EL GORDO RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5746 W BELMONT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT CONSUMER ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN AND SERVICE COOLERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD IN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR BASE OF COOLERS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED UNDERSIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERSIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CORE VIOLATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WHERE BASE OF WALL MEETS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT HOT LINE AREA. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS. CORE VIOLATION

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION.

JUN 15

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TOP OF RANGE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ALSO OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DEGREASE AND CLEAN RANGE AND CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A DUMP SINK AT THE BAR.

JUL 26

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.---------MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN REAR PREP AREA.------------MUST REPLACE METAL RICE SCOOPER (IN POOR REPAIR) INSIDE RICE STORAGE BIN.

JUL 19

2017

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM CORNER DOOR AND REAR BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1982025 ISSUED ON 01-24-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL. #34 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER INSIDE (CUSTOMER) WOMEN'S WASHROOM. #38 - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. #41 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF (2) WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE BEHIND PREP COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.------------MUST REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN REAR AREA (BY EXIT DOOR).

JAN 24

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.---------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS, MOPS ETC) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENT COVER INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF (2) WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN REAR AREA.

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JAN 22

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS INSIDE SAME COOLER. HANDLE MISSING AT ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER DOOR, AND BOTTOM PANEL OF ONE DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER, IN POOR REPAIR, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 04/22/2016

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND DISH RACK WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. (NOTED WATER POOLING IN BETWEEN TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN WALL BY 1 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND DUSTY BRICK SURFACE BY REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, AND CHIPPING PAINT SURFACES BY COOKING PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL WALL SURFACES, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAND SINK IN REAR AREA. NOTED PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND FAUCET WITH WATER LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (NEXT TO DISH MACHINE). INSTRUCTED TO FIX.------------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER REAR STORAGE UTILITY CLOSET, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO'S REQUIRED TO HAVE IT, IDPH’S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED,

DEC 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL RACKS INSIDE SAME COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE AND DISH RACK WITH BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAM UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. (NOTED WATER POOLING IN BETWEEN TILES).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JAN 30

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA,MEAT GRINDER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AROUND PREP/COOKING AND IN DISHWASHING AREA.---------MUST SEAL OPENING ON WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND BAR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 27

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (CHLORINE) SANITIZING RINSE AT 0 PPM CONCENTRATION (DISHMACHINE IN USED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50-100 PPM (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING RINSE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISH MACHINE TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE. MUST TEMPORARILY USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING OF MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT. WHEN FIXED, MUST FAX A REQUEST FOR RE INSPECTION AT 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL FORM AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO PROPERLY ENSURE THAT THE SAID EQUIPMENT IS REPAIRED AND THE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG CAN BE REMOVED PRIOR TO USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SEAMS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA,MEAT GRINDER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE INOPERABLE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 4

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floor under cooking equipment, heavy equipment 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 that had broken, missing wall tiles by exposed hand sink in bar area, and 3 compartment sink in prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls, ceiling behind cooler in prep area that had gaps shall be repaired/sealed. Ceiling above cooler in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

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

JAN 28

2014

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Bulk storage containers not labeled. Instructed to label exterior of all containers.customer advisory must be posted for public view.

Minor Sanitation

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

Gaskets and door handle at walk-in-freezer broken/loose. Instructed to repair. A barrier is needed at the entrance to bar area. Replace/repair rusty shelving inside the 2 door cooler near the kitchen 3 comp sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to clean and maintain the following: interior surfaces of 2 door salsa cooler behind front service counter,sides of hot cooking equipments,interior compartment of deep fryer(excess grease build-up), hood/filters above cooking grill etc.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned including hot water tank room. Instructed to detail clean daily. Remove wet cardboard floor liners near the kitchen 3 compartment sink.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found broken/opening in the rear north/west corner ceiling across from the hot water tank room .Instructed to seal opening.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Must repair water leak at exposed handsink beneath the drain pipe inside the employees rear toilet room.

FEB 25

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler. Must label containersthat have food in them ie(rice, etc..).

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust, shall be replaced, repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling/walls above ice machine had exposed wallboard, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed. Exposed raw wood by exposed hand sink, and ceiling in prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area, and in walk in cooler, not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, cooler and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

JUN 5

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED-FOUND OPEN CONTAINERS OF BREAD 3 LBS,PEPPERS 5 LBS,OTHER INGREDIENTS 10 LBS($ 50.00) IN THE DISH AREA WITH OPEN CONTAINER OF DETERGENT,MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD,INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE FOOD IN THE DISH AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST READJUST WEATHER STRIP OF EXIT DOOR -LOWER TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR

Minor Food Temperature

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

INTERIOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,SHELVES FOR CLEAN UTENSILS UNCLEAN,UNDER HOT HOLDING OVEN UNCLEAN,SHELVES UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN BOILER ROOM UNCLEAN,FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND REAR UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT COVERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; BROKEN LIGHT SHILED IN KITCHEN MUST BE REPLACED; MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHT IN THE BAR AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 COOLERS

DEC 12

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves, microwaves, sinks, utensils, cooking equipment and interior panel of ice machine 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 behind and under equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean floor daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls through-out prep and storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all openings and holes around pipes and under equipment.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter-proof bulbs.

APR 21

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, storage shelves, utensils and sinks 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 corners and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers and fan covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

DEC 3

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. DUST ON AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;INTERIOR OF 3 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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. RACKS/SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,GREASY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;RACKS INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR AND RUBBER GASKET OF 2 DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR AREA ,VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JAN 19

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST RECAULK 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; ICE BIN IN BAR AREA WITHOUT LID,MUST PROVIDE LID

Minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR IN SMALL WALKIN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN;FLOOR UNDER 3 C SINK IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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. WALL AND INTERIOR OF (1) 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN 1 WALKIN COOLER

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