EXCELSIOR GARDEN.

Chicago Health Dept

4855 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2021.

Last inspected May 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
94
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12
2021
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES SHOULD COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 2
2020
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE DUST AND THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

DEC 16
2019
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 9
2019
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2304917 ISSUED ON 08-19-19 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #37 - INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME. #47 - FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. #58 - FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

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

FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. NO MILK CRATES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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JAN 25
2018
PASS 6 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed large bulk food containers stored at rear on shelf not labeled.Instructed to label bulk all food containers when out of original containers and maintain.

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

Observed kitchen white cutting board with deep and dark grooves and rusts on shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler.Instructed to replace said cutting board and replace/repair said shelvings using a non-toxic finish and maintain.

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

Instructed to detail clean fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler and sides of hot cooking equipments and interior bottom compartment of deep fryer and maintain.

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

Observed execessive grease build-up on floors beneath all the cooking equipments.Instructed to clean floors in detail to remove excessive grease build-up and maintain.

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

Observed kitchen exhaust hood/filters and ceiling ventilation cover above the walk-in-freezer with excessive grease build-up.Instructed to clean in detail said areas to remove grease build-up and replace damaged ceiling tiles near the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain.

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

Instructed to replace burnt-out light bulbs above the walk-in-cooler/freezer and maintain adequate lighting at all times.

JAN 5
2017
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS WITH WHITE MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WASHROOM.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 3
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Instructed to label and maintain all bulk food containers.

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

Observed a leak at the right faucet at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JUL 7
2015
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

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

FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED

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

FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES

MAY 14
2015
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Above violation still remaining(FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN).

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD).

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN).

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR).

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED).

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

Above violation still remaining(FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN).

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

Above violation still remaining(OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES).

MAY 12
2015
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK GLOGGED,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

FOUND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN DISPLAY PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARD IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE CUTTING BOARD AND MAINTAIN. FOUND NEWSPAPER BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER DO NOT USE CARDBOARD OR NEWSPAPER. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD.

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

FOUND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTS OVER STOVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRYER, STOVE, AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER SAID AREAS. ALSO FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOUND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOOR.

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

FOUND FOAM BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN REAR AREA AROUND PIPES WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND DUST. SURFACE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.

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

FOUND PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS. FOUND CLUTTER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES SHOULD BE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 23
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE RAW MEATS, INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PLASTIC FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR MEATS.

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

1-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

JAN 30
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS OUR OF ORGINAL BOXES.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER.

JAN 24
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD AND DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.--------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT AND COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

FEB 16
2012
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean need cleaning, reach in cooler shelving need cleaning.

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen areas, shall be repaired/sealed.Walls need cleaning in kitchen prep area.

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

OCT 3
2011
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining.

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

Above violation still remaining.

SEP 26
2011
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Found previous minor violation #32 not corrected at this time of canvass inspection on 9/26/2011, from previous inspection report#490957, dated 1/05/2011, Violation #32 stated"Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repair/replaced.Citation #H000072734 issued with a court date of 10/27/2011, at 400 w Superior in room #112 at 2:00PM.

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.

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas under storage racks/ shelving need cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

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

Broken, damaged light shields in kitchen prep area shall be replaced, light shields need cleaning.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in rear kitchen area, wwalk in cooler not clean need detailed cleaning.

JAN 5
2011
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repair/replaced.

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage shelving not clean need cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling tiles that were damaged, stained in kitchen prep area, shall be repair/replaced.

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

Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, coolers not clean need cleaning.

JAN 12
2010
PASS 3 violations
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. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE MICROWAVE AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR TOP PART OF THE STOVE ,THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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. BAGS OF CARROTS, AND FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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. WALLS ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE FRONT COUNTER BY THE CASHIER-NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND NMAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL.

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