SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FANFARES CATERING.

BEAT. 23/100

742 E 95TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 11, 2024 · passed

Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11
2024
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE RACKS AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE SURFACE.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP/REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST ALSO SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3/2-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND SEAL THE OPENING IN THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND SINKS, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH NO SHIELDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT WELL LIT PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED PANS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-402.12 OBSERVED PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN CRATES AND ONLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED RUSTY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR AT THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT OPERABLE. BOTH HOT AND COLD-WATER KNOBS WERE MISSING, SO WAS UNABLE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID SINK AND ENSURE THE SINK HAS HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON A STICKY TRAP AT THE FRONT OFFICE AREA ACROSS FROM THE FRONT TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 18-25 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN THE GARAGE/REAR STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE AREA UNDER THE WOODEN DESK AND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE SAME SAID AREA ON A SHEET TRAY AND UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PANS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST AT THE REAR STORAGE/GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KITCHENWARE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PACKAGE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CRATES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS IN CRATES AND ONLY STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS ON SITE WERE 72.2-72.3F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS 73.2F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER SO THE HANDWASHING SINK CAN REACH AND MAINTAIN 100F AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RUSTY FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE FLOOR AT THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/20/2022, REPORT # 2568788 #55 OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN 1ST WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AND TOLIET. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL #56 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT TRAPS HANGING FROM CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ONLY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY INSTALLS INSECT TRAPS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN 1ST WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AND TOLIET. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

AUG 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE,DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

CORRECTED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK VERY LEAKY. INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN LIQUOR ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. ALSO WALLS ON PREISES IN DISHWASHING, PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE OPENINGS IN 1ST WASHROOM AT HAND SINK AND TOLIET. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL

MINOROther
56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

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AUG 20
2019
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINKS DUE TO PLUMBING ISSUES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. WATER IS CUT OFF. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, DEEP FRYERS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE,DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. 11 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE,7 ON FLOOR IN LIQUOR ROOM,18 ON FLOORS BEHIND STORAGE CRATE, HEAVY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WRAPED WITH PLASTIC AND RAG. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO WATER ON PREMISES. WATER CUT OFF DUE TO PLUMBING REPAIRS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FAUCETS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS ALONG WALLS BEHIND, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN LIQUOR ROOM NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. ALSO WALLS ON PREISES IN DISHWASHING, PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE; MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN PREP AREA. FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; ALSO OBSERVED A GAP IN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER THAT NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

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

OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM BEHIND THE TOILET; MUST SEAL HOLE.

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

THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CORNER OF THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE UTILITY SINK.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE REAR RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING RESTROOM DOOR.

SEP 3
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS; INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAE AREAS, ALSO CEILING TILES AND VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS.

AUG 25
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVERED APPROXIAMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY; 25 MAIN OFFICE, 10 REAR STORAGE, 15 PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE ND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS; INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND STORAE AREAS, ALSO CEILING TILES AND VENTS THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLER AND FREEZER UNITS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO THROUGHLY CLEAN ENTIRE PREMISES, FREE OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND DUST. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOORS IN ALL ROOMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

AUG 18
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN TILES IN THE SAME AREA

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN THE WASHROOM,HAS A OPENUNG AROUND TOILET TANK,MUST REPAIR

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS ONLY 1 STOPPER,MUST PROVIDE

AUG 11
2014
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF WALK-IN COOLER IS READING 48.9F WITH INSPECTORS THERMOMETER AND MANAGERS THERMOMETER IS READING 48.4F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLSTION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGE FROM 46.5F TO 58.9F FOOD ITEMS WERE MEAT BALLS,TURKEY BURGER,. SALAD DRESSING.CHICKEN WINGS,AND CHILI MAC, FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS TOTAL COST $84.00,CRITICAQL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE REAR OVERHEAD DOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCHES GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS, HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME BROKEN TILES IN THE SAME AREA

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

REPAIR WALL BEHIND TOILET TANK IN THE WASHROOM,HAS A OPENUNG AROUND TOILET TANK,MUST REPAIR

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,HAS ONLY 1 STOPPER,MUST PROVIDE

MAY 21
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE MISSING GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. SECURE LOOSE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REAR REFRIGERATOR IN GARAGE AREA.

MAR 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED REFRIGERATION, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY AREA.

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

RE-SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

MAR 7
2012
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR REVIEW AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT TIME OF THIS INVESTIGATION. NO FOOD BEING PREPARED-NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP AREA - MUST REPAIR. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED REFRIGERATION, FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER,STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVERY AREA.

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

RE-SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

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

OPEN WINDOW VENT IN WASHROOM(VENT CLOSED AND COVERED).

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

REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR ENCLOSED STORAGE AREA. ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

AUG 3
2011
FAILED
0 violations

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