DAMENZO'S INC.
2322-2324 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 38 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 152026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO AMBIENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA.
3-304.12: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA. FOUND MULTIPLE KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
2-102.13: OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
JAN 82026FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS DEMONSTRATE IMPROPER HAND CLEANING PROCEDURES. OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER PUT HANDS IN THE WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH DISH WATER AND DIRTY DISHES, RINSE HANDS AND DRY ON APRON. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER RINSES HANDS WITHOUT USING SOAP AND DRIES HANDS ON AN APRON. LASTLY, ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WIPING HANDS AND ARMS WITH WIPING CLOTH. ALL MENTIONED FOOD HANDLERS WERE INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND DRY WITH A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (RTE) FOOD. FOOD HANDLER TOOK A COOKED PIZZA OUT OF THE OVEN, PLACED IT INTO A TO-GO BOX, AND SPRINKLED SEASONING ON THE PIZZA WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME: 6 LB AT $40 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #8.
OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE IN THE INTERIOR PANEL ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND 2 BOXES AND 1 BAG OF RAW ITALIAN SAUSAGE (47.8F-52.2F), 2 BAGS OF PEPPERONI (50.1F-51.2F), 1/2 OF MILK (52.0F), PANS OF COOKED, PORK ITALIAN SAUSAGE, COOKED, TURKEY SAUSAGE (51.8F). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 85LBS AT $280 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEAR THE PIZZA PREP AREA. WALK-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT 51.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PERSON IN CHARGE WAS ABLE TO ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT AND THE UNIT MET THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED ONE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH NO AMBIENT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN PREP AREA.
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF KNIVES NEAR THE FLAT TOP GRILL AREA. FOUND MULTIPLE KNIVES STORED ON THE WALL IN BETWEEN THE PIPES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS.
OBSERVED AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN FOR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MUST RETAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OCT 82025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVING,STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT, AND SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE VENTS VERY DIRTY WITH GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN ALL FANS IN THE WINDOWS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FEB 132025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR TACO PREP COOLER, STOVE, AND PIZZA OVEN IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
6-501.14 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND TACO PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 62025FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE BACK DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ABOVE 100F AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CHEESE, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA SLICES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 99F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HOT TCS FOODS ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REAR PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 45F, CHICKEN AT 44F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 46-63F, COOKED PASTA AT 45F, CUT LETTUCE AT 46F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 45F, CHEESE AT 45F, GYRO SAUCE AT 44F, AND SALSA AT 47F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR TACO PREP COOLER, STOVE, AND PIZZA OVEN IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND INSIDE THE DUMPSTER CORRAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND TACO PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2590692 ON 3/8/24 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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MAR 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REAR PREP WALK-IN COOLER AND BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BEEF AT 50F, CHICKEN AT 52F, SOUR CREAM AT 51F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 47F, SALSA AT 50F, EGGS AT 51F, HEAVY CREAM AT 52F, AND MILK AT 49F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS COLD BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BASEMENT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F, AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER HAD AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS, SUCH AS MEAT AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLASTIC CUPS USED AS LIDS FOR SALSAS AND STORED INSIDE THE SALSA CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO SCOOP SALSA FROM THE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED UNWRAPPED PLASTIC SINGLE-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS, KNIVES, AND SPOONS STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS IN A PROPER, CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 282023PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WINDOW IN HOT FOODS SECTION AND REAR BACK DOOR IN PIZZA PREP AREA OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WINDOWS AND DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF TACO PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CHIPPED AND RUSTED SHELVING IN THE MAIN WALK-IN COOLER DOWNSTAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR REPLACE WITH NEW SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD RESIDUE IN BETWEEN GASKETS IN ALL REACH-IN PREP COOLERS UPSTAIRS, ON THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVING IN THE HOT FOODS SECTION, AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON ALL FAN GUARDS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST, DEBRIS, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER PIZZA OVEN AND UNDER STOVE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN ALL VENTILATION HOODS UPSTAIRS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ITEMS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME(FLOUR, BEANS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON INGREDIENT NAME FOR EASE OF IDENTIFICATION.
OBSERVED CRACK WALL TILE TO THE RIGHT OF REAR HANDSINK NEAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND RESIDUE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CRACKED AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
APR 122022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH MOLD. DISCARDED UNSAFE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 20LBS OF SLICED ITALIAN BEEF INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F AND 5 LBS OF STEAK AT 45.6F IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 25 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $95. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.7F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND PLACE IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS/FREEZERS AND PREP COOLERS/FREEZERS ON MAIN FLOOR. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED. EMAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR TAG REMOVAL.
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
OBSERVED LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK NEAR ITALIAN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FEB 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TCS FOOD BEEF HELD AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 88.7F IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES OR 41F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLSING. DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCT AT A COST OF $13. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD BOXES AND CONTAINERS ON FLOOR OF BLACK WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR WITH APPROPRIATE SHELVING.
OBSERVED INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN'S WASHROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN OF STAINLESS STEEL WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST INSIDE 3 DOOR FREEZER NEAR HOT HOLDING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SANDWICH PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON SANDWICH PREP COOLER,MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN BASEMENT WALK IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES AND FROM LIDS OF GREASE TRAPS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST REPLACE WORN AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD IN GRILL PREP AREA TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICERS,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CARTS,POTATO PEELER,PIZZA WALK IN COOLER-FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT NEAR DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 262020PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 192020FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND LOWER DOOR SWEEP ON REAR GARAGE DOOR IN NEED OF REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING THRESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND MISSING HANDLES ON LIDS FOR A HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WHITE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES PRESENT. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN LADIES TOILET ROOMS FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND LOOSE DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AND DRY STORAGE, FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP, AND WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND WET MOPS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS FOR MOPS TO DRY PROPERLY, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN BOTH HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
FEB 142020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE COLD HOLDING COOLER WITHOUT BEING COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. -
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIZZA OVEN, OR BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.. PORK SAUSAGE @ 59.2F IN COLD HOLDING UNIT , BEEF MEAT BALLS @62.4F AND ITALIAN BEEF @71.0F IN WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TURKEY,SAUSAGES, HAM, CHEESE,ETC )OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT DATE FOR ALL TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED TCS FOOD CONTAINERS (BEEF, RAW PORK,ETC)WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. OBSERVED (SPICES AND FLOUR) IN CLEAR CONTAINERS WITHOUT THE COMMON NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT FOR ALL FOODS AND SEASONINGS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS THAT ARE FOR SALE LOCATED AT THE FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIST OF ALLERGENS,INGREDIENTS,NET CONTENTS,AND SOURCE FOR ALL INDIVIDUAL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH GAP UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOF.
OBSERVED SHELVING IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS MADE OUT OF CRUMBLED MATERIAL AND MOISTURE DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SHELVING TO BE SMOOTH, NONABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA ON PREP TABLE SHELVES, NEAR ICE MACHINE,STORAGE ROOM FLOORS , AND IN BETWEEN THE STAIRS BY WALK IN COOLERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LARGE FILLED GARBAGE BAGS IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA NEAR COLD HOLDING AND PIZZA PREPPING AREA, AND ALL THRU OUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
JAN 292018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SINGLE USE FORKS AND KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY AT THE FRONT COUNTER. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS SCOOPS AND TO STORE SPICES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS (MEAT, NOODLES) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PIZZA OVENS AND INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 22017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN WITH TRASH ON THE GROUND. GREASE CONTAINER WITH HEAVY GREASE CRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL VENTILATION UNITS TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP, LARGE CAN OPENERS, POTATO CUTTER, AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEEMENT FLOOR UNDER STAIR WAY IN NEED OF CLEANING, BASEMENT FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS WITH TUBES AND END CAPS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BEEF PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 142016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
NOV 42016FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES. FOUND 22 ON THE WALLS, PIPES AND CONDUITS BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO, 45 WERE FOUND AT THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT ON THE STORAGE RACKS, CEILING, PIPES AND WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL OF THE PRE-COOKED AND COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE STORAGE RACKS AND CAN OPENERS IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FL PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS, CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN ALL PREP AREAS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING, WALLS AND LARGE PIPES IN THE BASEMENT/1ST FL PREP AREA. REMOVE FOOD, DIRT, DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. SEAL/CAULK AROUND ALL THE CRACKS IN THE WALLS, AROUND THE PIPES AND CONDUITS THROUGH OUT.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN THE BASEMENT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. MAINTAIN SAME.
AUG 222016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
AUG 122016FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE BASEMENT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS WERE STORE IN/ON TOP OF IT. ALSO, THERE WAS NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES FOR THE MIDDLE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ON THE 1ST FL. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAY HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE, STOCKED AND MAINTAINED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND 10 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 3 LARGE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THE EXPOSED/3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND 5 SMALL LIVE FLIES AND 4 LARGE FLIES IN THE 1ST FL PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. MUST RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER, THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND REACH IN FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALL IN THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE 1ST FL AND THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.
INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE 1ST FL 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ITS IN POOR REPAIR AND BEING HELD TOGETHER BY PLASTIC. ALSO, MUST FIX TH LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE BASEMENT'S 3-COMP. SINK. MAINTAIN ALL.
DEC 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, AND PREP COOLER.
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE.
DEC 22015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. OBSERVED WASTE WATER LINES RUNNING ALONG THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MOVE THE PREP TABLES OR ENCLOSE THE WASTE WATER LINES. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW MEATS (CHICKEN, BEEF AND CHORIZO) STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS AND PRODUCE IN THE TACO PREP COOLER AND THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKED FOODS ABOVE RAW FOODS AND TO STORE RAW CHICKEN BELOW ALL OTHER RAW FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PREP COOLER, POTATO CUTTER.
MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN FREEZERS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET WHEN NOT IN USE. OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
FEB 102015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST ON THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCTS AND ELECTIRCAL CONDUIT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
JAN 282015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER AT 46F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS SAUSAGE AND MILK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP AREA WALK-IN COOLER: MILK AT 46.5F, AND SAUSAGE AT 46.4F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEM INSIDE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER: ROAST BEEF AT 43.3F-54.5F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 330# OF FOOD WORTH $773. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, DUST ON THE OVERHEAD HVAC DUCTS AND ELECTIRCAL CONDUIT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL PREP AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA.
REPLACE THE BROKEN WALL TILES AROUND THE DOORWAY TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL PREP COOLERS AND A WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
OBSERVED A PLASTIC BEER PITCHER STORED IN THE ICE BIN AND USED AS AN ICE SCOOP. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP AND STORE IT OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
AUG 222014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE/PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRI THROUGH OUT.
NOTED LIGHTS BURNT OUT INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
APR 142014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.
MUST CLEAN SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN SAME AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND GREASE. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRI THROUGH OUT.
NOTED PEELING PAINT IN THE CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE DELI MEAT COOLER.
NOV 252013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
THE MEAT SLICER NEED CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER NEEDS CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD-UP
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
FEB 272013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN SHELF IN BASEMENT WHICH STORES SUGAR AND SALT. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE NOTED.
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
MAY 142012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
THE GRILL AREA SHELVES AND WALL, BAR COOLER INTERIOR AND THE GREEN COLORED PIPE ABOVE THE BASEMENT SINK ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE SURFACES IN DETAIL.
THE UPSTAIRS COOLER COILS AND FAN SHIELDS ARE DIRTY, CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
THE BASEBOARD TILES ARE MISSING BEHIND THE MIXER, REPAIR THE BASEBOARD.
THE EXHAUST HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN THE HOOD IN DETAIL.
OCT 62011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST CLEAN POTATO DICER AND CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY AND STORE IN A CORNER AREA; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING.
FEB 142011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WHERE NEEDED.
DEC 232010PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 80.0F & PIZZA WALK IN COOLER AT 49.2F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNITS ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.AIR TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER IS 33.8F AT THIS TIME.
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED & POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PIZZA WALK IN COOLER & PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT & BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER SUCH ASCOOKED CHEESE PIZZA 83.6F,SAUSAGE PIZZA 93.9F,COOKED SAUSAGE 50.1F, COOKEDITALIAN SAUSAGE 49.4F,BEEF AUJUS 51.4F,MILK 50.7F,BEEF ROAST 46.0F-61.1F 12/22/10.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.170LBS.$320.
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times.OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN 2 FOOD PREP AREAS NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WHERE THERE WAS LARGE PIZZA PANS,SCRUBBERS,SILVERWARE INSIDE OF 1 OF 2 HANDSINK & NO TOWEL DISPENSING FROM DISPENSER,ALSO 2 HAND SINK LARGE BUSS PANS STORED ON TOP OF SINK AT THIS TIME WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABLE & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN COOLERS,STEAM TABLE,SIDE DOOR.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED HANDLES ON STEAM TABLE LIDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED ICE SCOOP& GARBAGE CAN.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN OVER HEAD PIPES,FILTERS AT HOOD,PREP TABLES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT,SINKS IN BASEMENT NOT IN USE,FAN GUARDS IN COOLERS.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR WOOD FLOOR IN DINING AREA & PREP AREA NEXT TO COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES & BASES THROUGHOUT,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
AUG 232010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Wash, rinse and sanitize the east walk-in cooler shelves and fan sheilds and clean out the hood above the east pizza oven.
The basement east 3-compartment sink has a small leak and the unused basement kitchen sinks are dirty, clean and maintain the sinks.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Hose off and clean the dumpster pad and enclosure.
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