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4154-4158 W ARMITAGE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 29 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 172026PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEANS AT 50F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 4 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $5.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED HOW TO PROPERLY COOL BEANS AFTER PREPARATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
6-501.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 32026PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
NOTED DAMAGED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
APR 212025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
APR 142025FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISH WASHING AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, AND PAPER TOWELS ACCESSIBLE TO THE FRONT SERVICE LINE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c). NO CITATION
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE BAR AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT BEING DISCONNECTED DUE TO REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
JAN 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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JAN 302023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WET FOOD CONTAINERS STACKED ON DRY RACK AFTER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. MUST AIR DRY EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS BEFORE CONTACT WITH FOOD.
OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE (RIGHT SIDE) BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS DRAINING. MUST REPAIR LEAK.
OBSERVED INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JUN 32022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND HEAVY RUST BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED WIRE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED FROZEN FISH STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
FOUND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE LEFT CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND PLASTIC BEING USED TO PLUG THE DRAINS AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN PLUGS.
NOTED A LEAK COMING FROM THE LEFT FAUCET AND FAUCET BASE ON THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE (WASTE CAN WITH LID) INSIDE THE BASEMENT UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS.
MAY 142021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED READY-TO EAT, TCS FOODS NOT DATE MARKED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER COOLER GREEM SALSA, RICE, COOKED PORK AND GROUND BEEF. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THERMOMETER AT THE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND MANTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
NOV 302020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
**ESTABLISHMENT SERVING CEVICHE, EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE MENU OF FOODS THAT ARE RAW/COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ITEMS (CANNED SODA) STORED DIRECTLY UNDER WASTE WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST RELOCATED STORAGE ITEMS, OR COMPLETELY ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNTS OF BROWN/ORANGE SLIMY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2313186, DATED 10/1/19. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUSLY ISSUED CORE VIOLATIONS: #10 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #37 OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME. #53 OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE OR PROOF OF, WHILE TCS FOODS LIKE PORK AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
**NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
**OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT WITH PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNS IN BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED PORK AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 117.3F ON THE GRILL IN A PAN ON WOODEN BLOCKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF PORK VALUED AT $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
**ESTABLISHMENT SERVING CEVICHE, EGGS, STEAK AND HAMBURGERS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE MENU OF FOODS THAT ARE RAW/COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPICES OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL FOOD INGRIDIENT CONTAINERS WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
MAY 212018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING AND UNDER RANGE URNERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO REMOVE TIN FOIL LINERS.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD COVING AT PREP KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PAINT COVING.
OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AND LEAK AT FAUCET AT WASH BASIN IN MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD AND TO REPAIR FAUCET IN MEN'S RESTROOM.
JAN 92018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO LABEL ON COOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE SAID UTENSILS AND STORE THEM PROPERLY IN SANITARY MANNER.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING ONE LIGHT SHIELD OUT OF TWO LIGHT BULBS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR AND BETTER ORGANIZE/MAINTAIN.
JAN 312017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM 1ST FL. & BSMT WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER,RUSTY GRILL LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,DISH AREA RUSTY PREP TABLE NEAR MOP SINK.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER SHELF OF WOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE NEXT TO PREP COOLER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BAR AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENT IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD WALL BASES IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN BSMT WALK IN COOLER AND BSMT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA.
SEP 92016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE REAR LIGHT SWITCH OVER THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE, AND REPAIR SWITCH.
OBSERVED A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL, OR REPLACE.
FEB 262016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/REPLACE.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN SAME AREA LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM SINK HANDLE LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OCT 12015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND RESTROOM DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE.
JAN 122015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREAS.
LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER.
MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF.
DEC 302014FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN 45.8F,COOKED PORK 47.7F,AND EGGS 54.1-55.1F ON TOP SHELVING UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 22LBS.$50.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH SEVERAL RED,PUSSED BUMPS ON RIGHT HAND,WRIST AND ARM,(ROLLING DOUGH INTO A BALL)HANDLING FOOD WITHOUT BANDAGES AND GLOVES ON .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EMPLOYEE FROM FOOD PREP AREA UNTIL WOUNDS ARE COVERED PROPERLY OR HEALED.(CRITICAL 7-38-010B).
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,1- COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,MOP SINK,CUSTOMERS MEN'S AND WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEES BASEMENT TOILET ROOMS,HAND SINK IN BASEMENT UNUSED PREP AREA WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION.MUST RESTORE AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER.HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AT 12:13 P.M.(CRITICAL 7-38-030).
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1385260 4/18/14 NOT CORRECTED #30-MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.#32-MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLE.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.#33-MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.#35-MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING AND PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DORS.#36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.#37-MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILET ROOM DOOR.#38-MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BEER AND POP COOLER & 1- DOOR COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE BIN FOR TORTILLA CHIPS,WORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF UNUSED OVEN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CONCRETE STEP LEADING TO BASEMENT,LOOSE FLOOR TRIM THRESHOLD AT 1ST FL. WALK IN COOLER,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HOOD AND FITERS HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI BUILD UP.MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT BEHIND STORAGE SHELF .
APR 182014PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL & DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES ,FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & GRILL TABLES.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON LOWER WOOD TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & INTERIOR PANEL OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER,LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AREA & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DINING & PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT & REAR DOORS.
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT OVER 1- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILETROOM DOOR.
MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.
APR 222013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER
MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA
MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
APR 52013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED SOUPS INSIDE COOLER
MUST REPAIR CHIPPING WALL SURFACES, AND REPAINT WALL IN AL LIGHT COLOR PAINT, REAR AREA OF STORE, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD PRODUCT,
MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR BAR SINK FRONT AREA
MUST PROVIDE INTERIOR THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS
NOV 232012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Foods inside cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
AUG 222012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
AUG 62012FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
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JUL 62012PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
JUL 32012PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found walk-in cooler(not being used) on first floor at 65.0 F. Instructed that coolers must maintain 40 F or below at all times. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No foods being stored in cooler at this time. No citation issued.
Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service. Found Cooked Beef 3 lbs at 56.0 F, Chopped Beef 8 lbs at 56.1 F, Cooked chicken 10 lbs at 54.9 F and Cooked Pork 5 lbs at 58.2 F that was stored in prep cooler that was removed from cooler listed above. Instructed that potentially hazardous foods must maintain 40 F or below. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded-value $175, 26 lbs. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).
Multi use articles not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Lower storage shelves under prep tables rusted. Instructed to remove rust and apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Storage shelves, can opener, interior panel of ice machine not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize and remove foil from cooking equipment shelves.
Floors not maintained on premises. Instructed to replace any damaged floor tile and detail clean behind equipment.
Light covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
Three compartment sink in bar area not provided with sink stoppers. Instructed to have stoppers for wash and sanitize compartment.
Unecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean areas.
Employes in prep area not wearing hair restraints. Instructed that all employees must have proper hair restraints.
OCT 252011FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT COOKING AND BAR AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE INTO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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