CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP/DISHWASH AREA AND BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND AT DJ BOOTH ALSO MUST ...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE DISH WASH AREA. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS/CEILING AT PREP AREA ALSO MUST CLEAN CEILING LIGHT COVERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BASEMENT PIPE CLEAR WATER DRIPPING ONTO LARGER PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING PIPE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE BAR REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE MACHINE.
2016-06-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 3DR REFRIGERATOR NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATUE. ABOVE UNIT WAS MAINTAINING 50F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED FOOD STAFF THAT REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW.UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND PORK CHOPS AT 52F, MAYO 54F, SLICED TOMATOES 53F, RICE 52F AND STEW 50F.APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF FOOD WERE DISCARDED BY STAFF. APPROXIMATE VALUE $100.00 INSTR...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
AT 230PM THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND COO...
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD SCRAPPERS AND KNIVES. FOUND ABOVE BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE 3-COMP SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF BOTH REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, THE EXTERIOR ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN KITCHEN MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLAS...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD PREP STAFF MUST ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE NEW EMPLOYEES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
2015-07-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WELD SEAM AT TOP LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
2015-07-13 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK,RICE, SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL ...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1473294 DATED:06/03/2014. 32 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, REPAIR HANDLE TO FIRST FLOOR COOLER, AND GASKET TO SLIDING DOOR COOLER, 08/23/2014 33 ALL SUR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
WELD SEAM AT TOP LEFT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, REPAIR HANDLE TO FIRST FLOOR COOLER, AND GASKET TO SLIDING DOOR COOLER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: CUTTING BOARD, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL) AND BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR KITCHEN AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK, REPAIR SLOW DRAINING BAR SINK AND PROVIDE LID TO SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT AREA,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS, UTILITY CLOSET AND BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2014-05-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROX., 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN UTILITY CLOSET BY KITCHEN AREA, AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING AND CLEAN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT CLEAN, GREASE ALL ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND NOT INSIDE OF CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN AREA, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF STEW, BLOOD SAUSAGE, FRIED CHICKEN, BEEF DUMPLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL TIMES WHEN SERVING AND PREPARING P...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA, REPAIR HANDLE TO FIRST FLOOR COOLER, AND GASKET TO SLIDING DOOR COOLER,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING: CUTTING BOARD, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA, AND COUNTER TOPS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, DEEP FRYER, GRILL) AND BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AREA, PROVIDE A LOCKER SPACE FOR PERSONAL ITEMS, TO BE STORED AWAY FROM KITCHEN AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT REAR KITCHEN AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK, REPAIR SLOW DRAINING BAR SINK AND PROVIDE LID TO SUMP PUMP IN BASEMENT AREA,
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS, UTILITY CLOSET AND BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
2013-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 50.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A). MANAGER CALLED MAINTENANCE MAN TO REPAIR THE COOLER,BUT WAS NOT ABLE TO ...
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. BEEF AT 44.9F, BLOOD SAUSAGE AT 47.6F, CHICKEN AT 50.OF, HAM AT 47.8F. 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 50.0F TEMPERATUE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDO...
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF STEW, BLOOD SAUSAGE, FRIED CHICKEN, BEEF DUMPLING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHEN SERVING AND PREPARI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT( STOVE, DEEP FRYER,GRILL). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORA...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR,RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER COOLER. AND PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2012-08-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 10 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; BOTH FOOD HANDLERS WEARING GLOVES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT, REMOVING SOILED UTENSILS, STORING RAW MEAT AND RETURNING TO PREPARE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES OR WASHING THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED HAND ...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY WITHOUT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMOSTRATED PROPER SET-UP OF 3PART SINK, FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION I...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM PANEL OF PREP TABLES, BANANA GRINDER, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, STEAM TABLES, MICROWAVE OVEN, EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, AND ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT, INCLUDING BAR AREA AND BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BASEBOARDS AT BOTTOM OF WALLS, CLEAN WALLS, SEAL OPENINGS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SAME AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR 3PART SINK FAUCET IN THE KITCHEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WASHROOMS, UTILITY CLOSET AND BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED CLEANING TOWELS.
2012-01-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS USED BY BUFFET(COVER UTENSILS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OD DEEP FRIES, GREASE BUILD-UP..
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREEN AND BLACK MOLD ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA, WERE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE IS STORED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA .BASEMENT HAS A FOUL ODOR OF MOLD.INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SHELFS AWAY FROM WALLS.NO FOOD IS PREPARED IN BASEMENT...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AREA(SHOES,COAT ETC),PROVIDE A LOCKER.PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM KITCHEN AND FOOD PRODUCTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.(BASEMENT AREA)
2012-01-13 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 8 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES,OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WI...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT SOAP.EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR WITHOUT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE ON BOTH SINKS...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-5-2010,REPORT #98315 #32-REMOVE FOIL FR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS USED BY BUFFET(COVER UTENSILS).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER AND ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN INTERI...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED GREEN AND BLACK MOLD ON WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA, WERE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE IS STORED,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA .BASEMENT HAS A FOUL ODOR OF MOLD.INSTRUCT...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AREA(SHOES,COAT ETC...
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER.(BASEMENT AREA)
2010-01-05 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE FOIL FROM STOVE TOPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN 6 BURNER STOVE TOP. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, BY TRASH CAN, AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP COOLER.
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