CAFE ORCHID.

Chicago Health Dept

1746 W ADDISON ST · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2021.

Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 11

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

APR 29

2021

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED ASSORTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. (COOKED STEW, SOUP, LAMB, GYROS ETC) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY-TO-EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY DISPOSED OF 50 LBS OF PRODUCT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE REAR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD-GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE COOKING STOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL FOIL PAPER TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LOOSE AND BROKEN LIDS AT THE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASHROOMS ON-PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ON THE GROUND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(B)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:- FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND FRYERS, FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA, MISSING AND STAINED TILES AT THE PREP AND DINING ROOM AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUL 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS STORED DIRECTLY OVER COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS. GROUND LAMB STORED ABOVE FRESH RAW VEGETABLES, RAW CALAMARI STORED ABOVE CUT, PREPARED READY TO EAT LETTUCE FOR SALADS, RAW CHICKEN KABOBS STORED OVER COOKED LAMB STEW, RAW LAMB KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AND OVER LETTUCE AND SLICED PREPARED READY TO EAT CUCUMBER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS SEPARATELY AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER: APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS HOME MADE YOGURT AT 47.7F, 10 LBS COOKED LAMB AT 44.6F, 10 LBS COOKED VEGETABLES AT 45.5F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED OR ANY LABEL. COOKED LAMB STEW, COOKED GYRO MEAT, COOKED LAMB, HOMEMADE YOGURT, COOKED VEGETABLES. APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

MAKING YOGURT ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

MUST SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO C.D.P.H. FOR VARIANCE APPROVAL OF YOGURT MAKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 44.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS HOMEMADE YOGURT AT 47.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, C.D.P.H. CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT KITCHEN DOOR PROPPED OPEN AND REAR SCREENED DOOR WITHOUT A SCREEN AND LARGE OPENING TO OUTDOORS. MUST KEEP FRONT KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED OR PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR AND MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN FOR THE REAR KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 30

2019

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. COOK OBSERVED CUTTING FRESH TOMATOES TO BE USED FOR SALAD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE PREPARING/DICING FRESH READY TO EAT TOMATOES. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED IN SEVERAL COOLERS RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE OR ON TOP OF FRESH VEGETABLES OR READY TO EAT FOODS. ON COOKS LINE COOLER OBSERVED RAW, KABOBS STORED DIRECTLY OVER CUT, FRESH PEPPERS, FRESH MUSHROOMS AND COOKED LAMB. IN A REAR COOLER OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW LAMB STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF SEVERAL LOOSELY COVERED CONTAINERS OF READY TO EAT YOGURT. IN ANOTHER COOLER OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CUT RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF FRESH SPINACH AND CASES OF FRESH LETTUCE. ALL FOODS REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH PREPARED FOODS AND FRESH VEGETABLES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND CASHIER STATION, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPING, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND PROVIDE TRAPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS AND COOLER. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.----RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE ROOM MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR INSIDE THE FOUR DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS FOR THE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL SANITIZER THAT IS ATTACHED TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR AUTOMATIC DISPENSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HANGING SOAP DISPENSER AT THE COOKS LINE HAND WASHING SINK EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD ACCUMULATION AND GREASE: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, ALL REACH-IN COOLERS, FLOOR STAND MIXER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING/BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER AT THE DISH AREA, ON THE COOKS LINE AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AT THE FLOOR STAND MIXER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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.

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APR 3

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER. CHAIRS IN DINING AREA HAS SOILED UPHOLSTERY,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

: WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ARE LEAKING,SOME OF PIPE REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC BAGS,REMOVE/REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MAR 28

2018

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. WE OBSERVED EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AND MINERAL INSIDE THE TOP PART OF WATER RESERVOIR WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST,CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES:KITCHEN OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER FLAT AND CHARCOAL GRILL, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYERS,ON TOP SHELVES BY FOOD AND BY THE MULTI USED UTENSILS.OVER 30 DROPPINGS UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ON FLOOR,AND ALONG WALLS.REAR DINING ROOM 6 DROPPINGS AT NORTH-EAST CORNER, 5 FRONT DINNING ROOM ALONG WALL BEHIND THE SPEAKER. THIRTY OR MORE IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND AND UNDER COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AREA MENTIONED.CONTACRT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-17,REPORT#2050814 #34- FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE #35-FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE #38-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. OBSERVED TODAY:MARRCH 26,2018 SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY COOKING EQUIPMENT,REPLACE.FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK REPAIRED WITH EXCESS UNKNOWN GREASE,GRIMED MATERIALS,UNABLE TO CLEAN.REPLACE FAUCET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS

Minor Sanitation

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

MAR 26

2018

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DISPENSE TOO MUCH SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE(OVER 200ppm,TEST STRIP COMPLETELY BLACK IN COLOR). SANITIZER SOLUTION AT FINAL RINSE MUST BE 100ppm. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SIDE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD:MEAT,COOKED VEGETABLE MILK PRODUCTS ARE PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CARPET AT FRONT DINING AREA AND HALLWAY BY THE KITCHEN IS SOILED AND SEAMS ARE BROKEN.CLEAN AND REPLACE/REPLACE SAID CARPET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN KITCHEN WITH EXCESS GRIMES,SPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH ROOM,CLEAN REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHT BULBS BY THE DISH ROOM/KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN NEED TO BE CLEANED,DEBRIS AND FOOD STAINS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MAY 22

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 15

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR ABOVE OVEN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 27

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT CHEST FRREZER DOOR RIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DOORS AT THE 4DOOR COOLER AND 2DOOR COOLER LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT ON SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE DEEP FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS DISHES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE DOOR AT THE FOOD PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD STORE IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS. OBSERVED TINT FOIL ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FANS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 6

2015

PASS · 0 violations

APR 29

2015

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1474055 DATED ON 06/25/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOORS, #33 OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER SHELVES NEXT TO THE HANDSINK, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #35 OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS FOR MEATS/FOOD IN FREEZERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MOP SINK INTERIOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS INSIDE MOP SINK.

JUN 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE SPLATTER ON THE FRONT AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP COOLER SHELVES NEXT TO THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALLS OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED COOKS IN THE REAR KITCHEN NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING OR COOKING FOOD MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 5

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATER. MUST CLEN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING WALL TILE BEHIND STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 11

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:48F TO 51.9F.THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 48F TO R 50F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED IN IT:CHICKEN, HOME MADE YOGURT ETC.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000071684-10

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. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 58.7F TO 64.2F;HOME MADE YOGURT AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F; COOKED EGGPLANT AT TEMP OF 51.7F; VINE LEAFS FILLED WITH RICE AND MEAT AT TEMP OF 56.9F. RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48 F.ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 25 VALUE $75.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO71684-10

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. UTENSILS(FORKS, KNIFE ETC)USED BY THE CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY COVERED,STORED ON TOP THE DINING TABLES. ONCE A FOOD CAN IS OPENED FOOD MUST BE REMOVED TO A FOOD CONTAINER WITH LID.LABEL AND DATE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PROVIDE FOOD BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER TO STORE FOOD.DO NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR ABOVE PREP TABLE BIHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, DO NOT STORE KNIFE BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. STOPPERS IS NEEDED FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

DEC 2

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE,DISPOSAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN GARAGE AREA OF THE BUSINESS' OWNER PROPERTY,WHICH HAS DIFFERENT ADDRESS (1744 W.ADDISON),FROM BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,MUST REMOVE CAR,MOTORCYCLE AND ALL OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILING TO FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

NOV 24

2010

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOALTIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON INSPECTION #462357 DATED 11.18.10.

NOV 18

2010

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED FOOD UNCOVERED STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AND IN COOLER STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.MUST COVER ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO70705-12

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN FOOD STORAGE/GARAGE AND IN DISH ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,AND SANITIZE AREA.OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED:ROLLED-UP DOOR IN FOOD STORAGE/GARAGE A GAP OF 1/2" TO 1".MUST RODENT PROOF ROLLED-UP DOOR.MUST COMPLETELY ENCLOSE WALLS OF TEMPORARY PATIO.(OBSERVED 30 OR MORE DROPPINGS).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO70705-12

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE,CHEST FREEZERS,COOLER AND DISPOSAL FOOD CONTAINERS IN GARAGE AREA OF THE BUSINESS' OWNER PROPERTY,WHICH HAS DIFFERENT ADDRESS (1744 W.ADDISON),FROM BUSINESS.INSTRUCTED IF GARAGE IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE ,MUST REMOVE CAR,MOTORCYCLE AND ALL OTHER NON-FOOD ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE WALLS AND CEILING TO FRAME.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND ELEVATE ITEMS 6" ABOVE THE FLOOR.

JAN 14

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)HOOOO57397-15.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

JAN 7

2010

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

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. FOUND A 10 POUNDS CONE OF GYRO MEAT STORED IN CHEST FREEZER AT TEMPERATURE OF 51.7F AND 61.3F.COLD FOOD PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP. OF 40F AND BELOW, ALSO MUST KEEP A TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG. INFORMATION GIVEN.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO57391-18.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 10, VALUE $35.

Critical Sanitation

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE TO EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS.EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT HAD COOKED FOOD ON TOP OF IT(COOKED EGGPLANTS TO COOL);EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT WAS CONSTANTLY USED BY THE COOK TO WASH FOOD(PIECE OF SALMON), KNIFE AND OTHER UTENSILS ,ALSO TO STORE IN IT UTENSILS AND OTHER ITEMS.EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE USED ONLY BFOR HAND-WASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO57391-18

Serious Sanitation

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED, FROM 8-5-09.(#32) REAR SCREENDOOR MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY. (#34) ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. (#35) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN FOOD PREP AREA. (#38)MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT HANDSIDE).SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 HOOOO57392-10

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER TO STORE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.

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. NEED TO CLEAN PIPE UNDER THE HOOD, ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), CLEAN SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA (GRIMES BUILD-UP),CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEERS (ENCRUSTED BLOOD, AND ICE BUILD-UP).CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA, ORGANIZE IT ,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

Minor Sanitation

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.CLEAN ALL LIGHTSHIELD IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILD-UP, AND UNKNOWN ARTICLES).

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