DAWALI MEDITERRANEAN KITCHEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1625 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

13 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 29

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 SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEMICAL SANITIZER)/ ON SITE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

AS OF INSPECTION DATE OF 03/29/19, OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, *40LBS OF BEEF MARINATED STEAK, AT $100.00:3/19/19 *5LBS OF COOKED LAMB PIE, AT 10.00:3/19/19 *6.5LBS OF TAHINI SAUCE, AT $23.00:3/17/19 STORED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS, WITH OTHER FOODS, PAST APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DATE MARKED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SHALL BE DISCARDED OR HELD IN A DESIGNATED/SEPARATE STORAGE AREA, IF STILL IN STORAGE AFTER 7 DAYS OF PRODUCTION/ DISCARD OR CONSUMPTION DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD OR SEPARATE READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS WHICH EXCEEDS APPROPRIATELY MARKED DATE OF PRODUCTION/ DISCARDED OR CONSUMPTION DATES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 51.5LBS, $133.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISHWASHER DRAIN BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT SAID LOCATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH HAND SINK ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR AREA IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 9

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

TE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASING SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL A SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAT 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKY AND LOOSE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH WASHING AREA BEHIND DISH MACHINE. BLACKENED MOLDY PEELING MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING PROGRAM. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

DEC 21

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; CHICKEN, RICE, BEEF, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR PREP FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ON PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM FRYER & GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE RUST FROM TOP OF GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK, AND REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT IN SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT (HOT WATER TANK). ALSO, CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY AND LOOSE FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH SAID SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JAN 31

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 10

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1770663, DATED 5/12/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS. #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,LID OF GREASE TRAP,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR #41; MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT VIOLATIONS STILL EXSIST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON THE INTERIOR RACKS OF THE OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, PLEASE REMOVE, DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, LOOSE AND CRACKED, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 19

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT

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 SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED WOOD SHELF WHERE COOKING OIL IS STORED IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,LID OF GREASE TRAP,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR

Minor Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,UPPER WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,OPENING AROUND DOOR FRAME OF BASEMENT DOOR,THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN THE CENTER,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT

MAY 12

2016

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR.DUMPSTER LIDS APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN GNAWED ON LEAVING BOTH LIDS IN CENTER NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE RODENT PROOFED.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED WOOD SHELF WHERE COOKING OIL IS STORED IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD FOOD AND PAPER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,DISH RACKS,GRILL TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,LID OF GREASE TRAP,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR VENT COVER IN DISH WASHING AREA NEAR REAR DOOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA,UPPER WALLS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA,VENTILATION VENTS IN BOTH TOILETROOMS.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA,OPENING AROUND DOOR FRAME OF BASEMENT DOOR,THRESHOLD AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR IN THE CENTER,LOOSE WALL OUTLET IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

FEB 24

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENNT MADE OF RAW WOOD. RAW WOOD MUST BE MADE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

JUN 10

2014

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP SINK. RAW WOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE MUST BE SEALED OR PAINTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FYER, STOVE AND GRILL NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MENS WASHROOM VENT WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. FILTER ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUID-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 28

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT STORE PRE-SET, PAPER LINED BREAD BASKETS ON TOP OF EACH OTHER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS ABOVE BOTH REAR PREP TABLES.

DEC 20

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SHRIMP AT 43.3F, CHICKEN AT 43.3F, CHICKPEAS AT 50.1F, COOKED RICE AT 44.7F, BEEF AT 44.4F, FETA CHEESE AT 45.5F, CUT TOMATOES AT 43.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $300. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Sanitation

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

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FROZEN BEEF AND TOMATO MIXTURE BEING THAWED ON TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN. THE FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST THAW FOODS IN THE COOLERS, UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, OR IN THE MICROWAVE IF IT WILL BE COOKED IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE COOKING POTS WHICH ARE TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE WASHED AND SANITIZED. MUST REMOVE. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AND WALLS. MUST STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACK STORED IN FRONT OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

JUN 2

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 25

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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