Chicago
18
BEAT

Congas

7021 W Higgins Ave, Chicago, IL 60656 · Norwood Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Mixed record — 9 of 17 inspections passed

Inspections
17
9 passed
Last Inspected
2021-05-06
Pass Rate
53%
3 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2016, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 59 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 59×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene minor
2021-05-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO PEPSI MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT CODES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

2021-04-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU CONTAINING CEVICHE WITH NO DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, REMINDER, AND FOOTNOTE FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO PEPSI MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER LOCATE AND TAG OR INSTALL ACCORDING TO ALL RELEVANT CODES.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN DOWNSTAIRS EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OR IN UPSTAIRS WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 4 BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE MIRROR IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

2019-05-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT BY NEXT INSPECTION AFTER 90 DAY GRACE PERIOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLAIMER OR REMINDER ON THE MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLAIMER AND REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CORE VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(E)(4) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UPPER PANEL OF ICE MAKER TO REMOVE SLIGHT DIRT/CALCIUM BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

4-903.11(B)(1)(2) INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT ALL KITCHEN UTENSILS,POTS/PANS,BOWLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORNED-OUT STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STORAGE METAL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BAR AND PREP/COOKING DISHWASHING AREA,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN PEPSI DRINK STATION AND BAR COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AN...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENING ON CEILING OUTSIDE IN FRONT/NEAR THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS THROUGHOUT CEILING VENTILATION COVERS AND OVER CEILING AT BAR AREAS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-02-14 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

Observed tin foil being used as a liner in the beer coolers and wrapped around the grease trap in the kitchen. Instructed facility to remove all and maintain smooth and easily cleanable. Observed torn gaskets on the 2 door low reach in cooler in the...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the microwave in the kitchen to have dirt and food debris built up inside. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor under the soda boxes in the basement to be dirty and sticky. Also observed the walk in freezer floor to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean both and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed no stoppers on site for the kitchen three compartment sink. Instructed facility to obtain and maintain. Observed the right handsink in the women's washroom to have very little cold water pressure. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-08-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-07-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1946358 ISSUED ON 07-12-2016. (INITIAL CANVASS INSPECTION REPORT #1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND WATER LEAK FROM CEILING/ROOF ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (07-12-2016) ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. (NOTED A GOOD SUMMARY REPORT POSTED 09-30-2015) SERIOUS 7-42-010 ...

serious Other

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WATER POOLING UNDERNEATH/BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).

minor Sanitation

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

: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREA...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-07-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL FIXED. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FIN...

serious Sanitation

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

FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. NOTED ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE, SIDE AND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1578370 ISSUED ON 09-30-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLIN...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR DIVIDER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.-------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AND ABOVE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND BAR AND LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (RIGHT SIDE).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND IN COFFEE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.-------NOTED HOSE CONNECTED INTO FAUCET NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKE...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2015-09-30 Pass Canvass
5
minor Food Temperature

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

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES, EXTERIOR ALONG SIDES OF COOLING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAINLINE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

2014-03-28 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE (AROUND ICE CHUTE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY ALSO OBSERVED COOKLINE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

2013-09-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BUFFET CABINET WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DUST BUILD-UP AT BUFFET TABLE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

2012-07-09 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 1ST COMPARTMENT (LEFT) OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.------------MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AND HAND SINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE LADIES TOILET ROOM----------MUST PROVIDE BACK ...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

critical Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2011-11-18 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be replaced/repaired.

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Sanitation

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

Floors behind coolers in bar area need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Woman's bathroom ceiling had exposed plaster above sinks, shall be repaired/sealed

minor Facility Condition

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

Light shield outside walk in cooler in state of disrepair(broken)shall be replaced.

2011-06-10 Pass Short Form Complaint
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Above violation still remaining.

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Facility Condition

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Above violation still remaining

minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining

2011-04-08 Pass Canvass
8
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelving in bsmt., storage areas that had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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. Non food contact surfaceas of ice machine not clean need cleaning, storage shelving in storage areas(bsmt) not clean need detailed cleaning.Prep tables lower...

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, dish machine area, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under storage shelving 1st floor, bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls, ceilings in prep areas, bar area not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls in bsmt storage area by walk in cooler needs cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas, bsmt., storage areas not clean need cleaning, broken, missing light shields in walk in cooler, bsmt., storage area shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep areas, coolers, dining room not clean need detailed cleaning.

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2010-07-29 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
4
minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

2010-07-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND ICE MACHINE FULL OF DIRT,BLACK MOLD ON THE WALLS AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE TOUCHING ICE AND ICE WATER,FOOD NOT PROTEC...

minor Sanitation

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. COOKING HOOD FULL OF GREASE AND DUST,MUST CALL SERVICE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ICE BIN IN BAR AREA NOT COVERED,MUST PROVFID...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES IN UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER RUSTY.MUST BE REPLACED

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOP IN THE BAR MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER NOT IN THE ICE BIN

100
The Original Mamamias Pizzeria
97
Mcdonald'S
58
Dunkin Donuts
60
Velour
46
Cafe Il Cortile Restaurante

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