SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CARNITAS DON RAFA, INC..

BEAT. 48/100

4597 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 12, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed

VIOLATIONS

includes 8 critical

RECORDS COVER

8 YEARS

since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 12

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

6 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

SERIOUSOther

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED UNCOVERED FOOD STORED IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR WRAP ALL EXPOSED FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TWO SHEET PANS OF PORK CARNITAS WITH DISCARD DATE OF 3/6/26 STORED IN WALK IN COOLER. PORK CARNITAS(VALUED AT $50/ WEIGHING 6LBS) VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT OF BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK IN FRONT PREP/BAR A MINIMUM OF ONE SINK USED FOR FOOD PREPARATION, OBTAINING WATER AND DISCARDING LIQUID WASTE IS REQUIRED IN ANY PREPARATION AREA.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER, OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP AROUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AROUND GASKETS, ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH CONDENSOR, ON TOP SHELF AND ON CONDENDSOR LINES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILDUP IN ALL AREAS OF WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROWN BUILDUP ON INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN TO THE RIGHT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN IN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

MAY 8

2025

PASSED

6 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE ON WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

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

MULTI USE PLATES ON STORAGE SHELVES AT COOK LINE NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

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

TORN GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT (FLAT TOP GRILL) FROM EXTERIOR/OUTSIDE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR COOK ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN VERIFICATION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

AUG 2

2024

PASSED

2 violations

DETAILS

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SILVER SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26

2024

FAILED

3 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE TO ABATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF RUST ON SILVER SHELVING INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4

2023

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

MINOREmployee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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AUG 29

2022

PASSED

7 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS AND TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2022

FAILED

17 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

SERIOUSFood Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT SANITIZING AT 0.0 PPM.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS.OBSERVED DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 100.0 PPM AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2- LARGE PANS OF 200 LBS. OF COOKED CARNITAS AT 49.1F-50.7F INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).APPX. 200 LBS. $500.

SERIOUSOther

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 18 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP,DISH WASHING AND DINING AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/22/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINOROther

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMP AND DISH MACHINE.MUST ELIMINATE OR REMOVE OVERSIZED POTS FROM PREMISES OR PROVIDE LARGER SINK.

MINORSanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ROLLING CARTS AND TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNITS AND CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30

2021

PASSED

3 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E): INTERIOR PANEL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFood Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS AND CEILING TILES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 18

2021

PASSED

0 violations

MAY 13

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

4 violations

DETAILS

SERIOUSSanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SLIGHT PINK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSFood Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE CURRENTLY IN USE IS NOT SANITIZING, 0PPM OF CHLORINE WHEN TESTED. WAREWASHING MACHINE TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PREMISES WILL USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNTIL MACHINE REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PRIORITY

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/FOOD RESIDUE: INTERIOR WELLS OF STEAM TABLE, BASINS OF HANDWASH SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLER DRAWERS, HANDLES AND DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS, SURFACE OF DISHMACHINE INCLUDING ATTACHED PLUMBING HARDWARE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS/HEAVILY STAINED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 6

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS

9 violations4 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALDocumentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALSanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED REAR HAND SINK INACCESSIBLE DUE TO HOSE FITTED TO FAUCET (ALSO TAPED). INSTRUCTED ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED HAND SINKS MAY ONLY BE USED TO WASH HANDS. PIC REMOVED ATTACHED HOSE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDE SOAP DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS IN KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC GARBAGE CONTAINERS USED TO STORE PORK IN THE WALK IN, UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED MUST ELIMINATE PLASTIC CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO FIT IN EXISTING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS; OR REPLACE EXISTING SINKS WITH BASINS LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE ALL POTS/UTENSILS; OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED METHOD (AND DEMONSTRATE) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL POTS/UTENSILS.

SERIOUSSanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS (RICE, BEANS, ETC.) ON FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 13

2018

PASSED

4 violations

DETAILS

MINORFood Temperature

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE AT PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE. CRACKED LID AT CARNITA HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation

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

LARGE COPPER POTS BEING USED TO COOK CARNITAS UNABLE TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISHMACHINE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTD TO PROVIDE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT THAT IS ABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE.

MINORSanitation

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

DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 6

2018

FAILED

5 violations1 CRITICAL

DETAILS

CRITICALPest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING AREA NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR TOP, SIDES OF INTERCEPTOR AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Temperature

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

MINORSanitation

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

MINORSanitation

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

DRY STORAGE UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. STORAGE UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE STORAGE.

MINORSanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 28

2017

PASSED

1 violation

DETAILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION FAN IN BASEMENT RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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