G & N SNACK SHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

5100 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

142

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED IMPROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURE.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH GLOVES ON WASHING HANDS AND CONSTANTLY WIPING HANDS WITH GLOVES ON APRON TO DRY.INSTRUCTED TO PROPER WASH BARE HANDS AND DRY HANDS ON AN APPROPRIATE HAND DRYING PROVISION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED IMPROPER DISHWASHING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA DISHWASHING BEING WASHED AND NO SANITIZER BASIN SET UP FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BAKED POTATOES STORED ON TOP OF THE RIM OF A GARBAGE CAN AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON GARBAGE CANS AND ON THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WHILE IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A PILE OF TRASH ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM 04/16/2024, REPORT #2592867. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

APR 16

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER FROM 11:55AM TO 12:30PM WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS WERE PREPARED AND SERVED. AT 12:30PM CERTIFIED MANAGER IOANNHS KAPRALES ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY WIPING CLOTHES AND BRUSHES BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA 2 DOZEN OF EGGS AT 52.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND READY TO EAT TCS FOODS COOKED POTATOES AND COOKED SHRUDDED POTATOES IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SLATTERED ON THE BACKSPLASH AT THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND FLOORS ESPECIALLY ALONG THE HOT FOOD SERVICE LINE UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA TO THE LEFT OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN, ORGANIZE, STORE ALL ITEMS 6" OR MORE OFF THE FLOOR ON NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SHELVING THAT PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

AUG 7

2023

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 3

2023

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. EGGS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. MUST ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW/UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED LIVE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(a).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED EXPOSED WASTE WATER LINE IN BASEMENT OVER STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE SUITABLE CONTAMINATION FOR PROTECTION.

JUN 3

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 27

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE UPSTAIRS DRY STORAGE SHELVES, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE OVEN AND FRYERS, ON PREP TABLES, AND IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS AND ON BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A BROKEN GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE COOKS LINE. INTSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE SHELVES UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP GRILLS IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED UNNECESSARY ITEMS (SCRAP METAL, CO2 TANKS, ETC.) INSIDE THE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ENCLOSURES USED FOR REFUSE OR RECYCLABLES MUST BE MAINTAINED FREE OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

SEP 14

2021

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 3

2021

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION IN THE EMPLOYEE UNUSEX WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION#2373674 ON 06/12/2020 #56. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 06/12/2020 INSPECTION#2373674 NOT POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO POSTED AT PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).

JUN 12

2020

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD AT DISH WASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS/END CAPS FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS LOCATED AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 2

2019

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 25

2019

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE, NOT STORED ON PREP TABLES OR COUNTER TOP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (51) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2185178 DATE 7-27-18. Violation Codes: 5-203.13(A) Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

AUG 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUL 27

2018

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(a) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE A HANDWASH SINK ADJACENT TO THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS (TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY) HELD IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 2# ROAST BEEF (62.2F), 3# HAM (53.9F), 7# CHEESE(52.6F), 1# EGGS(49.7F), .25# CUT TOMATOES(52.7F), .5# CUT LEAFY GREENS (62.7F), .25# TAZIKI SAUCE (55.6F); WITH A TOTAL REPORTED VALUE OF $50. PIC CORRECTED VIOLATION ON SITE BY DISCARDING THE FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION#: 7-38-005

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (CHOPPED ONIONS AND PEPPERS, SUGAR) WITHOUT LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. OBSERVED APROX 25 DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT THE SELF, AND IN THE FAR RIGHT CORNER. OBSERVED APROX 25 DROPPINGS BY THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE MAIN FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION#: 7-38-020 (A)

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE PREP COUNTERS BY THE GYRO CARVING MACHINE. MUST STORE ALL FOOD UTENSILS IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AND BOXES AS STORAGE SHELVES. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, IN THE REAR PREP BY THE 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP PRODUCE COOLS CONDENSER UNIT AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN THE THE GRILL TABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL MOP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS, CORROSION-RESISTANT, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION COVERS FOR THE TOILET ROOM AND THE AIR DUCTS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: PA 100-0367 NO CITATION ISSUED

DEC 7

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS WASHING HANDS AT FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL AS 1 FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD, SLICED CHEESE WITH BARE HAND CONTACT, AT FRONT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS IS NOT ALLOWED/APPROVED. MUST USE BARRIERS SUCH AS SINGLE USE GLOVES, TONGS, ETC. TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT. ALSO INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON RIGHT WALL OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DOOR ON FREEZER CHEST # 1, IN BASEMENT STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, AT CONDENSER, IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. LEAK WAS NOT OVER FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE LEAK IN MIDDLE OF CEILING IN BASEMENT AREA. SOURCE APPEARED TO COME FROM COOK LINE DIRECTLY ABOVE SAID AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND ELIMINATE GREASE ACTIVITY.

OCT 23

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LOCATED IN REAR PREP COOLER- -58.7F, COOKED HAM-5LBS, AT $7.00 -48.5F, RAW STEAK-4LBS $7.00 LOCATED AT FRONT COOK LINE- -117F, COOKED ONIONS-3LBS, $1.00 -60.7F, RAW EGGS-1/2 LBS, AT $2.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 13.5 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $17.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED RUST STAINS AND CHIPPED PAINT ON RIGHT WALL OF SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED DOOR ON FREEZER CHEST # 1 AND 2, IN BASEMENT STORAGE, IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SMALL LEAK, AT CONDENSER, IN WALK IN COOLER, LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. LEAK WAS NOT OVER FOOD PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 15

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS IN WALK IN COOLER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

MAY 8

2017

FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 52.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL (7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED CHOPPED HAM 44.6F-45.1F,2LBS. SLICED HAM 53.3F,5LBS. STEAK 49.3F,2LBS. SLICED TOMATOES46.6F,2LBS. CUT LETTUCE 48.6F,10.5 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 44.0F-47.9F.ALSO ON TOP OF GRILL 2 DOZEN SHELLED EGGS 49.2F,5LBS. COOKED ONIONS 120.0F,1LB. COOKED SAUSAGE 91.0F..PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 34.5 LBS. $69. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED A BAR STOOL IN FRONT OF HAND SINK,NO PAPER TOWELS AND A CUP INSIDE OF SINK BASIN.CUP AND BAR STOOL WAS REMOVED FROM INSIDE OF SINK AND IN FRONT AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDE AT SINK AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN,PROVIDE AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO ICE MACHINE,NEXT TO GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER COUNTER HEIGHT COOLER,UNDER BASEMENT STAIR CASE.ALSO,FRONT DOOR HAS A APPX."3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM .MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/8/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BOTH GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR AND FRAME BENT LEAVING A APPX."1-2" GAP ON LARGE CAN AND ROD BROKEN ON REAR OF SMALLER CAN,TRASH ABOVE RIM OF DUMPSTER AND HANGING OUT OF AND TRASH AND FOOD DEBRI ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER.EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI FROM GROUNDS AND GREASE FROM CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,CUTLETTUCE,SLICED TOMATOE,GRILLED ONIONS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM GRILL TABLE ,CARD BOARD BOXES USED FOR TRASH CANS AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM FLOOR UNDER FRONT GRILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AND HOOD.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS AT LIGHTS OVER REAR 3- COMP SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS OVER REAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PLACE STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD..MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 10

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR COOLER STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN REAR STORAGE SHELF.

MAY 11

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE JET SPRAY, UNUSED COOLER, AND REAR STORAGE SHELF NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN UNDER REAR EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT DINING CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FANS DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

AUG 14

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREPARATION AREAS. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK EASILY ACESSIBLE TO FRONT MAIN PREPARATION AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 6

2014

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES AND STORE PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER & CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,POTATO GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

nspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY

APR 28

2014

FAIL 13 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED TABLE TOP PREP COOLER AT 61.6F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (RAW EGGS).IN FRONT PREP AREA.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40 OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS IN PANS ON LOWER SHELVES OF SERVICE COUNTER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.COOKED SAUSAGES 86.1F-101.3F,COOKED ONIONS 74.4F-75.3F,COOKED HASHBROWNS 77.6F-120.4F,COOKED HAM 75.1F.RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 61.6F IN TABLE TOP PREP COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.APPX.48LBS. $125.(CRITICAL 7-38-0005A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOILET & HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE & MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT ANY RUNNING WATER AND TOILETROOM HANDSINK THE SAME.WATER VALVES HAD BEEN SHUT OFF FROM UNDERNEATH.MANAGER HAD EMPLOYEES TO TURN WATER BACK ON.NO RUNNING WATER AT SINKS WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED.MUST PROVIDE HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINKS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & ON GROUND INSIDE OF GARBAGE AREA CORRAL.MUST REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE KNIFE FROM IN BETWEEN WALL & PIPES AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER POP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE SCREWS ON INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST ICE CREAM FREEZER & CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,DEEP FRYERS,POTATO GRINDER,MEAT SLICER,REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES,STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES .MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS & PROBE FOR FOOD TEMPS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP PROPERLY.

MAY 21

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE KNOBS TO CHESTER FREEZER DOORS AND REPLACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, IN REAR KITCHEN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS REAR AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

JAN 31

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

Minor Sanitation

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

Multi and single use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert containers to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Interior deep fryer, interior ice machine panel, storage shelves, cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Intructed to detail clean and sanitize.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor along wallbase and under cooking equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food debris and replace missing floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Light covers through-out premises not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Exposed hand sink in rear prep area not maintained. Instructed to repair sink slow drain.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside front prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside thermometer.

JAN 6

2011

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH BUILD-UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT OR PROVIDE SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB.

Critical Pest Activity

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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE.

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