Chicago
20
BEAT

Cosi

233 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
20/100

Mixed record — 12 of 19 inspections passed

Inspections
19
12 passed
Last Inspected
2019-11-15
Pass Rate
63%
5 failures
Score
20/100
BEAT
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2019-11-15
Failed 5 inspections (2017, 2017, 2014...)
Sanitation issues found across 50 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 50×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2019-11-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & 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.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER NOR VALID CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SER...

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITH A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER TO DISIN...

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED GRAB & GO BROWNIES ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORI...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TOP OF 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER WHERE FRESHLY BAKED BROWNIES WERE STORED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PERSON'S ON SITE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

2018-09-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-102.12 NO EMPLOYEE WITH FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11, NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11, CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED NEST TO MOP SINK AND MOP HANGER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER OR KEEP RACK AWAY FROM MOP STATION AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11, ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACE NOT CLEAN, A GRAY FILM BUILDING UP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100.0367, NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2018-03-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

GRAY FILM NOTED ON INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

WEAK WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT HAND WASH SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE TO CITY WATER PRESSURE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEAR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

2017-08-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD ...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-08-16 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17; 29-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE. I...

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2072109 DATED 8/9/17 NOT FOR DISPLAY AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS DURING RE-INSPECTION. MANAGER HAD PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT IN THE BACK EMPLOYEE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DISPLAY MOST RECENT...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD ...

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-08-09 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUP TURKEY CHILI) 3 BAGS (3LBS EACH) OF TURKEY CHILI BEING STORED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALL BAGS OF TURKEY CHILI WERE AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 51.3F. INSTRUCTED TO ...

serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1995576 DATED ON MARCH 15, 2017; 33-OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. 35-OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND T...

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD ...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED DIRT DEBRIS AND DEAD ROACHES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ONE DOOR AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

2017-03-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH PINK SUBSTANCE BY THE ICE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards that had deep cuts in kitchen prep areas, shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter shelving had peeling paint, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/se...

minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, front counter shelving by coffee station not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

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

minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shields in rear kitchen area, shall be replaced.

2015-05-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ICE CHUTE AT THE SODE DISPENSING MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR EDGES OF THE ICE CHUTE AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVES AT THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE HOT SOUP HOLDING UNIT IS S...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR UNDER THE ICE MACHINE, AROUND THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMP SINK AT FLOOR AROUND ALL EDGES AND AT THE MAIN FRONT LINE SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRI AND CRUMBS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL AROUND THE CORNER FROM THE MOP SINK TO REMOVE SPLASHES OF CAKED ON SOUP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROOS FROM THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE IS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. MUST REPAIR.

2015-01-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN OF BUILD UP DUST.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2014-06-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

2014-06-10 Fail Canvass
5
serious Other

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

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED, 3-COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE KNOBS, UNABLE TO SHUT OFF COLD WATER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

EXPOSED INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

MISSING GROUT FROM KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

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

KEEPING LIVE POTTERY PLANTS IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTURCTED TO REMOVE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

2013-11-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-10-24 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 4
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 3 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 10 LIVE ROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE POP SYRUP RACK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREA AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE .SERIOUS CITATION I...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.

2013-08-26 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE BREAD PREP MAKING AREA AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL AT ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK TOP OF 3-COMP SINK WHERE TOP OF SINK MEETS WALL. FOUND CAULKING EXTREMELY GRIMMY AND BLACK IN COLOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT LARGE MIDDLE FAUCET AT THE 3COMP SINK.

2012-04-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.

2012-03-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
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 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS AND 5 IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLIES AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL TO ASSIST WITH PROCESS. CITATION #78...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WIT DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST RECAULK AROUND REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK BY WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES IN REAR AND CABINETS THROUGH OUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REGROUT FLOORS BY ICE MACHINE IN REAR AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS/CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENING IN WALL ABOVE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT PIPES UNDER SAME SINK IN REAR PREP (BY WALK-IN COOLER.)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN/MISSING WALLBASE TILES BY DOOR IN PREP/REAR AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE REAR LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST FIX LEAK AT HOT WATER KNOB ON 3-COMP. SINK

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WASH CLOTHS NOT IN USE SHOULD BE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SOLUTION.

2011-04-20 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. PAPER CUPS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSIL FOR SCO...

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. FOOD DEBRIS NOTED ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN ...

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. FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH NOTED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REMOTE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2010-08-23 Pass Canvass
4
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. FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, DUST BUILD NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED 6" OFF FLOOR.

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. STANDING WATER BEHIND 3COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALL NEXT TO FRONT DOUGH PREP TABLE CHIPPED WITH ROUGH SURFACES, INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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