Chicago Health Dept
3324 N CALIFORNIA AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.
18 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICEKN SOUP, PORK, BEEF AND CHORIZO EMPANADAS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUD.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS BEEF). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE AND DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK TH0SE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE BIN IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED TIN FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN FRONT FOO PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE ALL SURFACES TO BE NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES AND MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST COMPLETE AND HAVE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2610603 ON 01/15/25. #36. OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. #39. OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. #47. OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #55. OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIPING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED RUST ON RACKS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING ABOVE PIPING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SMOOTHLY SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
5-501.17 TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
6-501.114 OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572719 ISSUED ON 03-17-2023 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #57 - OBSERVED INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
5-205.15 OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
5-205.15 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
5-501.17 TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
6-501.114 OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2572345 ISSUED ON 03-10-2023 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FOUND HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING. NOTED COFFEE JAR AND UTENSILS STORED IN THE SAID HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE OF FROZEN (PASTOR) MEAT ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HANDSINK INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED FAUCET MISSING ON THE LEFT SIDE (BETWEEN WASH AND RINSE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
TOILET RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.
OBSERVED NON WORKING AUTOMATIC SOAP DISPENSER/NO LONGER IN USE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR DINING AREA LEADING TO REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2562530 ISSUED ON 08-22-2022 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA. #57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. #58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
6-301.14--OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
6-201.17--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.
2-102.13-- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
2-102.13--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE EMPANADA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE BIN AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HANDSINK AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIDS/COVER MUST BE KEPT CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b),CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREA.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE AT SAID LOCATIONS.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
ICE SCOOP IMROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINE WATER LINES. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AND MAKE VISIBLE AT SAID LOCATION.S
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE- BEANS AT 48.5 F, PORK AND BEANS AT 46.4 AND SALSA RED SAUCE AT 47.8 F. ALL ITEMS WERE HELD INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 45.0 F, FOUND BEANS, PORK AND BEANS, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS MISSING END CAPS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULB COVERS.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES ON PREMISES.
EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND A LARGE CONTAINER OF SLICED PORK IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AT 55.6F, A PAN OF ROPA VIEJA EMPANADAS AT 50.3F IN THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR, A CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE AT 52.6F IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT, AND A CONTAINER OF POTATOES BEEF AT CILANTRO OUT IN THE PREP AREA AT 63.7F. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT FOODS IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR PREP AREA MUST BE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FROZEN BEEF BEING THAWED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. FOODS MUST BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER WATER OR IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS DURING THE THAWING PROCESS.
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE 4-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PER REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER FURTHEST TO THE NORTH IN THE BASEMENT AGAINST THE WALL TO REMOVE ICE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE THE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE FRONT DOOR WHERE DAIRY ITEMS ARE STORED. ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES NEED AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER
4-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC WATER TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND REPLACE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC WATER TUBES.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS AT DISHWASH AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/CEILING COVERS FOR LIGHTS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND/UNDER OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER, ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND ON WALL NEXT TO GREASE CONTAINER. POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND FLOOR/WALL UNDER AND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER. OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA MUST BE CLEANED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
4-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC WATER TUBES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND REPLACE ICE MACHINE PLASTIC WATER TUBES.
OBSERVED SOME MISSING CEILING LIGHT END CAPS AT DISHWASH AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS/CEILING COVERS FOR LIGHTS.
MUST RESAND/REPAINT/SEAL LARGE WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK TABLE IN THE HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE LARGE OVEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN IF IT IS MORE THAN 7.5KILOWATTS OR REMOVE ABOVE STATED OVEN FROM PREMISES
FOUND FRONT 2DR DOOR FRIDGE AT 45F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMP. MUST PROVIDE ALL REFRIGERATORS TO MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ACCESIBLE TO BOTH SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE COFFEE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A SNEEZE GUARD ABOVE THE COFFEE MACHINE AREA.
MUST RESAND/REPAINT/SEAL LARGE WOODEN CUTTING BLOCK TABLE IN THE HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE COFFEE HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST VENTILATION FOR THE LARGE OVEN IN THE REAR KITCHEN IF IT IS MORE THAN 7.5KILOWATTS OR REMOVE ABOVE STATED OVEN FROM PREMISES.
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