SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DINER GRILL.

BEAT. 40/100

1635 W IRVING PARK RD · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 29, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 11 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Aug 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 29
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & 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
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

APR 9
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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
PASSED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORChemical 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & 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
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood 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

SERIOUSFood 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

MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORChemical 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

SEP 1
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORPest 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
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility 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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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.

MINOREmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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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