JAN 27
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BRANDY'S.
YOUR CALL. 54/100
5777 N MILWAUKEE AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 27, 2025 · passed
14 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 18 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
115
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Sep 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DESSERTS SUCH AS CAKE SLICES, BAKLAVA ETC. SOLD IN PLASTIC CLAMSHELLS "TO GO" WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS SOLD "TO GO" WITH INGREDIENTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 4 FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 92024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 9
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DRAWER COOLER LOCATED UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTIAN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LEAKS COMING FROM CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO RESTROOMS AND NEAR OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAR 242023FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 24
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES.OBSERVED 30 FRUIT FLIES AT PREMISES BY MOP SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST ELIMINATE FRUIT FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN.
FEB 162022PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL LIME BUILD UP
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (REFRIED BEANS, TOMATO SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PRPEPARATION AND ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALL LOCATED BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE ICE CREAM MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED STEEL FLOOR SHEET IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE SODA DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ANYONE THAT HAS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO SIGNAGE POSTED AT THE ACCESSIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE COVERED LOCATION AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE PREMISES THAT IS CONSPICOUSLY VISIBLE, INFORMING PATRONS OF THE FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO POST SIGNAGE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
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JUL 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN FRONT. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH BUSINESS NAME, NAME OF FOOD, NET QUANTITY, ALLERGENS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1 DEAD MOUSE BEHIND HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELIMINATE. STAFF REMOVED FROM PREMISES IMMEDIATELY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOORS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/21/2020, REPORT #2370964. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.
MAY 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (HAMBURGERS,SOUPS ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMP SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE PREP SINK.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAY 122020FAILED17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2020
FAILED
17 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN PLACE BUT HAS HAS IN-COMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS BLOCKED WITH DIRTY LINEN STORAGE RACK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. (COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HAND PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.EACH HAND WASHING SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH INDIVIDUAL,DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR A HEATED-AIR HAND DRYING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY. CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE VIOLATION.(COS)CORRECTED ON SITE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO USE A 16 MESH TO THE INCH SCREEN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-8 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON STORAGE SHELF AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMP SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE PREP SINK.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)IN THE FRONT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT (NOT CLEAN) AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE WASHROOMS AND TO MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON TOP OF CONTAINER AND DRIPPING ON TO THE GROUND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DRY STORAGE RACKS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ON WALLS FOR ALL THE UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD OF 3 COMPT SINK FOR CLEAN DISHES AND THE PREP SINK.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORED WIPING CLOTH ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS)IN THE FRONT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE TOP SHELVE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT (NOT CLEAN) AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
MAR 282018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.-------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 192018FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2018
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN WITH LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING HANDLE AT WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.-------MUST REFINISH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR WITH SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND UNDER AND AROUND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.------- FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.--------MUST REPLACE MISSING HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
MAY 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks, and reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
APR 252017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Walk in cooler shelving/racks, and reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food debris, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment in kitchen prep area sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
DEC 82016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELF WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINK CABINET WITH DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN PREP AREA.------ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR (2)STORAGE ROOM AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JAN 112016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 11
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAINS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH FOOD SPILLAGE BEHIND STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
APR 162015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
MAR 172015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MULTI AND SINGLE USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOR HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
JUL 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM OF THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AS WELL AS THE HANGING GASKET. EXTERIOR OF SAID ABOVE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE LADIES RESTROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING CALIBRATED THERMOMETER FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND THERMOMETER NOT WORKING.
JAN 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS(FOUNDS RICE PUDDING, YELLOW CAKE, CHOCOLATE CAKE AND BAKLAVA IN PLASTIC TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE THE TALL BLACK REACH-IN COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE PRODUCT NAME, DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE) AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT CORNERS AND UNDER THE SODA IN THE BOX RACK IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A CALEBRATED THERMOMETER FOR THE SMALL REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE COFFEE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR THE LINE COOKS.
APR 222013PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTEAD OF THE HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HAND WASH SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND WATER. CRITICAL CITATION FOR VIOLATION #7-38-030
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
NOTED EMPLOYEE AT THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ESPECIALLY AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT THE REAR AND FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 32013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 3
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY COVER AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA.
SEP 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, in kitchen prep area, storage area, shall be repaired/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, prep tables no clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors throughout premises not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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