SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EL FAMOUS RESTAURANT.

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7047-7049 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 30, 2019 · passed

9 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 30
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

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

NEED TO PROVIDE AN ENCLOSED ICE SCOOP CONTAINER AT ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT

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

NEED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM STOVE(SHELF),BY THE REAR DOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT WOMEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

OCT 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED CHURRO FILLING STATION ADDED TO DINING ROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL HANDSINK IN FRONT AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TIN FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL IN KITCHEN AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

NOTED LIGHT SIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT AT BASEMENT WALK- IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.

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

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON FAUCET AT MOPSINK AT REAR OF KITCHEN.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AND BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEEVE OR IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

MAR 9
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED TOP OF RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

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

NOTED COVING AT EAST WALL IN BASEMENT CRACKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTED EXPOSED WALL PLASTER AT COFFEE BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND WOMENS RESTROOM NEED TO BE SEALED/PAINTED

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

LIGHT SHIELD CAP MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CAP

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

LINENS NOT PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE LINENS IN SAINITIZING SOLUTION.

DEC 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. ALSO, FLAN IN FRONT COOLER NEEDS INGREDIENT AND SELL BY LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA (CORNERS) NOT CLEAN, AND UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT IS DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 1
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 23
2016
FAILED
5 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 FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROPER THESHOLD TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC ON LIGHTS AND FOIL ON CONTACT SURFACES IN KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE, USE OF DUCT TAPE AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF STORAGE COMPARTMENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, AND CONTACT SURFACE AROUND THE SODA MACHINE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK, AND IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL IN THE KITCHEN NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AND SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE SAID UNITS:COOKED CHICKEN ,PORK ,SLICED AVOCADO,GUACAMOLE,SOUR CREAM, ETC PRESENT AIR TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48.7F. AIR TEMP OF THE COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:THREE SLICED AVOCADOS AT TEMP OF 54.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 47F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 47.6F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.8F;ALSO FOUND COOKED BEEF TONGUES STORED INSIDE THE SMALL WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 58.1F.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 10,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED TWO PIECES OF BRICKS WITH POROUS SURFACE AND EXCESS DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT GRILL ,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED ONLY FOR HAND WASHING

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

PUDDLE OF WATER AROUND FLOOR DRAIN BY THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT AREA

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

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE WASHBOWL AT MEN'S WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 23
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,RICE, ETC.)

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORE PROPERLY.(MUST STORE IVERTED)

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

OSBERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.

AUG 13
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE WERE STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA,AT TEMP OF 46.5F TO 47.6F. COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 62F; COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48.1F, BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA. ALL PRODUCTS MENTIONED HAD A LABEL WITH DATE OF:8-12-13, HOWEVER NO PROOF OF TIME TEMPERATURE AND COOLING PROCESS LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 22,VALUE $40 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

BROKEN WOOD BARS ON CEILING ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, NEED TO REPLACE. DEBRIS ON WALL BY THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

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

DEBRIS ON LIGHT SHIELD FRONT SERVING AREA AND PREP AREA. ALSO PROVIDE END CAPS AT LIGHT SHIELD ,FRONT AREA.

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

FILTER ON CEILING ABOVE STEAM TABLE IS DUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ONCE FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A FLOOR BASE FOR A MOP SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN , HOWEVER NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR UN THREAD FAUCET.NEED TO FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE

OCT 25
2012
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF OF 48.6F - 50F., COOKED PEPPER WITH CHEESE AT TEMP OF 55.5F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 50.5; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 51.6F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 48.9F,SHREDDED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 50.9F. FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 10,VALUE 20. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT / INSECT PROOFED, AN HALF INCH TO ONE INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF/INSECT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

ONCE FOOD AND NON FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA BETWEEN SMALL COOLER AND STOVE

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,ABOVE PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE HOOD.

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

OBSERVED A FLOOR BASE FOR A MOP SINK INSTALLED IN THE KITCHEN , HOWEVER NO FAUCET IS PROVIDED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FAUCET WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER.ALSO NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE OR UN THREAD FAUCET.NEED TO FOLLOW CITY PLUMBING CODE

JUN 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,INCLUDING SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,ON METAL FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER IN BSMT.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SATINS ON CAN OPENER BLADE, ON TOILET BOWL & VENT IN STAFF TOILET IN KITCHEN.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN, AND IN BASEMENT.

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

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE TOILET DOOR IN KITCHEN.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 4
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.damaged caulk of counter by ice machine shall be replaced/repair.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving need cleaning.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean need cleaning. floors in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORSanitation
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. Use dustless cleaning methods.walls that had peeling paint in prep area, shall be repair.ceiling in front prep area had peeling paint, hole, shall be repair.exposed raw wood in bsmt.storage area ceiling shall be repair.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.missing light shield in front of prep area shall be provided, light shields in prep area, storage area, and bathroom need cleaning.

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