Idof Fresh Mediterranean
Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record
2025-07-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-07-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SIGN AVAILABLE IN BATHROOM INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HAND SINK INSTRUCTING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS PRIOR TO RETURNING TO WORK.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF DRINK DISPENSER IN LOBBY TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SLIME AND SUBSTANCE THAT IS DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, S...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED VARIOUS PIECES OF BEEF THAWING IN FOOD PREP SINK AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE MIDDLE PREP/MEAT PREP ROOM IN REAR. INSTUCTED TO THAW ALL FOODS APPROPRIATELY AS ALLOWED BY CODE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PRESENT IN THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO ENTRANCE TO THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER TO MEASURE THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF COOLER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS STORED IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR IN THE MEAT PREP ROOM AS WELL AS ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE HALL LEADING TO ALLEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR STANDING COOLER IN REAR AND VARIOUS DRY STORAGE SHELVES TO HAVE CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON ABSORBENT REPLACMENT FOR LINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE ROOM, THE SOUTHERN MOST HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, TO BE LEAKING FROM BASE OF FAUCET WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
2024-08-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-08-09 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
2-DOOR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/REMOVE ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2582601 DATED ON 09/29/23 NOT CORRECTED-#16 ICE CHUTE AT SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN AND #57 RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINI...
2023-09-29 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
ICE SHOOTER AT SELF-SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH BEGINNING OF PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP, MUST CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED PRE-PACKAGED COOKIES ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE ARE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.VALID ONLY FOR YEARS
2022-09-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HUMMUS 46.7F, BABA GHANOUSH 45.1F, DOLMA 56.9F, CHICKPEAS 45.1F, COUSCOUS 44.5F, CUCUMBER SALAD 48.2F, SLICED ONIONS 52.5F THE MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND V...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD AT THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-02...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2021-04-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
3-502.12 NOTED TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES WITH NO WRITTEN VARIANCE/APPROVAL ON SITE FOR OPERATION FROM THE C.D.P.H. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES AND ALL ROP FOODS REMAIN TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE/SERVE UNTIL ALL...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
8-103.11- NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)- NOTED PRE-PACKAGED CHIPS ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE. 3-302.12- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B)- NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
: 6-305.11--OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WALL IN THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
2021-04-16 Fail Canvass 9 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AT IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES: RICE STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES @ 48.9F, HUMMUS @ 48.4F, COOKED EGGPLANT SPREAD @ 45.3F, CHICKPEA SALAD @ 46F, COUSCOUS @44.6F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VI...
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NOTED TWO REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING MACHINES ON THE PREMISES WITH NO WRITTEN VARIANCE/APPROVAL ON SITE FOR OPERATION FROM THE C.D.P.H. MUST PROVIDE. MACHINES AND ALL ROP FOODS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE/SERVE UNTIL ALL REQUIREMENT...
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
NOTED A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE ON SITE AND ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER VACUUM PACKAGED WITH NO PROOF OF HACCP OR VARIANCE PER HEALTH CODE REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT DISCONTINUE THE VACUUM PACKAGING PROCESS UNTIL A VARIANCE...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED PRE-PACKAGED CHIPS ON DISPLAY AND FOR SALE NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS OF FOODS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED FRONT PREP AREA BETWEEN THE FRONT PREP TABLE/DONUT MAKING MACHINE AND PUBLIC ACCESS AT THE ENTRANCE/EXIT. NOTED AN OPEN TWO FOOT SPACE BETWEEN THE DISPLAY CASE AND GLASS WINDOW ALLOWING DIRECT ACCESS FROM T...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE RUST. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE AND REMOVE RUST.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED AN EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGING BEING STORED IN THE BAG-IN-BOX SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL PERSONAL CLOTHING IN THE DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE STORAGE AREA.----OPEN CRACK/CREVICE IN THE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED WALL IN THE MOP SINK. MUS...
2020-03-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE NOT VALID/EXPIRED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WITH MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS ...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
HVC ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
2019-10-25 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AT THE DINNING TABLES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED OR HAVE A FIXED AIR GAP FAUCET FOR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
2018-06-27 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
2018-05-29 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. LIDS WIDE OPENED WITH GARBAGE SPILLAGE. OIL CONTAINER EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN/CLUTTERED. (OLD EQUIPMENT, BOXES, ETC.) NEEDS TO BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-10-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FRESH BAKED (READY TO EAT) PITA BREAD WITH BARE HANDS TO MOVE IT FROM THE OVEN TO THE BREAD RACKS. THE BREAD IS NOT COOKED FURTHER BEFORE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED....
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN DUSTY VENT ABOVE MOP SINK.
2017-02-27 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS (BAKLAVA, CHIPS) FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT FRONT COUNTER TO INCLUDE: INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, NAME OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
2017-02-17 Fail Complaint 8 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FALAFEL, HUMMUS) IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE, WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHIL...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 1975505 DATED 11/15/16 NOT CORRECTED: #38- MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM. MUST CORRECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED ITEMS (BAKLAVA, CHIPS) FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE AT FRONT COUNTER TO INCLUDE: INGREDIENTS, MANUFACTURER'S ADDRESS, NET WEIGHT, NAME OF PRODUCT AND ALLERGENS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE LARGE RED CUTTING BOARD ON THE FLOOR. STORE CLEAN AND DRY AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE ICE ACCUMULATION ON THE SHELF IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SOILED KNIVES BEING STORED IN THE KNIFE RACK. NOTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GRID SLICER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE ITEMS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOUR-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BREAD MAKING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS (FOOD, MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT) IN OFFICE AREA TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS BEING STORED ON TOP OF BAGS OF RICE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS IN LOCKERS OR AWAY AND SEPARATE FROM FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT.
2016-11-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.
2016-11-15 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 40 SMALL DRAIN FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR MIDDLE PREP AREA ON THE WALLS, ON SHELVING, UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP INSIDE THE WALL WITH MISSING BASEBOARD AND EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND OTHER MOI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-5-16 #1770225 NOT CORRECTED.#35- MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. #45- NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH. MUST REPLACE. FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED PREP ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
2016-05-05 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-04-28 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-042.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MOLDY, PEELING WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. MISSING CEILING FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
2015-07-06 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED OLD FLOORING/TILE ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE WALLS NEAR THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-07-09 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2014-07-08 Fail License CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO HOT WATER PER CITY CODE AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 65.6F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER PER CITY CODE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
NO FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE A FAUCET THAT WILL REACH THE 3 COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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