MAR 14
2023
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CAFE HOANG.
BEAT. 38/100
1020 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 14, 2023 · passed
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINKS, LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/SPILLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR DINING ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
JUL 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
VARIOUS TCS FOODS ARE FOUND IN PREP-LINE COOLERS, SUCH AS PORK AT 54.1 F, TOFU AT 55.5 F, RAW EGGS 50.1 F, SAUSAGE 53.7 F, AND SALAMI MEAT 48.9. ALL TCS FOODS WERE DISCARDED ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 23.5 POUNDS OF FOOD DISCARDED AND APPROXIMATELY $56 TOTAL COST - COS MEASURED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT SAID PREP-LINE COOLER AT 41 F.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN IN CONTAINER STORED ON FLOOR NEAR BACK ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN AND NEXT TO GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
BOWLS WITHOUT A SCOOP HANDLE IS BEING USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS NEAR ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES THAT ARE UP AND OUT OF THE PRODUCT.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
RICE SCOOP STORED IN STAGNANT CUP OF WATER. INSTURCTED TO PLACE UTENSILS IN WATER THAT IS AT LEAST 135F AND ABOVE OR IN AN EMPTY CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS FOUND IN BASEMENT FLOOR AND BEHIND COOKLINE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS CLUTTERED IN BASEMENT. INSTURCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT IN USE AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2510459 DATED ON 5/27/21 NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIIFED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 272021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
MAY 182021FAILED10 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2021
FAILED
10 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 43 EACH FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F STORED INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR PREP TABLE. COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 63.8F STORED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATIO ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
PLASTIC SINGLE-SERVING UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE INVERTED TO MINIMZE CONTAMINATION
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TOP PART OF BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR ISSUED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. MUST REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NOTED USED AND USING LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DELIME AND CLEAN ALL INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINE. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, FOR ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-2020,REPORT #2385523 #47) 4-501.12 NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. #51) 5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED
JUL 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK OF FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED WASTE WATER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BACKING INTO THE ONE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE OF THE SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CLEANED THE GREASE TRAP AND WATER IS NOW GOING DOWN ALL THE SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER AT THE REAR DINNING AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
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MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO BODILY FLUID CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES USED FOR STORAGE WHEN ENTERING KITHCEN. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN BASEMENT. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT WITH TOO MUST CLUTTER. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS SO THAT THEY ARE AWAY FROM WALLS AND UP OFF FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED LIGHT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER MISSING. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS ARE NEEDED IN BASEMENT DUE TO DRY STORAGE. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 9/27/18 REPORT # 2223064 NOT CORRECTED: CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
SEP 272018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE AVAILABLE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-SPRING ROLL 66.7F, RICE 56.1F, SOUP 47.1F/44.6F, NOODLES 70F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
4-901.12 NOTED DIRTY WASHCLOTHS SCATTERED ON THE PREP TABLE AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 132017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 13
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN TOILET SEAT AT STAFF WASHROOM,BY THE REAR DOOR/KITCHEN. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE BASE OF PREP COOLER (ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT),REPAIR CAUSE.COOLER MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 40.3F
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BEGINNING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR. BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF PREP COOLER ACROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE ON PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
A LOT OF ITEMS ON FLOOR INSIDE THE OFFICE BY THE DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS AT LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT AREA BY THE ICE MACHINE SLOWLY DRAINING,REPAIR CAUSE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OFFICE NOT ORGANIZED,INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED.
DEC 202016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1734227 DATED 3/15/16. #30- LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.#32-FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG. #38- SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK. #43-WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. OWNER/MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEES TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION. #30- LABEL WAS PUT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. #32- GROCERY BAGS WAS REPLACED WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS DURING INSPECTION. #38- ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE FIXED THE SLOW DRAINING OF ONE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,IT IS NOW DRAINING WELL. #43- BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND WIPING CLOTH WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WORH OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE DRAWER BEHIND THE BAR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LADIES WASHROOM AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM . MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE HOLE/GAP AROUND THE PIPE BY THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR, HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WASH BOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL OR HAND DRYING DEVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL ON THE SAID SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND FROZEN MEATS AND FRESH VEGETABLES STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAG.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN COOLER (WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES THRU-OUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, AND DRY THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD AND CONNECTING TUBES ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SLOW DRAINING OF THE TWO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD IN THE PREP/KITCHEN MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUN 152015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
JUN 82015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 8
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBESERVED POOLS OF GREASE ON THE GROUND BENEATH THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND DROPLETS OF GREASE HANGING OFF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AND KEEP ALL GREASE INSIDE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE GROUND AND EXTERIOR GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
RAW MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE CLEAN SPOONS AND FORKS WITH THE HANDLES FACING IN ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID BARE HAND CONTACT WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENTSILS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEEP FRYER BASKET IS SOILED WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND THE LOWER COMPARTMENT IS SOILED WITH GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
OCT 152014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR. HOWEVER ROUGH SURFACE NOT SMOOTH UNABLE TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OCT 32014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2014
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-7-14,REPORT #1401756 #30- COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS. #33- GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE BY THE KITCHEN/DINING DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BUILD-UP OF ENCRUSTED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE COOLERS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 72014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 7
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOOD REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERIES BAGS,NEED TO BE REMOVE AND PROVIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BESIDE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT NO CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SURFACE WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK0IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUL 252013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 25
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AND BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
JUL 182013FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 18
2013
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT SANITIZING, 0 PPM CHLORINE. ESTABLISHMENT WAS NOT USING DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH AT THIS TIME.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ALLEY FLOOR LITTERED WITH GARBAGE AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALLEY FLOOR/EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES/SHELF RACKS AT WAIT STATION AT BY DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD, WOOD SHELF SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 72012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 7
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT IN PREP EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND NO CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER AT SAME. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND LIGHT COVER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT CLUTTERED ALONG SOUTH WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ALL ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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