BRANDY'S RESTAURANT.
6262 N HARLEM AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
16 of 26 inspections passed, 6 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 122026PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHEESE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PLACE IN CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED SOME VENTS THROUGHTOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 132025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLICES OF CAKE, BAKLAVA, ETC. SOLD "TO GO" IN PLASTIC CLAM SHELLS WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABLE WITH INGREDIENTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FEB 262024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE ICE BUILDUP IN A WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE TOILET HANDLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINATIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE OIL BUILD UP INSIDE THE FRYER CABINET AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED DUST ON COMPRESSOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 272023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. MUST REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK AND MAINTAIN.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED SOME WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED ALSO OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE UPDATED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
JUL 112022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARBOARD BOX USED TO STORE BROOMS. ALL BROOMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONTAINER.
OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.
OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND DOORS IN REAR PREP NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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MAY 282021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
6-304.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM
MAY 212021FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS DURING STORAGE INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F) IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: CHICKEN AT 49.7F/52.0F/51.5F/50.9F/50.5F, COOKED RICE AT 51.2F, PORK AT 50.4F, GROUND BEEF AT 46.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 50.2F, BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $800.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 100 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (IN REAR PREP AREA) WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERAURE OF 50.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE - AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 37.0F) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA AND MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR TOP AND SIDE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE (INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM) MUST BE COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR NON WORKING VENTILATION INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2370019 ISSUED ON 05-01-2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #36 - 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. #37 - 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG RICE, SALT, SUGAR ETC). #47 - 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. #47 - 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH BLACK STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (LEFT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. #47 - 4-501.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #49 - 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH FOOD GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAY 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND INCORRECT/INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (INFORMATION GIVEN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (EG RICE, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WI BLACK STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (LEFT SIDE) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH GREASE AND RUST ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN META STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
SEP 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
SEP 112019FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN DINING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE SYRUP ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND SODA SYRUP SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2240430 ISSUED ON 11-20-2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN. #37 - PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) OFFERED FOR SALE AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS,BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ZIP CODE AND TO MAINTAIN. #47 - OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN. #49 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVING IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. #55 - FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. #56 - MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN. #58 - PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN. -
NOV 202018PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS (PASTAS,RICE,BEANS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
PRE-PACKAGED FOODS (PASTRIES) OFFERED FOR SALE AT FRONT COUNTER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED I.E.NAME OF FOOD,NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS,INGREDIENT LIST,MAJOR FOOD ALLERGENS,BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS ZIP CODE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN PREP AREA WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF MAIN PREP LINE COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT DOORS OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATIONS AND SHELVINGS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH ENCRUSTED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON FAN COVERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN NEED FOR A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO MAINTAIN.
PERSON(S) THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST ALSO HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 272017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Observed food stored in plastic grocery bags in the walk in freezer. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
Observed dust buildup on the walk in cooler fanguards. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the exterior surfaces of the salamander to have grease accumulated on them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Found dirt and debris on the floors in various areas: in the soda closet, in the rear electrical closet, and under the rear storage shelves. Instructed facility to clean all areas and to maintain.
Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the facility (front prep and rear storage by walk in coolers). Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
FEB 22017PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Observed prepared foods not labeled throughout. Instructed facility to label and maintain. Observed desserts prepacked for customers to grab and go that are unlabeled. Instructed facility to label any prepackaged food for customers grab and go with name of contents, ingredients, date, allergens, and where it was produced and to maintain.
Observed knife stored between a prep table and cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to store all utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner and to maintain
Observed the large, white, square cutting board in the front prep area to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to clean/repair or replace and maintain.
Observed the drain pipe and compartment below the front exposed handsink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife rack at the front prep area to be have dirt and food debris accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf directly above the steam table to have dirt and food debris accumulated on the underside of it. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed the floors not maintained in various areas: in the boiler room found dirt and debris on floors, in the front prep area found dirt built up under floor mats and equipment and along wall bases, in the rear prep area found dirt accumulated along wall bases, in the soda room found dirt, debris, and syrup on the floors, and in the rear electrical closet found debris and clutter in the closet on floor. Instructed facility to clean all areas routinely and maintain.
Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the base of the neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed the small coke cooler used for dessert item storage without a thermometer. Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer.
Observed washcloths stored on counters and tables throughout. Instructed facility to store all washcloths in approved sanitizer and maintain.
JAN 252017FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found food at improper temperatures: in the steam table- 2lbs of cooked meatballs at 123.4f and 5lbs of cooked potatoes at 113.7f, in the prep area next to the flat top- 5lbs of cooked chicken at 96.2f, in the rear three door prep cooler- 10lbs of beef at 46.7f, 15lbs of lasagna at 45.3f, 10lbs of cheese at 46.1f, 120lbs of chicken at 48.0f, 10lbs of deli meat at 45.9f, 30lbs of cut greens at 47.2f, 12lbs of sauces (dressing and salsa) at 48.9f, 5lbs of pork at 44.9f, and 5lbs of sliced tomatoes at 47.1f. Operator discarded 229lbs of food with a stated value of $2000. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed improper food storage: found raw beef stored above coleslaw in the front prep cooler, found eggs stored above beef in the walk in cooler, and found raw beef stored above vegetables in the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all foods in order of final cooking temperature with the highest final temperature stored on the bottom and the lowest stored on top. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed 7 boxes of frozen French fries in the prep area set out to thaw before cooking during the lunch rush as stated by owner. (Fries still at proper temperature.) Instructed facility that all potentially hazardous foods must remain at 40f or below or 140f or above until they are to be immediately cooked or prepared. Operator stored said fries in cooler during inspection. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
Observed the outside waste grease receptacle to have heavy grease accumulation on the top and on the ground surrounding it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain to help prevent pest harborage. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Observed prepared foods not labeled throughout. Instructed facility to label and maintain. Observed desserts prepacked for customers to grab and go that are unlabeled. Instructed facility to label any prepackaged food for customers grab and go with name of contents, ingredients, date, allergens, and where it was produced and to maintain.
Observed knife stored between a prep table and cooler in the rear prep area. Instructed facility to store all utensils and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner and to maintain
Observed the large, white, square cutting board in the front prep area to have deep dark grooves in it. Instructed facility to clean/repair or replace and maintain.
Observed the drain pipe and compartment below the front exposed handsink to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the knife rack at the front prep area to be have dirt and food debris accumulated on it. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed the shelf directly above the steam table to have dirt and food debris accumulated on the underside of it. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
Observed the floors not maintained in various areas: in the boiler room found dirt and debris on floors, in the front prep area found dirt built up under floor mats and equipment and along wall bases, in the rear prep area found dirt accumulated along wall bases, in the soda room found dirt, debris, and syrup on the floors, and in the rear electrical closet found debris and clutter in the closet on floor. Instructed facility to clean all areas routinely and maintain.
Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have dirt and food debris accumulated. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout the rear prep area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed a small leak at the base of the neck of the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
Observed the small coke cooler used for dessert item storage without a thermometer. Instructed facility to install and maintain a thermometer.
Observed washcloths stored on counters and tables throughout. Instructed facility to store all washcloths in approved sanitizer and maintain.
JUL 182016FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND FACILITIES WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.3F, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F (INFRONT PREP AREA), 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F, 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F (REAR PREP AREA). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE SAID COOLERS. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: HAMBURGER AT 46.7F/ 44.9F, CHEESE AT 47F/48.9F. HAM AT 44.6F/46.5F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 45.5F/46,5F, GROUND BEEF AT 46,7F, STEAK AT 49.1F, TURKEY AT 49.4F,CUCUMBER SAUCE 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.9F, ROTISSERIE CHICKEN AT 46.9F/47.8F/46.3F, BEEF AT 47.8F/48.6F, CHICKEN AT 46.4F/47.2F/48.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $5,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 500 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND WASTEWATER BACKING UP AT 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND REDDISH FOOD DEBRIS IN COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR (EXTERIOR) NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 1532702 ISSUED ON 04-08-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER CABINET, AND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. #35 - VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE STAINED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE. #36 - LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT. #45 - ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
ALL FOOD CONTAINTERS MUST HAVE LABEL AND DATE IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND BLACK STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS THUR OUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, HAS FOOD DEBRI,AND GREASE
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FRONT PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
APR 82015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CAN OPENER, EXHAUST HOOD AND PARTS, DEEP FRYER CABINET, AND FAN COVERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
COVING NOT MAINTAINED ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILE AND RESEAL. VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND DETAIL CLEAN. CEILING TILE STAINED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
LIGHT NOT PROVIDED IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT.
ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.
OCT 282014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1401242 DATED ON 02/14/14 NOT CORRECTED-#31 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SHIELD/PROTECT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN, #32 OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASH ARE WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/MAINTAIN DAMAGED CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AROUND DOORS AND CORNERS AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE COOLERS/FREEZERS DOOR GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ALONG WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR BASE TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOOSE FROM WALL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL, CRACKS AND CREVICES BETWEEN WALL PANELS AT REAR PREP AREA BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL ABOVE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA ALSO FOOD STAINS ON WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND SEAL ALL HOLES/CRACKS/CREVICES AND DAMAGED FLOOR BASE TILES.
OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT COVER CRACKED/DAMAGED ABOVE MEAT SLICER AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 182014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD/PROTECT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE HANDSINK NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INFORMED THAT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED VENTILATION COVERS WITH DIRT BUILDUP ABOVE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AT THE FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COCA COLA REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR WITHOUT A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 142014FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGER STATED THAT FACILITY REMOVED REAR HAND SINK NEAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR DISHWASHING AREA WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AND MAINTAIN. 48 HOUR NOTICE GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDSINK NEAR FRONT COUNTER AS A WORK AROUND. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABELED.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD/PROTECT SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THREE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED REFRIGERATION GASKETS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL ABOVE HANDSINK NEAR FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INFORMED THAT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED VENTILATION COVERS WITH DIRT BUILDUP ABOVE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AT THE FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED COCA COLA REACH IN COOLER NEAR FRONT DOOR WITHOUT A REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 47.0F AND 48.0F INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT THE REAR AND WALK IN COOLER. ROAST BEEF 48.7F AND CONTAINER OF WHOLE CHICKEN 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35LBS OF FOOD WORTH $160.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. DISCUSSED THE PROPER METHOD OF COOLING DOWN FOOD BEFORE STORAGE.TEMPERATURE OF BOTH COOLERS WAS OKAY 38.3F FOR SERVICE COOLER AND 39.2 FOR THE WALK IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD AT THE SERVICE LINE (FRONT PREP AREA), WIPE HIS NOSE WITH HIS HANDS THEN PROCEEDS TO THE STORAGE AREA AND BACK TO THE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENFORCE HYGIENIC PRACTICES THROUGH HAND WASHING ESPECIALLY. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP CUTS TO PREVENT FOOD CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUUTER INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AT THE REAR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
JAN 202012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, reach in coolers, and walk in freezer, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, reach in cooler and walk in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be replaced/repaired, reach in cooler shelving had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear storage shelving that had rust/peeling paint shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler, rear kitchen storage areas, and boiler room closet not clean need detailed cleaning.
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles(due to water damaged) in rear kitchen prep area shall be replaced, missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage area shall be provided.
Broken/damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, missing light shields in rear storage are shall be provided, light shields in coolers, kitchen prep areas, and rear storage areas need cleaning.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, kitchen prep areas, dining areas, bathroom need cleaning, exhaust canopy needs detailed cleaning.
MAY 162011PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Single use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert, dispense or wrap utensils to prevent contamination before.
Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize after every use.
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Ceiling tile damaged and missing in areas. Instructed to replace all ceiling tile. Ventilation and light covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Light bulb under exhaust hood not shielded. Instructed to shield bulbs. Light not provided in electrical room. Instructed to install light fixture.
Faucet not maintained at two compartment sink. Instructed to replace faucet or repair washer.
Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.
Ice scoop not properly stored. Instructed to store in a sanitize holder or container.
DEC 152010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTOM SHELVE ABOVE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH I FREEZER,AND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNER OF THE MENS'S WASHROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.
STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. HOOD OF THE BROASTER OVEN GREASY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING BY THE VENT ABOVE THE SALAD PREP TABLE WITH DUST ACCUMNULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 162010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LABEL, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE ON ALL FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR COOLER.
MUST RECAULK THE EXPOSED HANDSINK SPLASHGUARD IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. CAULKING WORN OUT.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM WITH DEBRIS, FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, FLOOR BEHIND THE CHICKEN ROASTER, AND FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
VENT COVER INSIDE THE LADIES, MEN, AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FAN COVER INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER WITH DUST BUILT UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS INSIDE THE COCA COOLER WITH SPINACH PIE, CHEESE,BREAD AND DRESSINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS.
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