DEC 20
2017
PASS · 0 violations
FATHER & SON PIZZERIA NORTH.
Chicago Health Dept
645 W NORTH AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2017.
Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
83
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 12
2017
FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMP DISH WASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE AT 150F, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT 180F OR HIGHER. MACHINE IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH WHEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 10 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING UNDER FRESH MEAT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECT ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
POOR SANITATION THROUGH OUT KITCHEN, DISH MACHINE AND STORAGE ROOMS. DIRT AND GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTING IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
A HOSE IS ATTACHED TO WATER LINE WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR INSTALL.
JAN 26
2017
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOUR LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT SIDES, HANDLES AND ROUGH SURFACES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS SO AS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE SMALL BAKING KITCHEN ROOM. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE INSIDE THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE(LEFT HAND SIDE HAND SINK FAUCET IS IN WORKING ORDER).
JAN 19
2017
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW EGGS ON A CARTON BOARD HOLDER BEING STORED ABOVE SQUID/CALAMARI INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO FOUND RAW EGGS ON A CARTON BOARD HOLDER BEING STORED ABOVE TOMATO SAUCE AT SAME LOCATION (FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE). RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY STORED ON THE LAST SHELF INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO HAVE OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE EGGS PROPERLY. CDI. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MAIN COOKING PREP LINE AND AT THE PVC WALL ACROSS FROM THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDES SERVICE PRIOR TO 1/26/2017.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND LARGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, LARGE PLASTIC BAGS WITH SPICES NOT LABELED, AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATED OR LABELED. ALL FOODS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE DATED AND LABELED AT ALL TIMES.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND CLEAN LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS NEXT TO THE LARGE PIZZA OVEN NOT PROPERLY STORED. ABOVE ITEMS WERE INSIDE A STAINLESS STEEL BOX WHICH HAD NO BOTTOM TO IT WHICH HAD CLEAN LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS TOUCHING THE FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND FOUR LARGE WOODEN PIZZA HOLDERS IN POOR REPAIR WITH WORN OUT SIDES, HANDLES AND ROUGH SURFACES. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS SO AS TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR AND SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE MAIN COOKING PREP AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. ALSO MUST DO SAME INSIDE THE WALK-IN COLD PREP ROOM LOCATED WITHIN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR TWO SLOW DRAINING HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE SMALL BAKING KITCHEN ROOM AND AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN FAUCET HANDLE INSIDE THE STAFF LADIES RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE(LEFT HAND SIDE HAND SINK FAUCET IS IN WORKING ORDER).
AUG 22
2016
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL POTATO PEELER,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 15
2016
FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE COOKLINE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED LASAGNA AT 45.1F,FISH AT 46.9F,SHRIMP AT 46.7F, AND RICE AT 44.9F.COLD FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS,FINAL RINSE AT 125.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AT PROPER FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE OF 180F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CORNER WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN PREP AREA AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL POTATO PEELER,FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BAR GUN AND HOUSING AT BAR AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENING ON WALL BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE AREA AND WALLS BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISHMACHINE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS WERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND CLEAN WALLS IN DETAIL ALSO,CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BAKERY PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN PIZZA PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 20
2015
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS AND GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.MUST ALSO RESURFACE FLOORS AND WALL BASE AROUND THE STEAM KETTLE AT THE PREP AREA FOR EASY CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING PANEL ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 13
2015
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED OVER 7 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AND INSIDE CABINETS AT THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS THROUGH OUT NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS AND GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE MAIN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL ELECTRICAL UNITS OF DEEP FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND DIRT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES ON CEILING PANEL ESPECIALLY AT THE REAR. ALSO NOTED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILINGS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 12
2014
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COLD PREP ROOM.
DEC 5
2014
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED DISCOLORATION AND A SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE HOT WATER BOOSTER HEATER UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE LOOSE DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. REPAIR THE DOOR HINGES FOR THE PIZZA PREP LINE COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES, PREP TABLES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY AROUND THE DISHMACHINE AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE DISHMACHINE AND POT WASH AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL AT THE POTWASH AREA. REPLACE CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS WHERE MISSING. REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES IN THE BAKE SHOP.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKS UNDERNEATH BOTH COMPARTMENTS OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE COLD PREP ROOM.
APR 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SAUSAGE AT 48.9F AND SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45.3-47.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 27# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW FOOD AND READY TO EAT FOOD. OBSERVED A RAW HAMBURGER STORED ON THE SAME STAINLESS STEEL TRAY AS SLICED CHEESES INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE RAW FOOD SEPARATE FROM READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL SPICES STORED OUTSIDE OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA AND BAKERY.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE PREP TABLE IN THE BUTCHERING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES AND DOOR HANDLE FOR THE CHICKEN PREP COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE THE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHROOM.
SEP 4
2013
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DIRTY SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS, IN WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PANELS ALONG BOTH MAIN PREP LINES AND REMOVE EXTREME GRIME,GREASE AND WATER BUILD UP. (MAY SERVE AS FOOD SOURCE FOR ROACHES).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. DEBRIS AND GREASE: CRUST MAKING ROOM, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ESPECIALLY IN KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THE IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT BAKERY COOLER AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
AUG 28
2013
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED 15 LIVE ROACHES IN AND AROUND GAS LINE OPENING INTO THE WALL BEHIND A LARGE PASTA COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REMOVE/ELIMINATE ROACHES AND SANITIZE AREA. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DIRTY SHELVES IN STORAGE AREAS, IN WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING AND MIXING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PANELS ALONG BOTH MAIN PREP LINES AND REMOVE EXTREME GRIME,GREASE AND WATER BUILD UP. (MAY SERVE AS FOOD SOURCE FOR ROACHES).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS. DEBRIS AND GREASE: CRUST MAKING ROOM, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND ESPECIALLY IN KITCHEN AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE ROACHES WERE FOUND.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THE IN KITCHEN AND PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS AND OTHER DEBRIS. ALSO SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENING WHERE NEEDED TO PREVENT ENTRY AND HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT BAKERY COOLER AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.
JAN 30
2012
PASS 6 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. FOAM CUPS USED AS A BULK FOOD SCOOPS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN SHELVES FOR CLEAN POTS AND PANS IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND STORE ALL CLEAN UTENSILS 6" ABOVE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth,easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN REBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLERS, KNIVES ARE WEDEGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS AND STORE KNIVES ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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. DIRTY WOODEN BOARDS USED AS SHLVES IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE NON-ABSORBANT SURFACES.
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. BROKEN FLOOR BASE AT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FEB 16
2010
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO RESTAURANT AND ALONG BAKERY ENTRANCE DOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THROUGHOUT HALLWAYS AND LOADING AREAS IN REAR OF PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE LARGE PREP COOLER. FLOORS HAVE DEEP GROVES & CRACKS THAT ARE HOLDING STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY PREP AREA AND SERVICE AREAS BEHIND SOFT SERVE MACHINE,COOLERS,UNDER TABLES,HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGRE SHELVES IN LARGE STOCK ROOM. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT AND KEEP FLOORS DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY WALLS IN SALAD AND DESSERT PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER AND DIPPER WELL. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND PIPING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND OTHER UTILITY AREAS.
FEB 9
2010
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 31244 ON 8-20-09 NOT CORRECTED. (34)FOUND ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN KITCHEN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS IN POOR REPAIR. (UNDER HOT HOLDING PIZZA OVEN,UNDER POP COOLERS IN PIZZA DELIVERY AREA, UNDER COOLERS AND AROUND PIZZA OVEN & THROUGHOUT. FLOORS HAVE DEEP GROVES & CRACKS THAT ARE HOLDING STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL FLOORS & MAKE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON FLOORS UNDER SOUP COOKERS. (35)WALLS UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA MOLDY & IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALLS WHERE NEEDED. (38)REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN BAKERY.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST REPLACE BROKEN BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINER IN BAKERY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS BETWEEN TWO FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TO RESTAURANT AND ALONG BAKERY ENTRANCE DOOR.
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 DETAIL CLEAN DIRTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOODS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL ACCESS PANELS ALONG BOTH MAIN PREP LINES AND REMOVE EXTREME GRIME,GREASE AND WATER BUILD UP. (MAY SERVE AS FOOD SOURCE FOR ROACHES)
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. MUST REPAIR FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL HALLWAYS AND LOADING AREAS IN REAR OF PREP AREA. REPAIR FLOORS INSIDE LARGE PREP COOLER AND IN WAIT STAFF AREA AROUND FLOOR DRAIN. FLOORS HAVE DEEP GROVES & CRACKS THAT ARE HOLDING STANDING WATER. MUST REPAIR ALL AREAS NOTED AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BAKERY PREP AND SERVICE AREAS BEHIND SOFT SERVE MACHINE,COOLERS,UNDER TABLES,HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNERS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN LARGE STOCK ROOM. REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER THROUGHOUT ALL FLOORS AND KEEP DRY.
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. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY WALLS IN SALAD AND DESSERT PREP AREA ABOVE COOLER AND DIPPER WELL. ALSO CLEAN WALLS AND PIPING UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER 3 COMP SINK IN RESTAURANT DISHWASHING AREA,IN WALK IN FREEZER AND OVER BAKERY PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ELECTRICAL ROOM AND OTHER UTILITY AREAS.
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