Don Pepe
Passed most recently but 4 prior failures on record
2026-01-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN FRONT OF THE BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG-HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHEL...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED PREP COOLER OVERLOADED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
2026-01-14 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 14 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM BASEMENT PREP AREA.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE SHELVING UNITS...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FIRST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA AND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED PREP COOLER OVERLOADED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ORGANIZE FOOD ITEMS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2025-03-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-601.11 OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MIXING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT SURFACES. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHITE LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
2025-03-25 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) PREP/DISH AREA (BASEMENT) WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS... 4 LBS COOKED CHICKEN, 4LBS CHORIZO, 4 LBS PICO, 10 LBS PAZOLE, 4 LBS STEAK RANGING BETWEEN 48-55F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS F...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MIXING EQUIPMENT, BLENDERS LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT SURFACES. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON WHITE LEDGE LOCATED BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BA...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
2024-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (RICE, BEANS, BEEF, STEAK, GUACAMOLE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CFM WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDAT...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE)1ST FLOOR AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP AREAS DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED HOT TEMPERATURE @ 1ST FLOOR 3 COMP @ 72.1F AND BASEMENT 3 COMP @ 64.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKY PIPE ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COFFEE/BAR AREA AS WELL AS HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR PREP AS WELL AS BASEMENT PREP SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BACKYARD AREA IN THE REAR FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE FOR REVIEW.
2023-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOL...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. 10 POUNDS COOKED MINCED PORK AT 66.3F, AND 10 POUNDS COOKED STEAK AT 52.8F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED TO GO CONTAINERS STORED FACING UP ON SHELF IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE TOPS AND SIDES OF THE OVENS, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND OTHER FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD COCKROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
2022-01-26 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED USED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKETS WITH MOP; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AFTER USING AND HANG MOPS APPROPRIATELY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE; PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VERIFYING VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR DINING IN RESTAURANT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE
2022-01-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT REFRIGERATION DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED..
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED USED WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKETS WITH MOP; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER AFTER USING AND HANG MOPS APPROPRIATELY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
FOUND NO COVER IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE; PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CLEAN IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDER SINKS, CLEAN IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON CEILING VENT FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; MAKE CEILING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR VERIFYING VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR DINING IN RESTAURANT.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
2020-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
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 FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS AND BY THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-603.15 OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LARGE POTS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT FITS THE LARGE EQUIPMENT OR PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVES OF THE PREP TABLES RUSTY AND WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALLS IN THE DISH AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
2019-05-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (LETTUCE, COOKED STEAK MEAT, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED BLACK CRATES USED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.------OBSERVED CLAY DRINKING MUGS AND BOWLS BEING USED FOR FOOD PURPOSES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYERS, TOPS AND SIDES OF THE OVENS, AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP/COOK AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, DEBRIS AND OTHER FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF USED COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING, AND OTHER NON-USED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2018-02-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 9 ▾
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BAR...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2018-02-01 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 1LB. COOKED CARNITAS 48.0F,2LBS. COOKED PORK 48.8F,1LB. CHIRIZO 46.7F,4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 46.2F,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 47.9F...
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTIUSE UTENSILS (POTS,BOWLS,SPOONS,LIDS) AT REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER IN FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AND RINSING UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PUTTING WASHED DISHES ON DRYING RACK WITHOUT SANITIZING ...
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE, WITHOUT HAND DRYING DEVICES.OBSERVED MEN'S STAFF TOILETROOM MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE,NOT ABLE TO TURN ON WATER AT SINK.NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND SINK.BASEMEN...
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE STRIPPED AND SPINNING AROUND WHEN TURNED ON AND NO WATER COMING FROM FAUCET DUE TO WATER BEING TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH TO KEEP WATER FROM RUNNING CONSTANTLY.INST...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SHELVING UNITS FOR ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AT LANDING TO BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT,REMOVE PLASTIC WRAP USED AS A BARRIER AT STEAM TABLE ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WHEEL BASES,FRYERS,ALL COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,CUTTING BOARDS,HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND WALK IN COOLER,FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAIN .MUST MAKE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE (EXCESSIVE GREAT STUFF).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM SERVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
2017-02-24 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN DRAWER COOLERS, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING AND MAINTAINING DRY. FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF SHEILD. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAK AT NECK OF FAUCET. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ARTICLES BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED AND MAINTAIN.
2016-12-05 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET ON 1 OF THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER INSIDE BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPIAR GASKET
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL CHEST COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTSIDE REAR ENTRANCE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EQUIPMENT
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
2016-01-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2016-01-15 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-8-15 ON REPORT #1575247 -38- OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE BASEMEN...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PAINT ALL RUSTY EXTERIORS OF GREASE TRAPS AND SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP, DIRT AND DEBRIS).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ABATED.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN HANDLING OPEN FOODS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
2015-09-08 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED HORCHATA (RICE WATER) NOT PROPERLY LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT AND GRILL UTENSILS BEING STORE BETWEEN THE WALL AND PIPES IN THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND M...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A SLITE BROWNISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY DETERGENT TUBING CONNECTED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE ...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED A LIGHT WITHOUT A SHIELD OVER THE FRONT MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTSHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK, ICE MACHINE OR ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DETERGENT TUBES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A WALL MOUNTED FAUCET, ATTACHED T...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO TAKE ACCURATE TEMPERATURES OF HOT HOLDING FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE BACKYARD AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
2014-06-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, RAW STEAK STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SALSA, CARROTS, AND VEGETABLES IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
RE USING SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS. OBSERVED PLASTIC SPOONS IN REAR AND RE USING. INSTD TO USE SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS ONCE ONLY. ALSO MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (INVERTED & PROTECTED FROM PUBLIC).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RUSTY SURFACES. RUBBER DOOR GASKETS OF REACH ON COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPLACE SAME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHTSHIELDS AND ENDCAPS MISSING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
2013-08-19 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
THE CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT IS DIRTY AND THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN BETWEEN DIRTY PIECES OF EQUIPMENT; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS IN DETAIL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE SHELVING UNDER THE TORTILLA CHIP STATION IS FILTY, SCRUB DOWN AND SANITIZE THE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL FROM CORNER TO CORNER.
2012-02-15 Pass License 2 ▾
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. CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BEHIND SLICER AND CAN OPENER. SOME PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND DISH RACK NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON FIRST FLOOR; SCRAPE AND REPA...
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM.
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