ESQUINA DEL SABOR CATROCHO.
2535 N LARAMIE AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 13 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 272025FAILED16 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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, AND FINALLY RETURNING TO THE CUTTING BOARD. FOOD HANDLER THEN USED KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO RINSE HANDS WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HAND SINK TO WASH HANDS, USE SOAP TO WASH, AND USE PAPER TOWELS TO DRY. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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 PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED FOOD HANDLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HATS/ HAIR NETS AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.
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 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 MAINTAIN.
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 COMPARTMENT SINK IN UNUSED DINING HALL 75.7°F, WASHROOM WASHBOWLS 73.8°F & 72°F 7-38-030(C). MUST RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100°F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110°F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION# 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
NOTED CRATES PILED NEXT TO GREASE DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS ON GROUNDS BETWEEN GATE AND REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO 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 WASHROOM, AND HOLES AT BASE OF WALL IN STORAGE AREA LEADING TO REAR EXIT/ DUMPSTER. ALSO NOTED KITCHEN VENT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE - INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR HOLES AND VENT PROPERLY.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED ON MEN'S & WOMEN'S WASHROOM VENT, VENT ABOVE KITCHEN ENTRANCE, BOTH VENTS IN KITCHEN,
NOTED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY: COOLERS, FRYERS, TREADMILL, AND AC UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO BUSINESS.
NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ON HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLING TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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.
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 USED FOR STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
AUG 52024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
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 MOVE, REMOVE, ALTER OR CONCEAL SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050. CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 12024FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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.
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 COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 76.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 74.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 80.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 75.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 75.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN
OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUL 232024FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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
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.
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA CLOGGED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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 ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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.
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 COOKING/PREP AREA AT TEMP OF 75.4F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 75.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 78.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S BATHROOM FOUND AT 75.3F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOUND AT 75.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PLUMBERS ON SITE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS RESOLVED IN ALL SINKS AND HOT WATER WAS ABLE TO CONTINUOUSILY BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS.WASHBOWL SINK WITH 100F OR MORE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 113F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED ALL THE VENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN
OBSERVED SOME MISSING BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB THROUGHT OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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JUL 62023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE THE MISSING BASEBOARD FROM THE ADJACENT PARTY ROOM WITH BAR.
6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUN 282023FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
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 THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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.
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, DEEP FRYERS AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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.
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
JUL 62022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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 GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND HEAVY DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
JUN 282022FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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 SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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 THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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 CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE 1-DOOR ARCTIC AIR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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 REPLACE/SEAL SHELVING, AND TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO MAKE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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. CITATION ISSUED.
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 GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND A LEAK AT THE FAUCET ON THE FRONT DISH AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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.
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 TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN SAID AREAS, AND RE-ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS, STORING THEM OFF THE FLOOR TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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 HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 72021PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
MAR 312021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED WIPIN CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF 3-COMPATMENT SINK AND FOOD PREP TABLES .MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIXING SOLUTION.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMEN'S AND MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 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 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #56 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. #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 MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JAN 292020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 ISSUED.
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.
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 CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Violation Codes: 4-301.16. Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR.
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.
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 SINK IN THE LEFT-SIDE FOOD PREP ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13. Inspector Comments: - MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JAN 282020FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
- NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 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. -
- MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASING/PREP ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- MUST PROVIDE HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASH SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. -
- 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#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
- 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. -
- MUST INSTALL A PREP/DUMP SINK FOR THE BAR. -
- 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. -
- 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 REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
- 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. -
- MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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