MAY 14
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HEARTLAND CAFE.
BEAT. 47/100
7000 N GLENWOOD AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 14, 2018 · passed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Nov 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILLS AND COOKING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOODS OVER COOKING AREA WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR EXIT AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TABLES, HIGHCHAIRS, WOOD, ETC. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
MAY 42018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 4
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING POOLED EGGS, TURKEY SAUSAGE AND COOKED POTATOES AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F. COOLER WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN COOLER AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.4F AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 2 LBS OF TOFU AT 55F VALUED AT $10, 2 LBS OF FETA AT 52.5F VALUED AT $5, 2 LBS OF SALSA AT 55F VALUED AT $5,5 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 48.6F VALUED AT $5, 3 LBS OF TURKEY SAUSAGE VALUED AT $8 AT 50.0F, 3 LBS OF POOLED EGGS VALUED AT $10 AT 54.7F. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED 6 LIVE COKROACHES ON GLUE MONITORING TRAPS WITHIN COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 100 MICE DROPPING BEHIND COOLERS AND UNDER SHELVES IN COFFEE BAR AREA. OBSERVED 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN GROCERY AREA TO NEXT TO AND BEHIND GLASS DOOR COOLERS. OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN KITHCEN ON SHELVES NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDER WATER STATION. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SMALL REFIGERATOR WITH MOLD INSIDE IN COFFEE BAR AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS OF COFFEE BAR AREA UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL. OBSERVED FLOORS OF DISH ROOM UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OBERVED FLOORS OF SODA SYRUP ROOM UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER STATION. CLEAN UP WATER AND MAITNAIN FLOORS IN A DRY CONDITION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND GRILLS AND COOKING AREA VERY UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMUALTION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOODS OVER COOKING AREA WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED SMALL REFRIGERATOR IN COFFEE BAR AREA WITH NO THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED REAR EXIT AREA LEADING TO GARBAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING TABLES, HIGHCHAIRS, WOOD, ETC. MUST GET RID OF ANY UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ANY REMAINING EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 142017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED BACKING OF RANGE AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.INSTRCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING PEELING OFF OVER DISH MACHINE AT DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING OVER DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BALLAST BROKEN OVER HOT LINE IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BALLASRS WITH LIGHTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD FILTERS.
JUN 292017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
NOTED POTS AND PANS NOT INVERTED AFTER SANITIZING .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INVERT POTS AND PANS AFTER SANITIZING SO AS TO AIR DRY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED SHELVING AT FOOD PREP AREA WITH CORRODING SURFACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED PEELING PAINT AT WALL IN DINING ROOM (WESTERN PART).INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REFINISH WALLS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED CLUTTER AT OUTSIDE WALKWAY LEADING TO THE REAR OF BUIDING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED SO AS TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
JAN 312017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED CONDENSER UNIT GUARDS DUSTY IN WALK IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING OVER DISHWASHING AREA AND BROKEN SHIELDS OVER HOT LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CONDENSER LINE IN WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
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SEP 142016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 14
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED INTERIOR STOVE, GRILL AND FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (CORNERS) AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT PREP AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES AND ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE GANGWAY OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ITEMS NOT BEING USED, AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR USE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 262016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON THE LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 192016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON NORTH WALL IN KITCHEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 47.5F, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER SERVICED, AND DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED PREP COOLER. 7.5 LBS OF EGGS AT 47F, VALUED AT $40; 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOIUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; IN CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLBASE IN THE HALLWAY, CORNERS IN THE DISH MACHINE ROOM, AND AROUND THE FURNACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST ON PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, FRYERS, AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL CORNER IN DINING ROOM, WOMENS TOILET ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL PREP COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN OUTSIDE GANGWAY, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT NOT BEING USED AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE WATER FOUNTAIN AND SAID SINK.ALSO SPLASH GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AT WOOD COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN.SPLASH GARD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROM BETWEEN THE EXPOSED SINK AND SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND SAID SINK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OPENING AN WEST BRICK WALL AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
AUG 42015FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2015
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING / PUT THRU AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DIRTY DISHES,THAN RINSED HER HANDS AT WATER SPRAY BY THE DISH MACHINE AND DRIED WITH HER HANDS ON APRON, THEN HANDLED AND STORED ON SHELF CLEAN DISHES AND PANS.EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE,A METAL SHELF WITH CLEAN POTS IS STORED ABOVE THE SAID SINK(WHICH FOR ANYONE TO WASH HANDS MUST TILT THE HEAD OR LOWER THEIR BODY),AND IN FRONT ACCUMULATION OF CONTAINERS AND GLASSES.MUST REMOVE AND KEEP FREE THE AREA OF EXPOSED HAND SINK.EMPLOYEE MUST WASH HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLED CLEAN DISHES.ITEMS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT AND ABOVE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. WE(MANAGERS AND I)FOUND THE OUTSIDE REAR STORAGE DOORS WIDE OPENED WHILE EMPLOYEE IS HANDLED AND PREPARE:VEGAN MIXTURE FOR WRAPS. BOTH DOORS WERE CLOSED UPON MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED AT ALL TIMES .FOUND SIX PITCHERS FILLED WITH WATER UNCOVERED OUTSIDE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMERS,INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL PITCHERS.FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES.WATER PITCHERS COVERED UPON MY REQUEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: 5 DROPPINGS ON SHELF BY THE HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN; 6 DROPPINGS UNDER METAL SHELF IN THE KITCHEN AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER.2 DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER IN GROCERY AREA;1 MOUSE DROP ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID OF RAISIN'S CONTAINER,EAST SIDE OF THE SHELF IN THE KITCHEN; 12 DROPPINGS AT WEST-NORTH CORNER BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AT GROCERY STORE; 6 DROPPINGS BEHIND THE UNUSED COOLER, ALSO HOLES ON WALL BEHIND THE PIPE,SAME LOCATION;7 DROPPINGS AT EAST CORNER OF THE KITCHEN. FOUND GLUE STICK HANGING AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA AT REAR PREP STORAGE AREA,EMPLOYEE REMOVED IT UPON MY REQUEST.OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.OBSERVED DOORS THAT GOES OUTSIDE PATIO ARE NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED.1/2'TO 1' GAPS AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECT DOORS,MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO FRAME DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED EXCESS GREASE ON TOP THE LID OF THE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROVIDE AT REAR STORAGE PREP AREA. EMPLOYEE STATED THAT MULTI USED UTENSILS(KNIVES,PANS ,POTS ETC) AREA WASHED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THAT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE PLUMBING CODE, AT SAID PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE WATER FOUNTAIN AND SAID SINK.ALSO SPLASH GUARD MUST BE PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BETWEEN THE SAID SINK AT WOOD COUNTER TOP IN THE KITCHEN.SPLASH GARD IS NEEDED AT DISH ROM BETWEEN THE EXPOSED SINK AND SHELVES,AND BAR AREA BETWEEN THE DRAIN BOARD AND SAID SINK,SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
GREASE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OPENING AN WEST BRICK WALL AT DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL,WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR THAT IS LOCATED AT REAR PREP STORAGE AREA NOT COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.WASHROOM DOOR IS LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH BUSINESS AND PREP STORAGE AREA ,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.DOOR MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED WITH A SELF CLOSING DEVICE
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKING PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BAR AND DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
JUL 222014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 22
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS UNDER BAR AREAS, HOT WATER TANK AREA, AND ALONG WALLS AT MAIN KITCHEN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER BAR AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND OUTSIDE HALLWAY AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, PALLETS,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
NOV 272013PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
NOV 27
2013
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD CABINET DOORS, RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT IN SUCH WAY THAT IT DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN. ICE CREAM SERVING SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL (MULTIPLE) CLEAN SCOOPS FOR EACH SERVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD FILTERS AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL FLOOR SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER, REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT. METAL SHEET ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE SAID SHEET. WALLS IN DISHROOM HAVE PEELING PAINT AND ARE DIRTY. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE BEER CHEST FREEZER, NOT MAINTAINED: BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT, REPLCE AND REPAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL ALL BROKEN, CRACKED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BRICKS AT GROCERY STORE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. NEED TO PROVIDE. DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD.L INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
STAFF WASHROOM DOOR INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, A BACK FLOW PREVENTER MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASH ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE A WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED. BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL HOOD OR REMOVE OVEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED/UNNECESSARY MATERIALS(WOOD, BUCKETS, ETC.) AND EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED. KEEP AREA CLEAN AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 122013FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 12
2013
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE FOLLOWING EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED: ONE IN THE DISH ROOM, ONE BEHIND THE BAR AREA, AND ONE AT PREP AREA AT REAR PREP ROOM/STORAGE. ALL SINKS MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION/STORAGE, OPENING BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND REAR UTILITY HALLWAY AND BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER/DOOR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. BOTH REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA DOORS NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. GAPS ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD CABINET DOORS,RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER BY THE KITCHEN AND UNDER THE BAR, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. NO DRAIN LINE PROVIDED AT SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE IT IN SUCH WAY THAT DRAINS TO FLOOR DRAIN. ICE CREAM SERVING SCOOPS IMPROPERLY STORED IN CONTAINER WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DIPPER WELL OR PROVIDED ADDITIONAL CLEAN SCOOPS FOR EACH SERVING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD FILTERS AND PIPE UNDER THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE AND WATER TANK BROKEN AND UNEVEN, BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN,STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED ALL FLOORS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. BROKEN BASE BOARD WALL MUST BE REPLACED AT DISH MACHINE AREA. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,REMOVE DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN CEILING TILES INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA MUST REPLACE BROKEN TILES AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND RE-PAINT. METAL SHEET ON CEILING IN PREP AREA NOT SEALED, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE SAID SHEET. WALL INSIDE THE STORAGE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AND BEHIND THE BEER CHEST FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED: BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND BROKEN WALL, REMOVE PEELING PAINT,REPLCE AND REPAINT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SEAL ALL BROKEN, CRACKED WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED BRICKS AT GROCERY STORE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE STORAGE/PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO LIGHT SHIELD IS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD.NEED TO PROVIDE. DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD UNDER THE HOOD INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
STAFF WASH ROOM DOOR INSIDE THE STORAGE/ PREP AREA NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT SAID DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO MOP SINK PROVIDED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A MOP SINK UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE,A BACK FLOW PREVENTER MUST BE INSTALLED AT SAID SINK. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER PROVIDED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASH ROOM INSIDE THE STORAGE/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MECHANICAL EXHAUST FAN OR HAVE A WINDOW THAT IS OPENABLE AND SCREENED. BLODGETT OVEN IN REAR PREP AREA NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL HOOD OR REMOVE OVEN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED OUTSIDE GANGWAY MUST BE REMOVED
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