Chicago
41
BEAT

Java Thai

4272 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Mixed record — 7 of 13 inspections passed

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-08
Pass Rate
54%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Failed 3 inspections (2015, 2014, 2012)
Sanitation issues found across 40 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 40×
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Food Temperature critical
2016-03-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSING HANDS, WITHOUT USING SOAP, IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEFORE SLICING VEGETABLES WITH BARE HANDS, IN PREPERATION FOR COOKING. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK, WITH SOAP...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL SPOONS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE UTENSILS IN CLEAN SEPERATE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST, GREASE AND/OR DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SHELVES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SHELVES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. OBSERVED SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK MOLD LIKE BU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM VENT COVER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2015-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1588242 ON 11-12-15 NOT CORRECTED #29-.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALL COOLERS STILL OBSERVED WITH ENCRUSTED FOO...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES

2015-11-12 Fail Canvass
6
serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION #1199675 ON 1-8-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32-ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN.#33- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTE...

minor Pest Activity

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH DIRT AND DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS THROUGOUT THE KITCHEN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT INSIDE ICE OF MACHINE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

2015-01-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE NEWSPAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PLASTIC CRATE USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS REPAIR METHOD IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS OR GREASE: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE GAS STOVE, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND KITCHEN MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. FLOORS THROUGHOUT DRY STORAGE AND KITCHEN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL AT THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN.

2014-05-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-04-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR AREA BEHIND REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR AREA, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT AND REAR AREA) ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER AND AROUND COOLERS/FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT CO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP, STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE.

2013-04-05 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

RACKS ABOVE ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR, STOVE HOOD HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME/DIRT; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF GRIME AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN IN CREVICES, CORNERS, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND EXPOSED SINK HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUIST DETAIL CLEAN.

2012-05-09 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Front counter table in prep area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, rear storage shelving, front counter storage shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, ice machine, 3 compartment sink not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage room need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls that had peeling paint, exoposed raw wood in kitchen, front counter area, shall be repaired/sealed, walls that had exposed brick in storage room shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area, coolers and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.

2012-05-01 Fail Canvass

No violations found.

2011-03-16 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE HANDSINK; CABINETS IN FRONT AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. SHELVES ABOVE COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLE...

minor Sanitation

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. FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. WALLS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING FANS IN DINING AREA AND AIR FAN IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. MUST ORGANIZE STORAGE AREA AND PUT LABEL ON CONTAIN...

2010-11-22 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves under display and front counter, sinks, and cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in toilet and storage rooms not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in kitchen and walls in toilet room not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls and ceiling.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb not shielded in prep area. Instructed to shield all bulbs or install shatter proof bulbs.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles in storage room. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher.

2010-05-28 Pass Tag Removal
9
minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail...

minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside coolers.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.

2010-05-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Internal air temperature of cooler at 45.6F while storing condiments and vegetables. Instructed to repair cooler and have cooler maintaining internal temperature at 40F or below. "Held for inspection" pl...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods stored inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelves rusted inside cooler. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Establishment through-out not cleaned- floor, sinks, cooking euipment, shelves dry goods and inside coolers, coolers, small appliances, counters, interior ice machine panel, containers, oven, prep table, ledge of shelves. Instructed manager to detail...

minor Sanitation

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

Floor through-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor through-out and behind and under all equipment. Repair floor through-out, must reseal floor to have smooth easily cleanable surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls and ceiling throught-out not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes in walls and ceiling and repaint. Baseboard not maintained throught-out. Instructed to seal gaps along wallbase and install coving.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulbs in prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield all bulbs.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Oven in kitchen not under ventilation. Instructed to install exhaust exhaust fan or have documentation to indict that equipment is properly install and ventilation is not required.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not working inside cooler. Instructed to replace non-working thermometer and have all thermometers visible inside collers.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles stored through-out premises, in storage room and on shelves. Instructed to remove all unused articles and organize supplies.

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