SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHOICE FISH & CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 57/100

447 E 63RD ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 28, 2016 · passed with conditions

11 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPLASHES/SPILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS, IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.

OCT 24
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES OR CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPLASHES/SPILLS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE SPILLS, IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND AT REAR.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP TO PREVENT HANDLE FROM CONTACTING ICE.

NOV 13
2015
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,GLASS ON PREMISES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES AND KEEP DRY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD & DUST DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 5
2015
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.MUST ALWAYS HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES.SOAP AND TOWELS WHERE PROVIDE AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

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

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE .OBSERVED TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE BROKEN AND PUSHED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND NOTICE INTERIOR TOPSIDE HAS BLACK MOLD BUILD UP.MUST REPLACE LID AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)

CRITICALPest Activity
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. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN LOWER CABINET OF FRYER,AT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO SAFE,IN HALLWAY OF TOILETROOM,IN FRONT STORAGE AREA IN BETWEEN CLUTTER.REAR DOOR AND SCREEN NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/5/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR AND MULTIUSE UTENSILS PROPERLY.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER AND DAMAGED INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,GLASS ON PREMISES,SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,FRYERS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,GRILL TABLE,WINDOW SILLS.

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

MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASES AND KEEP DRY.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE , FOOD & DUST DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS ,WALL BASES & WALL TRIM IN VESTIBULE,PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK AND BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE AND REFRIGERATOR THERMOMETER

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGING FROM ON TOP OF FOAM TRAYS AND FOOD PRODUCTS ON REAR SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE ICE SCOOP FROM INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHEILDS FRONT & REAR NEED TO CLEAN.

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

ORGANIZE CLUTTER FRONT STORAGE.

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JUL 28
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR, AND REAR MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT,REAR STORAGE AND DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED REAR WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS FRONT, REAR. OBSERVED REAR STORAGE WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE WATER HANDLE LOOSE,LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

DEC 27
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 22
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 24
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNUSED WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKLINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT,BEHIND COOK LINE AND THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM UNUSED WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 24
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.

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

MUST RE-ATTACH REAR HAND SINK TO WALL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS,THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,SHELVES AND CABINETS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS,COOLERS AND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAYS AND FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ENTRY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 11
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI USE UTENSILS AND CONTAINERS.

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

MUST RE-ATTACH REAR HAND SINK TO WALL.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FRYERS,THE PREP TABLES,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,SINKS,SHELVES AND CABINETS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE,UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS. ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND SINKS,COOLERS AND THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REPAIR THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR HALLWAYS AND FROM INTERIOR OF FRONT STORAGE CLOSET OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA ENTRY. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

SEP 8
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation
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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.

JUN 20
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NOTED 2 HANDWASHING SINKS, 1 IN REAR PREP AND 1 IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP, SIGNS, PAPERTOWELS OR WASTE BASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER COMPLIED. CITATION #70478-10

MINORSanitation
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. REPLACE D;AMAGED GASKETS IN COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYERS IN MAIN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT LINE HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation
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. DETERMINE SOURCE OF WATER FOUND ON GROUND LEFT OF REAR DOOR. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
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. SEAL HOLES IN AND AROUND DOOR, OUTSIDE, COVERING ELECTRICAL BOXES AND SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINORSanitation
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. PROVIDE SHIELD FOR LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN ALL SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AS NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
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. PROVIDE LOCKERS OR STORAGE AREA FOR ALL PERSONAL ITEMS SUCH AS SHOES, PURSES ETC, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
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. REMOVE SHOVELS, DEBRIS INN HOT WATER TANK ROOM, CLEAN AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS.

JUL 12
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST, VENTS OVER FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIOR SHELVES OF WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC.

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT STORE UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT. CLEAN IN PREP AREAS, STORAGE, WALK-IN UNIT AND WASHROOMS.

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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. REPLACE WATER STAINED OR DAMAGED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED (COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREA, HALL LEADING TO OFFICE, PREP AREAS ETC). LOWER WALL IN OFFICE ALONG BASE OF WALL IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL TILE.

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE; MUST PROVIDE.

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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. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS TO MONITOR TEMPS. MUST PROVIDE.

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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. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM ESTABLISHMENT IN REAR PREP AREA CORNERS AND PREP TABLES. ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF TABLES AND OTHER AREAS CAUSING CLUTTER TO PREMISES. STORE ALL CLOTHING ITEMS AND SHOES PROPERLY IN OFFICE OR AREA LEADING TO OFFICE WHERE THERE IS NO FOOD STORAGE.

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