MAR 10
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BYRONS KITCHENS.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
1017 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 10, 2026 · passed
16 of 27 inspections passed, 5 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
27
16 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
104
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
16 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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.
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.
JAN 32025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 3
2025
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62024FAILED12 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2024
FAILED
12 violationsDETAILS
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 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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 FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE FRONT PREP REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEVERELY DAMAGED FAUCET WITH MISSING METAL ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.#56- 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 222023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING TILES A THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR AND COOKING STOVE.
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.
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MAY 172022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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.
JAN 42022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED 1 MISSING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
JAN 42021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 4
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE.
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.
JAN 132020FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR CONTAINING MILK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CEILING VENT ABOVE SODA SYRUPS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION #60
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 #58 PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
FEB 202019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD SCOOP WITH HANDLES FOR PEPPERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
PLASTIC ICE SHOOT ON THE SODA/ICE DISPENSING SYSTEM FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 92018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 9
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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 REPAIR(ABLE TO USE SAID SINK).
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 MUST BE PROVIDED
FEB 282018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 28
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER ON GLOVE PROCEDURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
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 CONTAINER.SOAP PROVIDE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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 DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED UNIT AND ICE DISPENSER.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. FOUND FOOD STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER: WHOLE TURKEY,CHICKEN NUGGETS,AND OTHER FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD,MUST ELEVATE FOOD AND STORE ON SHELVES 6" ABOVE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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 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 REPAIR(ABLE TO USE SAID SINK).
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
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
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 MUST BE PROVIDED WATER LEAKING ON FLOOR FROM PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL. REPAIR CAUSE
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETOR TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD THEMPERATURE
MAY 252017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MAR 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND MISSING CEILING ABOVE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST REPLACE.
APR 222016FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND ALSO FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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.
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.
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.
JUL 162015PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 16
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 COOLER AT 40.8 F AND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 40.2 F IN PREP AREA COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL OUT OF TEMPERAURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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.
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.
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.
JAN 152015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
JUN 262014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JAN 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE COUNTERS BELOW THE STEAMTABLE ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, CLEAN IN DETAIL.
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.
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
MAR 142013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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). ICE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA WITH GREASE MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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.
NOV 32011PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
NOV 3
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
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.
NOV 22011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSER FROM POP DISPENSER UNIT.TAGGED ICE MACHINE"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE ICE, ONLY POP.RECOMMENDED FOR A TECHNICIAN TO CLEAN UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND KEEP AN INVOICE ON PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(a) HOOOO75226-15
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 THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO HOT WATER HEATER.
JAN 192011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 19
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 HANDLING MONEY AND CASH REGISTER,AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS SET UP READY TO EAT FOOD(HOT DOG AND CONDIMENTS).MUST HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WAS EXPLAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010 (A) HOOOO70332-17
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, GREASE BUILD-UP.
MAR 232010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER(EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.FRONT AREA.
MAR 162010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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, AT TEMP OF 50.1F.ALSO OBSERVED GYROS MEAT ON THE BROILER SPIT(WHICH UNIT WAS OFF)AT TEMPERATURE OF97.9F- 100F AND 117F. INTERMITTENT COOKING IS NOT ALLOWED. ONCE THE MEAT IS PLACED ON THE BROILER SPIT, COOKING MUST BE CONTINUOUS WITH THE OUTSIDE LAYER SLICED OFF WHEN COOKING IS COMPLETE. BROILER SPIT UNIT MUST BE TURNED ON WHENEVER PRODUCT IS PRESENT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDE.POUNDS 3.5 VALUE 20. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005 HOOOO59429-13
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 CONTAINERS AND WASTE GREASE OIL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES.SERIOUS VIOLATION :7-38-020 HOOOO59429-13.
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 IN.
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).
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.
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 .
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