SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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4749 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 26, 2022 · passed

9 of 15 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 26
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS AND ON PREP TABLES/EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, AND PREP TABLES SO THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE UNISEX RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND A DAMAGED LIGHT SHEILD FALLING OFF THE CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

NOV 13
2020
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 5
2020
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS, WITH DEEP GROVES IN THEM, IN PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED LIQUID POOLING INSIDE 2 DOOR / OPEN TOP PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. MUST KEEP ALL SURFACES CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED WOOD SHELVES IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED IN PREP AREA. LIQUID SLOWLY DRAINS WHEN DRAIN STOPPER REMOVED, AND LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER LEFT BASIN, ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MUST REPAIR LEAK. MUST REPAIR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT WASTE WATER PROPERLY DRAINS FROM ALL BASINS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION INSIDE CHEST FREEZER (1ST FREEZER ON THE LEFT). MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON TOP OF WALL SEPARATING PREP AREA FROM AREA WITH FREEZERS. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN CEILING IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, AND IN PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPLACE ALL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP. MUST MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION COVER IN RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DEAD BUGS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP CLEAN.

NOV 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOM AND MOP SINK. CLEAN BOTH SIDES OF THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

JUN 15
2017
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR CHEST FREEZERS,BROKEN FRONT WINDOW

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR AREA,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOOD STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

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JUN 6
2017
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS,MICROWAVE TABLE,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,BREAD RACK,ON PALLETS BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/6/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR CHEST FREEZERS,BROKEN FRONT WINDOW.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM UNUSED FRYER CABINETS IN REAR AREA,MICROWAVE,PREP TABLES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,WOOD STORAGE SHELVES,SERVICE COUNTER.

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

MUST SEAL HOLES IN FLOOR IN LOBBY AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN LOBBY AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LIGHT SHIELDS,HOOD & FILTERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO CEILINGS,STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

MUST PROVIDE 1- MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM SERVICE COUNTER AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION

JUN 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FRONT BOX FREEXER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN, CLEAN FRONT UNUSED STEAMER. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR CUTTING BOARD/OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN SPOTS IN POOR REPAIR/NOT STABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS THRU OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING/REPAINTING , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA, AND REAR OFFICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.

SEP 28
2015
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 6-2-14. INSPECTION # 1385363. VIOLATION (30) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD, VIOLATION (31) MUST INVERT ALL MULTIUSE UTENSILS, AND VIOLATION (32) MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS,PREP COOLER. MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

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

FOUND EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS NOT CLEAN.

JUN 2
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS,PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM ALL SURFACES.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DEEP FRYERS.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES.MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR & WALL NEXT TO MOPSINK.

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

MUST SEAL GAP IN WALL TILE IN TOILETROOM & AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,UPPER WALL TRIM IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS & DOORS.

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN LOBBY AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA.

JAN 7
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAINT CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF PREP COOLER

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

MUST REPAIR BLINKING LIGHT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT

APR 18
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floor not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to replace missing and damaged floor tile and detail clean under and behind equipment.

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

Walls not maintained through-out premises. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint walls behind cooking equipment. Must seal openings along bottom of wallbase.

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

Faucet not maintained on three compartment sink. Instructed to repair faucet at neck to prevent leak.

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

Unnecessary articles in storage room Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

APR 11
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER. NOTED PIZZA PUFF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 49.4, HOT DOG AT 45.8, POLISH DOG AT 47.2, CUCUMBER SAUCE AT 46.2F, ROAST BEEF AT 48.1F. PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 42.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $55.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A)

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

OCT 15
2010
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 19
2010
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.NOTED AROUND CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, FIX/SEAL.-----MUST FIX LOOSE MOP SINK AND SEAL.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE PREP SHELVES NEXT TO FRYER WITH DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK (NOTED WITH HEAVY SOAP BUILD-UP).

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS BY SODA STORAGE AREA.-----MUST CLEAN OR REPAINT WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE NEXT TO MOP SINK.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NOTED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD AND LIGHT SHIELD WITH TAPE AROUND ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND FIX PROPERLY.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AND VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALL USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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