SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4658 N ROCKWELL ST · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 13, 2025 · passed with conditions

8 of 14 inspections passed, 1 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Dec 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST HAVE A VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES AND THAT PERSON BE ON SITE WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

ALL UNUSED COOLERS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE REAR COOLER.

NOV 19
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4"INCH ON BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE SOUTH SIDE WOOD FIRE LOG STORAGE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT UTILITY MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AT REAR PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF WOOD FIRED BRICK PIZZA OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

JAN 30
2024
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING GRILL,INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF REAR VEGETABLE COOLER WITH SPILLAGE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING FAN BLADES IN DINING ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOLLOWING UNUSED BROKEN FOOD EQUIPMENTS FROM THE KITCHEN PREP AREA:BLACK 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER,SMALL ICE MAKER AND ELECTRIC OVEN STORED AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA DUE TO POTENTAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PIZZA, SALADS, SNDWICHES ETC ) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK (PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, WASHROOM)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD (BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL) AROUND REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED UNVENTED CONVECTION OVEN IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

NOV 23
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE OVEN, MIXER, HOT HOLDING UNIT AND MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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DEC 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE A COMPLETE CLEAN UP KIT BY THE NEXT INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOP SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILES AT STAIRWAY LEADING TO LOWER FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE TILES AT STAIRWAY.

AUG 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)-NO HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11(A)-NO WRITTEN POLICY FOR CLEANING WHEN AN EMPLOYEE OR A PATRON EXPERIENCES VOMITING AND /OR DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11-INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. (EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND PREP COOLER).

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14(D)-WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, COOLERS ,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11(A)-ALL SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR MUST BE STORED HANDLED UP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER, NOT ON TOP OF THE FLOUR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16(A)-RAW BRICK WALLS IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA AND DINING AREA MUST BE SEALED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13(A)-MUST SEAL ALL GAP AROUND THE PIPES IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14-VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-0367-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 8
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT IN NEED FOR FURTHER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AT FRONT PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BRICK WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND KEPT ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED TO 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEAINING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED 2-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER.

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR.

JUL 20
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP TABLE FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL WOOD UNDER SURFACE, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,

AUG 25
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL EXPOSED WOOD UNDER METAL SURFACE.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE.

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

LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

AUG 8
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY FOUND ON PREMISES. OBSERVED RODENT (RAT)DROPPINGS-APPROXIMATELY 10 PLUS, ON TOP OF CUT WOOD AND GROUND AROUND CUT WOOD BEING USED FOR WOOD BURN PIZZA OVEN. WOOD IS BEING STORED OUTSIDE IN PARTIALLY ENCLOSED AREA(GANGWAY) THATS SEVERAL FEET FROM ALLEY DUMPSTER AREA. WOOD BEING STORED OUTSIDE IS BEING STORED IN A WAY TO CREATE A RODENT NUISANCE AND HARBORAGE FOR PEST TO BREED AND NEST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AREA, ELEVATE WOOD FROM GROUND AND ENCLOSED AREA TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY OR NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN MIDDLE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER WITH FOOD DEBRIS COMING UP LEFT SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAINLINE TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSABLE OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

FOODS INSIDE FREEZER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL EXPOSED WOOD UNDER METAL SURFACE.

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR IN BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALONG WALLBASE.

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

CEILING IN HALLWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR STAIRS NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CEILING AND RESEAL. LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS INSIDE.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER AND AWAY FROM WALL.

JUN 18
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED/INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

SLICE FOUND WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS COVERS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

DEC 11
2012
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT REACHING FINAL RINSE OF 180F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME. NO PREPARING OR COOKING AT THIS TIME. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS REACHING A FINAL RINSE OF 180F. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH READY TO COOK AND EAT FOODS INSIDE THE PREP/REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ALSO BULK CONTAINERS WITH RICE, FLOUR,SALT,SUGAR MUST HAVE A LABEL ALSO.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED AND THE 3 COMPARTMNET SINK.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED.

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

MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM.(NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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