SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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1357 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 16, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Nov 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 16
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORPest 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINORDocumentation & 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 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood 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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

SERIOUSOther
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.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
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
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
4 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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALPest 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

MINORChemical 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

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

BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

DEC 30
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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).

SERIOUSChemical 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.

SERIOUSSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE MISSING KNOB ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MAR 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
0 violations

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