APR 21
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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FRONTERA GRILL/TOPOLOBAMBO.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
443 - 447 N CLARK ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2020 · passed
8 of 15 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Sep 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW WOOD STAIRS IN BASEMENT NEAR ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGY TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORD THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 192019PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 19
2019
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES PLACES ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
BULK FOOD NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, SALT..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS WITH LONG BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD GUARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SODA GUN DISPENSERS NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP AROUND LIGHT FIXTURE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NO FOOD PREPARATION SINK AT FRONT COOK LINES, EXTENSIVE FOOD HANDLING FOR 2 STATIONS WITH ONLY ON LARGE SINK USED FOR HANDS WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK TO ACCOMMODATE FOOD OPERATION
NOV 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT OF HAND SINK IN BUSSER SERVICE STATION IN BASEMENT ADJACENT TO PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD IN SAID AREA. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17B OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 (A)OBSERVED WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINES NOT ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WATER PIPES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
SEP 72018PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(F) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY CLEAN UP PROCEEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO REMINDER OR DISCLOSURE ON MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU THAT ARE SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE IN COFFEE SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED/MAINATINED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17BOBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEES WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17 (A)OBSERVED WATER PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA ABOVE ICE MACHINES NOT ENCASED. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WATER PIPES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING AREAS INSIDE BASEMENT DESSERT WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED RE-GROUTING IN DISH WASHER ROOM, PREP KITCHEN, BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ALL AREAS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN AWARENESS.
JUL 252017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 25
2017
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND LARGE FOOD BULK CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA STORAGE AREA HOLDING DRY HERBS WITHOUT LIDS. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE ABOVE STATED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND GROUT AT FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE BLAST CHILLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT ABOVE STATED AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND FOOD SPLASHES AT CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA CEILINGS AND AT BOTH TOPOLOBAMBO AND FRONTERA GRILL COOKING KITCHEN AREAS.MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE ICE MACHINE FOUND A MISSING LIGHTSHIELD COVER. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS WITH LONG BEARDS PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT A FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE FACIAL HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ABOVE STAFF AND/OR HAVE STAFF REMOVE FACIAL HAIR.
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FEB 172017PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2017
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Found food containers improperly stored (right side up) on shelves in basement. Found glasses improperly stored (right side up) in service station (only applies to glasses on top shelf). Must invert all multiuse items to prevent contamination.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Found small amount of orange, mold like substance on upper interior of ice machine (first ice machine on right side). Must remove, detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found excessive dust build up on ventilation in employee restrooms. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Found floor near back door to Frontera side with excessive dirt and grease (on right side of door). Must remove, clean and sanitize. Found missing floor/baseboard tiles in front of walk in cooler, in main kitchen on frontera side, and in front of flash freezing machine. Must repair or replace. Found several items stored on floor of meat walk in cooler in basement. Must store all items at least 6 inches above the floor in all areas. Must maintain all.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Found light not shielded in basement storage on Frontera side. Must provide light shields, end caps or shatter proof bulbs for all lighting in food prep or storage areas. Must maintain same.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Found dry storage items stored directly under waste water/sewage pipe in basement area. Must completely enclose waster water/sewage pipes or remove items stored directly beneath it. Must maintain same.
AUG 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1-DOOR BAKERY REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 15
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
1-DOOR BAKERY REACH IN COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKET.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHLEVES/LOWER SIDE OF SHELVES AT DISHWASH AREA AND SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING TILES ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
APR 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
PREP AREA GLASSMACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SAID GLASSMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM FLOOR WITH SPILLED FOOD. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 262016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 26
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND BOTH SMALL DISHMACHINE IN PREP AREA AND GLASSMACHINE AT BAR NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE AND GLASSMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE BAR UTENSILS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE OR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME BAR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
BASEMENT REAR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
MAY 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD BAR PREP LINE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO REPAIR LID OF SERVICE COOLER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 12
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NOTED ABOUT 50 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF THE MAIN BAR AT THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD BAR PREP LINE AND AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SHELVES, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO REPAIR LID OF SERVICE COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FEB 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NOTED SHELLFISH (OYSTERS) IN CONTAINERS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT LINE AND INSIDE SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER WITH NO TAGS ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE SHELL FISH TAGS ATTACHED TO THE PRODUCT AND THE PRODUCT IS EXHAUSTED. THE TAGS ARE THEN TO BE STORED IN A FOLDER FOR ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS.MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 37 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $135.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(B)
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NOTED NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR PREP AREA BY THE BLAST MACHINE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PROVIDE SOAP FOR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SOAP AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS,GLASSES ETC) ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVERING TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOOSE KNOB AT THE LID OF A SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE FRONT HOT LINE BY THE STOVE WITH DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ONE 3 NICE MACHINE AND ALSO A SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HAND WASH SINK OF THE WOMENS BATHROOM BY THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.ALSO NOTED DUSTY FANS INSIDE PASTRY WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 13
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE SERVICE LINT TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.8F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 51.4F, PORK (44F AND 47.3F (2 CONTAINERS)),STEWED PORK 50.8F, CARAMELIZED ONIONS 50.2F, GOAT MEAT 47.5F, CHICKEN 44.9F, GUACAMOLE 48.7F, ONIONS 51.4F, CHEESE 64.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
NOTED GRAYISH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ONE OF TWO ICE MACHINES DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LOOSE KNOB AT THE LID OF A SERVICE COOLER AT THE FRONT SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BY THE DIS WASHING AREA, FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE STAIR WAYS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/STORAGE AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 32013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 3
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
LIGHT FIXTURE AND INSULATION AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT'S WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS AND CEILING AROUND AND ABOVE ICE MAKERS IN BASEMENT AREA IN POOR REPAIR, WASTE WATER LINES AND SHEDDING WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH DURABLE, NON-ABSORBANT SURFACES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILE AND VENT ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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