Chicago Health Dept
3950 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).
24 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Feb 2026.
OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS INSIDE OF FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED SHOPPING CARTS AND A FEW BOXES AND CRATES BY THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES.
3-302.12//OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
4-601.11(C)//OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
6-501.114//OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
3-302.12//OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
3-307.11//FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
2-402.11//OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS
4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
4-601.11(C)//OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
5-205.15//OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
6-501.114//OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FOR PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2617871 CONDUCTED ON 5/21/2025: (25)OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HUMMUS WITH BEEF SHAWARMA, SUPER COMBO, SHAWARMA, COMBINATION PLATE, BEEF KOFTA, AND LAMB KABOB). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) (60)NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596876 CONDUCTED ON 7/1/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. (49) OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. VIOLATION SHALL NOW BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT CHEMICAL SANITIZERS NEEDED TO SANITIZE UTENSILS, CUTTING BOARDS, COOKWARE, AND EQUIPMENT. CHEMICAL SANITIZERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SENT an EMPLOYEE TO the STORE TO PURCHASE CHLORINE SANITIZER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REAR TABLETOP ICE MACHINE USED FOR 'EMPLOYEES ONLY' WITH NO LID, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT AND SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP ON WATER RESEVIOUR INSIDE MACHINE.
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT TCS FOODS IN KITCHEN PREP COOLER: BABA GHANNOUJ (COOKED EGGPLANT) 47.6 F, STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES (RICE) 48.9 F. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 10 LBS VALUED AT $30 PRIORTY VIOLATION#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: HUMMUS WITH BEEF SHAWARMA, SUPER COMBO, SHAWARMA, COMBINATION PLATE, BEEF KOFTA, AND LAMB KABOB). FACILITY ALSO HAS ELECTRONIC MENUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT (PREP COOLER). AMBIENT AIR RECORDED 49.5 F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO USE OTHER STANDING COOLERS ON SITE AND NOT TO USE TAGGED PREP COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DESIGNED TO MEASURE HOT TEMPERATURES ONLY. NOTED TEMPERATURE RANGE 120-200 F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS THAT ALSO MEASURE COLD TEMPERATURES TO ENSURE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOODS HELD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATIONS ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS (SUGAR AND SPICES, ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND IN DISH AREA IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS OF COMMON NAME ON ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
FOOD HELD IN ORIGINAL ALUMINUM CAN, SITTING IN A POOL OF WATER FROM COOLING UNIT.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN KITCHEN WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOTED CUTTING BOARD STORED BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET AND WALL WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
OBSERVED ALL RACKS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS/ COLD HOLDING UNITS WITH MOLD AND/OR FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED OLD RAW MEAT HANGING FROM RACKS WHERE PREPARED KABOBS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN AND DISHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ADDRESS CLOG AND MAINTAIN PROPER DRAINAGE.
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR CANNED/DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND TO ELEVATE NON-FOOD/ FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
NOTED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2596876 CONDUCTED ON 7/1/24. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (38) OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. (49) OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN RODENT PROOF STRIP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED HANDWASHING SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
NO DISPOSABLE TOWELS OR OTHER HAND DRYING PROVISIONS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION. MANAGER PROVIDED DISPOSABLE TOWELS DURING INSPECTION.
HANDWASHING SIGNAGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED DIRECTLY IN CONTACT WITH THANK YOU BAGS IN THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE BAGS.
OBSERVED SPOON STORED WITH HANDLE INSIDE OF RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS STORED WITH HANDLE UP AND OUT OF FOOD ITEM TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED ALUMINUM PANS AND PLASTIC BOWLS STORED FACING UP ON THE SHELF AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AND TALL TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF MEAT CUTTING MACHINE, THE OUTSIDE OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, ON THE INSIDE OF TALL REACH-IN FREEZER, AND IN BETWEEN GASKETS ON ALL REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS IN BETWEEN USE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY UNDER COOLERS, SHELVING, AND ON BASE BOARDS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SANDALS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE OR PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL ITEMS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. SEE REPORT #2568549 DATED 12/15/2022 VIOLATION #58 FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE. #49 FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD. MUST CLEAN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE. FOODHANDLERS WORE HAIR RESTRAINTS BY THE END OF INSPECTION.
FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON DRYING RACKS.MUST STORE INVERTED.
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: EXHAUST HOOD, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS.MUST CLEAN.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN.GARBAGE AND GREASE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING AND UNDER DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020B. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.(EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS/GREASE).MUST CLEAN.
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES:CONTAINER OF COOKED CHICK PEAS FOR (HUMMUS)INTERNAL TEMPERATURES AT (48.2F-49.0 F) AND CONTAINER OF JERUSALEM SALAD AT (46.7 F-49.0 F) HELD INSIDE THE REAR SOUTH 2 DOOR STAND-UPCOOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. (COS).
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2402063 DATED:10/06/2020. #37--INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC) Jan 6, 2021 #47--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR. Jan 6, 2021 #49--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1 DOOR) REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #53--TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #55--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA. Jan 6, 2021 #57--FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. Jan 6, 2021 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 10/25/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO ROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND REACH-IN COOLER 3 DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF (1 DOOR) REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (02-20-2020) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B) CITATION ISSUED
FOUND INCOMPLETE VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL SPILL KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. POLICY ON SITE. (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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EVERY HAND SINKS.
FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS: HUMMUS AT 46.4F, BABAGHANNOUJ AT 45.7F, JERUSALEM SALAD AT 45.9F, HOUSE SALAD AT 46.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND SECOND DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
LIGHT BULB MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT (10-02-2019) POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED . THIS ESTABLISHMENT WAS GRANTED A TIME EXTENSION FROM C.D.P.H. FOOD PROTECTION 9/17/2019
5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED SEE REPORT #2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED SEE VIOLATION #60 SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED-SEE REPORT#2229274 DATED 10/2/2018 VIOLATION#58 NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEATH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(a) NO CITATIONS ISSUED
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-OO5 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5-202.12 OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO THE HOT LIE/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) NO CITATION ISSUED
5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOPSINK AND ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICES ON BOTH ICE MACHINE AND MOPSINK. CORE
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS SPLASED AND DIRTY NEXT TO HOT LINE AND ACROSS FROM HOT LINE WHERE REFRIGERATION IS LOCATED CORE
4-204.11 OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS TO BE DRIPPING WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS. CORE
PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. CORE
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,(TEMP OF COOLER IS 40.2F). SUCH AS HUMUS AT 66.9F, 1LB; BABAGANUSH AT 64.8F,2 LB. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $40.00,TOTAL 3 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED MALE COOK STARTED WEARING A GLOVE WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER WEARING THE GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WASHED HIS HANDS AFTER REMOVING THE GLOVES AND BEFORE WEARING THE GLOVE DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. ALSO LABEL ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
CAULK ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA.( TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTERING THE PREP AREA AND PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD).
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: PREP TABLES, INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER, INTERIOR DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, WALLS INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH FOOD STAINED AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND PREP TABLES (WITH DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LIGHT INSIDE. BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB,VERY DARK CAN NOT SEE THE FOOD INSIDE. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT, REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, DINING TABLES, COOLERS, CHOPPING BOARD, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO LET ANY CUSTOMER OR FRIEND OF THE EMPLOYEE TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. (DUE TO FRONT ENTRANCE TO THE PREP AREA IS MORE THAN 36 INCHES). ONLY EMPLOYEES MUST BE ON THE PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STORAGE BINS IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REORGANIZING. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOE EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND TRAYS STORED AT THE SAID EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE AND EXCESSIVE LIME ACCUMULATION) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WITH MISSING FAUCET (HOT) HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND COOLER DOOR WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION. STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA AND CONDENSER FAN COVERS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHT BULBS MUST BE SHIELDED IN KITCHEN HOOD OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, AND INTERIOR FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
WALL FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR CHIPPING PLASTER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
OBSERVED PREPARED SALADS, HUMMUS, AND CHICKEN INSIDE COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 46'F-50'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED, AT A COST OF ABOUT $100.00 AND ABOUT 10 LBS, INSTRUCTED ON MAINTAINING COLD FOOD TEMPS 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-005 (A)
FRONT AREA DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES, REACH-IN COOLER SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA, CUTTING BOARD, REAR OF KITCHEN, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR FRYERS ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES DAILY AND MAINTAIN,
FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGHOUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, AND MISSING COVER TO FLOOR DRAIN, IN BATHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PROVIDE COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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