SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HEMA'S KITCHEN.

BEAT. 18/100

2439 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 2, 2021 · passed

Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 24 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
132
includes 24 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 2
2021
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 17
2021
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF BULK INGEDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD CONTENTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKS AND GAPS AROUND SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOORS TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 GLUEBOARDS COVERED IN APPROXIMATELY 15 DEAD ROACHES AND MULTIPLE DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD PESTS.

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY, LEAKING HOSE CONNECTED TO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 UNUSED OVENS FOR BAKING NAAN AND A NONFUNCTIONAL REFRIGERATOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE, AND ON WALLS, FLOORS, STORAGE RACKS, AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED, DAMAGED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA, DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN PREP AREA, AND WATER DAMAGE WITH ACTIVE LEAK IN DINING ROOM. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND BROKEN BASE BOARDS AND CRACKS IN WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPALCE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON ALL VENTS THROUHGOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NONCOMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2538207 DATED 11/15/2021: EVIDENCE OF PESTS. #59: OBSERVED 11 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ADDITIONALLY OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM AND 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AND 13 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORTIY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.

NOV 15
2021
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2537728 DATED 11/3/2021: #38 OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER, AND 5 LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH AND ON WHEELS OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN FACILTY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.

NOV 3
2021
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES NEAR SOAP DISPENSER IN KITCHEN, 1 LIVE ROACH ON BOX STYLE FREEZER, AND 4 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND ELECTRIC OUTLET BEHIND 3 DOOR COOLER. ADDITIONALLY, OBSERVED 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CABINET UNDERNEATH DUMP SINK BEHIND DINING ROOM AND 3 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACHES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS FLOOR WITH WATER WHEN LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018: #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.

OCT 27
2021
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS CURRY AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: PREPARED CHICKEN ON COUNTER IN SERVER AREA AT 67.8F AND CURRY SAUCE IN PREP COOLER AT 47.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $75. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION FOR TAKING INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STYROFOAM CUPS USED TO FREEZE SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FREEZING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER CONNECTED TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RULES, LAWS, AND REGULATIONS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FLOOR DRAIN FLOODS FLOOR WITH WATER WHEN LARGE AMOUNT OF WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF FRYER AND ON FLOOR OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200301 DATED 7/30/2018:#37 " ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED." #49 " EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." #56 " INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING." #57 " NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE." #58 " NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATTION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

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JUL 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
20 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT ON PREMISES AND ALL THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES, FRESH CHOPPED GARLIC AND BULK CHEESE. MANAGEMENT REMOVED CHICKEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP FOUND STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR VITAMIX BLENDER.

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.----MUST NOT USE PAPER OR TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT FRONT CASHIER, SERVER STATION, KITCHEN PREP SHELVING.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE OVEN FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTREMELY DIRTY INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN FLUSH HANDLE ON THE TOILET IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER INSIDE THE WOMANS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HOLE IN WALL AT THE SERVER STATION SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE TO SEAL WALL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.----WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPLACE.----DIRTY, BLACKENED WALL AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK.----FLOORS UNDER THE COOKS LINE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING WALL BASEBOARD COVING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PEELING COVING AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE DIRTY UNUSED ATM MACHINE AND MUST REMOVE POTTED IN SOIL PLANTS FROM KITCHEN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSUFFICIENT LIGHTING IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSET. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES OR PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION.

NOV 13
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT THE FOLLOWING REFRIGERATION UNITS:- SERVICE COOLER PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING STOVE, 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION AND MILK/DAIRY REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES, DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DIRTY AND DUSTY VENTS, WALLS AND CEILINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 8
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

JAN 31
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING.NOTED WASHING DISHES WASHED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE SINK IS NOT SET UPPER FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY USING THE SANITIZER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1734826 DATED 3/25/2016 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. #33) CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.#35)OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK.#43)OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. #45) OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT ALL ABOVE VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE WAITERS STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK REACHING A HIGH TEMPERATURE OF 97.0F AND DROPPING TO A LOW TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F. WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 110.0F-120.0F FOR ADEQUATE DISHWASHING AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HEATER SO THAT 110F-120F WATER IS CONTINUOUS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 HOT WATER WAS RESTORED DURING INSPECTION.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARRED COOKED AND SERVED INCLUDING COOKED VEGETABLES AND CHICKEN. CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

OBSERVED GASKETS OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS WHEN ENTERING KITCHEN TORN. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN WAITER SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD USED AT MAIN COOKING AREA WITH DARK GROOVES. CLEAN AND ASNITIZE AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL OVENS AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER SHELVING CONTAING GLASSES AND PLATES UNCLEAN IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITION IN DINING ROOM AREA IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF RESTAURANT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN MAIN KITCHEN AREA WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REFRIGERATOR IN REAR OF RESTAURNAT. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING MOP SINK. ALL CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAINED IN A CLEAN CONDITION AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED ALL VENTS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT ABOVE STOVES OVENS AND FRYERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. DEGREASE AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED WALLS OF MOP SINK ROOM WITH EXPOSED PLASTER. RESTORE WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION

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

OBSERVED LEAKING CONDITIONS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BELOW EXPOSED HAND SINK, BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN LEAKING CONDITIONS. OBSERVED WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE LEAKING. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED AT MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED IT BACKS UP ONTO FLOOR. LINE MUST BE CLEARED AND MAINTAINED SO THAT SINK DRAINS FREELY AND THERE IS NO BACK UP ONTO FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND CASH REGISTER AREA. REMOVE CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. ALL WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER LIST PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER LIST AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION

SEP 21
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving that had rust/hole, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving, and rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster, gaps in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be provided.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

OCT 20
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL SPICES BEING STORED ACROSS FROM THE EXHASUT HOOD CANOPY. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST REPLACE EXTENSIVELY WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREMISES HAVE DEEP GROVES AND DARK STAINS.

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

MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND STANDING PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK.

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

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

JUL 3
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.

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

DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 26
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING POTS,PANS AND GLASSES. SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREP/DISH ROOM AND STORAGE. MORE THAN TWENTY TOTAL RAT DROPPINGS WAS OBSERVED UNDER SHELF IN STORAGE, ALONG THE SOUTH-WEST WALL AND CORNER OF REAR AREA BY THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER,UNDER THE SHELF IN DISH ROOM. OVER 30 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED DINING AREA. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF .GAPS OF 1/4 TO 1" ON TOP,BOTTOM AND SIDE DOOR OF MAIN REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF SAID DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

OBSERVED BROKEN METAL LEGS OF THE PREP TABLE ARE RAISED WITH DIRTY POP CRATES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE A TABLE LEGS ABLE TO CLEAN.

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

HOOD AND FILTERS ARE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DUST BUILD UPON LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.ONE STOPPER PROVIDED FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED, MOP SINK CLOGGED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

OCT 8
2013
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN KITCHEN. MUST LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DUST BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF UNUSED STEAMTABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON TOP OF FLOOR GREASE TRAP ADJACENT TO PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AND AT EMPLOYEES WASHROOM ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN EMPOYEES WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE/DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THEROMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

DEC 12
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 3/4/13.

DEC 4
2012
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: A CONTAINER OF COOKED RICE STORED ON TOP THE SERVING TABLE AT TEMP OF 50F TO 51.1F;1/2 GALLON OF MILK STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 52.1F.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER A CONTAINER WITH COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 58.9F TO 60.8F, COOKED AND PUREED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 46.4F TO 48.2F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 6 VALUE 25.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING POTS,PANS AND DISHES WITHOUT SANITIZE. PERSONALLY I SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES:MOP STORAGE AND STORAGE ROOM,INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES' WASHROOM, REAR AREA SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN,FRONT SERVING AREA ON WALL ABOVE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREA MENTIONED.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

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

REPLACE BROKEN AND RUSTY BASE OF TABLE WERE CAN OPENER IS INSTALLED. REMOVE BROKEN FOOD CONTAINERS(WERE BREAD CRUMBS ARE STORED) PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD. REPLACE BROKEN BASE INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE RUSTY BLADE FROM THE CAN OPENER.

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

REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE OVENS ALSO CLEAN BURNERS.CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP. REMOVE ACCUMULATE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE MOP SINK

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

NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS, ALSO KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES

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

CLEAN OR RE-PAINT WALL IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM,REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND GRIMES.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN KITCHEN

JAN 20
2012
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 9
2012
FAILED
5 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

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-32-020

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #462307 DATED 11/18/10. #30-FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN COOLERS, FREEZERS,MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS,FREEZERS. #32-CUTTING BOARD THAT HAD DEEP CUTS,SHALL BE REPAIR/REPLACED.#33-NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF COOLER SHELVING,ICE MACHINE,NOT CLEAN,NEED DETAILED CLEANING(CREVICES). #35-WALLS THAT HAD PEELING PAINT,GAPS BY 3 COMPT SINK,SHALL BE REPAIR. DAMAGED STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN,PREP AREA,SHALL BE REPLACED.#38- EXHAUST CANOPY HAD EXCESS GREASE BUILD UP, NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING. VENTILATION IN PREP AREA,COOLERS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-42-090.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE 2 COMPT SINK IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CAN OPENER. CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE.

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

DAMAGED CEILING IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPAIR. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE DINING AREA, MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD BY THE HOOD,WITH GREASE BUILD UP.DAMAGED WALLLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND DUST AND SPIDER WEBS ON THE SAME AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND CLEAN IN DETAIL.FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR COOLER, WITH DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE BIKES(4 BIKES) IN THE PREP AREA KITCHEN AND SCATE BOARD IN THE WAIT STATION SERVING AREA.

NOV 18
2010
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

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

cutting boaerds that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repair. caulking of 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be replaced.

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine, not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

walls that had peeling paint, gaps by 3 compartment sink, shall be repair. damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced.

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

light shields in prep area not clean need detailed cleaning.

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

exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in prep area, coolers, dining areas, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.

MAY 24
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 IN REAR PREP AREA AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9 DEGREES F. ALSO NOTED A TWO DOOR FREEZER CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN REAR PREP AREA NOTED IN VIOLATION #3 WITH AN IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.0 DEGREES F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE UNITS REPAIRED. TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 58427-10

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND WHOLE COOKED POTATOES, COOKED POTATO SALAD, COOKED CHICKEN, MILK, RAW EGGS, A VARIETY OF MIXED COOKED VEGETABLES, MARINATING RAW SHRIMP, CREAM, RICE IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NOTED IN VIOLATION # 2 AT TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 48.6 - 54.6 DEGREES F. ALSO FOUND ASSORTED BAGS OF FROZEN VEGETABLES, CUT TOFU, SHRIMP, LAMB AND CHICKEN KABOBS IN 2 DOOR PREP FREEZER AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 33.1 - 41.3 DEGREES F. ALL FROZEN FOODS WERE SOFT TO THE TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE FOODS. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL WEIGHT 125 LBS, VALUE $2000. ALL WEIGHTS AND VALUES ARE APPROXIMATIONS. CITATION ISSUE #58427-10.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITAIZE ALL PREP TABLES, EQUIPMENT ETC THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN EANTIRE REAR KITCHEN. SEAL RODENT BURROW ON RIGHT SIDE OF REAR DOOR.

MINORFood Temperature
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. PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE MONITORING.

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