SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3237 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 2, 2026 · passed

Failed 6 of 25 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
123
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 2
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 26
2026
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY AT HAND SINK LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 10/23/2025, REPORT #2625868. #49-NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS. #55 NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE], AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS. #55--NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 23
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. NOTED COOKED CHICKEN COOLING IN DIRTY CARBOARD BOX PREVIOUSLY USED FOR PRODUCE ON TOP OF CONTAINERS DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF AJAR REAR EXIT DOOR. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30 LBS VALUED AT $30. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD SAEF CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE PROPERLY CLEANED BETWEEN USE AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDS PROPER COOLING RACKS AND TRAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKSLINE EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING BUCKETS WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN COMPARTMENTS UNDER FRYERS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED KITCHEN FLOOR (UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRY FOOD STORAGE [FLOUR AND RICE] AND ALL SINKS AND FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED BATHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT, OFFICE BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND HALLWAY TO WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS NOT NECESSARY TO BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN THAT IS A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES ABOVE GROUND

JAN 30
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2025
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS EGGROLLS, CRAB RAGOON AND SWEET AND SOUR CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DATE MARKING SYSTEM FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT PROOF STRIP SLIGHTLY TORN AT REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO HOLD FOOD IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/15/2024, REPORT #2594665. #47-OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS, BUCKETS AND CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS. #55-6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 15
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16--OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12--OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER BEHIND PREP AREA DOOR WITH NUMEROUS BROWN PAPER BAGS AND CARD BOARD BOXES IN OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AREA AND REMOVE ANY UNNCESSARY ITEMS.

MAR 8
2024
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER, AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNFINISHED WOOD ON THE SHELVING AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO FINISH THE WOOD ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND BACK OF SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA SO THAT IT REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL ALUMINUM FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 29
2023
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER AND FRONT OFFICE SPACE AREA DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAIANTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MAR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO DATE MARKINGS. FOUND 3 CONTAINERS OF PREPARED EGG ROLLS WITHOUT ANY DATE MARKINGS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.APPROXIMATELY 30 POUNDS OF PREPARED EGGROLLS DISPOSED VALUE OF 100 DOLLARS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, EXTERIOR OF LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(FLOUR,SUGARETC.), WALLS INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER, ALL SINKS, AND WOK STATIONS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL MENTIONED AREAS.

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12--OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C)--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13-- ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 3
2021
FAILED
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS IN-COMPLETE VOMIT KIT SUPPLIES.MISSING ITEM (APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX:30 RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR CLUTTERED DRY/STORAGE ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS;ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AREAS INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND PREP COOLERS,STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN-COOLER WITH DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS FULL OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES/OPENINGS BETWEEN FLOOR/WALLS IN THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY/STORAGE ROOMS ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENTS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENTS INCLUDING ON TOP OF THE WALK-IN-COOLER/FREEZER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.ALSO,ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES FOR EASE IN CLEANING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN KITCHEN PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER(S) TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH REPORT. VIOLATION PF 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEANING SCHEDUAL ON PREMISIS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEANING SCHEDUAL VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC COATING ON SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER WEARING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR PLASTIC COATING IN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO MAKE IT RUST RESISTANT

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING LEADING INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE TWO COMPATMENT SINK IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTE MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL AN EMPLOYEE TO TAKE THE CLASS. VIOLATION PF NO CITATION ISSUED

AUG 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER OR REPLACE.---------MUST REMOVE CORRUGATED LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT DOOR. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NONFOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

OCT 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, POSTED OR AVAILABLE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, RICE, CHICKEN, BEEF AND GRAVY, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE AVAILABLE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED, SERIOUS ISSUED: 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES,

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

STAINED/CHIPPED CEILING TILE AND LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN AND IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AND REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE,

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 15
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

HOT WATER RUNNING COLD READING (57'F) AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MANAGER ADJUSTED HOT WATER TANK, AFTER ABOUT 55 MINUTES HOT WATER BECAME HOTTER (100'F), INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RUNNING HOT WATER CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED, IT DRAINS ON TO FLOOR, PIPES IN POOR REPAIR, AND THREE SINK GREASE TRAP SMELLY, IN POOR REPAIR, NOT CLEAN, STRONG ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND REPAIR PIPES UNDER SINK, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 04/14/2015, REPORT #1532893, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 32 INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES. 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. 34 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. 35 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 45 ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

APR 14
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.-----------MUST TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL TIN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.------INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE HANGING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLER MUST HAVE HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 5
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Rear kitchen storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Storage shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage ares under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, dining area, shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area room, shall be provided.

APR 22
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 14
2014
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1395292 ISSUED ON 01-07-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #30 - ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED. #33 - FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. #35 - MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. #36 - MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR. #41 - CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING FLOORTILE OR LEVEL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE (BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER) IN REAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 7
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ANY OPEN CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRANSFERRED INTO REGULAR CONTAINERS. ALL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED & DATED.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP,DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD AT REAR EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON THE LOWER EAST REAR WALL. DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR.

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

CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

APR 4
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and reach in cooler.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving, walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, storage room not clean, need cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler, reach in cooler need cleaning(detailed).

NOV 28
2012
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.7F. MUST BE FIXED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT COOLER MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 40F.

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK IN REAR ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.

NOV 28
2012
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN PREP AREA.

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

FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP HANGING, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS (WALK-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER), STORAGE RACKS WITH EXCESSIVE MOLD LIKE BUILD UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE (STOVE, FRYER, OVEN, ROASTER, RICE COOKER, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINER OR REPLACE,GAS AND ELECTRIC PIPES AND CONDUITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 COMPARTMENT SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 2 COMPARTMENT MOP SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREA WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.----------NOTED WALLS BEHIND (2 COMPARTMENT SINK) MOP SINK IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR ROOM. MUST BE REPAIRED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE LEAK UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT/MOP SINK IN REAR ROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCESSIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND DRIED LEAVES.

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