SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COLEMAN'S BARBEQUE 2 LLC.

BEAT. 30/100

5752-5754 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 5, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
95
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TWO HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE. FOUND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK AT 69.0F AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100°F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS WERE REPAIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND A FULL PAN OF FRIED CHICKEN WINGS (87.0F-112.0F) STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $75 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135°F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BAGS OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. TEMPERATURES OF THE CHICKEN RANGED 59.1°F-64.9°F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $115 DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005M CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER OPENINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WITH SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

OCT 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FOLLOWING HANDWASHING SINKS: REAR KITCHEN AREA, EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REAR AREA UPRIGHT COLD-HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXTERIOR SURFACES OF OUTDOOR GREASE DISPOSAL RECEPTABLE TO BE MILDLY SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY (IN REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO ENTRY DOOR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF CLUTTER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB MISSING IN STAIRWELL STORAGE HALLWAY WHERE FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LIGHT FIXTURE TO ALLOW FOR LIGHTING OF ADEQUATE INTENSITY FOR THIS AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS AND HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FISH FLOUR AND SEASONING FLOUR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR AT THE MEAT GRINDER LOCATION AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE MEAT IS CHOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.

JUL 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE MEAT GRINDER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WHERE THE MEAT IS PUSHED DOWN TO BE GRINDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON WALLS IN REAR AT THE MEAT GRINDER LOCATION AND IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WHERE THE MEAT IS CHOPPED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

OCT 27
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE

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OCT 20
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES TO CLEAN UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR BODY FLUID SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER TO READ HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE BASKET INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG WALLS OF DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 03/16/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS IN THE THFREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE SHELF NEAR THE PIT. THE FOOD IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN 58.6F AND SLAB OF RIBS 71.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $120.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COS

MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A CONSTRUCTION WORKER WALKING BACK AND FORTH OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NO CONSTRUCTION IS ALLOWED WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, COOKED, AND SERVED. THE CONSTRUCTION WORKER STOPPED AND LEFT FOR THE DAY DURING THE INSPECTION. (COS)PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON THE COUNTERS NEAR THE PIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPERLY SANITIZED CONTAINERS IN BETWEEN USE.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY UTENSIL (TONGS) STORAGE ABOVE THE COUNTER NEAR WHERE THE HEATED BBQ SAUCE IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER IN ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD ON THE COUNTER NEAR THE THE BBQ PIT TO HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE ONE DOOR COOLER NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE HOOD TO HAVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN THE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE STAFF RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BURNT OUT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT BULB.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITH A ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

JUL 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLER.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DATE PREPARED FOODS WITH DATE(FIFO) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, ALSO NOTED THE CONDENSER UNIT IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER LEAKING ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREMISES HAS NO MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL MOP SINK WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 8
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

OBSEREVED BURNT OUT LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.

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

OBSEREVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT SECOND FOOD PREP AREA/ REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SPLASH GUARDS AT THIS FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 28
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROVES/SEEMS, ALSO NOTED THE REAR DEEP FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND/OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SHATTER PROOF BULB OR A LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

DEC 7
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AR

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING

NOV 30
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSSVED 2 OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA,HAS DARK DEEP OPEN SEAMS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE PREP TABLE OF FOOD SPILLS AND CLEAN THE VENTS OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FPOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPRING

APR 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET,UNDERNEATH SHELVES,ALON WALL BASE AND CORNERS

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES

MAY 5
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AT RESTROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 13
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELD BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET DOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

OCT 4
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A GASKET FOR THE SMALL WALKIN FREEZER. THE GASKET ON IT NOW IS RIPPED AND TORN.

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

NO UTILITY/MOPS SINK ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A UTILITY MOP SINK WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION-VACUUM BREAKER AND HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO BOTH WALKIN FREEZER, WALKIN COOLER AND REACHIN COOLERS.

OCT 16
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.

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

Exposed handsink not provided in second prep area and utility sink not provided. Instructed to install exposed handsink and utility with hot and cold running water. Second toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair toilet and handsink. Must have fixtures in good operating condition. Must have exhaust fan installed in toilet room. Water seepage from top of grease trap. Instructed to replace gasket and seal.

OCT 9
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed and evidence of rodent activity. Observed approximately 30 plus rat droppings in west storage room under pallet and front entry door has 1/2 inch gap at bottom. Instructed to rodent proof front entry door and remove all rodent activity, detail clean and sanitize area and have licensed pest control services premises. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Ice build-up inside walk-in freezer. Instructed to remove all ice. Storage shelves inside walk-in cooler rusty. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant. Freezer chest not maintained. Instructed to replace chest cover.

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

Interior deep fryer cabinets not cleaned-excessive grease build-up. Instructed to remove grease and detail clean.

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

Front in storage room and under cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor not maintained in prep and walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from cooler floor and reseal and replace any damaged floor tile.

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

Walls and ceiling not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to repair ans seal gaps in wall paneling and seal all holes around fixtures and pipes. Must have walls smooth and easily cleanable. Coving not installed in areas along wallbase-adjacent prep/storage room. Instructed to install coving.

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

Light bulbs in prep area and walk-in freezer not shielded. Instructed to install light shields with end caps or install shatter proof bulbs. Must install light or bulb in second toilet room.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet room doors not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.

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

Exposed handsink not provided in second prep area and utility sink not provided. Instructed to install exposed handsink and utility with hot and cold running water. Second toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repair toilet and handsink. Must have fixtures in good operating condition. Must have exhaust fan installed in toilet room. Water seepage from top of grease trap. Instructed to replace gasket and seal.

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