SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JERK TACO MAN 1.

BEAT. 18/100

4001 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 29, 2021 · passed

Failed 7 of 14 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
5 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
67
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 29
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 22
2021
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN (125.6F) IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $325. PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. RICE (50.0F), CHICKEN (51.1F), PORK (50.0F), OXTAILS (51.1F). APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODCUTS AT A COST OF $1500 DISCARDED.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AGT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS (RICE AND CHICKEN) WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK WITH DISCARDING DATE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (47.3F) AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (50.1F). ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT AROUND WATER HEATER, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN REAR, AROUND THE SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE STEAMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STOPPER SO WASTE WATER CAN BE RELEASED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS AFTER BEING WASHED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FOUR BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 18
2020
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 11
2020
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, THE LIDS OFF AND A TRAILER IN THE OUTDOOR AREA WITH GARBAGE PILED ON TOP OF IT. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors,or covers. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB MISSING FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 - DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

AUG 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 26
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.8F, COOKED STEAK AT 50.8F, CHEESE AT 44.1-48.2F, SHRIMP AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD INSIDE OF A RODENT TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WOULD NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE TOILET DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 12
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, STEAMERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

JAN 4
2018
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED PIZZA IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 123.8F. ALSO OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.4F AND EGGS AT 45.7F INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER WAS AT 60F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THOSE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED BESIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND TO STORE ALL GARBAGE IN THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILLS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

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

MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

AUG 15
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.

AUG 8
2017
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Observed 4 door prep cooler, at cook line, at improper temperature, 58.3F. Said cooler holds potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager that cold holding units must maintain proper temperatures; cold foods need to be held at 40F or lower at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)

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

Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: 1.5lbs Baked potatoes, 52.1F, 20lbs Raw Chicken, 55.2F, 11lbs, Ribs 55.2F, 1.5lbs Raw Shrimp, 59.2f and 20lbs, Raw Fish 59.2F. All said items were located in the 4 door cooler near the front cook line. Manager voluntarily discard and denatured a total of 54lbs of product, at a total value of $413.00. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be maintained to the proper temperature, 40F or lower for cold foods and 140F for hot foods. Critical Violation # 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 a total of 20 live house flies scattered- in the following areas: rear prep and front cook line/grill areas. Also observed back door open. Instructed manager to keep back door closed and/or screen proof back door, to prevent further fly activity and remove live flies on premise. Serious Violation # 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.

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

NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 15
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

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

NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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