SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GOLDEN CHEF CHINESE KITCHEN.

BEAT. 42/100

3262 W NORTH AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 12, 2018 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2) OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 46.7F, SHRIMP AT 46.3F, SHELL EGGS AT 60.8F, AND GROUND BEEF AT 54.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $40. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-301.11 OBSERVED THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.11(B) OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF TRAINING.

OCT 26
2017
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 17
2017
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND DRAIN LINES TO PREVENT INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AND FOUL ODOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/28/16 REPORT#1937694 (32) NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST......NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.(33)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY PREP LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM.MUST REMOVE CLUTTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK....NOTED SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST......NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY PREP LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN ASANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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JUL 1
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/8/14 REPORT#1325094. (30)NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINER AND PREPARED & PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH NAME AND/OR DATE. (34) FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. (35) MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS. 10/08/2014 (36 )FOUND LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 10/08/2014 (41) MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO COVER AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP THROUGHOUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN ASANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO LOGS, RECORDS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUL 8
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOOD STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR FOOD STORAGE. ALSO MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL STORAGE CONTAINER AND PREPARED & PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH NAME AND/OR DATE.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS,FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND DEBRIS.

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

FOUND LIGHTING INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE TOILET ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. ALSO COVER AND ELEVATE FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

OCT 25
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BLUE PLASTIC BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE SHELVING RACK, THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR IN THE MAIN COOKING LINE AND THE PIPES BEHIND THE STOVES TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA AT CORNERS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE IN THE KITCHEN ALONG ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE GRIMMY BUILD-UP.

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

MUST PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMP SINK TO HAVE A TOTAL OF 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REPLACE OR CHANGE THE EXHAUST HOOD VENTS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE MOP WITH MOP HEAD UP TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

APR 5
2012
PASSED
4 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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, IN WALK-IN COOLER, CLEAN WIRE SHELVES INSIDE SAME AREA, CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTER AREA, AND TOP OF PREP COOLERS, DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACES

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY BY COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

MAY 5
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2011
FAILED
7 violations1 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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS WEATHERSTRIPS WORNED-OUT/BROKEN NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4 MODE OF ENTRY ACROSS BOTTOMS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSECT/RODENT PROOF SAID DOORS AND ENSURE NO MODE OF ENTRY.

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS STORED.

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.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR/EXTEIOR OF WALK-IN-COOLER,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,STOVE,SHELVINGS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED,HOT/COLD KNOBS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK,INTERIOR BASINS OF 3 COMP SINK.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILING AREAS OF KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN,REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.

MINORFood Temperature
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 A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

MINORSanitation
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.REMOVE UNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT TOILET ROOM.

MAY 20
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. OBSERVED PREPARE AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH-OUT DATE,INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DATES.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED OPEN CAN FOODS STORED IN THERE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE FOODS EMPTIED INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS,OR GLASS CONTAINER BEFORE STORAGE.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELF

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. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE INSIDE LOWER PART OF DEEP FRYER,FOOD CONTAINERS ON PREP SHELF NEEDS CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL IN SERIOUS NEED FOR CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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