AUG 26
2022
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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5663 W GRAND AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 26, 2022 · passed
13 of 18 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
13 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
102
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND DEAD INSECTS LOCATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDLE OF A COOLER AND ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BROKEN GASKETS ON THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE CEILING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, AND ON THE EXTERIOR PORTIONS OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK DEBRIS AND DIRT ON THE BASEBOARDS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192021FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2021
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE FRONT 3-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FRONT COOLERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2288560 ON 05/09/2019. #49. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER #56. CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED ON PREMISES. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT INSTRUCTED TO POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010.
MAY 92019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZER.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
JUL 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
MUST INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING, MESH SCREEN DOOR TO THE REAR DOOR.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE 3 COMP SINK AND THE REAR PREP TABLE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED PACKAGED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED DIRECTLY ON RAW WOOD PLANKS ON THE FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS INSIDE THE FAN VENTS OF THE TWO DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL TABLE. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK (WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE) ON PREMISE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST NOT PROP OPEN TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND ON THE WALL BY THE REAR HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED EXCESS DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ONTO THE AIR DUCT VENTILATION COVERS. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 262017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192017FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2017
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 62.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. MEDIUM SHRIMP 55.0F,.5LBS. SMALL SHRIMP 60.3F,1LB. CHICKEN 56.7F,1LB. BEEF 58.6F,2- DOZEN POOLED EGGS 65.7F,1 DOZEN RAW SHELLED EGGS 62.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 6.5 LBS. $12.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SERVICE COUNTER BEHIND CLUTTER ON FLOOR AND IN BETWEEN FOOD STORAGE.ALSO REAR DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP IN RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS ,WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,OVER HEAD REAR STORAGE SHELVES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN LOWER WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS,DOORS AND PIPES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE FOOD AND OTHER ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.
NOV 102016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 10
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE REAR PREP TABLE, AND CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FRONT FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER WINDOW, AND UNDER RICE STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
APR 212016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE FORK'S IMPROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT(HANDLE UP).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE RESTROOM, AND FRONT DINING NOT CLEAN(DUSTY), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL IN DINING AREA.
OCT 22015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED(RICE). MUST LABEL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISE WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 132015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 13
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DEC 292014FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 29
2014
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385439 6/23/14 NOT CORRECTED #31-MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.#32-MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVERHEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKETS ON REACH IN FREEZER.#33-MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.#34-MUST CLEAN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND DISH WASHING AREAS.#35-MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.#36-MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#38-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#41-MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.MUST REAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL NEAR REAR DOOR.
JUN 302014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
JUN 30
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT
JUN 232014FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2014
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID DAMAGED NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON LID.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE LID.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE AND OVER HEAD SHELF ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SEATS AT DINING TABLE,WORN GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER,WOK STATION,WHEELBASES OF EQUIPMENT,OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI HEAVY BUILD UP ALONG WALLS AND COUNTERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALLBASES UNDER 3- COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND EQUIPMENT.
OCT 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 8
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER,BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 (2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER)AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENT,HOOD AND FILTER AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL WASH CLOTH USE FOR WIPING THE COUTER, PREP TABLE, COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
SEP 192012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Foods not labeled or dated in coolers or bulk storage containers. Instructed to label and date all containers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting board in prep area not maintained. Instructed to replace worn cutting board in prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Exhaust hood, filters, cooking equipment and storage shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitnze daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls and baseboard through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls and baseboard.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to install shields over all bulbs.
SEP 162011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 16
2011
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DISH RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CUTTING BOARD (STAINED WITH DEEP SEAMS) IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DEBRIS, COUNTER SHELVES, SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA OR REPAINT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION INSIDE TOILET ROOM (NOTED WINDOW CLOSED).------MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK ACCESSIBLE TO COOKING/DISHWASHING AREA.--------INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE WEEDS AND DEBRIS IN REAR SIDE (OUTSIDE) AREA AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 212010PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 21
2010
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. NOTED DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT REAR AREA.
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE GARAGE SIDE TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.
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