CORNERSTONE CAFE-LINCOLN PARK.

Chicago Health Dept

2200-2202 N CLYBOURN AVE · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Oct 2024).

19 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

158

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 8

2024

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING INTO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HNAD WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2603775 ON 10/01/24. STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE BOTHS IN THE DINING AREA APPROXIMATELLY 200 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 1

2024

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 48.5F INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF FOOD WORH $35 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED 12 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR AND 10 RAT DROPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST CONTROL PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT COUNTER SERVING STATION AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL PLATES STORED ON PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED EXPOSED HNAD WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT.

MAR 6

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN FRONT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PELLING PAINT ON CEILING PANELS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAINT CEILING TILES.

FEB 28

2024

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSRVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F INSIDE 4-DOOR PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7LBS OF FOOD WORH $24 DOLLARS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS, CEILING AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR DISHWASHINGS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PES CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREPARATION TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT ALL PLATES STORED ON SMALL PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 ADAQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MISSING LIDS ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS AT THE UTILITY SINK. MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUS CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2581113 ON 09/01/2023. #37 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME. #40 ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS. #43 NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.#49 INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.EXTERIO R OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 8

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION, THE DISHWASHER LOADED DIRTY DISHES INTO THE DISH MACHINE WEARING GLOVES AND THEN, WITHOUT REMOVING THE SOILED GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO REMOVE THE CLEAN DISHES AND STORE THEM WITH OTHER CLEANED DISHES ON SHELVING. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT WHEN EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO WASH HANDS REMOVE SOILED GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE DISH MACHINE ROOM HAND WASHING SINK BEING BLOCKED BY A FAN THAT WAS INSTALLED ON TOP OF THE SINK. EMPLOYEE WITHOUT ACCESS TO THE SINK. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION, A PAN OF COOKED SAUSAGE BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF PREP SHELVING ACROSS FROM THE COOKS LINE NOT BEING HELD IN ANY HOT HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.4F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: 6-202.15--- NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11---- ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.

Minor Food Temperature

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)--- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS. 4-202.16---- MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)--- INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. : 4-602.13--- EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY. : 6-501.114--- ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14--- NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED. STILL NOTED APPROXIMATELY OVER 150 TO 200 RAT DROPPINGS IN SEVERAL AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE SHELVING THROUGHOUT.ALONG BASEBOARDS AND BEHIND STORED ITEMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICED ESTABLISHMENT ON THIS DATE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL DROPPINGS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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SEP 1

2023

FAIL 21 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION OR PERSON WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION OR A VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 4 DOZEN EGGS STORED PILED HIGH IN A PAN ON A KITCHEN PREP TABLE ON TOP OF A PAN OF ICE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE EGGS FOUND AT 55F. ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE LINKS IN THE COOKS LINE DRAWER COOLER AT 46F. REVIEWED PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT'S COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT ENTRANCE AND REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOORS OBSERVED PROPPED OPEN WITH A WEIGHT AND A BUNGEE CORD. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED HUNDREDS (APPROXIMATELY 300) OF RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE, DRY FOOD STORAGE, FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION AREA, AREA WHERE A COOKING GAS STOVE IS BEING USED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR RATS AND ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF HARBORING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL COOKS AND FOOD PREPARERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE BEARD RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED PREP KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN-USE KNIVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES OR PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN ALL FREEZERS.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MISSING VENT COVER ON THE COOLING UNIT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Critical Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO THE REMOVAL OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AND THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW MACHINE AND NEW FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING, PREPARING FOODS AND SERVING ON DISHWARE, BUT UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE ANY COOKING EQUIPMENT OR DISHWARE. HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER CONTAINING FRIES WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND ICE BUILD UP.----EXTERIOR OF SEVERAL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESSIVE RUST ON METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE OR RE-SEAL/RE-PAINT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE DISH ROOM HAND WASHING SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA WAS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD CONTAINER DEBRIS ON THE SURROUNDING GROUNDS OF THE OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES AND GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH OPEN LID. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE FROM THE GROUNDS, REMOVE EXCESS GREASE AND DEBRIS ON THE GREASE CONTAINER AND PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING, AND ALL OTHER NEEDED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE WAS COVERED/REPAIRED WITH CARDBOARD AND TAPE. HOLES AND OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL BOXES IN THE DISH ROOM. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR/SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE NO OPEN CRACKS, CREVICES OR OPENINGS.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING AND SMOOTH CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT ABOVE ALL BOX FREEZERS, ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALL FOOD CONTACT STORED ITEMS, ALL ENTRANCE WAYS ABOVE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS AND ABOVE ALL WALKWAYS WHERE FOOD TRAVELS. NO CHIPPING BRICK OR PAINT ON BRICK, NO OPEN HOLES OR OPENINGS, CRACKS OR CREVICES -----ALL POOLING LIQUID THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND THE FLOOR MAINTAINED DRY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE REAR KITCHEN TALL FREEZER, AND THE DISHWASHING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTERPROOF BULB.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT GAS STOVE ATTACHED AND OPERATIONAL. MUST REMOVE THE STOVE OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11-2-22 REPORT #2566901 NOT CORRECTED. #16-: 4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 10

2022

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKETS BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

NOV 2

2022

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NO HAND WASHING NOR PUT ON GLOVES BETWEEN HANDLING RAW AND COOK PRODUCT. OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING/CRACKING RAW EGGS ON THE PAN ON TOP THE GRILL,ONCE THE EGGS COOKED WAS TRANSFERRED IN SERVING DISH FOR CUSTOMER, THAN THE COOK PICKED UP WITH BARE HANDS COOKED BACON AND PLACED AT SAME DISH.ALSO OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AT DISHROOM HANDLING DIRTY DISHES/GLASSES AND PUT THEM THRU THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST WASH HANDS EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST WASH HAND AT HANDWASHING SINK ,PRIOR TO HANDLE CLEAN DISHES.MANAGER CORRECTED THE ISSUE PRIORITY CITATION: 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA.UPON MY REQUEST PAPER TOWELS WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHROOM WHICH PRESENTLY UNIT IN USE.UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,SPECIALL AT SOUTH WALL OF THE BASEMENT.ALSO OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLIES IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

UPON MY ARRIVAL OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIME IN THE FOOD/PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE SEVERAL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GRIME BUILD-UP INSIDE THE RUBBER GASKET OF COOLERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING DRAIN PIPES UNDER HANDWASHING SINKS IN DISHROOM AND PREP AREA. OBSERVED A CONTAINER FULL OF DIRTY WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING PIPES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA,REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE LIDS ON RECEPTACLES INSIDE THE UNISEX WAHROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-3-21, REPORT#2501075 #47)4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. THE SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. #55) 6-101.11 OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. THE FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

MAY 3

2021

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL AROUND BASEMENT DOOR IN KITCHEN. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

APR 26

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT BEING USED AS A PREP AREA WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. OBSERVED PLUGGED IN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK ON WALL AND PREP TABLE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM ROOM OR HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/23/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #55 IN BASEMENT TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED. #55 BROKEN WOOD CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEBRIS FROM CEILING ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 23

2021

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SMALL ROOM IN BASEMENT BEING USED AS A PREP AREA WITH NO ACCESS TO HANDWASHING. OBSERVED PLUGGED IN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON MEAT SLICER. OBSERVED KNIFE RACK ON WALL AND PREP TABLE. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED FROM ROOM OR HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES WITHIN COOLER INCLUDING COOKED POTATOES AT 57.2 F, SLICED TURKEY AND HAM DELI MEAT AT 47.5F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 47.1F. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOODS INCLUDING COOKED POTATOES, SLICED DELI MEAT, AND CORNED BEEF HASH AT 45F. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN DISHWASHING AREA WITH TOP WITH PEELING PAINT AND RUST. SURFACE NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOAM SEALANT USED TO SEAL AROUND BASEMENT DOOR IN KITCHEN. FOAM SEALANT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST BE REMOVED AND DOOR MUST BE SEALED PROPERLY. OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER COOLER IN KITCHEN WITH HOLES YOU CAN SEE INTO BASEMENT. FLOOR MUST BE REPAIRED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 3/23/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING #55 IN BASEMENT TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED. #55 BROKEN WOOD CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DEBRIS FROM CEILING ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

MAR 23

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHICH IS USED FOR PREP AREA. A PLUGGED IN MEAT SLICER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE,PREP TABLES WITH CONDIMENT / DRY SPICES,AND A WATER PITCHER ON SHELF UNDER THE MENTION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK OR REMOVE ALL MENTIONED FOOD EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION :7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GROUND AT OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED, REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL. MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

IN BASEMENT AREA TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BRICK WALLS,BROKEN WOOD CEILING,AND BROKEN FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. WALLS,CEILINGS AND FLOORS NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS IS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE,TWO WALK-IN COOLERS, WHITE CHEST FREEZERS WITH FOOD.DEBRIS FROM CEILING AND WALLS ON FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED WALLS,CEILING AND FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE,THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AREAS.

MAR 16

2020

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT DISHROOM,UPON MY REQUEST SOAP WAS PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE NOT DISPENSING ADEQUATE SANITIZER SOLUTION, PRESENTLY CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION OVER 200ppm(CHEMICAL TEST STRIP TURNED COMPLETELY BLACK).DISH MACHINE WAS USED, CLEANED CONTAINERS ON DISH RACK. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-025,CITATION ISSUED. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN REPORTED ON SITE AT 11:17am,REPAIRED ISSUE. SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT UNIT IS 100ppm.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS. ALSO ADD ON "COOK TO ORDER" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON LABEL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN DISH ROOM:ON WALLS,ON CLEAN CONTAINERS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

WOOD INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ARE SATURATED AND WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. PROVIDED A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS AND GRIMES ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE VEGGIE PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER PIPE LEAKING UNDER HANDWASHING SINK AT FRONT COFFEE AREA.REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

GROUND AT OUTSIDE REFUSAL AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED, REMOVE EXCESS DEBRIS AND OIL. MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR MATS IN DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

IN BASEMENT AREA TWO ROOMS ARE FILLED WITH UNNECESSARY AND CONSTRUCTION ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WHAT IS NOT NEEDED AND ELEVATED 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR WHAT IS NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACK SLIME ON WALLS UNDER THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE. GRIMES ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAY 8

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE/POSTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED, SHREDDED COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, ETC. INFORMED SITE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHENEVER TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE AS WELL NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REMOVE/BUS DIRTY DISHES/FLATWARE FROM SEVERAL TABLES IN DINING ROOM AREA, THEN SAID FOOD HANDLER MOVED TO KITCHEN EXPO AREA TO GRABBED SEVERAL PLATES FOR CONSUMPTION AND DELIVERED SAID PLATES, TO CUSTOMER TABLES IN SAID DINING ROOM AREA, WITHOUT HAND WASHING. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT HANDS ARE WASHED AFTER ENGAGING IN ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATED THE HANDS AND BEFORE HANDLING FOOD, FOOD EQUIPMENT, ETC. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINKS.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS WITHOUT DATE MARKING, COOKED CHICKEN, HARD BOILED EGGS, DRESSINGS, ETC. STORED IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS, OVER NIGHT, WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE COLD HOLDING UNITS, AT FRONT SANDWICH PREP COOLERS, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT WOMENS/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT REAR COOK LINE/PREP AREA TO DUMP/DISCARD LIQUID WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A MINIMUM OF 1 DUMP/SERVICE SINK FOR DISPOSAL OF LIQUID WASTE, ICE, ETC. AT REAR FOOD/COOK LINE STATION AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN EMPLOYEES/CUSTOMER SHARED RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIDDED TRASH CAN RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY ITEMS IN ADDITION TO ROOM TRASH CAN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER/VACUUM BREAK DEVICE IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

JAN 5

2018

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINITAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR ON BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR A HAIR AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

JUN 27

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP. DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE STOVE, FRYER AND GRILL. CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER (NORTH WALL) IN REAR PREP. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS PRESENT. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD AND FILTERS. ALSO CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALL AROUND STOVE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE, TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

AUG 2

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH OUT SOAP AND NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED A CHEST FREEZER STORED NEAR SINK NOT ABLE TO GET TO HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS.MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE TO PURCHASE SOAP AND CHEST FREEZER HAS BEEN REMOVED.MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL TIMES AND KEEP ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1763833 4/28/16 NOT CORRECTED #45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER FOR FOOD STORAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR CRACKED CEILING IN DINING AREA NEAR TOILETROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN RECENTLY ADDED BASEMENT PREP AREA .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

APR 28

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA .

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 5

2016

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

MUST CONNECT LOW TEMPEARTURE DISH MACHINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER AT A LEAST 50 P.P.M.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ,REAR AND SIDE DOORS AND LOCK ON BASEMENT DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.

Serious Other

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

MUST INSTALL A FAUCET WITH SPRAYER AT DISH MACHINE SCRAPE SINK.

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF STOVE,GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE UNDER FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK & IN CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA,GAP AT WINDOW & WINDOW FRAME, WALL NEAR FRONT DOOR IN DINING AREA,DAMAGED WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR POP COOLER AND AT MOPSINK.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT .

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA OVER COFFEE COUNTER .MUST REPLACE BURNOUT LIGHT IN SAME AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN FRONT PREP AREA,SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

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