SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

G.N.P.H. #EIGHT, INC..

YOUR CALL. 62/100

3001 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 19, 2026 · passed

17 of 29 inspections passed, 3 failed, 9 passed with conditions. 15 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
29
17 passed · 9 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
109
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Aug 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 19
2026
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD HELD PAST 7 DAY EXPIRATION DATE IN WALK COOLER. COOKED CHILI HAD A PREP DATE 3/20, SLICED DELI MEAT HAD A PREP DATE 3/20 AND COOKED CHORIZO HAD A PREP DATE 3/15. COOKED READY TO EAT FOOD CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 11
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HAM AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 52F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 51-57F SUCH AS CORN HASH, TURKEY, COLESLAW, WHITE AND AMERICAN CHEESE, BACON, SLICED TOMATOES, RAW CHICKEN, HAMBURGER PATTIES AND SAUSAGE LINKS. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT. FOOD DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS AT A COST OF $300.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 50.5F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR WATER LEAK FROM BOTH FAUCET HEADS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 26
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 23
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN PREP LINE COOLER: OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 49.1F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 46.3F,COLE SLAW AT 47.8F,POTATOES AT 49.1F,BEEF CHUNKS AT 48.7F AND CHICKEN AT 46.7F.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15#'S OF FOOD WORTH $243.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS CHICKEN AND HAMBURGERS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MENTIONED COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN MANUAL CAN OPENERS ATTACHED TO PREP TABLES TO REMOVE DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

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SEP 23
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING MUST PROVIDE.

SEP 16
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INCORRECTLY WRITTEN INSIDE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST CORRECT.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 16
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 9
2021
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED COLORED CODED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING GRILL .INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN PREP AREA,EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES OF DISHMACHINE,STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP STATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN CUSTOMER DINING ROOM AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2383057 DATED:07/17/2020 #51--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (3) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. Oct 17, 2020 #53--TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID. Oct 17, 2020 #55--INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. Oct 17, 2020 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/16/2021. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUL 17
2020
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC)

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY (3) FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

JUN 4
2019
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE TO HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP AREA.{OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA) CORE VIOLATION

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A MOP SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS SPLASHED AT 3-COMP SINK DISH WASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS CORE VIOLATION

JAN 25
2018
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TOP DOOR OF PREP SERVICE COOLER HINGES ARE COMMING LOOSE ON DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR. OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL LINERS ON SHELVING AND INSIDE SALAMANDER AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND TIN FOIL LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

OBSERVED SIDES OF RANGE AT HOT LIN AND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD ALSO DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY,INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN THESE AREAS.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

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

NOTE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD CAP FROM LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHT ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO AFFIX CAP TO LIGHT SHIELD.

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

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP HOT LINE AREA.ISTRUCTED MANANAGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK WITH SLASHGUARDS AT HOT LINE/FPOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED COOK/FOOD HANDLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT WASHING HANDS NOR WEARING GLOVES. NOTED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED SAUSAGE, BACON, BREAD) WITHOUT GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS THAT RESULTS IN HAND CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLING. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS (USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPOONS, SPATULAS ETC.) (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EMPLOYEE STARTS WASHING HANDS AND WEARING GLOVES). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM (CHLORINE) CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT F, 50 PPM AT F, 100 PPM AT F. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - TECHNICIAN ON SITE. DISH MACHINE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE NOW AT 100 PPM). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS CLOGGED. UNABLE FOR EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANLDER TO WASH THEIR HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - EMPLOYEE UNCLOGGED EXPOSED HANDSINK DRAINPIPE) CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

DURING INSPECTION, FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, BEEF, SANDWICHES, SOUPS, 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. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOWED UP AN HOUR LATER) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE.

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

FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, BEHIND COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR INSIDE BOILER ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED FAUCET NECK (RIGHT SIDE) AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK AND A PLASTIC WRAPPED AROUND THE SAID FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.---------MUST REPAIR INOPERABLE CEILING VENT INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

DEC 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 21
2016
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Found walk in cooler unable to maintain proper temperature. Walk cooler temperature found @44.3F. Found reach in prep cooler in front of kitchen unable to maintain proper temperature. Air temperature in prep cooler is 50.3F. Operator removed or discarded all items in both coolers during inspection. Must repair and maintain temperature of 40F or less. Technician repaired walk in cooler and prep cooler during inspection. Air temperature is 34.3F in walk in cooler. Air temperature is 35.6F in prep cooler. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 7lbs of sliced ham @ 44.9f; 6lbs of raw eggs ranging 44.1f-44.8f; 2lbs of chili @ 43.9f; 2.2lbs of corn beef hash @ 44.8f; 4lbs of rice @ 44.6f; 3lbs of liquid egg whites @ 43.1f; 6lbs of meat sauce @ 43.9f; 2lbs of fettucini @ 45.1; 3lbs of spaghetti @ 44.1f; 40lbs of sirloin 43.9f; 3.3 lbs of pork 43.9f; 30lbs of ground beef @ 44.3f; 6lbs of beans @ 44.8f; 6lbs of waffle batter @ 44.1f; 2 lbs of raw chicken @ 45.2f; 2lbs of taco meat @ 44.6f; 2.5f of meatloaf @ 44.7f; and 20lbs of pancake batter @ 48.1f. Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the reach in prep cooler in kitchen area: 2lbs of chorizo @ 50.7f; 5 raw eggs (1/2lb) @ 52.3f; 1lbs of mozzarella cheese @ 48.2f; 1lb of cheddar cheese @ 44.6f; 2lbs of diced ham @ 48.2;and 2lbs ham steak @ 44.1f. Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured foods during inspection. Advised potentially hazardous foods must be held at 40f or less (or 140f or higher). Critical 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 1-2 inch gap along bottom of front, west exterior door. All exterior doors must be tight fitting to prevent pest entry. Must repair and maintain same. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Found thermometer on outside of walk in cooler in disrepair. Must repair or replace. Must maintain same. Found broken gasket on walk in cooler door. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ATTACHED HOSE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

OCT 4
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND ATTACHED HOSE TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND TWO EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FEB 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

WALLS/CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

JAN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

IN USE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO CHLORINE SOLUTION BEING DISPENSED INTO MACHINE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, TO PROPERLY SANITIZE DISHES, INSTRUCTED MACHINE MUST HAVE 100PPM OF SANITIZING SOLUTION ON FINAL RINSE CYCLE. TAGGED, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE UNTIL REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO SET THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

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

FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN DAILY,

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

WALLS/CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

APR 7
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 2
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND PREP COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP/COOKING AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE, WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.8F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. 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 PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA. NOTED GROUND BEEF INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F, CHORIZO AT 48.9F, SOUR CREAM AT 48.7F, CORNED BEEF HASH AT 49.6F, REFRIED BEANS AT 54.3F, PANCAKE BATTER AT 54.5F, EGG BATTER AT 52.5F, DICED TOMATOES AT 48.9F, SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 50.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS, TOTAL VALUE OF $100.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL SHELVES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK/DISH MACHINE RACK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND SIDES WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 21
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and repair rusty bottom of shelvings above the 3 compartment sink use a non-toxic finish.

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

The following requires a detail cleaning manual can opener and housing attached to food prep table,fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,sides of hot cooking equipments interior of deep fryer etc.

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

Floors are dirty beneath the cooking equipments and prep coolers,clean floors in detail throughout.Elevate stored articles at rear dry storage area to 6" off floor for easier cleaning.

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

Replace water stained/damaged ceiling tiles in the mens toilet room and remove dusts accumulations on the ventilation covers.

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

Repair water leak at base of faucet 3 compartment sink and at drain pipe beneath the handsink in the mens toilet room,also provide and maintain 3 adequate working sink stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Backflow prevention device is required for the ice maker.

JAN 11
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly labeled, dated in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

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

Walk in cooler shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under storage shelving in rear kitchen, and storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls in walk in cooler that had gaps/openings, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area shall be provided, light shields that were missing end caps in prep area and in kitchen areas, shall be provided.

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning.

JUN 4
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS OR PUT COVER

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

FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR ,INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN

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

INTERIOR 2 DOOR PREP COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; SHELVES UNDER GRILL UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; PIPES ABOVE GRILL FULL OF GREASE INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE 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

WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 22
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener attached to prep table not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor under and behind cooking equipment and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ventilation covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Faucet not maintained at three compartment sink. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.

MAR 30
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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

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

Interior deep fryer cabinets, storage under counters and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment, furance room and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Sink stoppers not provided at three compartment sink. Instructed to provide stoppers for compartments.

DEC 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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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. ATTACHED ELECTRICAL CORDS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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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. INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES UNDER GRILL MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;SHELVES IN DISH AREA 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. FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT 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 ABOVE DISH AREA,WATER TANK ABOVE DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING PAINT MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT

SEP 1
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

AUG 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND PREP COOLER -2 DOOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,COOLER NOT ABLE TO HOLD COLD FOOD AT 40F OR BELOW;INSTRUCTED TO CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX THE COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW,MUST CALL CDPH MR TURKALY WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED AT 312-746-8093

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,CUT TOMATOES 2LBS AT 56.2F,GRATED CHEESE 2LBS AT 50.2F,COOKED GROUND BEEF 4LBS-54.2F,SOUR CREAM 2 LBS,56.1F,POTATO PANCAKE BATTER 4 LBS-50.2F,MARINARA SAUCE 4 LBS-48.7F,TOTAL $80.00;FOOD WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER;INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

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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. AIR VENTS OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR BOTTOM PARTS OF MELTING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
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 NEW SET OF THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER,MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

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