JERK TACO MAN.

Chicago Health Dept

7723 S STATE ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

24 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
VIOLATIONS
197
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 20
2022
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 5
2022
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

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

4-501.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Critical Pest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554708 DATED ON APRIL 22ND 2022. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DUMPSTER DOOR; ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLTION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

APR 22
2022
FAIL 16 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN WINGS, JERK CHICKEN, JERK TIPS, COOKED NOODLES, ALFREDO SAUCE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57.3-62.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS($24), 20 POUNDS COOKED NOODLES ($15), 10 OUNCES OF ALFREDO SAUCE ($5), 15 POUNDS OF JERK TIPS ($160), 2 POUNDS JERK CHICKEN ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR GRIDDLE IMPROPERLY COLD HOLDING RANGING BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLUG EQUIPMENT IN TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

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

CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.

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

OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. TECHNICIAN ON SITE CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 17 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS OR PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED MOLDED FOOD ON A PAN IN BLAST CHILLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,QUARTER AND PORK RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCAREDED 340 WINGS, 30 LEG QUARTERS AND 32 PORK RIBS TOTALING $260.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OR SECONDARY CHEMICAL LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED BLAST CHILLER WITH MOLDED FOOD AND MOLD ON INTERIOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. BLAST COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED RICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMOKER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2021
PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED TWO BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) WITHOUT LABELING OF THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INFORMED OF A FOGGING THE DAY BEFORE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE GRILL SIDE BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL IT IS REPLACED.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE AND STAINS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SERVING STATIONS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS BETWEEN UNITS, BEHIND AND UNDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE OF HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND THE FAUCET NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY RUNS ONTO THE SINK AND DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

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SEP 17
2021
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 9
2021
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE SINK, ALONG THE FLOOR BOARDS OPPOSITE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME BACK OUT AND TREAT ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVERD TRASH AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SOME GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF OUTSIDE REAR ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT A FULL DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL HOUSING AREAS, LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL AREAS, BLENDING MACHINES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

AUG 23
2021
FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX 150-200 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEEN IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. SEEN UNDER THR PREP TABLE NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK UPON ENTRANCE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ALONG BASE BOARDS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO NOTICED ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CRAWLING INSIDE OIL CONTAINERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER SHELVING UNITS. ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON PIPES BEHIND AND INSIDE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING BEHIND AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. ALSO ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. NOTED ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS, ON AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 25-30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLOORS AND ON EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES WITH REPORT OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE.PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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

OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS, REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED BUILD UP OF DUST AND SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE LINING AND ACCESS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ONLY ONE TOILET ROOM IN FACILITY WITH MORE THAN TEN EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM TO AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF WASTE GREASE AND SOILED LINEN STORED OUTSIDE NEXT TO THE GARBAGE AREA UNCOVERED AND ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,SOILED LINEN AND WASTE GREASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE LINE OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHERE THE FLOOR DRAIN IS. ALONG THE PIPING AREA OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND THE HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ALL INTERIOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS AND FIXTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations
Serious Other
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDE A COMPLETE PROCESS FOR VACUUM PACKING AND MAINTAINING OF THE COOK JERK CHICKEN AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED PREMISES VACUUM PACKING COOKED CHICKEN AND HOLDING IT IN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDED A COMPLETE SOP FOR THEIR VACUUM PACKING OF THEIR COOK JERK CHICKEN. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.

MAY 20
2021
PASS · 0 violations
MAY 7
2021
PASS 5 violations
Serious Food Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. ALSO, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND/OR ORGANIZE. REMOVE AND/OR ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL, CEILING, AND ATTACHMENT(PIPE, VENT COVER) TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. ALSO MISSING SOME FILTER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.

JUL 14
2020
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

JUL 7
2020
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 72.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER:COOKED CABBAGE 50.2F-51.6F, OXTAILS 52.3F, RIB TIPS 53.2F-56F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 54.5F, PEELED EGGS 51.2F, STEAK 55.2F, BEEF BRISKET 49.8F, BRISKET EGG ROLL MIXTURE 55.2F, CHICKEN 49.5F, SOUR CREAM 51.6F, CREAM CHEESE 52.7F, CHEESE 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 500 LBS AND $6000 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

MAY 12
2020
PASS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

MAY 7
2020
FAIL 8 violations
Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKE SLICES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON PACKAGES CURRENTLY LIST NAME OF BUSINESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NET WEIGHT; MISSING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

REFER TO VIOLATION #59

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 4/30/2020: (54) 5-501.13 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. (54) 5-501.110 - OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. (59) 8-304.11(A) - OBSERVED PREMISES WITH CURRENT CDPH SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORTS IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATIONS SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEMS DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

REFER TO VIOLATION #59

APR 30
2020
FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER. NO WATER COMES FROM EITHER FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON AND THERE IS A "DO NOT USE" SIGN ON ONE OF THE SINKS. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR HOT-HOLDING STATION BEHIND SERVICE WINDOW WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED TWO PREP AREA HANDSINKS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT TWO HANDSINKS THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKE SLICES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON PACKAGES CURRENTLY LIST NAME OF BUSINESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NET WEIGHT; MISSING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS ALONG PREP AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, UTILITY MOP SINK, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

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

OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA INCLUDING CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED PREMISES WITH 2019 CDPH SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORTS IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 13
2019
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 8
2019
FAIL 2 violations
Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. PREMISES STILL HAS CLUTTER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261692 DATED 2/7/19; 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. UNABLE TO PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.

MAR 6
2019
FAIL 27 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE UTENSIL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 129.1F, 2LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 108.9F, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 109.4F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 122F, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF RIBS AT 109.4 AND 1/4 LB OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 108.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; 1LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 55.3F AND 1LB OF CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 57.9F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED SAUCES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE COOKNG EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT BEING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ON A SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

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

4-202.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GRILLS NOT CLEANED WITH ACCUMULATE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMUALTED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CAPS MISSING ON SOME FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SEWAGE DEBRIS OUTSIDE OF A FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES "THE FLOOR DRAIN HAD BEEN WITH SEWAGE WASTE SINCE THE MORNING." INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE TO SIT ON FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TO ALWAYS CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE STARTING TO PREP OR SERVE ANY FOOD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED ALL INSIDE GARBAGE UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVED LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BUCKETS, BOXES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Pest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261692 DATED 2/7/19; 37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST, 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

FEB 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD COBTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS TABLES COUNTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP STATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ( CHICKEN, PORK TIPS, MACARONI/ CHEESE,ETC) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS INCLUDING PREPARATION DATE AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

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

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

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

OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING

JAN 15
2019
FAIL 17 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11(A)OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN PREP DRINK SMOOTHIE STATION MISSING FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR STAFF USE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED FOOD COBTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS TABLES COUNTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP STATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERED APPROX 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN NOT LABELED OR DATED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM ( 104F-TO 119F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN( TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD DURING INSPECTION AT COST APPROX $ 30.00-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ( CHICKEN, PORK TIPS, MACARONI/ CHEESE,ETC) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS INCLUDING PREPARATION DATE AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 61 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MOTOR AREA OF COOLER, ICE MACHINE, OVENS, INSIDE STORED CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES , FLOORS AND WALL LEDGE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

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

OBSERVED (CIP) EQUIPMENT , GRILLS, MIXERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MULITPLE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). REPAIRS WERE MADE DURING INSPECTION-COS. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL FLOORS,PREP TABLES, SINK, CONTACT SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING

NOV 14
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 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 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE STRAWBERRY SYRUP IN FRONT DESSERT PREP AREA. ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP FOOD AND CONTAINER.

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 16
2018
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

MAR 8
2018
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERHEAD PLUMBING PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL OVERHEAD PIPES IN PREP AREAS. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD LEAKAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT AND 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER PIZZA EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

SEAL/PAINT ALL BRICK AND WOODEN SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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