SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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BEAT. 18/100

5016 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 5, 2020 · passed

Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Dec 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

FEB 19
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN LIDS/COVER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B), CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR FOOD PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2269115 DATED:03/08/2019. 10 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR HAND SINK IN REAR AND HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM. 06/01/2019 41 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION 06/01/2019 53 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR. 06/01/2019 55 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.06/01/2019 57 FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN. 06/01/2019 58 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.06/01/2019 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 2/26/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK IN REAR AND HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 1
2019
FAILED
14 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, HAMBURGER ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HANDSOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL ADJACENT TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR HANDSINK IN REAR AND HANDSINK INSIDE WASHROOM.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTH IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE BOX NOT SEALED PROPERLY, WATER LEAKING AROUND TOP/COVER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT TOILET ROOM DOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 8
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed missing end caps on light fixture at rear over the chest freezer.Instructed to install missing end caps on light bulbs or shatter proof light bulbs and maintain.

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

Observed water leak at base of faucet of dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handlers with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide.

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JAN 25
2018
FAILED
6 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

Observed rodent (mice) droppings approximately 40 on floors along cluttered south wallbase behind the chest freezer at rear storage area.Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence detail clean and sanitize affected areas,Remove cluttered conditions, recommend to contact a licensed pest control provider for service and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

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

Observed no city of Chicago certified foodservice manager on site or valid documentation. Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified foodservice manager must be on site at all times when potentially hazardous foods (Gyro meat sandwiches,hamburgers,soup etc.) are being prepared and/or served to customers. Serious violation 7-38-012(a).

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

Observed missing end caps on light fixture at rear over the chest freezer.Instructed to install missing end caps on light bulbs or shatter proof light bulbs and maintain.

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

Observed water leak at base of faucet of dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leak and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed 2 food handlers in food prep area with no hair restraints.Instructed to provide hair restraints when working around open foods and maintain.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Food handlers with no proof of food handler training.Instructed to provide.

JAN 17
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 10
2017
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG HOT DOG, HAMBURGER, ITALIAN BEEF, CHICKEN, BEEF ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1950905 ISSUED ON 08-22-2016 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #33 - Observed the front 2 door cooler gaskets to have dirt accumulation in them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #34 - Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear area: around the three compartment sink, around the chest freezer, around the 1 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. #36 - Observed the lights above the rear chest freezer (near the exposed hand sink) without a light shield. Instructed facility to install and maintain a light shield. #38 - Observed leaks at the three compartment sink hot and cold faucet knobs as well as the neck of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. #42 - Observed food handlers working in prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints. #45 - No food handler certificates on site. Instructed to comply and maintain.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION.

SEP 7
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Observed the front 2 door cooler gaskets to have dirt accumulation in them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear area: around the three compartment sink, around the chest freezer, around the 1 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed the lights above the rear chest freezer (near the exposed handsink) without a light shield. Instructed facility to install and maintain a light shield.

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

Observed leaks at the three compartment sink hot and cold faucet knobs as well as the neck of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handlers working in prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed to comply and maintain.

AUG 22
2016
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Observed no city of Chicago certified food service manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared and or served (gyros, eggs, bacon, etc). Instructed facility that a city of Chicago certified food service manager must be on site at all times while potentially hazardous foods are prepared and/or served. Serious citation 7-38-012(a).

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed the grease trap not maintained: when a compartment of the three compartment sink has its water released, the water seeps out from the top of the grease trap. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so grease trap does not leak at all and properly disposes of waste water. Serious citation issued 7-38-030.

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

Observed the front 2 door cooler gaskets to have dirt accumulation in them. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors in the rear area: around the three compartment sink, around the chest freezer, around the 1 door cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed the lights above the rear chest freezer (near the exposed handsink) without a light shield. Instructed facility to install and maintain a light shield.

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

Observed leaks at the three compartment sink hot and cold faucet knobs as well as the neck of the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed food handlers working in prep areas without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed to comply and maintain.

MAY 28
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE WERE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR, SURFACE IS POROUS WHITE PAINT IS CHIPPED AND GRIMES BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE RUBBER MATT BY THE FRONT FLAT GRILL, BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GRIME AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT CONTOUR/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAY 26
2015
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND HOT AND COLD WATER TURNED OFF FROM VALVES UNDER THE SINK.AFTER HOT/COLD WATER WAS TURNED ON UPON MY REQUEST SINK IS CLOGGED,OWNER UNABLE TO SOLVE PROBLEM.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER. 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

WE(OWNER AND MY SELF)OBSERVED 12 RAT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA.TWENTY LARGE BLACK ANTS FEW WITH WINGS CRAWLING ON TOP THE COUNTER,SHELF UNDER THE COUNTER TOP, ON WINDOW LEDGE AT EAST SIDE WERE A SOFA CHAIR IS LOCATED.ANTS ON FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALL BEHIND THE SOFA CHAIR/UNDER THE WINDOW LEDGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECTS AND RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MUST SEAL CREVICES BETWEEN THE COUNTER TOP AND PANELS OF SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA.OPENED WALL WITH EXPOSED INSULATION BEHIND/BESIDE THE SOFA CHAIR AT EAST WINDOW.NEED TO SEAL WALL WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.FOUND BOTH FRONT AND SIDE DOOR WIDE OPENED.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

RAW WOOD SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE WERE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN POOR REPAIR, SURFACE IS POROUS WHITE PAINT IS CHIPPED AND GRIMES BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON PIPE BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER THE RUBBER MATT BY THE FRONT FLAT GRILL, BETWEEN THE FRONT COUNTER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. GRIME AND GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT CONTOUR/SERVING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

JUN 16
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE COOKLINE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE FLAT TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR LIGHT BULBS.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND HOT WATER HANDLE LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THEROMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 24
2013
PASSED
0 violations

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