CAFE MARIE-JEANNE.

Chicago Health Dept

1001 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 4

2019

PASS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

SEP 26

2019

FAIL 18 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IF FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN LIVER STORED ON TOP OF REAR PREP TABLE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. CHICKEN LIVERS TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.9F-TO 51.6F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $25.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.COS

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 SMALL FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOMS ALSO OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZED OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP FROM 2ND COMPARTMENT SINK INTO 1ST COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK THEN SLOWLY DRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE WASHROOMS.

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP LIP LID, SIDES AND GROUND SURROUNDING CONTAINER. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR PREP AREA NEAR TO UPRIGHT TALL REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION#60

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 2279947 ON MARCH 25,2019. #55 OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #57 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.#58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN ALL REFRIGERATORS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING INDICATING DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOUSRE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES AND CUTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER CLEANING OF CUTTING SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFCATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

COMPLIANCE SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 3/25/19 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO POST NEW COMPLAINCE SUMMARY IN ESTABLISHMENT FOR PUBLIC VIEW.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 25

2019

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL CONDITIONAL AND FOOD EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH BUILT UP PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE ACCORDING TO MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS STORE THIS ICE WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION IN A SANITARY MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS FOUND IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES.. SLICED POTATOES IN WATER @72.8F, 3 CARTONS OF EGGS AT FLAT TOP GRILL @82.0F,AND 6 ZIP LOCKED BAGS OF SLICED POTATOES AT 90.0F STORED UNDER SHELF IN GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU FOR ANIMAL PRODUCTS SUCH AS EGGS, BEEF, SHELLFISH , OR POULTRY USED AS AN INGREDIENT,OR ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN ADVISORY DISCLOUSRE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECPETABLES IN REAR OF FACILITY WITH BLACK GARBAGE BAGS STACKED UP AND SPILLING OVER THE TOP OF RECPETACLES PREVENTING PROPER CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ALL RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-020(B). CITATON ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP ON ALL LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERITIFCATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

FEB 14

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE HOT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ON THE VENT COVER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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FEB 7

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED OPEN AND EXPOSED BAKE GOODS DISPLAY ON THE FRONT COUNTER TOP ADJACENT FROM THE REGISTER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY REMOVE BAKE GOODS FROM THE COUNTER TOP. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE AND A POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT THE HOT LINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ON THE VENT COVER BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON THE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

AUG 4

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED GASKETS AROUND BOTH DOORS OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONSUMABLE ICE BINS STORED BEHIND THE BAR WITH NO COVER OR LID. MUST PROVIDE A COVER/LID FOR THE ICE BINS STORED BEHIND THE BAR WHERE BEVERAGES ARE PREPARED TO PROTECT CONSUMABLE ICE IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON SEVERAL LOCATIONS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR THE CEILING: DUST ON THE EXTERIOR HOOD, VENTILATION ABOVE PREP AREA, LIGHT SHIELD OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD ABOVE THE REFRIGERATOR, THE EAST WALL TO THE RIHT OF THE HOOD, AND SEVERAL AREAS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT LEAKING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN THE WALK-IN LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THAT IS TURNED OFF AND BEING USED AS STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUBBISH ITEMS AND RE-ORGANIZE ITEMS TO ALLOW ROUTINE CLEANING OFF THE FLOOR. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAY 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ADDITION WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL IN WASH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.

MAY 6

2016

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED OYSTERS AT TEMP OF 46.7F, COOKED RED BEAN AT TEMP OF 45,5F TO 45.9F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHICH MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.9F.BOOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED ON 5-5-16 PER MANAGER STATEMENT .BOTH PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 48, VALUE 75. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED.WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED SOLID WASTE OIL ON TOP THE LID OF WASTE OIL CONTAINER. WASTE OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND BY THE MENTIONED UNIT SATURATING THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

NO LIDS PROVIDED FOR BOTH ICE BINS BEHIND THE BAR,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.IF UNIT IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AT DISH ROOM,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

NORTH BRICK WALL INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM CRUMBLES,DEBRIS ON FLOOR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HOT WATER HANDLE COMES APART WHEN IS IN USE(TURNED ON)AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. ADDITION WATER FLOW IS NEEDED AT WASH BOWL IN WASH ROOM BY THE KITCHEN DOOR.

DEC 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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