SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BRAIN FOOD COURT.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

5700 S LAKE SHORE DR · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 20, 2021 · passed

13 of 20 inspections passed, 6 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MILK CRATES INSIDE OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA BEHIND COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 12
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SENSOR AT HAND WASH TROTH OF 2ND FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM (2 OUT OF 5).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING COVING AT FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN WINE ROOM UNDER SHELVING AND AT BACK OF THE HOUSE ALONG WALL BASE OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOOR AT STARBUCS BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.

DEC 27
2018
PASSED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59

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

4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FOR INSPECTION 2243743 PERFORMED ON 12/20/18: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 11 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A). ON SITE TODAY (12/27/18) FOR REINSPECTION, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 2-5 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ON THE FRONT SERVING LINE AND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA ABOVE HAND WASHING SINKS AND THE MOP SINK. FACILITY HAS PEST CONTROL SMITHEREEN ONSITE FOR CORRECTIVE ACTION; FACILITY CLEANED AND REMOVED ALL PEST ACTIVITY (DROPPINGS) AND MINIMIZED THE FLYING INSECTS ACTIVITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 20
2018
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION- NO CITATION ISSSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SERVING LINE AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY IN MARKET AREA.PIZZA /PASTA SERVING LINE AREA-AT MOTOR AND UNDER CONDENSER TRAY & ON FLOOR,DELI-MOTOR OF UNUSED PREP COOLER.GRILL PREP AREA-SERVING LINE CODENSER TRAY & LOWER SHELF.ALSO APPX 15- LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN MAIN PREP AREA ,MOPSINK AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA,WOMEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/20/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON MARKET PREP AREA- HOT HOLDING UNIT AND CAFE AREA- COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.

OCT 3
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER IN MAIN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND COUNTER IN THE COFFEE AREA TO REMOVE COFFEE.(CDI)

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APR 13
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANELS OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINES. DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN EACH STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE SYRUP FOR THE SODA DISPENSERS. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE GRAB AND GO COOLER IN THE GRILL AREA. (ALONG THE BACK SIDE

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY LEFT FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. (COLD WATER HANDLE)

JAN 30
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK ON HOT PREP LINE.

JAN 23
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN PREP AREAS,POT WASHING AREA,DISH WASHING AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA,CAN FOOD STORAGE CARTS,PIZZA PREP AND LINE PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS,CHEMICAL STORAGE,STAFF BREAK ROOM.ALSO SMALL FLY ACTIVITY ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/23/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PIZZA PREP REACH IN COOLER #8,DAIRY WALK IN COOLER, MISSING DOORS ON STORAGE CABINETS IN PREP AREAS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS NEXT TO PREP TABLES.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART,SHELVING UNITS IN ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINES,FLOOR MIXER,PIPES OF COOOKING EQUIPMENT,COUNTER TOPS.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.MUST GROUT FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLERS CEILINGS,FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TRIM AND WALL PANELS IN HALL WAY , NEAR MOP SINK ,CHEMICAL STORAGE,DISH WASHING AREA AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN SERVING LINE PREP AREAS.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.

NOV 13
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND AND UNDER THE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 18
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN STOVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP(REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR).

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS: ONE IN COOLER 4, AND 3 IN CART WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 11
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2013
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2013
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 MICE DROPPINGS LOCATED ON INTERIOR OF LOWER CABINETS IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND FLYING IN VARIOUS PREP AREAS,IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN DISH WASHING AREA UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER PREP TABLES AND IN DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE THIRD BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

AUG 1
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF POP MACHINE NOZZLES, SPIGOTS AND CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

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

REPAIR ALL LEAKS IN DISH WASHING AND BEVERAGE AREAS.

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES. STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 20
2012
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,UNDER PREP TABLES,ALONG WALLS AND IN FOOD SERVICE AND DINING AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.

MAY 24
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES.

MAY 8
2012
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED REACH IN COOLER AT 46.7 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40.0 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. NO CITATION ISSUED

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 5 IN THE KIDS ZONE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN CABINETS IN THE GRILL,PIZZA AND SALAD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN SANDWICH PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS/DESSERTS IN REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STORAGE CABINETS IN ALL PREP AREAS.ALSO CLEAN CABINETS UNDER DRINK STATIONS.

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

MINIMIZE MOISTIURE ON FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

REPAIR LEAK AT THE LARGE DISH MACHINE.

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

MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN THE LIQUOR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING AS NEEDED.

MAY 11
2011
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 3
2011
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.(OBSERVED ABOUT 35 FRUIT FLIES AT DISWASHING AREAS) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FLOORS/FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS.

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

FOUND CEILING EXHAUSTS NOT CLEAN AT DISHMACHINE AREAS.

NOV 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND SANDWICH/SALAD DELI REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE WAS 60.9F. UNIT HAD HOLES IN THE DOOR AND GAPS AT THE TOP OF THE COOLER. MANAGER SEALED OPENINGS AND MAINTENANCE SERVICED THE UNIT DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION #64210-15 ISSUED.

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED IN THE SANDWICH/SALAD DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 60.0F-68.7F AND PRODUCTS WERE DELI SANDWICHES, CHICKEN, NOODLE, ETC. SALADS, CHICKEN WRAPS, YOGURT AND CUT FRUIT. ALL ITEMS WERE DISCARDED A COMBINED WEIGHT OF 46.75 LBS. VALUED AT $334.02. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

MINOREmployee Hygiene
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. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD/PARTITIONER TO ALL THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN TO SEPARATE THEM FROM THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS, ETC.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES-REMOVE FOOD SPILL AND DIRT/DUST. REPLACE ALL MISSING/DAMAGED TILED WALL BASES BY POT WASH AREA AND WHEREVER NEEDED.

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