Chicago
25
BEAT

Cuba 312

2054 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618 · North Center · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
25/100

Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record

Inspections
11
4 passed
Last Inspected
2023-05-26
Pass Rate
36%
4 failures
Score
25/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-05-26)
Failed 4 inspections (2023, 2020, 2015...)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
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Other critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2023-05-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 :OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 :OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-05-24 Fail Canvass
15
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT DISCLOSURE ADDED TO UNDERCOOKED AND COOKED TO ORDER ITEMS SUCH AS EL PADRINO, MAR Y TIERRA AND CASTRO'S LAST MEAL. INSTRUCTED TO ADDED DISCLOSURE TO MENU ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SMALL CONTAINER OF SEASONING IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON SHELF NEXT TO GRILL AREA WITHOUT COMMON NAME ON OUTSIDE OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELF ABOVE STOVE TOP LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN SHELF IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ABOVE ONE DOOR COOLER IN KITCHENN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE STORAGE RACK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVES ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LIDS OF FREEZERS IN BASEMENT WITH RUST ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR COMPONENTS OF FRYER INSIDE CABINET. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ONE DOOR SILVER COLD HOLDING UNIT IN KITCHEN PREP WITH BUILDUP ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY VI...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER WITH DEBRIS SURROUNDING INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING IN MENS WASHROOM. OBSERVED MISSING TILES ON FRONT EXTERIOR BASE OF MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS WASHER, DRYER, BIKE AND WOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN BACKYARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT COVER IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM AND DUSTY FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2022-02-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
11
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSEERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH GRILL AND STOVE LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED SHRIMP 48.4F, CHEESE SAUCE 48.9F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC 47.5F, BEEF EMPANADAS 46.4F, EGGS, 45.7F,YUCA 46.9F,AND COOKED GROUND BEEF 47.1F HELD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TC...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSEREVED THE 2 DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT 46.6F LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HEL...

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN EMPLOYEE COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACK PORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON CUTTING BOARDS AN HADNSINKS LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PRPEP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET FILLED WITH THE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS IN THE BASEMENT WHERE FOOD IS BEIN STORED NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABALE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT FINISH PAINTING WALL TO ENSURE THAT THE WALLS STAY SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR BACKPORCH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNITS.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A.

2020-08-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.-

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.----- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT FACI...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---- MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.---- ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNIT...

2020-08-12 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN A REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F, STUFFED EMPANADAS AT 44.6F, MEAT IN MARINADE AT 48.2F, BEEF AT 49.1F. APPROXIMATLY 30 POUNDS DISCARDED @ $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CI...

serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT EXPIRATION DATES. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS COOKED BLACK BEANS WITH A PREPARATION DATE ONLY OF 8/11, 30 LBS COOKED BEEF WITH A PREPARATION DATE 8/11, 20 LBS COOKED YUCCA W...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD.MENU ITEMS SUCH AS CEVICHE AND EGG TOPPING FOR SANDWICH NOT REMINDED OR DISCLOSED ON THE PRINTED MENU. MUST...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A TALL REACH-IN COOLER OPERATING AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 49.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL REFRIGERATION MUST HOLD A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL RE...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN PLANKS WITH DEEP KNIFE CUTS STORED WITH CLEAN DISHES ON THE COOKS LINE TO BE USED AS FOOD CONTACT PLATES/PLATTERS. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES AND USE DISHWARE ABLE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.----OBSERVED KNIVES...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS/POTS & PANS DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST STORE IN A CLEAN STORAGE AREA.

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 THROUGHOUT FACILITY. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS.----OBSERVED CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC LID ON A BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE COOLERS OR CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR REFRIGERATION STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS HOT HOLDING UNITS, DEEP FRYER AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA PREMISES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #2261950 ON 2-14-19 NOT CORRECTED. #39-: OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. #51- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BOTH FAUCETS ...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-14-19 #2261950 NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2019-02-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING ITEMS AS OUTLINED ON POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUN...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THICK ICE BLOCK BUILD UP ON REAR OF WALK IN COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ICE BLOCK BUILD UP.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENT STOPPERS NOT WORKING ALSO BOTH FAUCETS AT SAME SINK WATER LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCETS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

2017-08-08 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PLASTIC BOWL USED AS SCOOP AND STORED INSIDE BEAN CONTAINER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO CLEANING TOOL FOR WATER BOTTLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMALL BRUSH SO THAT INSIDE OF WATER BOTTLE CAN BE CLEANED PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP COOLER DOOR HINGES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIORS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DIRTY ON VENTILATION IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED HOLE AROUND WIRE/PIPES ON WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD IN NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND ALL LIGHT SHIELD TO BE TIGHT FI...

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMNET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILD.

minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY CLUTTERS IN BASEMENT. OPERATOR SAID THAT IS FOR BUILDING OWNER'S PROPERTY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.

2016-06-16 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE WHITE BULK CONTAINER HOLDING RICE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY LABELED. MUST ALWAYS USE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOODS. FOUND STEAK MEAT INSIDE WHITE SHOPPING B...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR PORTION OF ENTIRE GASKET AT THE 1DR FREEZER TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND FOOD DEBRI LOCATED AT THE COOKING LINE. ALSO THE INTERIOR OF BOTH DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. MUST DEFROST/REMOVE EXCESSIVE I...

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENING/HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRCASE STEP LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AT FLOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST SEAL OPENING/HOLE AT THE EXTERIOR OUTSIDE EXIT DOOR FRAME AT WALL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ALSO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES COMING THROUGH WALL AT STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL CLEANING PRODUCTS LOCATED IN THE MOP CLOSET AREA AT ALL TIMES.

2015-06-12 Pass License Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-06-09 Fail License
CRITICAL 5
critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP STATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS FROM VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN. MISSING GROUT ON WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON REAR WALL AND AROUND PLUMBING FIXTURES AND MAINT...

minor Facility Condition

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

HAS NO LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHT BULBS ON KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HAS NO GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. HAS NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. HAS SMALL PLUMBING LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN OUTSIDE REAR YARD AREA AND REMOVE CLUTTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

2015-02-09 Fail License

No violations found.

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