SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ITALIAN EXPRESS HALAL.

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2307 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 5, 2020 · passed

8 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 5
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED BEHIND CHECKOUT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG MAIN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MODERATE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN ALLEY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS OF BOTH DOWNSTAIRS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE DOWNSTAIRS BATHROOM LOCATED ACROSS FROM STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 -MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERISK ON ALL THE FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SITE ON THE MENUS,PLACARDS, TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17- WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13- ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST OCTOBER 2018. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

JUL 15
2019
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER. PIPE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH WET ORANGE BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER AND ASTERISK ON ALL THE FOOD THAT IS BEING SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON SITE ON THE MENUS,PLACARDS, TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,(STOVE,GRILL AND DEEP FRYER) WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS EXPIRED LAST OCTOBER 2018. INSTRUCTED TO RE TAKE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CLASS AND PROVIDE THE CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2184648 DATED 7/16/18. #58-PA 100-0367- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEAN UP FROM A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED GYROS AT 56.5F, 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 59.7F AND 10 LBS CHEESE AT 54F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED ON PREMISES OR PRINTED ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING. COOLER FOUND AT 57.2F WITH CHICKEN AT 59.7F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC BUS PANS USED FOR FOOD CHEESE STORAGE IN POOR REPAIR WITH HOLES AND CHIPPED PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

WALL DIVIDER BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE COOLER AND HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC, OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS AN EXTENSION/SHOOT FOR THE LARGE METAL CHEESE GRATER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND DAMAGED BASEBOARD TILES AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.--- MISSING FLOOR TILE WITH POOLING LIQUID AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.---FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREAS.---WOODEN PLANK ON THE FLOOR ENTRANCE TO THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE VENTILATION INSIDE BOTH BASEMENT WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 15
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF SERVICE PREP COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INSIDE AND UNDERNEATH MICROWAVE OVENS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS.

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AT THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....ALSO NOTED SPRAY AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE REALM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH ON THE PREP DINNING TABLE AND ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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JAN 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FREEZERS AND COOLERS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

OCT 18
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE WITH RUST IN KITHCEN. MUST RESTORE LOWER SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD RAMP LEADING TO WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MOPS INK AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN MOP SINK AND STORE ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYERS NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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

OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRYAFTER USE

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING LINE AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 30
2015
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED FACILITY USING A METAL HOLDING CABINET AT THE FRONT COUNTER FOR HOT HOLDING (NO FOOD INSIDE) BY PLACING STERNOS INSIDE CABINET. CABINET REGISTERED A TEMPERATURE OF 86.4F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL HOT HOLDING MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140F OR ABOVE. FACILITY CORRECTED AND CABINET REGISTERED A FINAL TEMPERATURE OF 146.7F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A), NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED GYROS MEAT, VALUED AT $30, IN A BUS TUB IN THE PREP AREA AT A TEMPERATURE OF 96.4F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT ALL FOOD MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE HAMBURGERS IN THE REACH IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT FOODS MUST BE STORED RAW BELOW READY TO EAT AND HIGHEST COOKING TEMPERATURE AT THE BOTTOM UP TO THE LOWEST FINAL COOKING TEMPERATURE. FACILITY CORRECTED BY PLACING CHICKEN BELOW. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED 4 COCKROACHES IN KITCHEN ON AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED 1 COCKROACH IN THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP CLOSET AS WELL AS 20 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE SAME CLOSET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED-WHEN LETTING OUT ONE COMPARTMENT, WATER FLOWS UP INTO DRAINS OF OTHER COMPARTMENTS AND DRAINING EXTREMELY SLOW. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO SINK DRAINS WITHOUT FLOWING INTO OTHER COMPARTMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING LINE AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 23
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, coolers, and reach in coolers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, reach in freezer, coolers, and reach in coolers.

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

Found caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around washbowl in women's bathroom(1st floor) in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. prep table lower shelving that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, dish machine area not clean, need detailed cleaning, floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling in bsmt storage area had peeling paint, holes, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Exhaust fan in men's bathroom(bsmt)in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

APR 28
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL LARGE GRAY PLASTIC CONTAINERS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER HOLDING RAW AND PREPARED FOODS.

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

MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES ALL EXTREMELY LARGE POTS AND PANS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA. ABOVE MENTIONED ITEMS ARE TOO LARGE TO BE PROPERLY WASHED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED ON PREMISES IN THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN THE DISH WASHER.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN THE BASEMENT LADIES STAFF RESTROOM.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTTOM SHELF OFF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD CRUMBS AND FOOD SPLASHES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TOP OF GREASE TRAP COVER TO REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT CLOSET WHERE THE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED.

OCT 24
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Ceiling in bsmt storage area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.

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