SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

3201 S STATE ST · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 6, 2025 · passed

17 of 23 inspections passed, 4 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
17 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2025
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 13
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN

AUG 21
2024
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115: OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE GRILL PREP AREA AND IN THE WOMEN AND MEN'S TOILET ROOM ON THE SAME FLOOR AS THE COMMON FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF WATER IN THE GRILL PREP STATION WAS 70.0F AND THE TEMPERATURES RANGED 74.0F-77.0F IN THE TOILET ROOMS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE GRILL PREP AREA WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE NEAR BY PASTA PREP AREA, UNTIL HANDWASHING SINK MEETS COMPLAINCE. ALSO, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100.0F) AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT BEHIND THE PASTA PREP AREA FOUND AT 55.0F. THE UNIT HAD NON TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE, AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS REACH AND MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. UNIT WAS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUSED

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED METAL BOWLS, STORED INSIDE THREE BULK CONTAINERS WITH CUT FRUITS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE DISHWASHING MACHINE FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE NOT WORKING ADEQUATELY. THE FINAL RINSE REACHED 104.0F, HOWEVER THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE REACHED 160.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MENTIONED TEMPERATURE GAUAGE, SO THAT THE FINAL RINSE DISPLAYS 180.0F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE CONDENSOR BOX NEXT TO THE FRONT SERVING STATION IN THE NORTH PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER WALL COVEN NEXT TO THE TILT POT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA DAMAGED AND CREATING AN OPENING FOR INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL, MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR DISWASHING AREA ON THE SIDE AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL COLD HELD TCS FOODS MUST BE AT 41F AND BELOW. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 3LBS OF TUNA AT A COST OF $25. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN CORNERS ON FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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MAR 21
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE IN THE NORTH POD WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED THE GASKET AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER (LEFT SIDE) IN THE SOUTH POD IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM NEED CLEANING BY THE DISH WASHER AND THE THREE COMP SINK; CLEAN DRAINS.

NOV 18
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SINKS HAVE SOAP AND SANITIZER DISPENSOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THEM MARKED ACCORDINGLY CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CKEAING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL BEVERAGE DISPENSORS IN NEED OF CLEANING AT NOZZLE AND AROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

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

LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED TO REPLACE WORN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING STATIONS IN NEED OF CLEANINH TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES ARE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND REPLACE ALL CERTIFICATES.

APR 14
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A:C) OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS BEING STORED WITHOUT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTANMINATION.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT'S 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A HEAVY LEAK UNDER ONE OF THREE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED MINOR FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE MAIN CAFETERIA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

NOV 6
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING; CLEAN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. REMOVE SMALL STANDING PUDDLES OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA FROM THE FLOOR WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE CHEMICAL CLOSET IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPLACE COVING WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLBASE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 15
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR AT REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

DRINK DISPENSORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALL BASES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS AND CEILING IN GRILL AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 1
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF SOUTH POD. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACE OF DEEP FRYERS IN BOTH PODS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER STEAM KETTLE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER #2 AND UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT BACK OF THE HOUSE. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN BASEMENT AT FRONT AREA.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK-IN FREEZER IS LOCATED. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 22
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING ROOM AND MAINTAIN AND CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE IN THE SOUTH POD PREP AREA. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION).

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN VARIOUS AREAS WEHRE NEEDED. (COMMONS, NORTH POD, SOUTH POD).

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE RESIDUE FOUND IN DRAINS.

JUN 24
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN AROUND BLADE COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENT ABOVE PIZZA STATION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 4
2015
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 28
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SELF-SERVICE SALAD BAR AND HOT FOOD STATION WITH MISSING SNEEZE GUARD PANELS TO PRVENT CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MGR TO INSTALL AN AFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARD WHERE THERE IS A POSSIBILTY OF CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION. A SNEEZE GUARD REFERNCE IS GIVEN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS BEHIND COOK LINE NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALL NEXT TO DESSERT STATION IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS, MISSING ONES IN SEVERAL PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GOOD WORKING ONES.

OCT 31
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN. AREAS OBSERVED WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON TUBING AND OTHER PARTS INSIDE MACHINE . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MACHINE. ALSO CLEAN BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL THAT HANGS OVER ICE. MAINTAINANCE ON SITE AND BEGAN WORKING ON MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

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

ONE BULK CEREAL STORAGE CONTAINER AT SALAD BAR AREA NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINER.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: SURFACE AREA UNDERNEATH GRILL IN SOUTH POD, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GREASE OR FOOD PARTICLES AND FAN COVER INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

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

CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR MAT AT THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ABOVE GRILL AT SOUTH POD.

MAR 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL GRILLS, CLEAN SURFACE UNDERNEATH GRILL, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTES AT SODA MACHINES AND CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING ROOM TO REMOVE FOOD PARTICLES/DEBRI.

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

FEB 21
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP DARK GROOVES IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CAN OPENERS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING RUBBER BASEBOARD BY THE ENTRANCE (LOWER LEFT SIDE WHEN ENTERING)OF THE DISHMACHINE AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN CEILING TILES-REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE 3-COMP SINK'S LEFT FAUCET IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND MUST FIX THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT MAIN PREP AREA-IT MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETELY SHUT OFF.

SEP 18
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)

SEP 14
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(ONIONS)

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING ROOM.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT PROPERLY STORED AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

JAN 28
2011
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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

REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 27
2011
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED OPEN FOODS BEING OFFERED FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE AT SOUTH POD AT SERVING LINES WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AT PIZZA HOT HOLDING UNIT AND READY TO EAT DESSERTS IE COOKIES, PUDDING, AND SWEETS WITH NO SNEEZE GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AND OR COVER TO PROTECT FOODS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER RELOCATED PIZZA SLICES AND DESSERTS. ALSO, FOUND TWO BUFFET TABLES WITH EXPOSED FOODS IE. VARIOUS SAUCES, SALSA GUACUMOLE, CHEESE, LETTUCE, TACO SHELLS FOR STUDENT SELF SERVICE WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS AND OR LIDS FOR SAID SELF SERVICE AREA TO PROTECT FROM MISHANDLING AND COMTAMINATION. SERIOUS 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.

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

REMOVE MILK AND POP CRATES BEING USED IN STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE RACKS/SHELVING UNITS. SEAL RAW WOOD UNDER RINSE SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR NORTH POD. REPLACE WORN FOOD ROLLING CARTS WITH STAINS AND DUCT TAPE ON SIDES. PROVIDE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT RINSE SINK NEXT TO HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: GRILLS/EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT IE STOVES/OVENS, WALLS UNDER AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/PREP AREAS/EQUIPMENT, WINDOWS/ LEDGES AROUND PREP AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD, METAL CAN RACKS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, MULTI-USE PANS/POTS STORAGE RACKS BY THREE COMPARTMNET SINK, INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AT NORTH, SOUTH PODS, AND DISH WASHING ROOM. REPAIR FLOORS SECTIONS IN POOR REPAIR AT PREP AREAS IN SOUTH POD. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST, DIRT, AND CIGARRETTE BUTTS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS IN DISH ROOM, AROUND URINAL IN MENS LOCKER ROOM, UTILITY SINK CLOSET, NORTH POD, BASEMENT FOOD EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM, AND SOUTH POD. REPAIR WALL BASE IN WOMENS TOILET/LOCKER ROOM AND NORTH POD, CEILING/WALL JUCTION AT PREP AREA IN REAR NORTH POD ALONG WINDOWS, CLOSE OUTLET WIHT EXPOSED WIRES AT PREP AREA NORTH POD, AND CLEAN VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. REPAIR WALL SECTIONS ALONG WINDOWS AT NORTH POD. CLEAN LARGE FAN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP IN DISH ROOM.

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD, HEAT LAMP AT NORTH POD AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED. PROVIDE LIGHT BULB INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN NORTH POD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT NORTH POD AND INCREASE WATER PRESSURE AT HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SOUTH POD SERVING LINE. PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES AND SODA FOUNTAIN UNITS.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS, REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE COMPACTOR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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