SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BURRITO GRANDE PEREZ.

BEAT. 42/100

5108 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 5, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL TILES MISSING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT , EXPOSING RAW UNFINISHED WOOD AND OPENINGS IN WALL. INSTD TO REPAIR WALL SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

OCT 26
2022
PASSED
16 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND OUTSIDE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED WITH A HOLE AROUND SIDE OF CONTAINER AND DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC MUGS THAT ARE NOT LEAD FREE STORED ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE DRINK WEAR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY THAT LEADS INTO FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING ABOVE UPPER WALL MOTOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14
2022
FAILED
17 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4"GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND OUTSIDE FOOD/PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHED WITH A HOLE AROUND SIDE OF CONTAINER AND DOOR FRAME. MUST REPAIR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

OBSERVED CERAMIC MUGS THAT ARE NOT LEAD FREE STORED ON FRONT PREP AREA SHELVING UNITS USED FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR PROVIDE LEAD FREE DRINK WEAR.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN FRYER CABINET,FANGUARD COVER IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY THAT LEADS INTO FRONT PREP AREA MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALL AND CEILING ABOVE UPPER WALL MOTOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 3 FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER/SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON TOP ON GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

NOV 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (STEAK, RICE, ETC) NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES AND HAVE CERTIFICATE POSTED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.

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AUG 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES (INCLUDING EFFECTIVE DISINFECTANT AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND AT FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

VARIETY OF FOOD (COOKED PORK, COOKED STEAK, COOKED RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS OR AN APPROVED PROCEDURE IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOODS (EGG AND STEAK COOKED TO ORDER). INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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

RUSTY SURFACE ON TOP EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO ELIMINATE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

WALK IN COOLER MOTOR AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES.

FEB 15
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6
2018
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT NOT MAINTAINED, HEAVILY LEAKING UNDERNEATH 3RD BASIN INTO BUCKET AND ALSO DIVIDER LEAKING INBETWEEN 2ND AND 3RD BASIN. INSTD TO REPAIR PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN, FREE OF LEAKS. TOXIC SUBSTANCE OR PUTTY IS PROHIBITED TO REPAIR SINK. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

CLEAN EQUIPMENT (MULTI USE TRAYS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FLOOR). INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WORN BEYOND REPAIR. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 4
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN TO POST.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER, AND THE REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CHAR GRILL.

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

OSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

MAR 17
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

JUL 13
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAME.

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

WALK IN COOLER CEILING NOT CLEAN, WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. REMOVE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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

NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, JUICER LOCATED. PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN SAME AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO KEEP RECORDS, LOGS AS REQUIRED.

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED COVER TO GREASE TRAP IN DISREPAIR WITH RUSTY HOLE MUST REPLACE COVER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. GREASE TRAP MUST BE MAINTAINED IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON EXPOSED HASND SINK. INSTALL SPLASH GUARDSON EACH SIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK.

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

OBSERVED CABINET DOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CABINET DOOR.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF REACH IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR TOP PANEL.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER HEATER UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER HEATER.

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

OBSERVED WALLS UNCLEAN BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INCLUDING PIPES WITH PEELING PAINT AND GRILL WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

FEB 18
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES IN THEM IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS/FREEZERS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS IN REAR.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND REAR 3-COMP. SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ALL UNUSED WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (WITH THE PPM OF SANITIZING AGENT) WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 15
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2013
FAILED
6 violations2 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

REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

REMOVE SOME RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA MUST USE A NON TOXIC PAINT

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN NTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER IN REAR PREP AREA

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

CLEAN WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPE IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA

OCT 10
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET BELOW, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

JUL 25
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP IT IS STARTING TO RUST LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

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

CLEAN THE FRYERS, CABINET BELOW, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS THEY HAVE SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

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

ALL THE WALLS IN THE KITCHEN AND BACK SMALL STORE ROOM HAS SOME DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM, ALSO CLEAN BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

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

CLEAN THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DIRT BUILDUP.

FEB 14
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF GRILL AND FRYER, AREA UNDERNEATH FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.

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. WIPE DOWN REAR WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

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