COZY CORNER DINER & PANCAKE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

4356 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, AND LETTUCE). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BOTH WALK-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING/STORAGE IN THE HOT FOODS PREP AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MAY 30

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 27

2025

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER OF 77.7-80-1 F AT SOME HANDWASHING SINKS. RESTORE HOT WATER TO 100- 110°F°F FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MAY 30

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MAY 11

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/21/2022, REPORT #2561066. #58--NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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MAY 9

2023

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK BY FRONT REGISTER AT 90.9F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

JUL 21

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION FAN COVERS INSIDE THE MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED ALL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES TO BE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP NON-EXPIRED CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUL 9

2021

FAIL 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2493152 ON 3/19/2021. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN #39 MISSING SPLASGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT COFFEE SERVING STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. #41 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MAR 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF HOT TCS FOODS STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURES IN REAR PREP TABLE. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF MEXICAN FRIED RICE AT TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 102.F TO 107F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20#OF FOOD WORTH $80. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINKS AND PREP TABLES IN FRONT COFFEE SERVING STATION AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 26

2020

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AT THE COOK'S LINE. MUST REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

SEP 21

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 8 DOZEN EGGS STORED IN THE COOK LINE AT 59.7F. 1/2# OF SHREDDED CHEESE STORED IN SERVER LINE PREP COOLER AT 46.0F. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOODS. THE REPORTED WEIGHT WAS 5.5# AND THE TOTAL VALUE IS $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED COOKING KNIFE STORED IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE BUCKET TO BE IN AN AREA AWAY FROM POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN COOK LINE PREP AREA WITH DEEP BLACK GROOVES AND STAINED. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.11(B): MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11: OBSERVED WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

FEB 16

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED COOKED RICE AND COOKED MEAT STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS..

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A KNIFE WAS IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP UNDER THE CONDENSER INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OLD EGG CARTONS USED AS GREASE TRAP AND STORED ON TOP OF SHELF ABOVE GRILL AND FOOD PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND NEVER RE-USE EGG CARTONS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORING WIPING CLOTHS IN FRONT SERVER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 26

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA

MAY 19

2017

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,FOOD CONTAINERS PICTURES AND FRAME IN DISH WASHING AREA,REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,DINING AREA.ALSO CRAWLING ON SODA LINES LEADING INTO FLOOR DRAIN IN DINING AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/19/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON ICE CREAM FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,FRYER CABINET,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,COUNTER TOP UNDER JUICE MACHINE,INTERIOR OF MILK MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP IN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 7

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO KNIFES STORED BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON SIDE DISH WASHINE MACHINE SIDE DOOR HANDLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALSO REMOVE THE BLACK DUCT TAPE FROM SIDE DISH ROOM STORAGE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TWO KNIFES NOT CLEAN, BETWEEN COOLERS, IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REAR CUTTING BOARD, AND FRONT SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE AREA,AND THE FRONT GRILL AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL IN DISH AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FEB 3

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.

AUG 25

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR/UPPER SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 7

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDLES TO BROKEN DOOR HANDLES AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,

MAY 16

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDLES TO BROKEN DOOR HANDLES AT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, AND REPLACE ALL STAINED AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE DISH MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST HAVE ADEQUATE CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY INSIDE ICE MACHINE

JAN 23

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Exposed hand sink and three compartment sink installed next to the other. Instructed to install shield between both sinks to prevent contamination. Masking tape used to maintain shelves inside prep cooler. Instructed to remove tape from shelves.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

JAN 20

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Prep cooler under grill not maintaining proper temperature. Found cooler internal temperature at 47.0 F while storing potentially hazardous foods. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler.

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazarodus foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display and service. Found dairy creamers-128oz on all the dining room tables, that states on packaged must be refrigerated at 69.9 F. Also, found potentially hazardous foods inside prep cooler stated above, found Ham at 45.7 F approximately 15 lbs and Ground Sausage at 47.0 F approximately 5 lbs and Ssusage patties at 46.9 F approximately 3 lbs. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured. Value $50

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Bulk storage container in prep area not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of container.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contsmination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean

JUN 4

2010

PASS 2 violations

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE CONTAINER WITH SOME GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR AREA ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

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