SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

COZY CORNER RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 37/100

6349-6353 N CLARK ST · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 16 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORES INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN COOLERS CONDENSERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REAR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 15
2024
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 1
2024
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED THE FRONT SERVER STATION HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED WITH A DIRTY COFFEE POT INSIDE. REVIEWED ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE FOR THE HAND SINK AT THE FRONT SERVER BAR AREA/ 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #10 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOODS NOT BEING STORED PROTECTED INSIDE COOLERS. OBSERVED RAW PORK BEING STORED ON SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED, READY TO EAT TURKEY AND HAM INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER AND RAW BEEF PATTIES AND STEAK STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE READY TO EAT SLICED HAM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A LARGE 5 GALLON CONTAINER OF PREPARED SOUP IMPROPERLY COOLING ON THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE. SOUP TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 111.F. COOK STATED THE SOUP WAS PREPARED THREE HOURS PRIOR. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING PROCEDURES, TIME/TEMPERATURES FOR COOLING COOKED TCS FOODS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS SOUP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS COOKED CHICKEN HELD HOT IN THE STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 115.7F AND 1 LB GRILLED ONION IN SAME STEAM TABLE AT 109.2F. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP SURFACES AND NOT IN THE PROVIDED SANITIZING BUCKETS IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN THE SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

NOTED CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND CLEAN TABLEWARE BEING IMPROPER STORED ON THE FLOOR AND ON BULK OIL CONTAINERS IN THE HOT WATER AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS.

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

MUST NOT USE INVERTED METAL FOOD CONTAINERS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN THE REAR PREP STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER THE STORED BREAD ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP COOLERS. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----OBSERVED PEELING PLASTIC ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS BEING STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

no proof of allergen training or certificates for all city of chicago certified food managers. must provide.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-12-23 REPORT #2575795. #47- NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 12
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MAY 1
2023
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SINGNS AT ALL AHND WASH SINKS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 56.8F, CREAM OF CHICKEN 50.5F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED PREMISE USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUGE READING 188F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPSOR IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR, STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED TODAY. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED

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OCT 21
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12--- NOTED THE COOK'S LINE IN USE UTENSILS IE: KNIVES, BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS OF ICE WATER AND CONTAINERS OF WATER UNDER 135F. MUST PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11--- NOTED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

OCT 18
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE LEFT WASHBOWL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 88.1F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED ANIMAL-ORIGIN RAW BURGER PATTIES IN THE BOTTOM REFRIGERATED DRAWER DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT MARCEPAN TOPPINGS FOR PANCAKES. ALSO OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT BREAD, SOME NOT BAGGED, STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING RAW EGGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL FOODS WERE REMOVED. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD STORAGE FOR RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE IN A PAN UNDER A HEAT LAMP ON THE COOKS LINE AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 120F TO 127.4F. FOOD DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR GREATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE SANITIZING CONTAINERS PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED THE COOKS LINE IN USE UTENSILS IE: KNIVES, BEING IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINERS OF ICE WATER AND CONTAINERS OF WATER UNDER 135F. MUST PROPERLY STORE PROTECTED.

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

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AND USE CARDBOARD EGG FLATS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR CLEAN DISHWARE ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST USE CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL.

JUL 2
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,BEANS,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT IN USE NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

FEB 7
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 31
2020
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IS NOT COMPLETED BY ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT ONLY HAS SOME OF THE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU DOES NOT HAVE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AND REMINDER STATEMENT IS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH EXAMPLES ON PROPER WAY TO WRITE STATEMENT FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MANY BOXES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.

JUN 11
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER STATEMENT INCORRECT ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.MUST CORRECT/PROVIDE.

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

FOUND CONTAINERS/POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATUERE TEST STRIPS/DEVICES FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 SOME HANDWASH BOWLS MISSING EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASH BOWLS.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE REMINDER ON CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-501.11 MEGA TOP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

4-402.12 DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND HOT WATER TANK AND BEHIND/AROUND DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

NOV 30
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE/COOKS AT PREP AREA NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD: TOAST,GARNISH FOOD ITEMS,PEELED AVOCADO ETC. OBSERVED DISH WASHER WITH GLOVED HANDS HANDLING DIRTY DISHES AND POTS AND PUT THROUGH THE HIGH TEMP MACHINE AND WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES HANDLED CLEAN DISHES, POTS AND STORED THEM ON SHELVES. REVIEWED WITH MANAGEMENT NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. MUST USE UTENSILS OR WEAR GLOVES WITH HAND WASHING BEFORE AND AFTER GLOVE USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COUNTER WERE FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED,AT REAR AREA BY THE OFFICE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

FEB 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE TOUCHING HIS FACE AND EAR AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING HANDLED AND DRIED CLEAN DISHES FROM HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. ALSO OBSERVED ONE COOK WITH BARE HAND PICKED-UP FOOD FROM SPATULA AND PUT ON CUSTOMER'S PLATE, A READY TO EAT FOOD. OTHER COOKS WITH GLOVED HANDS WIPING CUTTING BOARD/PREP STATION WITH USED LINENS WHICH IS BEEN USED OVER AND OVER,RETURNING TO HANDLE FOOD.NO HAND WASHING PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS. DISCUSSED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE WITH MANAGER AND OWNER. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,IN REAR PREP AREA/STORAGE.NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED.CUSTOMER ADVISORY PROVIDE BY THE SANITARIAN.

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

OBSERVED MEAT AND OTHER FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH LIDS.

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

OBSERVED CLEAN DISHES,PANS ETC ON TOP EMPTY CARTON OF EGGS USED AS SHELF LINER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EGG CARTONS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WE OBSERVED LADLE FOR OIL ON TOP THE GRILL WITH HANDLE WRAPPED WITH BROKEN, DIRTY(BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE),OILY TAPE,WHICH THE COOKS CONSTANTLY USES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A NEW LADLE. TAPE/DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER ARE STORED ON TOP SHELF NEXT TO MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO MOVE SHELF OR RELOCATE CONTAINERS.

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

AN EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED TO BE INSTALLED AT NORTH SIDE OF KITCHEN/COOKING LINE.(EMPLOYEE NOT WASHING HANDS).MUST INSTALL SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO PROVIDE SOAP,PAPER TOWEL/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK.

OCT 31
2016
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 26
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT 5 EXPOSED HAND SINKS AT COFFEE STATIONS, FRONT PREP AREAS/REAR . MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND 2 COFFEE STATIONS LOCATED AT CUSTOMER SEATING AREAS ON THE NORTHEAST SIDE 3 COFFEE ERNS EXPOSED, HAND SINK NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP,IT ONLY 2 STEPS AWAY FROM THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, AND SOUTH WEST SIDE WHERE THERE IS 3 STEPS AWAY FROM THE SEATING AREA IS COFFEE STATION 2 COFFEE ERNS EXPOSED HAND SINK.NO BARRIER BETWEEN THIS SAID AREA. ALSO, FOUND FRONT COUNTER AREAS NOT SEPARATED FROM CUSTOMERS WITH ANY BARRIERS. (4FEET OPENINGS FRONT AND SIDES) SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.

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

FOUND 2 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED ON BOTTOMS. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOMS)SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOMS.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 5 COFFEE MACHINES WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE. FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK ICE BIN FRONT OF PREMISES. FOUND NO SPLASHGUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREPARATION TABLE AT REAR PREPARATION AREAS. FOUND NO DRAIN LINE AT SODA GUN HOLSTER BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.

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