Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

Byrons Kitchens

1017 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613 · Lakeview · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
27
16 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-10
Pass Rate
59%
5 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-03-10
Failed 5 inspections (2024, 2020, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 65 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 65×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
Chemical Safety serious
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2026-03-10 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2025-01-03 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Facility Condition

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

PREMISES USING MILK CREATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-02-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-02-06 Fail Canvass
12
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE FOR CONSUMPTION WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 48.5F, HOT DOGS AT 46.4F. ALSO NOTED BEEF PATTIES HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH ICE ON THE COOKS LINE AT 45.9F ALL...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED FRONT PREP COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 50.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS ROAST BEEF AT 49.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C...

minor Sanitation

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO MONITOR AND CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT FRY STATION.-----EXTREMELY DIRTY, GREASE ENCRUSTED PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEVERELY DAMAGED FAUCET WITH MISSING METAL ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2572983 ON 3-22-23 NOT CORRECTED . #'S 53--NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.#55-: INSTRUCTED TO CLE...

2023-03-22 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED BATHROOM ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS ESPECIALLY AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES A THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON TOP OF THE SODA DISPENSING SYRUP MACHINE AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

2022-05-17 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT DISHWASH AREA/REAR AREA/WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-04 Pass Complaint
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED 1 MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN POOR REPAIR/LOW GROUT UNDER AND AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REGROUT SAID DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

2021-01-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE HEATING UNIT AND AT THE FRONT BEHIND THE REFRIGERATION DISPLAY UNIT.

2020-01-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-01-13 Fail Canvass
7
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR CONTAINING MILK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN LABELING FROM PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS MUST CONTAIN APPLICABLE ALLERGEN LABELING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ENCLOSED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA CONTAINING TO GO CONTAINERS AND CUPS. ALL TOOLS ETC NEED TO BE STORED AWAY FROM ALL FOOD RELATED TO GO CONTAINERS. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ENCLOSED OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

minor Chemical Safety

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2268257 DATED 2/20/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #37 ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS VIOLATION #5...

2019-02-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES. MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE/POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSE FOODS. PRIORIT...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE IN DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP WITH HANDLES FOR PEPPERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR READY TO EAT BREAD. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA/ICE DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

2018-03-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT WATER LINE OF SPRAYER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDED OR REMOVE.UN THREAD FAUCET AT TREE COMPARTMENT SINK,PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. WATER LEAKING FROM THE THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL MUS...

2018-02-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH GLOVED HANDS,AFTER DONE HANDLING FOOD REMOVED GLOVES,AND HANDLED NON-FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS: OPENED WALK-IN DOOR,HELPED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WITH BATTERY FOR SOAP DISPENSER THAN RETURNED TO COOKING AREA GLOVED HIS HANDS AND HANDLE ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK(MENTIONED SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM).EMPLOYEE BOUGHT BATTERY STILL UNIT NOT WORKED.UPON MY REQUEST BOUGHT SOAP INSIDE PUMP ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED.WE OBSERVED ICE MACHINE ABOVE THE POP MACHINE DISPENSER WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE,FRONT PANEL AND PANELS INSIDE THE UNIT. ALSO ICE DISPENSER AT POP MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD UP.MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN BLACK RUBBER GASKET AT INSIDE DOOR OF SMALL REFRIGERATOR ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER,NEED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.NOT CLEANABLE.REPAIR/REPLACE. NO VISIBLE BAC...

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR ABOVE CHEST FREEZER. REMOVE CAULKING AROUND DRAIN AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH COMPARTMENT)BY THE ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO EXPOSED HAND SINK INSTALLED AT FRONT PREP AREA. REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK IS USED ALSO FOR A WASH BOWL,DUE TO NO SINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND FOR THE DISH ROOM. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL M...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETOR TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD THEMPERATURE

2017-05-25 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BASE COVING LOOSE AT REAR OF PREMISES BY EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE REPAIR. FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND KITCHEN. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.

2017-03-22 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND KITCHEN. MUST MOP AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MISSING CEILING ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE.

2016-05-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-04-22 Fail Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/16/15 REPORT# 142495(35) OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRENCH FRY STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON REAR CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 41 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ON INTERIOR PANELS ON ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY COOKING EAQUIPMENT AND REAR AREA BEHIND WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON LIGHT SHIELDS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE SERVING LINE AND REAR FOOD STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-07-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALKIN COOLER AND ON THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE PREP AREA; SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.6F TO 48.7F. ALSO COOKED GYRO MEAT IN THE WALK IN COOLER WAS AT 46.8F. AMBIENT TEMP IN WALK IN COO...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ASLO OBSERVERED FROST AND ICE BUILD UP IN THE ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FRENCH FRY STATION IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON REAR CEILING VENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-15 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD ON CONDENSER INSIDE MILK REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS BY HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFEID WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

2014-06-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSTILS STORED IN ALL DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENTILS IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID DIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE UTENTSILS.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER FAN VENT COVER AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE CEILING VENT IN THE BATHROOM SOILED WITH DUST PARTICLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO ALLOW PROPER AIR VENTILATION IN BATHROOM.

2014-01-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Pest Activity

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

THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER ARE DIRTY AND OR CORRODED; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE SHELVING IN DETAIL. THE FRONT DOOR PEST STRIP IS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR, REPLACE THE STRIP SOON.

minor Sanitation

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

THE COUNTERS BELOW THE STEAMTABLE ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, CLEAN IN DETAIL.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE BACK PREP TABLE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL. REPLACE THE DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND BRACKET. REPAIR THE CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER CEILING.

minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENTS AND FILTERS ARE GREASY, CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REPLACE THE DISPOSABLE FILTER

2013-03-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. NOTED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BROWNISH PINKISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)...

minor Sanitation

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

FANS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ENCRUSTED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER DEMAGED AND BROKEN CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR /REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORED WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2011-11-03 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
1
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND GREASE FROM VENTILATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL UNDER THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER.

2011-11-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION :OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH B...

minor Sanitation

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.NEED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND GREASE FROM VENTILATION FOR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEAT.ALSO MUST PROVIDE A CEILING FOR ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT WALL UNDER TH...

2011-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HAND...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.

2010-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE A PROPER COTAINER / FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.

2010-03-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF CHEESE STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE ON TOP ICE CONTAINER, A...

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEANED. OBSERVED GROUND SATURETED WITH WASTE OIL(EXCESSIVE WASTE OIL), BETWEEN GARBAGE CON...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.PROVIDE A PROPER COTAINER / FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD ...

minor Sanitation

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.DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.NEED TO SELF CLOSE WASHROOM DOOR .

100
Melao Latin Cuisine Inc.
100
Pide Ve Lahmacun
50
Wolcott Tap
53
The Hearty Boys Caterers, Inc.
35
Fantasy Night Club Corp.

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