Chicago
18
BEAT

Bq Afroroot Cuisine

4701 N Kenmore Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 15 of 32 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training

Inspections
32
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-06
Pass Rate
41%
15 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-06
Failed 15 inspections (2024, 2023, 2022...)
Sanitation issues found across 92 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 27 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 92×
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Documentation & Training critical 27×
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Pest Activity critical 21×
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Employee Hygiene critical 15×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 14×
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Food Temperature critical 13×
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Food Storage & Handling minor 10×
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Other serious 10×
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2025-10-06 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED COOKED MEAT IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE BIN OF MEAT AT LEAST SIX INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION. FOOD EMPLOYEE ELEVATED BIN OF MEAT.-COS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE

2025-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT,RICE, ETC.) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS F...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNANGE FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BACK DOOR OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS LEADING TO OUTSIDE AREA CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY SOILED WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON THE BOTTOM INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING AND FREEZING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS FROM THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

2024-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2024-09-11 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT DRAIN PIPE (FROM THE ROOF INTO STANDING BUCKETS) IN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY EXTEND THE DRAIN PIPE INTO FLOOR DRAIN TO PREVENT WATER ACCUMULATION ON GROUND.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAVES AND DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE ALLEY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE (KENMORE SIDE) AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

2024-09-03 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, FISH, GOAT MEAT ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN PAPER TOWEL HOLDER AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 RODENT (RAT) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFEC...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDES SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER ETC) WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER LID FOR TRASH CAN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. LIDS ON (2) GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CONTAINER LID MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUND...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572518 ISSUED ON 03-14-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INST...

2023-03-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HANDSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17 OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501-12 OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2023-03-07 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED. THE PREMISES SERVES TCS FOODS: FISH, RICE, ETC. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN POST CERTIFICATES VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CI...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSE HNADSINK, LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE BLOCKED, BEING USED TO STORE BOWLS IN THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY ...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF HOT AND COLD TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUN...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Documentation & Training

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE MEN'S ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREPARATION AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BEHIND COOLING UNITS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF ENSURING THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

2022-07-19 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

2022-07-12 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND-UP REACH IN SODA/DRINK COOLER AT FRONT DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING ABOVE PREP AREA THROUGHOUT. MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

2021-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BROKEN LID AT RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2021-02-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. PRESENTLY EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD. SOAP WAS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEE AFTER MY REQUEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA INCLUDED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. WE OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. OVER 25 MICE DROPPINGS AT FRONT DINING AREA BETWEEN TWO CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH EXCESS FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING AND IS SLOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

BROKEN LID AT RECEPTACLE AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE THE KITCHEN/DISHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND CEILING PIPING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL AND THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK WITH MOP HEADS PILED ON THE FLOOR. MOPS HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE BURNED LIGHT BULB AT REAR STORAGE AREA

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

2019-12-11 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
1
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

2019-12-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
2
serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/2/19, INSPECTION REPORT #2352538. #38- NOTED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PEST CONTROL LICENSE NUMBER FOR 2019. PRIORIT...

2019-12-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED (BEEF, RICE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-0...

critical Documentation & 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 PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH POT FILLED WITH FOOD IN HANDSINK BOWL AND TRAYS IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO REMOVE POT AND TRAYS TO HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATIO...

serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ESTABLISHMENT IS MISSING SERVICE REPORTS AND ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER FOR 2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORES NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 9/27/2018- INSPECTION REPORT #2222986. #37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPA...

2018-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST -NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS STAINED WITH FOOD...

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-09-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012

critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12(A) NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE THE BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE BATHROOMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C)

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-703.11(c2) NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUI...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE. ALSO NOTED OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS ON PREMISE BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CON...

minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS, DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES....ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE ALL CHEST FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST -INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUG...

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED NO WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE THE MEN'S TOILET ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND HAVE A WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE ALL TOILETS.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2017-09-20 Pass Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 6
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED NON-FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE REAR YARD. PILED WOODEN BOARDS, CARDBOARD BOXES, PAPER DEBRIS, SHOES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

2017-08-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-08-18 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED GOAT INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINERS STORED AT SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN,FOOD WAS COOKED ON 8-17-17 AT 11:30 PM AND LEFT OUT TO COOL THE PRODUCTS PER MANAGER STATEMENT. PRESENTLY ...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND SMALL FLIES ON SITE:KITCHEN, DRY FOOD STORAGE,DISH ROOM AND BASEMENT,OVER 20 SMALL FLIES.ONE BEE AT LIGHT BULB AND TWO HOUSE FLIES IN THE KITCHEN. FOUND REAR DOOR OPENED(DUE TO AIR CONDITION BROKEN) AND NO SCREEN DOOR PROVIDED.OVER 25 MICE DRO...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-16,REPORT #1734311 #33-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CARD BOARDS FROM UNDER THE MICROWAVE AND ALL OTHER SHELVES.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Sanitation

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

GRIMES ON WINDOW LEDGE BY THE STOVE,GRIME ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERRS IN BASEMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

SWEEP DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE METAL SHELF INSIDE STORAGE FIRST FLOOR. REPLACE FLOOR TILES SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NO LIGHT SHIELD PROVIDED AT LIGHT IN DISH ROOM AND KITCHEN,MUST PROVIDED.BURNED LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE DRY STORAGE BY THE STAIRCASE AND INSIDE THE STORAGE WERE CONTAINERS AREA STORED,MUST PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTTMENT SINK.

2016-03-17 Fail Recent Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR...

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT....

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-03-08 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR...

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-02-26 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS. EMPTY TRAYS AND EMPTY BUCKETS IN FRONT OF THE HAND SINK. AND COOKING UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND CONVENIENT TO WASH HANDS ...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER APPROXIMATELY 60 TOTAL. ALSO FOUND DEAD BABY MOUSE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND DEAD MOUSE. SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM TH...

serious Other

* 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, STEAMED RICE, BEEF SOUP ETC. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE ALL THE TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE GREASE TRAP BOX (WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STARTING TO RUST. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL, REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE E...

critical Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU OUT THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH FOOD SPLATTERED MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTA...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2015-05-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS LEFT OUT ON THE PREP TABLE: CONTAINER OF FISH AT 94.2F, CONTAINER OF CHICKEN AT 95.6F, RICE AT 90.1F, TWO CONTAINERS OF FISH TAILS AT 69.9, AND A CONTAINER OF...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AND CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A SPONGE AND SOAP, THEN RINSING DISHES IN THE SAME SINK, AND THEN PLACING THE DISHES ON THE CLEAN ...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN FILLED WITH DIRTY POTS AND PANS WITH BOXES OBSTRUCTING THE FRONT OF THE SINK AND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS OR DRYING DEVICE PROVIDED AT THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGER REMOVED DI...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT BEHIND OLD EQUIPMENT, BEHIND BOXES & CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE STAIRS, UNDER STORAGE RACKS, AND ON TOP OF THE STAIRS LEADI...

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS AND DOOR THAT LEAD TO THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HAND SINK SOILED WITH FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AND DOORS OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS AND MA...

minor Sanitation

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

BURNT AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VARIOUS LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY FAUCET HEAD ATTACHED TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE FAUCET HEAD TO PREVENT LEAKAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

BROKEN THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MU...

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD

2014-08-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED SOUP MIXED WITH VARIOUS KIND OF MEAT:GOAT,BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.AT TEMP OF 63.2F TO 64.7F. SOUP WAS COOKED LAST NIGHT PER CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER STATEMENT,FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25,VAL...

critical Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A FAUCET,UNABLE TO WASH HANDS,CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER HUSBAND ABLE TO RE-INSTALL FAUCET.ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND BOTH WASHROOMS,OBSERVED MEN CUSTOMERS COMING OUT WITHOUT HAND WASHING O...

serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9-5-13,REPORT #1235960 #34- OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT. #35...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS COVERED WITH FOOD SPILLAGE,DEBRIS AND RUST. OBSERVED OPENED FOOD(DRY FOOD:FLOUR),ITEMS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE:DRY FOOD ,KNIFE,USED PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND USED HAND SIFTER TO SIFT DRY FOOD.INSTRUCTED ...

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS,FOOD LIQUID SPILLAGE AND ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER O-IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,GRIMES ON SHELVES,THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN...

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVES,CORNERS AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERI...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WALL BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.WALLS INSIDE THE KITCHEN STAINED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BROWN IN COLOR DUE TO FOOD SMOKE INSTRUCTED SURFACE MU...

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA, WITH DUST AND DEBRIS ON THEM,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ALSO LIGHT SHIELD NEED TO BE REPLACED ON FIXTURE TRACKS.PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND REPAIR LIGHT SHIELD

2013-09-05 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALLS AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND COOLERS/COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR TILES TO WALLS THROUGHOUT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED GAP BETWEEN PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL/WALL. MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN SINK AND WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING UNDER RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT ALSO OBSERVED MOP SINK HOT WATER HANDLE MISSING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETER INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN DINING AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, BAGS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

2012-09-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 09/18/12

2012-09-18 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PREP AREA AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER ALSO OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY REAR DOOR AROUND PRODUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND INSECTS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (09/2...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT WALL.

2012-04-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.

2012-04-05 Fail Consultation
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

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

Correct by 4/9/12.

minor Sanitation

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

Correct by 7/2/12.

minor Sanitation

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

Correct by 7/2/12.

minor Sanitation

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

Correct by 7/2/12.

2012-04-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED FISH HELD AT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 79.8 F AND 94.9 F IN ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOODS MUST BE 140 F OR ABOVE IF HELD HOT. ...

critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OB...

minor Sanitation

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. OBSEVED THICK GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FILTERS/VENTILATION HOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN WALL AND REPAIR HOLE IN CEILING.

100
Fat Cat
100
Masala Indian and Mediterranean Corp
65
Boca Loca Cantina Aville
71
Buy Low Food & Liquors
18
Ice Station

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