DAVID'S GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

800 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Aug 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 21

2025

PASS 11 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS. MUST MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE FIRST UNISEX TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A COVER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZEAND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO PROPERLY AIR DRY MOP(S). MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

MAY 8

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 6

2024

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO DESSERTS AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL PREPACKAGED GRAB-AND-GO ITEMS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-501.19 OBSERVED THE WASH SOLUTION FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINING 110F; DURING THE INSPECTION, THE HOT WATER WASH SOLUTION WAS ONLY MAINTAINING BETWEEN 95F-102.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A WASH SOLUTION OF 110F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE/POOR LIGHTING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE LIGHTING INTENSITY.

JUL 7

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 30

2023

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISH ROOM/ PREP AREA. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND-CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE PANEL. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, COOKED POTATOES, HEAVY CREAM) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 64F - 59F. LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS ( COST $30,4 LBS). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED RICE AND A VARIETY OF SALSA' HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED STEAK EGGS ON THE MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK), AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND FOOD LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND ALL SHELVES LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED GREASE TRAP COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND WALK-IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD LOCATED ON THE SHELF WHERE THE GRILL IS LOCATED. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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SEP 14

2021

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A FEW PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST COVER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING AT THE COOKING STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK AROUND THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA, AND MISSING TILES IN THE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 21

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

JAN 13

2020

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON THE MENUS FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS, BEEF, HAMBURGERS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL FOR ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS FOR SALE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS LOCATED FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE GAME CONSOLE, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BETWEEN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-306.11 OBSERVED TORTILLA CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF ONE ANOTHER WITHOUT PROTECTION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STACK CHIP TRAYS ON TOP OF ON ANOTHER WITHOUT A PROTECTION BARRIER AND NEVER STORE CHIPS WITHOUT PROTECTION IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE CHIPS FROM THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND PLACE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ADDED A PROTECTION BARRIER BETWEEN ALL CHIP TRAYS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE THAT IS LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2252743 DATED 1/17/19; OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-424-090.

JAN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUSES/OR PROPER CHLORINE TEST STRIPS (1000-5000 PPM). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENUS FOR UNDER COOKED FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE BAGS,(ZIP-LOC, BAGIES etc.) OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN ABOVE WALK IN COOLER, AND REAR PREP SHIELDS ARE DUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SEP 26

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER ,FOIL FROM SHELVES AT TABLE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER CRATE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA

SEP 19

2017

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS 3LBS. COOKED HASH BROWNS 69.5F,3LBS. COOKED STEAK 122.3F,1.5LBS. COOKED BEANS 100.5F,4LBS. COOKED STEAK 113.0F,1LB. COOKED SOUP 108.4F,1LBS. COOKED RICE 133.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.13.5 LBS. $27.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest 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 APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON PALLET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO GAMING MACHINE,UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.ALSO, APPX"1/2-3/4" GAP IN CENTER BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/19/17(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (STEAK,BEANS,RICE,HASH BROWNS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELF IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER AND LOWER SHELF IN REAR AREA,FOIL FROM SHELVES AT COUNTER AND CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER CRATE NEXT TO 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED,VENTS AND VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN BETWEEN WALL AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA,BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE OF MOP SINK BASIN AND PREP TABLE FROM IN FRONT OF SAME.

DEC 14

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 6

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOILET FACILITIES FOR THE EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT MAINTAINED. TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS WERE NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY AND BACKING UP DURING THE INSPECTION WHENEVER FLUSHED. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION AND TOILETS WERE FLUSHING PROPERLY BY THE END OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN WASHROOM TOILETS AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS; 5 DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE DRINK DISPENSORS AND 10 LOCATED IN THE CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHOPPED LETTUCE) IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE FRONT REFRIGERATOR AND PREP COOLER. OBSERVED WRAPPED DESSERTS FOR SALE AT THE FRONT COUNTER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND PRODUCT NAME AND INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NOZZLE FOR HORCHATA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE ICE SHOOT FOR THE DRINK DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH DIRT DEBRIS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVES LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS OF THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING LOCATED BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER (OLD EQUIPMENT) IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT THAT IS NOT IN USE AND TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES AND CONTAINERS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, BEANS, RICE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED IN SUGAR AND KNIVES BEING STORED IN BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF BOTH FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING. OBSERVED A DIRTY KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED VENT FILTER IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE NOT MEETING THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED 6 DOZEN RAW EGGS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 61.4-65.8F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MAY 14

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT ANY RUSTY SURFACES SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPAIR HANDLES AT 1ST AND 3RD BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

COUNTERTOP AND DRIP TRAY UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. CLEAN VENTILATION FAN COVERS IN TOILET ROOM, DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.

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