SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 18/100

7108 W HIGGINS AVE · NORWOOD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 4, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. -

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED .

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

AUG 21
2018
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A).

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION". MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A)(2) FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER NEXT TO FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F).FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS:PORK RANGING FROM (46.9F-58.0F),EGG ROLLS 49.7F,CHICKEN 47.8F,SHRIMPS 46.9F,BEAN SPROUTS 47.7F.HOT FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE,AND COLD FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED 60#'S OF (TCS FOODS) WORTH APPROX. $200 AS STATED BY OWNER.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED-COS.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED -

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NEXT TO WORK TABLE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STORAGE METAL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND TORN GASKET AT THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING WOK STATION.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINETS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS,INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN COOKING WOK STATION AND MANUAL CAN OPENER WITH HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS INSIDE/AROUND WALK-IN COOLER WITH DUST AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND ON WALLS ABOVE AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-101.11 (A) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH THE COOKING WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOPS OF NORTH STORAGE RACKS AND FREEZER STORAGE AREA AND CABINETS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 (A) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

DEC 21
2017
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.

DEC 14
2017
FAILED
5 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

Found 5 live cockroaches in the kitchen near the three compartment sink and the furnace. Also observed over 20 dead cockroaches throughout facility. Instructed facility to remove all pests (including dead ones) and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1645218, dated 4-6-17: Violation 32- "Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain." Violation 33- "Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain." Violation 34- "Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed dirt and debris on counters, in cabinets, on shelves, and on many surfaces throughout facility. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the walls in the kitchen, instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a sewage smell in the bathroom. Instructed facility to correct so there is no sewage smell present.

APR 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed food at improper temperatures: in the prep cooler- 5lbs of cooked chicken at 58.3f, in the prep area- 8 lbs of cooked beef at 105.9f, 20lbs of raw beef at 49.1f, and 40lbs of raw chicken at 48.9f. Instructed facility to maintain all potentially hazardous foods at 40f or below or 140f or above. Said food, valued at $800 (as stated by operator), discarded and denatured. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

Observed foodhandler cutting raw beef, then proceed to rinse hands with water only, then grab broccoli to be cooked without washing hands properly with soap and water. Instructed facility that hands must be washed properly with soap and water in approved handsinks whenever contamination can possibly occur. Operator discarded 2lbs of broccoli, valued at $3, and washed hands properly and sanitized affected areas. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

Observed multiple foodhandlers improperly washing hands- observed foodhandlers going to mop sink and rinsing hands under water only. Instructed facility that hands must be washed in approved handsinks with soap and paper towels. Foodhandlers complied during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Observed facility improperly thawing frozen shrimp in a bucket of water. Instructed facility that proper thawing of frozen food for further processing of use shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40°F or less, under potable running water at a temperature of 70°F or below, with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose food particles into the overflow, or in a microwave oven only when the food will be immediately transferred to conventional cooking facilities as part of a continuous cooking process or when the entire, uninterrupted cooking process takes place in the microwave oven. Operator relocated shrimp to walk in cooler. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed rice in bulk container not labeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain.

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

Observed food being stored in plastic grocery bags. Instructed facility to store food in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed tin foil and on surfaces throughout (cooking equipment, prep areas, and refrigeration units. Instructed facility to remove and maintain. Observed newspaper being used in facility when fried foods are cooked to catch grease. Instructed facility to cease use of newspaper and maintain.

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on floors in the prep area along the wall bases. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. Observed cardboard being stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filter. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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JUN 21
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2016
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND ALL FACILITIES (WALK-IN COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, PREP COOLER) WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.4F, REACH-IN COOLER AT 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AT 46.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ARE: TOFU AT 53.1F/50.8F/51.9F/52.4F, CHICKEN AT 46.6F/49.6F/48.2F, NOODLES AT 56.1F/55.9F/56.2F, SHRIMP AT 62.9F/65.8F, EGGS AT 52.1F/53.8F/55.1F, BEEF AT 53.7F/54.9F/56.2F, EGG ROLL AT 49.8F/48.9F/47.9F/48.2F. INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER ARE: CHICKEN AT 48.3F/49.4F/58.1F, EGG ROLL AT 50.1F/51.3F/49.9F, RAW PORK AT 54.3F/52.2F/51.8F, SHRIMP AT 49.6F/48.9F/48.1F, BEEF AT 52.8F/51.9F/50.9F, WONTON AT 49.1F/48.9F, INSIDE PREP COOLER: PORK AT 51.2F/50.2F, CHICKEN AT 48.4F/47.9F, BEEF AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $2,000.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 500 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (NEXT TO COOKING LINE) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND FOOD/ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PRODUCTION INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE.INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS-------- ALSO NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN LARGE COLANDER/STRAINER STORED INSIDE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE ANY FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE MOP SINK. 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

FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(EG CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, COOKED RICE ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1515627 ISSUED ON 01-06-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #30 - FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. #33 - EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, TRAY RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, PIPES AND CONDUITS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA. EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL STORAGE BINS.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE STOVES,IN STORAGE AREA,IN FRONT COUNTER AREA,BEHIND ICE MACHINE,BEHIND THE STOVES,BY THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN. ECT.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN HAS DUST BUILD-UP BY REFRIGERATION UNIT PREP COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP /COOKING AREA.

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

VENTS ABOVE THE SODA UNIT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFIGERATION UNITS NEEDS THERMOMETERS WALKIN UNITS,REACH IN,PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH LITTER AND GREASE ACCUMULATION.----------MUST CLEAN INFRONT STORAGE ROOM.

JAN 6
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE FREEZER OR STORAGE BAGS. FOODS INISDE WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR NOT MAINTAINED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL FLOOR.

MAY 12
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THEROMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JAN 7
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINER ON PREP/STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN.-------MUST REPAINT STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: STORAGE RACKS WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER (NEXT TO COOKING LINE), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES AND FOOD CARTS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION BEHIND CHEST FREEZER, FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FLOORS AROUND WALK-IN CONDENSER MOTOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK (NEXT TO FRONT SWING DOOR) IN PREP AREA.----------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM (FRONT SERVICE AREA).

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

FEB 24
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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. SHELVES/RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER,2 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR COOLER GREASY AND DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CABINETS FOR DRY INGREDIENTS UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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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. FLOOR AROUND PREP AREA ,BEHIND EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CARDBOARD ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED; FLOOR IN WASHROOM UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS IN THE PACKAGING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; TINY HOLE ON CEILING IN STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED,DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN FRONT MUST BE REPLACED; CEILING FAN IN DINING AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 2 DOOR COOLER

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREP AREA ,MUST BE STORED AT THE REAR AREA

SEP 20
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN NORWOOD PARK