SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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3913 N SHERIDAN RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 7, 2019 · passed with conditions

7 of 9 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
59
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
30 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION AND WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED SUCH A PERSON BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE OBTAINED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THREE CASES OF RAW CHICKEN STORED ON TOP CONTAINERS OF PREPARED SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CUT, RAW PREPARED CHICKEN IN A BOWL ON SHELVING ABOVE PREPARED SAUCES AND DOZENS OF CONTAINERS OF RAW EGGS ALSO STORED ABOVE ASSORTED PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL FOODS AND RE-ARRANGED RAW CHICKEN AND EGGS TO THE BOTTOM SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OUT THE SINK BEING SET TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. EMPLOYEE USING A SMALL BUCKET AND SPONGE TO WASH AND NO SANITIZER BEING USED FOR A FINAL RINSE AT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK WITH SANITIZER. RE-WASH ALL DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED UNATTENDED RAW CHICKEN IN A BOWL, COVERED, ON A PREP TABLE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 49.3F. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD COLD AT 41F OR BELOW. CHICKEN DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 2 LBS WITH A VALUE OF $5.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED TCS READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

EMPLOYEE STATES THE YOGURT OBSERVED ON PREMISES TO BE HOME MADE AND PREPARED ON SITE. NO VARIANCE OR HACCP PLAN ON SITE FOR YOGURT. MUST PROVIDE. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $50.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

NO VARIANCE DOCUMENTATION ON SITE FOR HOME MADE YOGURT PREPARED ON SITE. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED RAW, FROZEN LAMB BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN A BUCKET OF STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION. EMPLOYEE REMOVED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING LID FOR BULK RICE CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH EXCESSIVE, ENCRUSTED FOOD SPLATTER ON CLOTHING AND SHOES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR CLEAN CLOTHING AND SHOES WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LADLES WITH HANDLES FOR BULK SAUCES INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC CUPS THAT SUBMERGE INTO THE SAUCE.

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

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN DISHES, LINENS, UTENSILS OR GLASSWARE IN WASHROOM.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WASHROOM ON PREMISES BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM MUST BE MAINTAINED AS A RESTROOM WITH WORKING SINK, TOILET, HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. SOAP/PAPER TOWELS AND FLUSHING TOILET.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, UNDER ALL SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, SINKS ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOODEN BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER METAL PREP TABLE. HOLES IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. DAMAGED, CHIPPING WALL PLASTER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE/SEAL ALL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE DUST AND DIRT ON ALL CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FRONT AREA OF THE KITCHEN ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE GREATER INTENSITY OF LIGHTING.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE FRONT KITCHEN ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION. FOUND 112 POUNDS OF COOKED PIECES OF CAULIFLOWERS INSIDE BOXES THAT WERE PRINTED WITH WORDS,"RAW CHICKEN",STORED IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS.COOKED FOOD SHOULDN'T BE STORED INSIDE RAW FOOD CONTAINERS OR BOXES.. POUNDS 112,VALUE 350. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

NO SANITIZER USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS AND PANS WITHOUT SANITIZING. MUST USE SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK FOR FINAL RINSE.INFORMATION GIVEN. MANAGER CORRECTED ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND 40 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN, 42 POUNDS COOKED LAMB CURRY AND 10 POUNDS OF COOKED BUTTER CHICKEN SAUCE STORED IN DETERGENT PINK SOAP OF 5 GALLONS PLASTIC CONTAINERS, ALSO AND INSIDE 5 GALLONS OF CLEANING SOLUTION FOR PLATES.BOTH CONTAINERS HAD WARNING LABELS: MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION DO NOT INGEST. ALSO FOUND THREE 5 GALLONS CONTAINERS OF COOKED FOOD:1.5 GALLONS OF ONION SAUCE,5 GALLONS OF KHOOMA SAUCE AND 5 GALLONS OF BAGARA SAUCE.(2 OF THEM WAS SOAP CONTAINERS AND ONE WAS YOGURT CONTAINER) WITH COOKED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR BY THE REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH BROKEN MESH AND BY THE STORAGE ROOM. COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED UNCOVERED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOKER.RAW FOOD STORED ON TOP COOKED FOOD.FOUND PLASTIC CUPS USED TO DISPENSES FOOD INSIDE LIQUID SAUCE AT PREP COOLER. INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO PROTECT FOOD.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS. FOOD STORED INSIDE NON-FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WAS DISCARDED. POUNDS 75, VALUE 500. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AHEAD OF SERVICE AND COLD HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN, RICE, SAUCES, ETC).

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

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK DRY INGREDIENTS LIKE FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR FOIL AS MEANS TO LINE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPAIR BROKEN/HOLES MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR.INSTALL SLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN PREP AREA (IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM NAAN OVEN) WHERE TILE IS BROKEN AND RAW WOOD IS EXPOSED UNDERNEATH. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 24
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE DATE LABELS ON ALL FOODS THAT ARE PREPARED AHEAD OF SERVICE AND COLD HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS (CHICKEN, RICE, SAUCES, ETC).

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

MUST PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES TO DISPENSE BULK DRY INGREDIENTS LIKE FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR FOIL AS MEANS TO LINE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR IN PREP AREA (IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM NAAN OVEN) WHERE TILE IS BROKEN AND RAW WOOD IS EXPOSED UNDERNEATH. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST STORE ALL MOPS AND BROOMS INVERTED OR 6 INCHES OF THE FLOOR WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

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

FOUND CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND SHELVING UNIT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

DEC 1
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED AND DATED INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE.

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

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE ROOM ABOVE SHELVING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT UPRIGHT REGRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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JUN 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

AUG 18
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X4)ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

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

FLOOR CLUTTERED IN WASHROOM (DOOR MARKED PRIVATE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

OCT 31
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL VENT COVER OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

JAN 8
2014
PASSED
0 violations

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