SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EARLS KITCHEN + BAR.

BEAT. 34/100

1538 N CLYBOURN AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 19, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 19
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUL 12
2023
FAILED
14 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED ON SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. DURING EXIT INEPCTION, CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURING BETWEEN 126-130F AT THE METERED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE END OF LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BRING WATER TEMPERATURES DOWN BETWEEN 100-120F. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CUCUMBER SLICES IN HANDWASHING SINK AT THE END OF COOKLINE MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS TO MAKE HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE. SEE ABOVE FOR PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c), CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD IS NOT RECORDED ON ALL SHELLSTOCK TAGS THAT WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST RECORD THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK WAS SOLD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REVIEW INVOICE RECEIPTS IN HOUSE TO VERIFY WHEN LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEMS WERE SOLD PER TAG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME RESIDUE IN WHITE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING. MEASURED CHLORINE READING 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. DISH MACHINE CHLORINE SANITIZING SHOULD MEASURE BETWEEN 50-200PPM. ECO LAB HAD SERVICED DISH MACHINE, SANITIER MEASURED AT 100PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AND ELECTRICAL ROOM. OBSERVED ONE LIVE RODENT RUN THROUGH THE COOKLINE FLOOR. OBSERVED AT LEAST 50 SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR SODA BOXES IN STORAGE CLOSET, DISH AREA, UTILITY CLOSET. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY, DROPPINGS AND SMALL BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS SUCH AS FORKS AND KNIVES OUT ON DISPLAY IS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AT CUSTOMER TABLES. UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED AND/OR WRAPED CLEAN UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED, DISPLAYED, AND DISPENSED SO THAT FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

MOSCOW MULE DRINKS IS BEING SERVED IN COPPER MUGS (INTERIOR OF THE MUG IS COOPER LINED). COPPER AND COPPER ALLOYS SUCH AS BRASS MAY NOT BE USED IN CONTACT WITH A FOOD/DRINK PRODCUTS THAT HAS A PH BELOW 6 SUCH AS VINEGAR, FRUIT JUICE, OR WINE. MANAGER DISCARDED COPPER MUGS ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FAUCETS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE END OF COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOORS MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOORS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET INSIDE OF UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO HAND MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS NOT PROVIDED ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2022
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIIFED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS HAMBURGERS WERE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED SUSHI RICE ON SITE WITHOUT SUSHI RICE LETTER AND/OR PH METER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EITHER SUSHI RICE LETTER FROM LABORATORY OR PH METER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING PROTEINS ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ONE OF 2 EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2463258 DATED 12/2/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 2
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLOW LEAK ON PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS IN REAR REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

CLEAR PLASTIC PORTION CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR AIR DRY BEFORE STACKING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LOOSE CAULKING AT VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JAN 3
2018
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 MULTIPLE HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED THE DISHROOM HANDSINK AND REAR PREP LINE HANDSINK AUTOMATIC FAUCET BATTERIES DEAD (FAUCETS UNABLE TO PROVIDE WATER FOR HANDWASHING). NOTED NO HAND SOAP AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL (PROVIDING HOT AND COLD WATER) AND SUPPLIED WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REPLACED DEAD BATTERIES AND PROVIDED SOAP AT BAR DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED IN THE LARGE ICE MACHINE. NOTED DARK, MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FORMING ON THE CHUTE AND FRAME OF CHUTE LEADING FROM TOP COMPARTMENT INTO THE STORAGE WELL, WITH WATER DRIPPING FROM SOILED EDGES INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED THAT ICE MACHINE MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED TO PROTECT ICE PRODUCTION AND STORAGE. OPERATOR DISCARDED ALL ICE AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED SLICED BAR FRUIT STORED IN OPEN CONTAINERS ON MAIN BAR IN FRONT OF CUSTOMER SEATING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMER CONTACT AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED A COVER FOR THE BAR FRUIT DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED OPEN-TOPPED PITCHERS OF WATER STORED AT SERVER'S COUNTERS THAT ARE LOCATED IN AISLES AND PATHWAYS THAT ARE NOT PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS WALKING THROUGH THE DINING ROOM. MUST STORE OPEN CONTAINERS AWAY FROM CUSTOMERS OR PROVIDE APPROPRIATE COVERS/LIDS. OPERATOR RELOCATED PITCHERS TO PROTECTED SERVER'S STATION WHICH DOES NOT HAVE CUSTOMER ACCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED PRE-SET CUPS AND SILVERWARE STORED IMPROPERLY ON DINING ROOM TABLES. WHEN PRE-SETTING DINING ROOM TABLES, MUST STORE CUPS INVERTED AND SILVERWARE COVERED.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. OBSERVED RED SYRUP-LIKE STAINS ON WALK IN FREEZER WALL. OBSERVED OIL AND CRUMBS BUILDING UP ON COOK LINE TOASTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS.

JAN 6
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL PORTION OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.

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

MUST READJUST THE TIMERS AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER: HAND SINK AT THE SALAD PREP AREA AND HAND SINK AT THE APPETIZER PREP STATION AREA. FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND SINKS NOT RUNNING CONTINUOUSLY FOR 15 SECONDS.MUST REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL OF THE COOLERS AT THE HOT SIDE COOKING LINE. FOUND ALL THERMOMETERS AT THE ABOVE STATED AREA NOT IN WORKING ORDER.

JUL 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,MANAGER PROVIDED A COPY OF HIS CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON HIS COMPUTER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND HAVE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT THE BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS ON CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPE ON WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO BEARD HAIRNET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARDNET WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 19
2016
FAILED
6 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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALAD DRESSINGS,RICE,SOUPS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT THE BARS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ICE BIN COVERS ON CONSUMABLE ICE BINS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING IN THE DISHMACHINE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CEILINGS AT THE DISHMACHINE ROOM AND COOKLINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT PIPE ON WALL BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO BEARD HAIRNET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARDNET WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 4
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING TUNA TOSTADAS WITH HIS BARE HANDS DURING THIS INSPECTION.THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS(USE GLOVES,TONGS,SPOONS,SPATULAS ETC.).PREVIOUSLY NOTED IN COMMENTS INSPECTION REPORT#1578323 DATED:09/30/2015. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

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

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON HOOD ABOVE THE KITCHEN DISHMACHINE UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 30
2015
PASSED
0 violations

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