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Chicago Health Dept

1357 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

16 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Feb 2022.

Last inspected Feb 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (EGGS, MILK, BREAKFAST MEALS) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" 0N LEFT CORNER OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PROPERLY ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON FILE.

DEC 24

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( EGGS, DELI MEAT, BEEF...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIIFCATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

DELI CUPS NOT AIR DRIED PROPERLY AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY ALL UTENSILS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ICE MAKER INTERIOR SURFACES NOT CLEAN INSIDE, A DARK FILM NOTED ON UPPER PANNEL.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 22

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR, AND BREADCRUMBS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS SHOULD BE LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME.

JAN 3

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE O PROVIDE HEALTH EMPLOYEE POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKETING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU(HAMBURGER). MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASHGUARD NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN BY ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE, COFFEE MACHINES AND SERVICE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 31

2018

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED UNPASTEURIZED JUICES INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER FOR SELL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND NOT TO CONTINUE. UNAPPROVED SOURCE FOR JUICES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE CEILING IN THE BASEMENT PAPER GOODS STORAGE ROOM DAMAGED, ALSO THE CEILING TILE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA WITH WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL DAMAGED CEILINGS. NOTED THE WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR(PEELING AND BUSTED PLASTER). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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DEC 29

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 22

2017

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA THAT LEADS OUTDOORS IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED: THE EMPLOYEE MENTIONED THAT THE DOOR SWEEP HAD RECENTLY BEEN REMOVED BECAUSE IT WAS IN POOR REPAIR BUT THE DOOR SWEEP HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED. OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR BY INSTALLING A PROPER DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE POT AND PAN STORAGE RACK TO THE RIGHT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO REMOVE PLASTIC AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP STUCK TO THE RACK--MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. PEST CONTROL SERVICE PROVIDED SERVICE 2 DAYS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

APR 10

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE 3 FAN VENT COVERS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AND THE REAR STORAGE RACK IN THE PREP AREA WHERE EQUIPMENT IS STORED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 26

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR CHEST FREEZER LINER,ALSO THE TRACK OF THE CHEST FREEZER ITSELF IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LINER CHEST FREEZER.USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT),ALSO ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ABOVE SHELVES(SAME UNIT).

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 16

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DUMPING GARBAGE FROM DUST PAN TO GARBAGE CONTAINER HOLDING ONE HAND THE HANDLE OF THE DUST PAN THE OTHER HAND HOLDING THE DUST PAN ITSELF AND SHAKING GARBAGE TO GARBAGE CONTAINER. COOK GAVE HIM THE GLOVES WHICH HE GLOVED HIS HANDS AND STARTED TO MAKE PANCAKES AND PICK THE UP WITH GLOVED HANDS.SOME EMPLOYEE HANDS STILL GLOVED,WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS THEN WHEN BACK TO STATION AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE FOODS.NEVER WASHED HIS HANDS AND DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING TO MANAGER.MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS,AND CHANGE GLOVES EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FOOD ON GROUND UNDER AND BY THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS:AVOCADO PEELS AND SEED,CARDBOARDS,OTHER UNKNOWN FOODS ETC. ALSO OBSERVED WASTE OIL CONTAINERS WITH WASTE OIL ON TOP THE CONTAINER AND OIL DRIPPED ON GROUND. DRIPPED FLUID FOODS ON SIDE WALK FORMING A LINE FROM SIDE DOOR ALWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SIDE WALK,GARBAGE AREA AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES(SERVING FRESH EGGS). CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN BY THE SANITARIAN,MANAGER POSTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROTECTED:INVERTED OR COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR CHEST FREEZER LINER,ALSO THE TRACK OF THE CHEST FREEZER ITSELF IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LINER CHEST FREEZER.USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIME ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(BASEMENT),ALSO ON DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE CONDENSER UNIT ABOVE SHELVES(SAME UNIT).GREASE ON FILTERS AND LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

DUST ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

DEC 30

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DOORWAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING.

DEC 21

2015

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ONE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA: YOGURT AT 45.3 DEGREES F, EGGS AT 47.6 DEGREES F, HALF & HALF AT 49.0 DEGREES F, CUT MELON AT 46.2 DEGREES F. OBSERVED SOY CHORIZO AT 44 DEGREES F AND BLACK BEANS AT 43.7 DEGREES F, AND MOZZARELLE CHEESE AT 45 DEGREES F IN THE COOK LINE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD WORTH $110. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF CHEMICAL TEST KITS FOR QUAT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1454031 ON 6/17/15: 45- NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER HOW TO ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER CLASS. 33- THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COUNTERS, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 34- FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT BASEMENT AREA ALL ITEMS MUST BE OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. 35- WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON POTATO CUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN/LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN DOORWAY TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE CEILING.

JUN 17

2015

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKETS AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, DISCOLORED, DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL PREP COUNTERS, WHEELS ON ALL EQUIPMENT, LARGE CAN OPENER, AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT BASEMENT AREA ALL ITEMS MUST BE OFF FLOOR 6 INCHES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED TO ELIMINATE ANY RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION FOR MANGER HOW TO ENROLL IN FOOD HANDLER CLASS.

FEB 5

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

POST CONSUMER ADVISORY. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILE ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 8

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Instructed to install shield on both sides of exposed handsink in prep areas.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling and walls in basement not maintained. Instructed to repair and seal all holes and repaint surface. Exposed brick in dining room and front prep area not maintained. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Adequate light not provided in bassement. Instructed to install more light.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Ventilation not working properly in toilet room. Instructed to repair ventialtion fan. Ice machine not properly connected to drainline. Instructed to provide airgap separation at drainline

Minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored in basement. Instructed to remove all unused articles.

NOV 14

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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