SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HOUSE OF BIRYANI.

BEAT. 18/100

2306 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 20, 2025 · passed

Failed 10 of 23 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 10 failed
VIOLATIONS
127
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 20
2025
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 12
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REMOVE ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PREP AREA BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 16
2025
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

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

3-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

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

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO STORE MEATS INSIDE FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY TO STORE FOODS INSIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS INSIDE MICROWAVES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK COLD WATER HANDLE STRIPPED AND PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HANDWASH SINKS.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER AND ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS.

OCT 31
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COOKED TCS FOODS BIRYANI RICE IN A LARGE PAN AT IMPROPER OF 77.9F TO 78.6F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGER STATED RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-31-24,AT 1:00AM),NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT. ALSO FOUND INSIDE TWO POTS WITH WATER STORED ON FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN, FISH AT TEMP OF 79.8F TO 80.1F. TOTAL VALUE $270, TOTAL WEIGHT 40 LBS. FOOD DISACRDED AND DENATURED . PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED - COS

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

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OCT 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/VERIFICATION AVAILABLE THAT EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS BEEN INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION FOR EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. SINK BEING USED AS STORAGE FOR PLASTIC CONTAINERS UNABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES (MANAGER REMOVE ALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT BY THE MEN'S WASHROOM.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND (TCS FOODS) COOKED BIRYANI RICE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT OF 78.3F DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 36.2F) MANAGER STARES RICE WAS COOKED A DAY BEFORE (10-14-24). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $120.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 20 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, PEPPER, CUMMIN ETC)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GLUE BOARDS WITH DEAD INSECTS BEHIND THE COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. --------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE ARREA. -----INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TRASH BIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND KITCHEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE REAR STORAGE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING AND FLICKERING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

JUL 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 20
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 15
2023
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY SPICE RACK AT REAR OF PREMISES, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND 15 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF ALL PESTS AT PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

JUN 13
2023
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS.HAND SINK WITH MISSING DRAINAGE PIPING.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-030C.MUST REPAIR.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY SPICE RACK AT REAR OF PREMISES, 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS INSIDE HOT WATER TANK ROOM, AND 15 FRUIT FLIES AT DRY STORAGE ROOM.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A.MUST RID OF ALL PESTS AT PREMISES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS ON DRYING RACKS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: COOKING EQUIPMENT, SPICE SHELVING UNITS, HOOD EXHAUST, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND HAND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.

SEP 23
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

SEP 16
2022
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIOAN 7-38-010. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FOUR LIVE COCKROACHES ON WALL NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN REAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND IN UWALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN LEFT CORNER OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED MANAGMENT TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.

JUN 22
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 26
2021
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RIPPED SCREEN AT REAR SCREEN DOOR AND GAPS TO OUTSIDE ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES AT SAME. MUST REPAIR SCREEN AND DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS, GAS BURNERS AND STOVE/OVEN. ALSO OBSERVED GREASE/ FOOD BUILD INSIDE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR BY BACK DOOR AND IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROPERLY SEAL HOLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/18/2021, REPORT #2509937. #38- EVIDENCE OF RODENTS. OBSERVED 2 LIVE MICE RUNNING IN DINING ROOM BEHIND GARBAGE. MANAGER WITNESSED THE 2 LIVE MICE ON PREMISES AND TRYING TO CONTROL ISSUE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 361 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND GARBAGE IN DINING ROOM, APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN BOILER ROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER TABLE NEAR MOP SINK, 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND TABLE ALONG WALL NEAR MOP SINK, 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN ELECTRICAL BREAKER CLOSET, 10 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER HAND SINK AT DISH WASHING AREA AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE WHERE 2 MICROWAVES ARE STORED IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN COOKING FRYER AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR BACK DOOR. IN DRY STORAGE AREA, APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ON SHELVING, 4 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ALONG WALLS, 15 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON TOP OF BOXES, 10 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER STORAGE CART AND 7 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON OLD MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO TREAT AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 18
2021
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 55.6F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN WALK IN COOLER. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 52.6F, RED SAUCE WITH GARLIC FOUND AT 54.1F, 26 GALLONS OF MILK FOUND AT 52.6F, YOGURT FOUND AT 52.8F, HALF AND HALF FOUND AT 53.7F AND COOKED CHICKPEAS WITH BEANS FOUND AT 45.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 200 LBS AT A COST OF $400.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE FOUND INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 55.1F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. WALK IN COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 585 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. APPROXIMATELY 125 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN BOILER ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND MOP SINK AREA, 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT REGISTER AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER COUNTER SPACE AT FRONT REGISTER AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN CLOSET WHERE ELECTRICAL BREAKER IS LOCATED, 30 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND 3-DOOR SLIDING COOLER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND COCA COLA COOLER IN FRONT, 5 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND ON TOP OF HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR BACK DOOR, 50 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND UNDER TABLE WHERE PLATES AND UTENSILS ARE STORED, 40 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND 2-DOOR SLIDING PREP COOLER AND 200 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN DRY STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF CARD BOARD BOXES, BETWEEN UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF SHELVES AND ON PACKAGED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED PEST EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO RESOLVE ISSUE. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF BATHROOM DOOR IN KITCHEN AND ON WOMEN'S BATHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN STAFF BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND PREP COOLERS, ALONG WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA AND FRONT REGISTER AREA AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND BOXES. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. MUST SEAL HOLE TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

DEC 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 14
2020
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. 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 COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS STORED AT THE FOLLOWING IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A COCA-COLA COOLER LOCATED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA: KADDU KI KHEER AT 61.5F, SWEET BREAD 60.4F, AND YOGURT BASED JUICE DRINKS AT 60.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 4LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED A COCA-COLA COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS KADDU KI KHEER, SWEET BREAD, AND YOGURT BASED JUICE DRINKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 60.2F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF BULK INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SUGAR AND FLOUR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE COMMENTS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM, 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN CLOSET LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR DETERMING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CREATE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR WASHING LARGE POTS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM BOTTOM OF TOILET IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, CEILING, AND FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN AND CRACKED TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES AND GAPS IN WALLS OF STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFUNCTIONING COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST UNDERGO ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. REPEAT CORE VIOLATION. SEE COMMENTS.

APR 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

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

ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACE AND DOOR HANDLE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR UNDER ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MAR 27
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH HAND SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED THE PAPER TOWEL DURING INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICES CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM OVER 60 TOTAL, FURNACE ROOM OVER 40 TOTAL, AND SMALL STORAGE ROOM OVER 25 TOTAL (INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

ALL BUCKET WITH FOOD AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED EVERYWHERE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. MUST DE FROZE ALL CHEST FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR BOTTOM SURFACE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR SURFACE AND DOOR HANDLE OF ALL REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED,AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FLOOR UNDER ALL WIRE RACK SHELVINGS NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH FOOD SPLASHED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES.WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 67.3F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.3F COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION OF COOLER AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER: COOKED LENTIL AT 63.1F, COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI AT 62.4F, ASSORTED COOKED CHICKEN AT 63.3F, 63.1F, 60.3F. YOGURT AT 59.2F. HALF AND HALF CREAM AT 61.2F. EGGS AT 64.1F. ESTIMATED TOTAL OF ALL FOODS 120 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $700.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST INSTALL.

MAY 18
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. ---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST INSTALL.

MAY 10
2018
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZER ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED AT THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. 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 APPROXIMATELY 20 TO 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED REAR KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO THE ALLEY NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES, TOP AND BOTH SIDES WITH OPEN 1/2 GAPS AND NO MESH SCREENING ON DOOR. METAL SCREEN WITH LARGE HOLES AND OPEN GASH IN THE METAL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING, MESH SCREENED DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

NO SANITIZER TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS FOR CHOSEN SANITIZER TO CHECK SANITATION LEVELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

ALL BULK SPICE AND FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY.

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

CRACKED/DAMAGED SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH LARGER SPLASH GUARD.----MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.-----RUSTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALK-IN COOLER, ALL SHELVING IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS. UNUSED COOLER FOR DRY FOOD STORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL RUST, REPLACE, OR REPAINT. DIRTY SHELVING IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLES, WOODEN SHELVING UNDER FLAT GRILL, SHELVING UNDER GAS STOVES, DIRTY FOOD CART SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE ALL.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE/OVEN,INTERIOR OF THE EXHAUST HOOD WITH DRIPPING GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. ATTACHED PIPING IN BACK OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. WHEELS ON ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE, MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

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

MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.----MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FROM FLOORS FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT.

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

ALL SPRAY FOAM USED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALLS, FLOORS, BASEBOARD AND WALL PIPING MUST BE REMOVED TO MAKE ALL SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY WHERE EVER THE FOAM IS INSTALLED.---- MISSING BASEBOARD WALL COVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP, DISH AREA AND REFRIGERATION AREA. MUST INSTALL.---- WALLS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNEVEN WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST MAKE WALLS AND WALL CAULKING SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---- PAINTERS TAPE ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE.----PEELING PAINT AT THE COOKS LINE AND REAR EXIT CEILINGS. MUST REMOVE.----WALLS BEHIND THE GAS STOVES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NO VENTILATION INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL.

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

ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IN WOMANS WASHROOM STORAGE CLOSET MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ORGANIZED, ELEVATED 6" FROM THE FLOORS AND WALLS.

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