AUG 21
2025
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DAVID'S GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
800 W CERMAK RD · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 21, 2025 · passed
9 of 16 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
98
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
FRONT COOLERS WITH NO THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS EITHER INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF COOLERS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZEAND MAINTAIN AREA.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN STAIN FREE CEILING TILES.
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
CFM ON SITE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
MAY 62024FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 6
2024
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 72023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 302023FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2023
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND FOOD LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CONDENSOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN DISREPAIR, LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND VENTS LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER FILLED WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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 142021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR MATS NEED CLEANING AT THE COOKING STATION TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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.
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 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 21
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 132020FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 13
2020
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH OUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 262017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2017
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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
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
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA
SEP 192017FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2017
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
* 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)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PLACE FRYER COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR IN DINING AREA
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 62016FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 152016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2016
PASSED
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE NOT MEETING THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 192015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 19
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MAY 142014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2014
PASSED
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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.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT OUT IN REAR ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE SAME.
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