SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

FORNO ROSSO.

BEAT. 18/100

3719 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 3, 2016 · passed

Failed 7 of 13 inspections. 4 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 3
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

OCT 27
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BLACK SLIMY MOLDY LOOKING SUBSTANCE INSIDE TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS DISPERSED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, OBSERVED VACUUM PACKAGED PIZZA AND STEAKS FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE WITH NO DATES OR LABELS STORED INSIDE FREEZER, OWNER STATES THAT THEY ARE FOR PERSONAL USE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND PRODUCT HAS TO COME FROM A LICENSE APPROVED SOURCE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT AT ONCE, TO VACUUM PACKAGE ANY TYPE OF FOODS MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM THE CDPH, SERIOUS 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

REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SEAL, TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT OR ACTUAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AND AVAILABLE, SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

PLATES AT FRONT COUNTER AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT, TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION,

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

CEILING TILE BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

EMPLOYEES BELONGS MUST BE STORED ONE DESIGNATED ITEMS, MUST RESTRICT STORING NEAR FOOD PRODUCT,

JAN 19
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR AVAILABLE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS, CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING COOKED, PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH-IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER BY PIZZA STATION IN POOR REPAIR, GASKET NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN PREP COOLER BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL OR REPLACE,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DAILY, OBSERVED CIGARETTES BUTTS FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AREAS RESTAURANT ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE 15 FEET AWAY FROM ENTRANCE,

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

CEILING TILE MISSING AND BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE TILE THATS MISSING,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

JAN 11
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS NOT BEING PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GARBAGE LIDS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK, OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL GARBAGE CONTAINERS, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REACH-IN FRONT PREP AREA COOLER BY PIZZA STATION IN POOR REPAIR, GASKET NOT MAINTAINED BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, AND RUSTY WIRE SHELVING IN PREP COOLER BY COOKING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SEAL OR REPLACE,

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

VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FRONT AND REAR OF STORE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DAILY, OBSERVED CIGARETTES BUTTS FRONT AND REAR ENTRY AREAS RESTAURANT ON GROUND, INSTRUCTED THAT SMOKING MUST BE DONE 15 FEET AWAY FROM ENTRANCE,

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

CEILING TILE MISSING AND BADLY STAINED REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE AND PROVIDE TILE THATS MISSING,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

FEB 19
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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FEB 17
2015
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1522743 ISSUED ON 02-06-2015: #38 - No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD/DIVIDER BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD IN REAR AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE CABINET WITH WATER POOLING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SERVER/WAIT STATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 6
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1459941 ISSUED ON 05-20-2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #38 - No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEVERAGE CABINET WITH WATER POOLING TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SERVER/WAIT STATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP.---------MUST REPLACE MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR STORAGE AREA.---------MUST FINISH UNFINISHED WALL AND FRAME IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB IN KITCHEN HOOD (LEFT SIDE) AND MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

MAY 30
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.

MAY 20
2014
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PIZZAS,CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

--PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT DISPLAYED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR(S) VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1329314 DATED:05/29/2013. 32 No protective barrier between rear exposed hand sink and drainboard. Must install washable splashguard/protective barrier. 08/29/2013 38 No visible backflow prevention on water supply to ice machine. Must install same. Remove threaded faucet from 3 compartment sink. Replace with non-threaded faucet. 08/29/2013. MUST CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS ABOVE BY 5/27/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR STORAGE AREAS NEAR THE ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.

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

REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN REAR.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area. Provide a backflow prevention device to the coffee expresso machine at bar area.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INSIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

THE REQUIRED NO SMOKING SIGNS NOT POSTED. MUST POST SIGNS IN VIEW. 7-32-020(A).

MAY 29
2013
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

No exposed hand sink in bar drink prep/utensil washing area. Must install exposed hand sink in bar prep area.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

No protective barrier between rear exposed hand sink and drainboard. Must install washable splashguard/protective barrier.

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

Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Damaged/broken floor tiles in rear kitchen/prep/storage areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walls behind oven in prep area not smooth and easily cleanable, wall had rough surfaces, gaps. Shall be repaired/sealed in order to be smooth and easily cleanable.

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

No visible backflow prevention on water supply to ice machine. Must install same. Remove threaded faucet from 3 compartment sink. Replace with non-threaded faucet.

MINOROther
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Required 'no smoking' signs not posted. Must post signs.

SEP 6
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

No Certified Food Manager on premises when potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and served-raw chicken in cooler at 42.0 F. Instructed that a Certified Food Manager must be on premises during hours of operation. Serious citation issued 7-38-012.

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

Storage shelves and cabinets, coolers and unused equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and in corner not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling not maintained in rear prep and storage area. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile. Ventilation covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean clean. Coving not installed along wallbase thru-out premises. Instructed to install coving.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light not working inside storage room. Instructed to replace non-working bulb.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside front cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer and have conspiuous inside cooler.

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

Rear storage room and corners along side of equipment not cleaned. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

SEP 22
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

SEP 14
2010
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #34267,DATED 05-27-09,#32 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,#41 POKER MACHINES FOR CUSTOMER'S USE ARE IN A ROOM IN REAR AREA ,IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE BY TRAVELING THROUGH THE FOOD SUPPLY STORAGE AREA,MUST REMOVE MACHINES OR PLACE IN DINING AREA;MINOR BECOMES SERIOUS VIOLATION,;CITATION ISSUED ,GIVEN 5 DAYS 09-21-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATIONS;SPOKE TO THE OWNER AND CERTIFIED MANAGER CARMELLA OVER THE PHONE AND EXPLAINED WHAT ARE TO BE CORRECTED

MINORSanitation
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. EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE PREP COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN,INTERIOR COOLER AND VENT COVER UNCLEAN ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;UNDER FRYER MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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. COUNTERTOP WITH THE MIXER MACHINE UNCLEAN,CABINETS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BAR AREA UNCLEAN,ALL CABINETS UNCLEAN,MUST BE CLEAN AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
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. FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND COOLER,WATER BOILER,UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE,UNDER ICE BIN,MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
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. CEILING TILES WITH HOLES IN THE COOKING AREA ,REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SEALED

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