SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

GRAND TRIPLE CROWN.

BEAT. 18/100

3034 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 24, 2021 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
107
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 24
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR/ SEAL AND MAINATIN.

SEP 17
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE DINING AREA WITH A SMALL OPENING AT THE CORNER OF THE DOOR. ALSO NOTED THE REAR EXIT INTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO FIT TIGHT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED INSIDE THE KITCHEN AREA: BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, INTERIOR AREA OF THE DISHWASHER, IN BETWEEN CARDBOARD PIECES AND TO GO BAGS AND ON THE FLOOR AROUND DRY STORAGE. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED FOIL USE TO LINE STORAGE SHELVING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHELVING SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND WALK IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL AND MAINATIN.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVING,PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS CEILING TILES AND VENT COVER IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST AND GREASE.

DEC 24
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN BOTH CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

DEC 17
2020
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE DISCARD DATES. MANAGER PROVIDED LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS DATE MARK ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATORS OR WALK IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF PREP TABLES LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).

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

4-502.13 OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN BETWEEN AND INSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(A) OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW AND WITHOUT HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, ALSO WITHOUT A DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCORDING TO LAW. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED AND DRAIN PIPE REPLACED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C).

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND PREP TABLES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE CEILINGS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND IN THE ELECTRICAL CLOSET AND ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN BOTH CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEALEVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABLES ON THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ie. FLOUR, RICE, ETC., INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES, STORAGE TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PORPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR #10 CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE WALK-IN COOLER COMPRESSOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE EXIRED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW VALID CERTIFICATES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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APR 23
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER(HANDLE) IN NEED OF REPAIR TO SEAL CLOSE SECURELY AFTER OPENING.

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

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL PREP TABLES COUNTER TOPS, SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD DEBRIS AND AT REAR STORAGE CLOSET.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 24
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED A CLOGGED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE FOOD PREP AREA AND NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CLOGGED HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest 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 RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET. OBSERVED 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE SHELVES AND FLOOR IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

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

OBSERVED FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS, CLEAR GARBAGE BAGS AND CARDBOARD BOXES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND PREP TABLES.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER. OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF OVEN AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TWO STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE WASHROOM IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LOCATED ON THE OUTSIDE REAR BY THE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1538126 DATED ON 5/18/2015 #45 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR, RICE) NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN THE DRY STORAGE BINS (FLOUR RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF AND PREP TABLE LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER TOP DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER REFRIGERATOR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR, AND WOK STATION WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF OVEN AND FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT PREMISES ESPECIALLY UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT ARE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TWO STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE WASHROOM IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED IN THE MOP BUCKETS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA. SEAL OPENING IN WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 11
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW FISH AND PORK STORED ABOVE COOKED RICE IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW MEAT AND POULTRY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON CANNED GOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF PREP TABLES, SHELVES INDER FRONT COUNTER, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, WOK STATIONS, SINKS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP).

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER(DEAD ROACHES), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.

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

ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP OR IN SEPARATE CONTAINER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NOT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

AUG 20
2014
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 19
2014
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY REMAINS, BABY ROACHES NOTED IN STEAM TABLE, ON PREP COOLER, LIVE JUVENILE AND ADULT ROACHES ON WALLS IN REAR BY HOT WATER TANK, AND WALLS ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEAD ROACHES IN VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,ICE MACHINE,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FILTER,HOOD,STOVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS ,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG ,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

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

MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF COOLER AND FREEZER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

AUG 18
2014
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON WALL AT ALARM SYSTEM,3- ON WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE,1- CRAWLING IN OPENING OF GAP AT WALLBASE BEHIND STOVE,7- INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOT WATER TANK.MUST PROVIDE A NEW RECEIPT OF SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL DATED ON OR AFTER 8/18/14.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,ICE MACHINE,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FILTER,HOOD,STOVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS ,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG ,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF COOLER AND FREEZER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

AUG 15
2014
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON TOP SHELF OF COOLER INSIDE OF BOWLS SUCH AS BEEF 81.9F,CHICKEN 81.3F-92.2F,FISH 68.0F-104.9F,PORK 87.9F,CHICKEN 50.2F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.52LBS. $110.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 200 LIVE ROACH INFESTATION THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AREA SUCH AS CRAWLING ON UNDERSIDE OF ALL PREP TABLES, ALL COOLER MOTORS,ON FLOOR UNDER WOK COOKING STATION,ON HOT SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK,FLOOR DRAIN UNDER PREP COOLER.MASSIVE AMOUNT OF DEAD ROACHES IN SAME AREAS.ALSO 10 OR MORE LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/14.(CRITICAL 7-38-020)

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FROM GROCERY STORE BAGS.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PREP TABLES.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LIDS,TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT SUCH AS FRYERS,PREP TABLES,WOK STATION,ICE MACHINE,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,ALL PREP TABLES,FILTER,HOOD,STOVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALL SHELVING UNITS ,MICROWAVE,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG ,AROUND,UNDER,WALLBASES THROUGHOUT AND IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZERS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS,LIGHT SHIELDS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL OUTLET IN LOBBY AND PREP AREA,LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT AND IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP FROM WALL IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT MOPSINK,LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE,ELIMINATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF COOLER AND FREEZER,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

OCT 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN SIDE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES. AND CLEAN WOK STATION AND DRIP TRAY.

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

NEED TO CLEAN SIDE STORAGE ROOM FLOOR, SIDE WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR, AND FRONT COOKING AREA CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT.

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

NEED TO RE-PAINT RESTROOM WALLS/REMOVE GRAFFITI. NEED TO REMOVE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. NEED TO CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING TILES.REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN SIDE ROOM.

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

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