SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAROLD'S CHICKEN SHACK.

BEAT. 24/100

1208 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 15, 2015 · passed

Failed 7 of 25 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 15
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

OCT 9
2015
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA .MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP & TOWELS AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 2- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER COLE SLAW PREP COOLER,6-RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPES IN REAR STORAGE AREA,APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA,ON WALLS,CEILINGS AND BOXES & APPX. 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.ALSO FRONT & REAR DOORS ARE NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST LABEL SMALL AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP AREA CHICKEN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE.

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

MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING FAN, FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYERS.

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

MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FLOOR DRAINS,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE IN REAR STORAGE ALONG WALL BEHIND ELECTRICAL PIPES.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR POP STORAGE IN KITCHEN,DAMAGED & MISSING WALL TILES IN PREP AREA,DINING AREA,HOLE IN LOWER WALL BEHIND PIPE AT 2- COMP SINK,REMOVE TAPE AT WALL ABOVE CHICKEN PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS.

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA,CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST RECAULK HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

JAN 14
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLE SLAW ,FISH,ETC).MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

JAN 6
2015
FAILED
8 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 EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,IN STORAGE CABINET IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM,ON FLOOR BEHIND POP NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER.ALSO RODENT POISON ON FLOOR AND IN CABINET IN SAME AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/6/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRONT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS AND WHEEL BASES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND BEHIND FRYERS UNDER BOTH VENTILATION HOODS.

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

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA AND REAR AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM OVER HEAD PIPES THROUGHOUT AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR FREEZERS.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE UNUSED FRYERS NEAR REAR DOOR.

SEP 9
2014
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 28
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD RESIDUE. FOUL ODOR COMING FROM WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE (SEE VIOLATION #34).

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

REMOVE STAGNANT WATER FROM FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER CAUSING ODOR IN UNIT. KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

SECTION OF INTERIOR DOOR AND AREAS OF WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR PANELING WHERE NEEDED.

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

LEAKING AT FAUCET NECK OF THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR.

JAN 23
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION/CITATION 7-38-012.

NOV 13
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 5
2013
FAILED
2 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DISHWASHING AREA,IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT NUMBER 1319385 ON 02/14/2013 NOT CORRECTED. (32)REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

MAR 26
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

FEB 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN & FISH) MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RUST ON THE CEILINGS,WALLS AND DOOR TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT WITH A LIGHT COLORED NON TOXIC PAINT. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FRONT UNDER COUNTER COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE REAR COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND STORE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO REMOVE DEBRIS ON THE GROUND IN THE REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.

JAN 7
2013
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 17
2012
FAILED
2 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF 5 CRAWLING INSECTS(ROACHES)IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON WALL AND FLOOR. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLYING INSECTS (10)ON WALL AND BOXES AT REAR. SEVERAL MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTH BATHROOM CABINETS AT HAND WASH SINK AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND INSECTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020,CITATION ISSUED.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) FROM REPORT# 1158422, DATED 7/18/2012 NOT CORRECTED (29)(33)MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. (34)MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. (38)MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE. (41)MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.MUST CORRECTED ALL VIOLATINS BY SPECIFIED DATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

JUL 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOLERS INCLUDING MOTOR HOUSING AND REMOVE DEAD ROACHES. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE MOISTURE FROM FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN HALLWAY STORAGE CLOSET AND REMOVE WHITE SUBSTANCE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TOILET IN MENS UNUSED WASHROOM OR REMOVE.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 7
2011
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 2
2011
FAILED
3 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

FOUND 3 LIVE ROACHES AT REAR OF PREMISES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND TABLES NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES.

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

FOUND BROKEN WALL TILES THAT MUST BE REPAIRED BY REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

SEP 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CORRECTED.

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

FOUND CEILING IN POOR REPAIR INSIDE RESTROOM.

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

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR OF PREMISES BY MOP SINK THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(OLD POTS ETCETERA).

JUL 20
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND SOME CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVINBG UNIT.(MUST STORE INVERTED.)

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

FOUND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER RUSTY.

JUN 13
2011
PASSED
2 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.NEED TO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FRONT PREP TABLE.

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.CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR ALSO FRONT UNDER FRYERS

FEB 23
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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.

FEB 15
2011
FAILED
4 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND FOUR ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR UNDER 2 COMPARMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REPAIR SAME.

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.

NOV 18
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.

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.

NOV 9
2010
FAILED
4 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE DRAIN FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED ONE LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ALONG EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN CORNERS IN HOT WATER HEATER ROOM ADJACENT TO REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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

LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.

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.

APR 14
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH-OUT BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, ALL DEEP FRYERS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. LEAKY FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST REOAIR SAME.

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.

FEB 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN HYDE PARK