SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURGER KING #215.

BEAT. 22/100

6261-6265 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 19, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 19
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY FASTENED TO WALL NEXT TO ICE MACHINE.MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-27-24 INSPECTION #2591680. VIOLATION 57.NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.7-42-090. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE. ALSO,COULD NOT PROVIDE TRAINING RECORDS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAR 27
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVES ON DISCARDED BROWN PAPER BAG AT GARBAGE CONTAINER BY PUSHING SAID PAPER INSIDE THE SAID CONTAINER WITH BOTH GLOVED HANDS. WITH SAME GLOVES, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RETURN AT PREP LINE AND PICKED UP SLICED ONIONS AND THAN BREAD WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. MUST REMOVE GLOVES,HAND WASHING AND GLOVE HANDS AGAIN, PRIOR TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOOD.HANDWASHING IS REQUIRED EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MANAGER ON DUTY CORRECTED THE ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER WITH BUILD-UP OF ICE AND EXCESS DUST/GRIMES.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PINK SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR FRONT PLASTIC PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER: 20 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F; 15 LBS OF DELI STYLE HAM AT TEMP OF 51.8F; 20 CARTONS WEIGHING 35 LBS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 52.2F; 20 LBS OF LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 51.4F; 20 CARTONS OF EGG WEIGHING 20 LBS AT TEMP OF 51.8F; AND CHEESE WEIGHING 5 LBS AT A TEMP OF 51.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED A TOTAL OF 115 LBS OF FOOD AT A TOTAL VALUE OF $250 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WE OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 50F TO 52.1F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP 41F AND BELOW. TCS FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN UNIT: TOMATOES, HAM, MILK, LETTUCE, EGG, AND CHEESE. MANAGER WAS ABLE TO CORRECTED PROBLEM BY TURNING ON THE UNIT.PRESENTLY AIR TEMP OF 38.7F PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMZE PEST AND INSECT ENTRY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.ALSO EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER(REAR AREA OF THE UNIT),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. METAL DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AT EAST BY COOKING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR: BROKEN.WAS REPAIRED WITH METAL SHEETS WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.UNDER SHELVES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL BASEBOARD WALL TILES AT REAR AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING SURROUNDING THE FIRE SUPRESSION PIPES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL HOLES SURROUNDING PIPES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE DBURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTIAN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

AUG 6
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED DRAIN LINE FROM BEVERAGE/SYRUP CO2 IN REAR DRAINING ONTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 LIGHTBULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN FREEZER.

JUL 29
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR BEVERAGE/SYRUP STORAGE AREA AND OVER 20 DROPPINGS AROUND AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY THE EXIT DOOR) AND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED WATER LINE FROM BEVERAGE/SYRUP CO2 IN REAR DRAINING ONTO BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DRAIN INTO FLOOR DRAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS BEHIND BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE (DRIVE THRU AREA).

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTBULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE (MIDDLE) WALK-IN FREEZER.

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SEP 25
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THAT OBTAINS THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

3-501.19(A,B:2, C:2,3)-OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS USING TIME CONTROL FOR FOOD ON COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE WITH OUT PROCEDURE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-303.11-OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED HANDS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)-MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE THAT IS COVERED IN DUST

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115-OBSERVED THAT AREA AROUND GARBAGE ENCLOSURE IS DIRTY WITH LOTS OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

JUL 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED THAT FACILITY IS USING TIME CONTROL FOR FOOD ON COLD HOLDING PREP TABLE WITH OUT PROCEDURE PRESENTED AND APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED HANDS ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE THAT IS COVERED IN DUST

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THAT AREA AROUND GARBAGE ENCLOSURE IS DIRTY WITH LOTS OF GARBAGE BAGS AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

AUG 28
2019
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 21
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. MANAGER STATED SHE LOST HER CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHEN SHE LOST HER WALLET. INSTRUCTED TO GO TO MALCOLM X COLLEGE AND GET A COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2184995 DATED 7/24/18. #56-6-202.11 (A)-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE FAR LEFT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. #56-6-303.11 -EXTREMELY LOW LIGHT INTENSITY INSIDE THE FAR LEFT WALK-IN FREEZER AND INOPERABLE/NO LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE FOR GREATER LIGHTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-CITATION ISSUED

JUL 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED TO GO WINDOW FOOD HANDLER WITH INADEQUATE HAIR RESTRAINT. EMPLOYEE OBTAINED A HAIR NET FOR ALL HAIR DURING THE INSPECTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE OF THE HAND SINK LOCATED AT WALK-IN FREEZERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO USE TOILET LOCATED IN SAME ROOM AND REPAIR URINAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE MENS WASHROOM HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND THE REAR KITCHEN OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EXTREMELY LOW LIGHT INTENSITY INSIDE THE FAR LEFT WALK-IN FREEZER AND INOPERABLE/NO LIGHTING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER #2. MUST REPAIR/PROVIDE GREATER LIGHTING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE THE FAR LEFT WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 1
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

OCT 30
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT 1 OF 3 COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO PROPERLY SET UP FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE; HOWEVER THERE IS NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION O AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY VENTS INSIDE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 28
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF THE AUTOMATIC BROILER HOOD, INTERIOR OF THE CARRY OUT SODA DISPENSER, DUST IN VENT ABOVE SAME SODA DISPENSER.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE GREASE RECYCLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN TILES AND DIRT/DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TILES AND CLEAN.

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

HOLES, OPENINGS, OPEN CREVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT METAL WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYERS, IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE, UNDER THE TO GO CONDIMENTS AT TO GO WINDOW, BASEBOARD AT ENTRANCE TO THE OFFICE, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL.

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

MUST NOT USE PLUMBERS PUTTY ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. RUSTY METAL WELD AT SAME SINK, MUST REMOVE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING AND COFFEE MAKER MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINKS. WASTE WATER SPLASHING ONTO THE FLOOR AT THE WALK-IN FREEZER FROM THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST CLEAR DRAIN OR PROVIDE LARGER DRAIN COVER TO PREVENT SPLASHING.

OCT 24
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BATHROOMS ON SITE DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. A TRAILOR CONTAINING 3 TOILETS AND 3 WASHBOWL SINKS IS AVAILABLE IN OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND FACILITY. EMPLOYEE MUST EXIT FACILITY TO USE WASHROOM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A 10 BY 10 FOOT SQUARE HOLE IN WALL WHERE NEW DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW IS BEING INSTALLED. CONSTRUCTION WORKERS ARE ACTIVELY WORKING ON WINDOW. ICE BIN FOR SODA MACHINE IS WITHIN 3 FEET OF CONSTRUCTION. CONSTRUCTION DUST IS ON COUNTERS AND EXTERIOR OF ICE BIN.ICE DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED 10 BY 10 FOOT SQUARE HOLE IN WALL AT DRIVE THROUGH WINDOW. OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR UNABLE TO CLOSE BECAUSE ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS MUST RUN THROUGH DOORWAY. OBSERVED WOOD PLYWOOD DOOR OPEN APPROXIMATLY 10 INCHES. MANAGER STATES DOOR IS NORMALLY NAILED SHUT. OBSERVED HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC COVERING ANOTHER DOORWAY. FACILITY IS NOT RONETPROOF ATA THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED METAL EXTERIOR COVING ON BASE OF WALK IN COOLER TO THE RIGHT OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESS WATER. TILES AROUND AND BEHIND GRESE TRAP IN NEED OF GROUT. REPLACE ALL BROKE TILES ANE REGROUT.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER OUT AND NOT SHEILDED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER WITHIN SMALL REACH IN SALAD REFRIGERATOR NEAR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETER.

FEB 27
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Damaged/broken floor tiles in mop sink area shall be repaired/replaced.

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