SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DONA TORTA.

BEAT. 23/100

3331 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 1, 2020 · passed

Failed 4 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 1
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.

SEP 29
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS SUCH AS BEANS, RICE, SALSA, AND BEEF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEE VIOLATION #59

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #2401488 ON 9/22/20. FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. VIOLATION IS AS FOLLOWS... OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS AS RELATED TO IDPH. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 22
2020
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING RICE, BEANS, CHICKEN , BEEF AND SALSA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH VALID ORGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THEMOMETERS INSIDE OF COOLING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO SERVICE PROVIDED DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS AS RELATED TO IDPH. MUST MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN/BROKEN GASKETS ON 3 DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD UNIT ATTACHED AS WELL AS UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT NEAR GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOIL LINED PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE , CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FREE OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR FOOD HANDLER. MUST MEET REQUIREMENT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDE PROOF UPON INSPECTION AS REQUIRED.

JAN 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUDANTION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, SALSA, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED. INSTD TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (IF STORING IN CONTAINER, CONTAINER MUST BE DRY.)

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

OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS BEING STORED IN ORIGINAL PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS FROM SUPPLIER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD EMPLOYEES MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR VERIFICATION.

FEB 26
2018
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLES,POTS THAT ARE TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN 1ST & BSMT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN 1ST FL. MEN'S TOILETROOM.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA.MUST PROVIDE A CEILING UNDER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OVER TABLES OR REMOVE PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AT HAND HELD LIGHT NEAR REAR STOVE.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK.

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JUN 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AROUND GREASE TRAP, FLOORS BY FRYERS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUID UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

WALLS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND 3 COMP SINK AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHT SHEILD MISSING AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT

JUL 8
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PERPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BEANS,RICE,PORK.ETC,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA

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

MUAT CLEAN FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MENUDO, RICE, BEANS) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE LOCATED IN THE FREEZERS OF THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE BINS (BROWN SUGAR, RICE) NOT LABELED LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS ON ALL REFRIGERATION ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE BASEMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING THRU OUT TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILLS) ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AND NO LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DRINK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AS WELL AS PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ACROSS FROM THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A MOP BEING STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 23
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT ON SHELF WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED SOME GREASE IN THE BOTTOM OF FRYER; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SECTION OF THE CEILING IN THE MENS WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH MISSING PAINT; REPAINT AREA OF CEILING.

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

TOILETS IN THE MENS WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT NEED CLEANING. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OR COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

JUL 28
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED, NO COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, UNABLE TO UTILIZE SINK DUE TO SCAULDING HOT WATER ONLY. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED OR CLEAN, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE/DEBRIS, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. INSTD TO HAVE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS OR COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH EXCESSIVE LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP ON ALL SURFACES. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SINK.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR IN CORNERS NEED DETAILED CLEANING.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING, WRAPPED IN PLASTIC. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME.

MAR 20
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE KNIFE HOLDER IS GREASY; DEGREASE AND SANITIZE THE KNIFE HOLDER.

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

THE TWO DOOR LOWBOY PREP COOLER HAS DIRTY GASKETS; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE DOORS IN DETAIL.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE BASEMENT BATHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTALL DOOR CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH DOORS.

NOV 26
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAl LOOSE PANEL AT WALL NEXT TO STOVE IN KITCHEN. SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

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

EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ITEMS (CHAIRS AND EQUIPMENT) IN BASEMENT ALONG WALL THAT BELONG TO BUILDING OWNER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

OCT 22
2012
FAILED
0 violations

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