SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

I DREAM OF FALAFEL.

BEAT. 39/100

555 W MONROE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 26, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Apr 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

APR 18
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN A PREP COOLER AND 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 6 LBS OF YOGURT, 50F, VALUED AT $6. 3 LBS OF QUINOA AT 50F, VALUED AT $5, AND CUCUMBER & TOMATOES SALAD, 51F, VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED 1-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER (57F)IN REAR PREP AND PREP COOLER (55F) IN FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING COOLING UNITS UNTIL SERVICED AND MAINTAINING A COLD TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. COOLERS TAGGED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

JAN 11
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, AT FRONT COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, BAKLAVA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM OF REAR GREASE TRAP, UNDER 1 COMP SINK, IN DISH PREPARATION AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULK LINE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LICK INDEX FINGER ON LEFT HAND, AT FRONT PREP COUNTER, THEN PUT ON LATEX GLOVES AND PROCEEDED TO PREPARE RICE BOWL FOR CUSTOMER. OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. FOOD HANDLER FAILED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PROPER HAND WASHING IS REQUIRED BETWEEN TASKS WHENEVER FOODS ARE PREPARED AND OR SERVED. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATIONS DURING INSPECTION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS OFFERED FOR SALE, AT FRONT COUNTER, NOT PROPERLY LABELED, BAKLAVA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON BOTTOM OF REAR GREASE TRAP, UNDER 1 COMP SINK, IN DISH PREPARATION AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT/RESEAL AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE EMBEDDED IN THE CAULK LINE OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESEAL/REPLACE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES ALONG BACK WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE AND BOTTOM CORNER OF REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 10
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed excessive rust on top of grease trap under 3 compartment sink and on bottom shelf of prep table in rear kitchen. Must remove rust or paint surfaces to make smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

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

Observed excessive food debris on gasket of middle door of 3 door upright cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize area. Must maintain same. Found small amounts of orange and brown, slimy, mold-like substance on plastic cover or upper interior of ice machine. Must remove, clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

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

Observed employee belongings stacked on top of soda bag in the boxes in hallway closet. Must provide separate area for employee belongings or organize closet so that employee items are not resting on dry storage products. Must maintain same.

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OCT 11
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES .APPROX 10-LBS OF FALAFEL MIX IN PREP AREA AT FRYER AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 56.2F,AND APPROX 2 LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF FALAFEL MIX ,1 CONTAINER APPROX 37 LBS AT 58.8F AND THE OTHER CONTAINER OF FALAFEL MIX -APPROX 30-LBS AT 59.2F .ALSO APPROX 10-LBS BABA GANOUJEH- (EGGPLANT) AT PREP COOLER FOOD LINE AT 46.9F. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ALL FOODS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER AT APPROX-80LBS AT COST APPROX 100.00-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO PATRONS.FOOD BEING PREPED AT INSPECTION AND FOOD ORDERS PREPARED AND SERVED,IE .SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

FOUND PREPED FOODS AND FOODS IN COOERS NOT IN ORIGINAL CINTAINER NOT LABELED/DATED. MUST PROVIDED

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

INTERIOR OF ICE DISPENSERAT POP MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOLDED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A RACK TO HOLD KABOBS OVER THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A RACK THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEE JACKETS BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE SODA RACK IN THE CLOSET AND EMPLOYEE BAGS BEING STORED IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

APR 7
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

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

DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 30
2015
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1199653 ON 12/11/2014 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES. MUST CORRECT MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

NOTED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST REMOVE RUST.

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

DETAIL CLEAN COUNTER TOP AND STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSER IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS AND IN THE MENS WASHROOM.

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AS NEEDED.

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

REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 18
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS HAVE BEEN CORRECTED.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES.

DEC 11
2014
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-25-14 NOT CORRECTED. #32-LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH PROPER CLEANABLE MATERIAL.#43- WIPING CLOTHS ON REAR PREP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHES.

JUL 25
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND SAUCES MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH PROPER CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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

WIPING CLOTHS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUL 14
2014
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PENDING MANAGER ARRIVED AT THE END OF INSPECTION WITH RECEIPT IN HAND AFTER BEING TELEPHONED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-17-13 NOT CORRECTED. #32-CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE; SOME RUST OBSERVED ON BLADE AS WELL; REMOVE.#35- REPLACE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THREE DOOR COOLER WHERE MISSING AND LOOSE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS AND SAUCES MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

LID OF REAR BOX FREEZER IN POOR CONDITION, REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WITH PROPER CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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

WIPING CLOTHS ON FRONT AND REAR PREP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

OCT 17
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER BLADE AT REAR PREP TABLE; SOME RUST OBSERVED ON BLADE AS WELL; REMOVE.

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

REPLACE WALL COVING AT LOWER WALL IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND THREE DOOR COOLER WHERE MISSING AND LOOSE.

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

REPAIR LEAK FROM STOPPER VALVE UNDER SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMP SINK.

JUL 19
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT ICE BOX FREEZER AS WELL AS TORN INTERIOR DOOR LID.MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST DEFROST REAR ICE BOX TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST ADJUST LOOSE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLES AT LADIES AND MEN'S RESTROOM.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT 1DR AND 2DR COOLERS IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE.

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

MUST ALWAYS STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 2
2011
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 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. THE MAIN FRONT PREP AREA 2-DOOR COOLER IS 95f INSIDE, REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID COOLER SO IT WILL HOLD FOOD AT 40f OR LESS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FILL UP THE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HANDSINKS.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

INSTALL ADEQUATE DRYING AND STORAGE RACKS FOR CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
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. THE KITCHEN FLOORS HAVE ENCRUSTED BUILDUP IN THE GROUT, CLEAN AND RESEAL THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

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

THE GREASE TRAPS ARE FULL AND SMELL, CLEAN OUT THE TRAPS. REPAIR THE TOILET LEAK.

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