Esquina Del Sabor Catrocho
Troubled record — failed 7 of 13 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2025-09-04 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-08-27 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 16 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLAT...
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT PROPERLY WASHING THEIR HANDS IN BETWEEN TASKS. FOOD HANDLER WAS FIRST SEEN PEELING PLANTAINS WITH BARE HANDS, WIPING HIS FACE WITH THE BACK OF HIS HAND, THEN THROWING AWAY SCRAPS FROM THE BUCKET INTO THE KITCHEN TRASH CAN, A...
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED DISHES IN KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT PROPERLY BEING WASHED DUE TO NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE NOT USING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS TO WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP AND USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE WHEN WASHING DISHES TO...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HATS/ HAIR NETS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN A WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER SHELVING. ALSO NOTED RUSTED SHELVES WITH SHELF LINERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLE...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, A BUILDUP OF GREASE SPLATTER ON THE WALL BEHIND THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ENCRUSTED GREASE IN THE UNDERCOMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES AND MAINT...
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED INADEQUATE HOT WATER ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURE KITCHEN HANDWASH SINK 74.8�F, KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.7�F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 74.5�F, AND HANDSINK 74.1�F IN ICE MACHINE ROOM, REAR HANDSINK 71.6�F, AND REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 73.6�F, 1 COMPA...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED CRATES PILED NEXT TO GREASE DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS BETWEEN GATE AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HOLES IN CEILING: SOUTHWEST SEATING AREA, 2 ALONG WEST WALL OF DINING HALL, HOLE IN CEILING IN WOMENS WASHROOM, HOLES AT BASE OF FLOOR BEHIND TOILET IN WOMENS WASHROOM, BROKEN CEILING TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM, HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF MENS WAS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S WASHROOM VENT, VENT ABOVE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, BOTH VENTS IN KITCHEN,
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY: COOLERS, FRYERS, TREADMILL, AND AC UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMPLETION OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2598624 CONDUCTED ON 08/05/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED (55)...HOWEVER, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT WAS TURNED OFF AND...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN THE FACILITY. SUMMARY POSTED WAS FROM JULY 06, 2023. THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION WAS 8/05/24. INSTRUCTED MUST POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERA...
2024-08-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN
OBSERVED BROWN PAPER OBSTRUCTING THE VIEW OF THE POSTED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN. BROWN PAPER WAS COVERING BOTH DOORS WITH A HADNWRITTEN NOTE (SPANISH) POSTED ON TOP OF THE PAPER. PAPER WAS REMOVED DURING REINSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PREVIOUSLY NOT TO MOV...
2024-08-01 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:40AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:40AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DORIS MOLINA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SI...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 77.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 75.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2024-07-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 17 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 8:15AM TO 8:45AM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WERE PREPARED. AT 8:45AM CERTIFIED MANAGER DORIS MOLINA ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SI...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY UTENSILS AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHTOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 50LBS OF CHICKEN AT 49.2-52.4F, 20LBS OF FISH RANGING FROM 65.0F-70F. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION I...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, AND THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 73.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 72.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT WASHING SINK BY THE COO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL AS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
2023-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 REPLACE THE THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE ADJACENT PARTY ROOM WITH BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
2023-06-28 Fail Canvass 7 ▾
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED BY USING AN ASTERISK OR STAR TO LINK THE FOOD TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED A WET WIPING CLOTH STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR AND THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE ADJACENT PARTY ROOM WITH BAR. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE DRYWALL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
2022-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND INSIDE THE DESSERT GLAS...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SHOPPING CART, TREADMILL, BROKEN EQUIPMENT) INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT IS TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS,...
2022-06-28 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP ROOM; MANAGEMENT STATES THAT THE PREVIOUS HANDWASHING SINK FOR THIS AREA BROKE AND WAS REMOVED FROM THE WALL. MUST RE-INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK FOR THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUND...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. RAW CHICKEN, RAW PORK, RAW BEEF, EGGS, AND PICO DE GALLO (CUT TOMATO) FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 57F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SA...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO MENU CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE MOP SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTUCTED TO REMOVE ALL COCKROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CON...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED AN UNSEALED MATERIAL AND UNSEALED WOOD USED AS DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLAC...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITAT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS, ON THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE COOKS LINE AREA, AND INSIDE THE DESSERT GLAS...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, AS WELL AS INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (SHOPPING CART, TREADMILL, BROKEN EQUIPMENT) STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER THAT TURNED OFF AND USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY T...
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/7/2021 REPORT #2497894 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDL...
2021-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION#2497589 ON 03/31/2021. #57 MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE #58 MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGER...
2021-03-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
THE PERSON IN CHRAGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE OR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARI ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPATMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES .MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIXING SOLUTION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS HAVE NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM 01/28/2019 INSPECTION REPORT2359#2359559. # 10. MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA. #51 OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HAN...
2020-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O). Inspector Comments: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Violation Codes: 2-501.11. Inspector Comments: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION I...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY C...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12. Inspector Comments: - UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15. Inspector Comments: - OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SI...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND PHYSICAL KIT, EFFECTIVE FOR ELIMINATING NOROVIRUS, ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE ENCRUSTED ONTO THE INTERIOR AND TUBING OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE ALL SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
- OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF RUST ON THE INTERIOR OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST AND PROVIDE THE SINK TO BE A DURABLE, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- UNABLE TO OBSERVE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE THE LOCATION OF THE MOP SINK'S BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
- OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE HANDWASH SINK IN THE RIGHT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM TO BE SLOW DRAINING AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK, WHEN TURNED ON, AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAI...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
- OBSERVED SOME MISSING AND/OR BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED SOME OF THE END CAPS MISSING ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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