DINER GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

1635 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Dec 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Dec 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 29

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT ABOVE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATORS IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

DEC 22

2025

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS AT THE 2-DOOR TALL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Critical Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTERS. THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. MUST MAINTAIN GARABE AREA ADEQAUTE MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 9

2025

PASS · 0 violations

APR 2

2025

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE REAR ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2602030 ON 09/03/2024. VIOLATION#41. NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT. #55. NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS. #58. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 3

2024

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)//NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(A, D)//OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12//NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.13//NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11//NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14//NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

Serious Sanitation

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

4-501.13//NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11//NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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AUG 19

2024

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED BLACK AND ORANGE SUBSTANCE ON ICE CHUTE OF FOUNTAIN DRINK DISPENSER AND BLACK SUBTANCE IN CENTER OF WHITE STOPPER IN ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS MILK 45.3 F AT PANCAKE BATTER 49.2, 44 CHEESE F, CARNE ASADA 45.8 F, CHICKEN BREAST 49.2 F, CORNED BEEF HASH 49.1 F, FRIES 68.7 F, AND SKIRT STEAK 62.6 F STORED IN KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS VALUED AT $150.00 DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (RAW CARNE ASADA, RAW CHICKEN, CORNED BEEF HASH, COOKED BROCCOLI,) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AMBIENT AIR OF 58.7 PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF BOTH REAR PREP AREA 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS PLACED IN THE FRONT INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED DRIED SPICES IN FRONT PREP LINE AND REAR PREP AREA WIHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAMES FOR ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED STICKY FLY TRAP HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORE IN REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE FLY TRAP TO AN AREA NOT ABOVE ANY FOOD PREP AREAS AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

NOTED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP AREA SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD.

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SPLATTER ON KITCHEN CEILING, HEAVY DUST ON KITCHEN AND BATHROOM VENTS,

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEP 1

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REATR PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH TRAY AND GLASS CUPS ON TOP OF SINK.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEM (POTATOES) INSIDE LARGE POTS AT THE REAR SHED TO BE IMPROPER AT 96.9F.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $90.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WERE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDES APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE DUMPSTER LID CLOSED TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 18

2022

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A; C) OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES, AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES' CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

OCT 12

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SAUSAGE) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:10 AM DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS WAS NOT OBSERVED ON THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSHAKING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (BACON) OF TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46.6-48.8 F IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.8 LBS (4 PACKS A FAMILY SIZE BACON).$40. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR STORAGE SHED WITH OPENINGS AND GAPS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID FOOD AND WIPING CLOTH STORAGE SHED.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A DISPOSABLE WHITE CUP WITH NO HANDLE STORED IN A BULK FLOUR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO GET THE FOOD ITEM OUT.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED WHITE STYROFOAM TO-GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TO GO CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.

Serious Employee Hygiene

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED 4 SQUIRT BOTTLES OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA STORED UNDER THE HANDWASHING SINK ON A CRATE LINED WITH FOIL AND CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID FOOD ITEMS AND REFRAIN FROM USING CRATES AS A FOOD STORAGE UNIT. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE BREAD RACK, FOOD PREP TABLES AND EQUIPMENT WITH SLIGHT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID FLLOR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE REAR VENTILATION FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAND AND SANITIZE SAID FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SHOES STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AND A HOODED SWEATER ON THE BREAD RACK, IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND SHOES IN A DESIGNATED PLACE, NOT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 19

2021

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED STACK OF WASHCLOTHS BY THE SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE DIRTY WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

AUG 27

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES AND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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