MAY 12
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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EXCELSIOR GARDEN.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
4855 N MILWAUKEE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 12, 2021 · passed
15 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 5 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
15 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTBULBS ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 22020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE DUST AND THE FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE STORAGE SHELVES ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND WASHROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
DEC 92019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 9
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER FOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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 192019PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINK.
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
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
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.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES (AROUND VENT COVER) ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 252018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2018
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 52017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 32016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 3
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Instructed to label and maintain all bulk food containers.
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 72015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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 142015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 122015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 232014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 302014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 30
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER.
JAN 242013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 24
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET (HOT AND COLD) HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.
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 162012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.
OCT 32011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 3
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Above violation still remaining.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Above violation still remaining.
SEP 262011FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2011
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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 52011PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2011
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed.
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 122010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 12
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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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