EL POLLO BRAVO.

Chicago Health Dept

4147 W 26TH ST · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

12 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2020.

Last inspected Oct 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN (IN USE) FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLEY 420 LBS OF OUT OF TEMPERATURE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( HOUSE MADE FRESH BLOOD SAUSAGE AND FRESH PRESSED PORK MEAT WITH FAT ATTACHED ALSO CALLED CHICHARRON PRENSADO STORED INSIDE OF REAR PREP AREA WALK IN COOLER DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 53.0F- AND 65.0F. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ITEMS FOUND. TOTAL COST $2100. MUST HOLD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD IN FRONT PREP ARE NEAR HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT MISCELLANEUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

APR 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED CHICKEN, PREPARED SALSA, ETC.) REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

JUN 7

2018

PASS 10 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1

2018

FAIL 12 violations 2 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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER AREA OF FURNACE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FROM ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 31

2018

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.2F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ABOVE GRILL 6LBS. COOKED ONIONS 111.1F,IN LARGE PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON TABLE COOKED RICE 13LBS 111.5F,3LBS. COOKED BLOOD SAUSAGE 92.8F ON TOP OF MICROWAVE.WALK IN COOLER-120LBS.HOMEMADE HOT HEAD CHEESE 46.9F,47.0F,48.2F,32LBS.COOKED CHICKEN 51.3F-54.0F,93LBS.RAW CHICKEN 48.1F-53.4F,150LBS.COOKED PORK 52.4F-54.8F,7.5DOZEN RAW EGGS 52.5F,50LBS. BLOOD SAUSAGE 54.8F-55.9F,20LBS.INTESTINE 52.7F,300LBS.PORK CRACKLIN 50.0F-51.2F (LABEL STATES MUST REFRIGERATE OR KEEP FROZEN ON BOXES OF PORK CRACKLIN).PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.794.5LBS.$1,094.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LOWER AREA OF FURNACE,IN BETWEEN MASSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLUTTER,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/31/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE GARBAGE FROM ABOVE RIM.MUST HAVE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS FROM PREMISES THAT CAN'T BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FOIL LINED AROUND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES,SHELVING UNITS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PERSONAL FAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA AND ABOVE WALK IN COOLER,WAITING AREA,VESTIBULE WALL IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE CEILING TILE IN WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENYT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR TABLE TOP REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES FROM REAR SIDE ROOM STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 1

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

JUL 14

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1/4 IN GAP WITH LIGHT AVAILABLE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN A TIGHT FITTING TO THE OUTER OPENIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER WITH SMALL OPENINGS AT THE SIDES. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL TOP OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD VENTILATION UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF DUST BUILD UP. CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AND REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING ALONG WALL BASES IN CORNERS AND UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKS AT BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

JUN 16

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. COOKED PORK SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 8 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS(25LB EACH) AT 84.5F, AND 4 LARGE TRAYS OF COOKED CHICKEN PIECES IN WALK-IN COOLER COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP DATED 6-15-16 AND 6-15-16 AT 47.F - 49.4F. CERTIFIED MANAGER INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS OR TRAYS WHEN COOLING COOKED FOODS AND TO LOOSELY COVER COOKED FOODS(USE WHITE TISSUE PAPER OR ALUMINUM FOIL UNTIL PRODUCT IS COMPLETELY COOLED BEFORE COVERING WITH PLASTIC WRAP. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES( 240LB VALUED AT $280 DISCARDED). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZERS, WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, MOP SINK IN REAR, AND WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

RE-PAINT ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE PAINT IS CHIPPED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND MOP SINK AREAS WHERE STAINS ARE PRESENT. REPAIR WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE BROKEN STOPPER(S) FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT DISH WASHING AREA. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

SEP 16

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY LOWER SHELVES ON TWO PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR ON A PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLAT TOP GRILL IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND GRILL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MEAT JUICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 19

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO DO SO.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

LARGE DEEP PANS OF COOKED RICE AT 50.9F AND BLOOD SAUSAGE AT 50.2F IN WALK-IN COOLER. OWNER STATES PRODUCT COOKED YESTERDAY, NO LABEL, DATE, NOR TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN PROPER STORAGE TEMPERATURE AND DISCUSSED PROPER COOLING TECHNIQUES (SHALLOW PANS, ETC). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL. APPROX 30LBS $100 VALUE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCETS LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK SLOW DRAINING. REPAIR SAME. STOPPERS MISSING FOR REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVES AT FRONT SERVING AREA.

MAY 7

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR PREP AREA FLOORS ARE ROUGH AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE FLOOR SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE REAR PREP AREA IS INADEQUATELY LIT AND THE LIGHT SHIELDS ARE FULL OF DEBRIS, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL LIGHTING ABOVE THE PREP AREA.

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