Jerry'S Sandwiches
Mixed record — 10 of 23 inspections passed
2025-08-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER WEARING GLOVES, HANDLING AND WASHING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL HANDLED C...
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE
NOTED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY COOLING TCS SOUP IN A TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. EMPLOYEE STATED THE SOUP HAD BEEN COOLING FOR TWO HOURS. THE ICE IN THE ICE BATH HAD COMPLETELY MELTED AND THE ICE BATH ONLY SUBMERGED THE DEEP SOUP CONTAINERS (2) HALF WAY. S...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
PREP AREA AND BAR WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN STORED LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
2024-08-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE MAKING SANDWICHES WITH THEIR BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLAT...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REPAIR SECTION OF WATER DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE A...
2024-08-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE SINK BEING BLOCKED WITH A LARGE DISPLAY PLACARD MATERIAL INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORIT...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WORKING.MANAGEMENT REPLACED THE BATTERIES TO SAID DISPENSER.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND AT THE BAR AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND AT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND THE KITCHEN/BAKERY STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REPAIR SECTION OF WATER DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALSO,FLOOR ...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUIILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2023-09-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-09-15 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581400, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR ARE...
2023-09-08 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MILK) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLON TUNA SALAD, 1 GALLON CHICKEN SALAD, 4 Q CORN DOG BATTER, 2 P...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 45-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER HAD THE COOLER SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-00...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 5 ROACHES IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
2023-01-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-01-12 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN WATER HEATER CLOSET AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY HOT WATER MEASURED BETWEEN 77-93 F AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: BAR HAND WASHING SINK, BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS, KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED ...
2022-09-16 Pass Canvass 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, PANKO, SUGAR ETC).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA, UNDERNEATH GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A LEMONADE AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFIC...
2022-02-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 4 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK. (PREP/BAR/DISHWASHING AREA/EXPO STATION/SERVER STATION ETC)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (3) DRAWER COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE. MUST BE KEPT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
2022-02-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK. (PREP/BAR/DISHWASHING AREA/EXPO STATION/SERVER STATION ETC)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SINK (IN EXPO AREA) AT INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRI...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (3) DRAWER COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE. MUST BE KEPT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. ...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ACCESIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE BUSINESS AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS. ...
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER PUBLIC HEALTH ORDER EXHIBIT A. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340
2021-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13--CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11--SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14-- CLEAN THE GREASE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # ON 5/22/20 NOT CORRECTED: #58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERT...
2021-07-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NO SANITIZER WAS DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE DISH MACHINE WITH A PROPER FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF BOTH PREP LINE COOLERS. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 53.2F, CHICKEN AT 51.3F, TURKEY AT 59.5F, CHEESE AT 56.5F, MEATLOAF AT 56.5F, TUNA SALAD AT 55.3F, PULLED PORK AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INST...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS SUCH AS RUSSIAN DRESSING AND AIOLI STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER BEYOND THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS WHEN THE 7 DAY MAXIMUM HAS EXPIRED. PRIORITY 7-38-0...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 4 DOOR PREP COOLER BENEATH THE GRILL WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE 6 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60.1F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND TUNA SALAD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUC...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT THE BAR AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE GREASE AND SOOT BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # ON 5/22/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTI...
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS NOT POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
2020-05-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNITS IN SALAD PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAINS TO DRAIN ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE BIN IN GERALDINE'S COFFEE PREP AREA AND NOT USE BUCKETS TO COLLECT WASTE WATER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2020-05-15 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA SALAD AND COOKED SLICED TURKEY BREAST)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED USE OF UNWRAPPED STRAWS IN BAR AREA.SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES AND CLEANED AND SANITIZED UTENSILS SHALL BE HANDLED,DISPLAYED AND DISPENSED SO THAT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND LIP CONTACT SURFACES IS PREVENTED
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNITS IN SALAD PREP AREA
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAINS TO DRAIN ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE BIN IN GERALDINE'S COFFEE PREP AREA AND NOT USE BUCKETS TO COLLECT WASTE WATER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2019-06-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 15 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY for EVERY EMPLOYEE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS ON SITE (SLICED TOMATOES, BEEF, CHICKEN AND ASSORTED DELI MEATS) WITH NO DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING ON ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH A 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. (PRIORITY VIOLATION NO CITATION IS...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORI...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THAT GASKETS ON SEVERAL COOLING UNITS ARE COVERED WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON REACH UNDER COOLING UNITS IN SALAD PREP AREA
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE AND CAPPUCCINO/ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR DRAINS TO DRAIN ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE BIN IN GERALDINE'S COFFEE PREP AREA AND NOT USE BUCKETS TO COLLECT WASTE WATER
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN OUTSIDE AREA AROUND GREASE RECEPTACLE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPGRADE HOUSING KEEPING
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
2018-05-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2018-05-04 Fail Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOUND INTERIOR PANEL ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MAKER WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE ARE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE BULK DRY FOOD CONTAINERS, INSIDE THE PREP COOLER( WITH FOOD DEBRIS), AND PREP TABLE BOTTOM SHELVE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FURNACE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH FOOD STAINED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE PREP COOLER, IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND IN THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2017-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
2017-06-26 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE AT THE COOKLINE,USING BARE HANDS PREPARING SALADS AND ADDING READY-TO-EAT TOPPINGS ON SALADS ALSO,HE WAS OBSERVED TOUCHING HIS DIRTY APRON AND THEN CONTINUED TO TOUCH FOODS WITH BARE-HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THERE IS NO BA...
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS NOT MAINTAINED,EXCESSIVELY OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND THE SPACE AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS IS NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY FOR SERVICE AND MAY NEED TO INCREASE GARBAGE PICK UP IF...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1977026 DATED: 12/13/2016. 38 MUST ADJUST TIMERS ON ALL RESTROOM HAND SINKS (MEN'S AND LADIES) SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES. FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DUST BUILD-UP ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE STOVE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2016-12-13 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS AND LIQUIDS NOT FOUND IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES AT THE SERVER STATION REFRIGERATOR. FOUND PITCHERS, SAUCE CONTAINERS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ADJUST TIMERS ON ALL RESTROOM HAND SINKS (MEN'S AND LADIES) SO AS TO RUN FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT 85F AT ALL TIMES. FOUND AUTOMATIC HAND WASHING SINKS NOT RUNNING LONG ENOUGH.MUST REPAIR.
2016-09-26 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROPERLY STORE, INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT BAR AREA AND REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE THEM.
2016-02-02 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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