SEP 17
2025
PASS · 0 violations
JERK.
Chicago Health Dept
811 W CHICAGO AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Sep 2025).
16 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Sep 2025.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
68
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse; 0 ppm of Cl obtained on test strips. Instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. The machine is tagged as not allowed to be used.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
JUL 16
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
JUN 11
2024
FAIL 6 violations
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595681 ON 6/4/24 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 4
2024
FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 137F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. DISHES WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, AND IT WAS USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 62F, PORK, AND BEANS AT 58F, PORK BUTT AT 59F, AND BEEF BRISKET AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 30
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF WOOD PELLETS AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR IS SLOW DRIAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 18
2022
PASS 1 violation
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
SEP 3
2020
PASS 2 violations
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TH FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
FEB 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND-SINK BEHIND BAR WITH FOOD AND DISH CLEANING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 30 LBS OF BRISKET AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM OF 72F TO 120F VALUED AT $200. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE COFFEE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
MAR 30
2018
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE COUNTER TOPS AND THE INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE WALLS AND CEILING NEED CLEANING AT THE REAR PREP STATION AND AROUND THE FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
OCT 10
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. PORK, CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOOD VENT, THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES, AND EXIT SIGN LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 28
2017
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS ALSO AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED A FEW LEAKS: ONE AT THE 3 COMP SINK (MIDDLE) RELEASE LEVER AND THE OTHER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CAFE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 3
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.
JAN 25
2016
FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS HAVE NO LIDS AND THE GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINERS REPLACED WITH ONES THAT HAVE LIDS AND TO MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBERSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.
MAY 1
2015
PASS 1 violation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
APR 28
2015
FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IN THE "CAFÉ BLUE" COFFEE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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