JEAN'S CAFE & RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

10936 S VINCENNES AVE · BEVERLY, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

24 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

131

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14

2023

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE UTILITY SINK AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MULTI-ISE EQUIPMENT FROM UTILITY SINK AND INVERT UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS AND WALLS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONLY ONE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND TWO EMPLOYEES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 10

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL FOR COMMON NAME OF ITEM(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CONTAINER HOLDING ONIONS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA, DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS, CEILING VENTS AND REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 2

2022

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES (SOUP AT 45.3F, SAUSAGE AT 65.1F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD BELOW 41F. APPROX 10LBS, $20 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS (EX, EGGS, STEAK) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT LABEL FOR COMMON NAME OF ITEM(FLOUR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND WITH EXCESSIVE BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CONTAINER HOLDING ONIONS WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND LIQUID POOLING IN BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILDUP ON ALL FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 2

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD NOT LABELED AND DATED IN REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY DATE ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY AND DINING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. FOOD HANDLER TRAINING MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

FEB 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED (PIC)ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.FOOD BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, SERVED,( EGGS,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND LIDS OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONTAINERS /MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE/MAINTAINED

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FEB 11

2020

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND LIDS OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR SUGAR, FLOUR,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL CONTAINERS /MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. BACKFLOW DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE/MAINTAINED

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PREMISES OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLES NOT MAINTAINED, BOTH DUMPSTERS, OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AT ALL TIMES. DUMPSTERS MUST BE KEPT CLOSE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

APR 17

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

APR 2

2019

FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENU DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED CLEAN MULTI-USE KNIVES STORED ALONG SOILED WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SANITIZED UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AND EXPOSED INSULATION ON CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2213337 ON 8-23-18: 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

AUG 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO DISCLOUSRE STATEMENT ON THE MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.11 OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO VIOLATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE UPRIGHT FREEZER, AND BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 27

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THREE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN WALL AND WOOD SHELF OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TO STORE, IN NEED OF KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THREE KNIFES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN THE REAR STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE UPRIGHT FREEZER.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE WALLS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA OVER COOKING AREA

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK AT FRONT HOT HOLDING (STEAM TABLE) AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 21

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SLICED SWEET POTATOES STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG.MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. THERE IS NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLICED SWEET POTATOES STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAG.MUST STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. THERE IS NO USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,ETC UNDER MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD NOT CLEAN OF GREASE,ETC. ALSO LOWER WALLS IN PREP AREA UNDER MOP SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN. HOLE IN LOWER WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.MUST SEAL.OBSERVED SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

NOV 29

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

NOV 17

2016

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FAN GUARDS AND SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

MAR 11

2016

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1561850 ON 8-5-15:32-INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS,FAN GUARDS AND SHELVES INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE, PREP TABLES, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DINING AREAS. REPAIR BOTTOM OF SOUTH DOOR (POOR REPAIR, RUSTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL SOILED POTS AND PANS FROM UTILITY SINK. ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLER FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

AUG 5

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS; CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; CLEAN WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN CUSTONER WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 28

2015

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES. SAUSAGE/BACON AT 54.2F, TURKEY LEGS AT 65.3F, AND EGGS AT 65.2F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

IMPROPER FOOD PROTECTION IN REACH IN COOLER. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RAW EGGS AND RAW CHICKEN)STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STRORE EGGS AND EAW CHICKEN BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH 1/4 INCH GAP.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF WITH PROPER THESHOLD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET IN REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS; CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HAND SINK. CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE OVEN AND 3 COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING; CLEAN WALL NEXT TO THE OVEN, CLEAN CEILING VENT IN CUSTONER WASHROOM, REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE PREP AREA AND THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ONSITE. PROVIDED INFORMATION.

APR 22

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABLED,(SUGAR,CORN MEAL,FLOUR,ETC).MUST LABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPLACE.ALSO DUSTY LIGHTSHIELD ABOVE STEAM TABLE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

MAY 10

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, MICROWAVE, AND GREASY HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE STANDING WATER REAR UNDER SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT OUT IN 2 DOOR COOLER NEED TO REPLACE.

NOV 15

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST/ CLEAN FIRST BOX FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINNING ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3 COMP. SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NEED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD.

JUN 28

2012

PASS 3 violations

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.CLEAN EXTERIOR OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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.NEED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM REAR PREP AREA FLOOR.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NEED TO INSTALL THERMOMETER IN FRONT DESERT COOLER.

JAN 12

2012

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 29

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

MUST HAVE HOT HOLDIING UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT WORKS PROPERLY. MUST HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON SITE TO VERIFY THAT THEY WORK PROPERLY.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN WASHROOM.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR AND SIDE DOORS. ALSO SEAL BOTTOM OF DOOR LEADING INTO ATTACHED CAR WASH. MUST ALSO PROPERLY SEAL SCREEN AT REAR EXIT DOOR AND PROVIDE A SMALLER MESH SCREEN AT WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE. MUST HAVE ALL COFFEE MAKERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT INSTALLED WITH PROPER BACK FLOW DEVICE IF NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOK LINE AND UNDER ALL SINKS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WIRE SHELVING RACKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDER MOP SINK AND HAND SINK. MUST FINISH WALLS AND INSTALL BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HAND SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THE COFFEE MAKER OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STORAGE FOR DRY GOODS,PAPER PRODUCTS AND CLEANING SUPPLIES.

DEC 16

2011

FAIL 0 violations

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