SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DASTORKON.

BEAT. 18/100

351 W OAK ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 17, 2017 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
3 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 17
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN IMPRORELY STORED INSIDE 2 REFRIGERATORS ABOVE RAW BEEF. INSTRUCTED STAFF ALWAYS STORE RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHELVING UNITS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED, COOKED AND PREPARED.INSTRUCTED FOOD PREP STAFF THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, COOKED AND PREPARED.CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT 1050AM. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.CDI.

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

FOUND RAW FOODS AND COOKED FOODS IN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE.

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRI AND WATER PUDDLE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE, MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

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

FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER DISH MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. MUST MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO FOOD PREP STAFF WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES AND NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE 30 DAYS TO OBTAIN ABOVE STATED DOCUMENT.

NOV 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,RICE,BEEF, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN MEAT COOLER.

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

STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN FOR FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN KITCHEN AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 1
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH OVEN AT KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,RICE,BEEF, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER STORING OF FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT IN GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS.

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

ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,INTERIORS OF OVENS,GRILL,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZER,FRONT COUNTER SHELVINGS ETC,REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS ARE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE,MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE KITCHEN MEAT COOLER.

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

STOCK ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN FOR FOOD HANDLERS WORKING IN KITCHEN AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 53.5F, SOUPS AT 54.1F,EGG PANCAKE ROLLS AT 58.5F, BEEF 55.5F ETC,. ALL COLD FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH THE FRONT SMALL 1 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER AND 2 LIVE ROACHES BENEATH THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMSPTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED,OBSERVED GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH.MUST NOTIFY DISPOSAL CO FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS ON DUMPSTERS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SOUPS,BEEF,CHICKEN,RICE, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1546766,DATED:06/05/2015. 30 NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OPEN TIN CANS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AND NOT IN INSIDE TIN CANS. 09/05/2015 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. 09/05/2015 45 NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 09/05/2015 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 5/3/2016 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS FROM SHELVINGS AT BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES. MISSING FILTERS AT KITCHEN HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN SURFACES SHELVINGS AND BOARDS IN KITCHEN AREAS MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS STOVES,INTERIORS OF OVENS,GRILL,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,COOLERS,SHELVINGS,TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,CHEST FREEZER ETC,REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS NEAR THE DISHMACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 5
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR TO BE IMPROPER: RICE WITH MIXED VEGETABLES 62.1F, BEEF 45.8F/67.5F, POTATOES 53.2F, SOUP 45.2F, RICE 48.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 42 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $498.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PERSONNEL WITH INFECTIONS RESTRICTED: NO OPEN SORES, WOUNDS, ETC

NOTED EMPLOYEE WITH BANDAGED WOUND ON THUMP FINGER PREPARING FOOD (SLICING MEAT AND CHICKEN) AT THE KITCHEN WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BANDAGE AND GLOVES OVER IT BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE PREPARED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, BEEF ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #012.

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE OPEN TIN CANS STORED INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AND NOT IN INSIDE TIN CANS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE DINNING AREA. ALSO NOTED MISSING PANELS ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CEILING PANELS, CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED TILES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 15
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2014
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM FROM REPORT #1110415 ON 1/2/14 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PROVIDE A MAP OF BAIT STATIONS AND TRAPS ON THE PREMISES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

MUST LABEL FOODS IN THE COOLER FOR CUSTOMER TAKEOUT (SALADS AND DESSERTS) WITH NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

MUST STORE SPOONS INVERTED AT THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST RODENT PROOF BOTH OF THE DOORS IN THE BASEMENT AND THE FRONT DOOR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TOP OF STOVES AND BURNERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT. REPLACE THE EXLECTRICAL OUTLET PANEL IN THE BASEMENT.

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

REMOVE THE CLUTTER (WOOD, ETC) FROM THE BASEMENT.

JAN 2
2014
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INADEQUATE NUMBER OF EXPOSED HANDSINKS PROVIDED. OBSERVED FOOD BEING PREPARED IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A STAND MIXER, DOUGH SHEETER, PREP TABLES AND MEAT FILLED DUMPLINGS BEING PREPARED ON THE BASEMENT PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO PREPARE FOOD IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT AN EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED BAGS OF FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. BAGS OF BEETS, ONIONS AND POTATOES WERE STORED ON THE GROUND WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS PRESENT ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND OF THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE AT 210F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TOP OF STOVES AND BURNERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR THE COMBINATION REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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