Edens Fast Food

Chicago Health Dept

6045 N CICERO AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2021.

Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

SEP 2021

Inspection history

SEP 28

2021

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE OF MICROWAVE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT MOP SINK FAUCET WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLAT CARD BOARD ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 27

2020

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP OPENING MODE OF ENTRY AT THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOMS IN THE PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR WITH GREASE BUILD-UP DEBRIS UNDERNEATH THE FOOD PREP COOKING EQUIPMENTS.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIORS OF LIGHT FIXTURES WITH DEBRIS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS CUSTOMER DINING AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #39,#47,#51,#55,#58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293403 ON 06/12/2019 : #39-ALL BUCKETS WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD STOCKS, BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS. Sep 12, 2019 #47-MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT. Sep 12, 2019 #51-BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. Sep 12, 2019 #55-MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT. #58-ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. Sep 12, 2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/3/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED PROPERLY WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION' 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE,AND ASTERISK ON ALL RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVED ON PREMISES,ON THE MENU,BROCHURES,TABLE TENTS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL BUCKETS WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE FOOD STOCKS, BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES,CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION,(NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE INSIDE THE ICE BIN).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER IN ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MAKER AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Other

54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT BEING USED AS A FLOOR MAT. REPLACE WITH REGULAR RUBBER FLOOR MAT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL,REPAIR THE HOLE ON THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA AND SEAL THE GAP AROUND PIPES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAY 15

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN FOOD PREP/KITCHEN MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND NOT VISIBLE INSIDE OTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.

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MAY 4

2018

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO SANITIZE MULTI-USE UTENSILS. FAUCET TOO SHORT, NOT REACHING ALL 3 COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A LONGER FAUCET NECK TO REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS. (CDI - PLUMBER ON SITE REPLACED FAUCET). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1951365 ISSUED ON 01-17-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - Caulk around exposed hand sink in bsmt prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced. #33 - Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). #34 - Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area by hot water heater not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). #35 - Ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. #38 - 3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN IN FOOD PREP/KITCHEN MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER.

JAN 17

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in bsmt prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in 1st floor prep area not clean, had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area by hot water heater not clean, had excess debris build up, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in bsmt prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink faucet in bsmt prep area leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.

FEB 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH BARE HAND. INSTRUCTED WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS MUST WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. NOTED IN THE COMMENTS ON A PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT#1515774 ISSUED ON 01-12-2015. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD-UP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.----------MUST CLEAN, REMOVE WORN OUT CAULKING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RE CAULK BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MAR 17

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE, AND ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INBSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND NOT VISIBLE INSIDE OTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ABOVE TRAINING.

JAN 12

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SINGLE USE ARTICLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS, CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, PREP TABLE, AND ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INBSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION AND LIGHT COVERS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDE INSIDE PREP COOLER AND NOT VISIBLE INSIDE OTHER COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUSLY INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ESTABLISHMENT HAS NOT MET REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH ABOVE TRAINING.

JAN 6

2014

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS IN DEEP REACH-IN FREEZER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE MATERIALS THAT ARE EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WRAPPED CHICKEN IN 5 GAL BUCKETS STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOODS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GRIME BUILDUP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST TIGHTEN THE FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT LEAKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE-ORGANIZE AND DE-CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF CARDBOARD BOXES. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN EXCESSIVE CLUTTER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONE FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER IN AN ADEQUATE CONTAINER.

MAR 19

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT (ENCRUSTED WITH THICK GREASE), BEHIND THE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO MAINTAIN DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

MAR 8

2013

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING THEIR HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES THAT HAND WASHING SHOULD BE ONLY AT THE HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND WATER. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN POOR REPAIR WITH BROKEN LIDS ALLOWING FOR EASY ACCESS OF FOOD FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT DUMPSTER SERVICE FOR LID REPLACEMENT. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER ON SHELVING AND FLOOR OF BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 20

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving need cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in kitchen prep areas, and storage areas under shelving need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Hole in bathroom ceiling in 1st floor dining area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Broken light shields in bsmt prep area, shall be replaced, light shields in 1st floor prep area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices), exhaust vents in prep areas need cleaning.

MAY 18

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler, shall be repair, replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving, cooler shelving, storage shelving in bsmt., not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).Prep tables lower shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in bsmt prep areas under 3 compartment sink, prep tables, storage racks, storage shelving, and by hot water heater areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls/ceiling tiles in prep areas(!st fl,bsmt.)not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Missing, Damaged light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, coolers, prep areas, and bathrooms need detailed cleaning.

JUN 28

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Ice machine not maintained. Instructed to replace or repair exterior door on unit to properly open and close unit of ice making parts.

Minor Sanitation

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

Nozzles on soda machine, storage shelves in prep area and interior panel of ice machne not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep areas first floor and basement not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean along wallbase and under equipment.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers and walls behind equipment in prep not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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