JESSE'S MEXICAN GRILL.
6950 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 32020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-501.11- INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-202.15- FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT
3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
4-202.16- FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-501.17- LADIES WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
6-201.17- CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 242020FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INCOMPLETE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DISINFECTANT FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
INTERIOR PANEL PLASTIC TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE THE ICE MAKER UNTIL IT IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH BROKEN DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE DOOR SWEEP TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS ENTERING THE ESTABLISHMENT.
BUCKETS WITH FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST ELEVATE ALL BUCKETS WITH FOOD 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.
WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.
ALL CLEAN POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
LADIES WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2252373, DATED 1/11/2019. #51, 5-204.12-FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #57, 2-102.13- FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. #58, PA 100-0367- SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 112019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
JUN 112018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND COOKING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN AND BEEF. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED BUTCHER BLOCK TABLES NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK THAT IS BROKEN. TABLE MUST BE REPAIRED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES. TABLE CAN NOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN CURRECT CONDITION.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL REFRIGERATORS MUST HAVE EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS INSIDE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH OLD FRYER AND LITTER. MUST REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT AND LITTER AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
FEB 92018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING LINER ON METAL ICE MACHINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY METAL FOOD CART WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND FOOD PROCESSOR. MUST CLEAN BOTH AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE HIGH CHAIR STORAGE IN DINING ROOM. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN WOODEN PREP TABLE AND METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO TABLE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON THE COOKS LINE.
DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN
ALL BOXED ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZER IN FRONT HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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FEB 12018FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES OF BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. OBSERVED COOK AND CERTIFIED MANAGER HANDLE AND PREPARE READY TO EAT TACOS WITH BARE HANDS. USE BARE HANDS TO GRAB SHREDDED CHEESE FOR TACO TOPPINGS. AFTER OWNER REVIEWED WITH COOK THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES, OBSERVED THE SAME EMPLOYEE REMOVING GLOVES THEN USE BARE HANDS TO FOLD AND ROLL UP A LARGE BURRITO. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
OUTSIDE AREA IN ALLEY AT THE GREASE RECEPTACLE OBSERVED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE SPILLAGE ON THE GROUND AND FENCE SURROUNDING THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE FROM THE GROUND. CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER AND FENCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 7-6-17 #2069515 WITH CRITICAL VIOLATIONS NOTED. GIVEN TODAYS SUMMARY REPORT AND POSTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 7-6-17 #2069515 NOT CORRECTED. #32- FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. #33- SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRTY KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE. #34- GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK. #35-CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#41- REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARD ETC. MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.
BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOX AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR BAGGED CHIPS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINER.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST REPLACE. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC PROTECTING LINER ON METAL ICE MACHINE. MUST BE A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE.
EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. DIRTY METAL FOOD CART WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER AND FOOD PROCESSOR. MUST CLEAN BOTH AFTER EACH USE.
FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE HIGH CHAIR STORAGE IN DINING ROOM. CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN WOODEN PREP TABLE AND METAL RACK SHELVING NEXT TO TABLE. MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS ON THE COOKS LINE.
WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY/STAINED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN.
STRIPPED HOT HANDLE ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER NOZZLE MUST REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE SPRAYER NOZZLE UNTIL REPLACED.
ALL BOXED ITEMS STORED NEXT TO THE BOX FREEZER IN FRONT HALLWAY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: BACK PACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT INSIDE THE ICE. ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JUL 62017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.TOP PART AIR TEMP OF 46.4F TO 51.7F. WALK-IN COOLER AIR TEMP OF 46.1F,47,4F AND 50.9F.TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN WITH SANITARIAN AND BUSINESS OWNER THERMOMETERS.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS:CHICKEN,BEEF,SOUR CREAM ETC. TAGGED UNITS"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. BOTH COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.7F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 45.3F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.2F; COOKED DICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 98.6F TO 99.7F; COOKED FISH AT TEM OF 48.2F ALL FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER.COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 49.6F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 59.3F;COOKED BEEF IN STOCK AT TEMP OF 47.3F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 47.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 75.9F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIMES ON 7-6-17); COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 57.6F(FOOD WAS COOKED SOMETIME ON 7-6-17) PER MANAGER STATEMENT.SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 47.1F-48F AND 49.7F; COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.3F.MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOOD TEMPERATURE WAS TAKEN WITH SANITARIAN AND BUSINESS OWNER THERMOMETERS.ON 7-7-17 FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TAGGED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED RICE 58.8F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 46.8F; AND COOKED DICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 52F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED FROM BOTH DAYS.POUNDS 400,VALUE 1850 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.
GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.
ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 182017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.
ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 122017FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-16,REPORT #1932995 #30-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-11-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS
BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE GRIMES,AND FOOD FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.
ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
APR 112017FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE MENTIONED UNIT:CHORIZO,PORK BEEF,ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE,AND MINIMIZE FOOD PRODUCTION DUE TO LIMITED SPACE IN OTHER COOLERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER:COOKED AND DICED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 48F,PER OWNER STATEMENT IT WAS COOKED ON THURSDAY 4-6-17; COOKED CHORIZO STORED INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AT TEM OF 44.8F- 45F AND 45.5F(OWNER STATED IT WAS COOKED THREE DAY AGO 4-9-17). ANOTHER BATCH OF CHORIZO INSIDE A BROWN CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.6F.COOKED MENUDUTO AT TEMP OF 48F TO 48.8F(COOKED ON 4-7-17).6 RAW PIECES OF BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F TO 48F. SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46F TO 47F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE OWNER.POUNDS 300,VALUE 1500. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH BARE HAND TOOK FROZEN SHRIMP FROM FREEZER AND COOKED ON TOP GRILL,THEN CRACKED TWO EGGS AT SAME GRILL, SET UP PLATE FOR COSTUMERS AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS WITH BARE HANDS PICK UP CONDIMENTS FROM CONTAINER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AND PUT IT ON TOP THE COOKED FOOD :DICED TOMATOES,FRESH CHOPPED CILANTRO ETC.READY TO EAT PRODUCTS.INFORMATION GIVEN TO OWNER ON HAND WASHING AND USAGE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-17-16,REPORT #1932995 #30-OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. #36-LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38-OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 4-11-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.
BROKEN GREEN CONTAINERS FOR DRY FOOD:BEANS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. FOUND PLATES INSIDE THE DRY FOOD CONTAINERS ,INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES. NO DRAIN HOSE AT PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,EXCESS WATER INSIDE TE UNIT MUST REPAIR CAUSE.
SLIME(WHITE AND BLACK) DRIPPING AT INTERIOR PANELS OF TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE PREP UNIT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. GRIME BUILD-UP AT FOLLOWING:METAL SHELVES,IN PREP AREA,SHELVES INTERIOR OF COOLERS,ICE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DIRYT KNIVES STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK,INSTRUCTED ONLY CLEAN KNIVES MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE KNIFE RACK.MUST KEEP KNIFE RACK CLEAN AND FREE FROM GREASE,FOOD ETC. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE PRREP COOLER ,NEED TO REMOVE.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS REMOVE GRIMES,AND FOOD FROM UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL,BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK,AND ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IS SATURATED WITH WATER, ALSO BULGED. MUST REPLACE.WALL FAN AT WEST SIDE BY THE WALK-IN COOLER IS EXTREMELY GREASY,ALSO THE WALL AROUND THE SAID FAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
REMOVE FROM OUTSIDE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR ALL EMPTY OIL BOXES,CARDBOARDS,MICROWAVE,DEEP FRYER,ETC,MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.
ANYONE ENTERING AT FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.
JUN 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD ON FLOORS AND IN THE FREEZER AS A STORAGE RACK. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED, AND TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. LEAK AT PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAID SINK.
JUN 172016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. REAR SCREEN DOOR IS INSTALLED IMPROPERLY, 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP. REPORT 1506715, DATED 9/28/15. VIOLATION #32; Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint. VIOLATION #34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had gaps openings, by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed. VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. PREMISES STILL NOT COMPLIANT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE USE OF CARDBOARD ON FLOORS AND IN THE FREEZER AS A STORAGE RACK. ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALSO, EXCESSIVE RUST ON GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD AND FOIL ARE PROHIBITED, AND TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN BOTH MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP WITH UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VENTILATION IN MENS OR WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. LEAK AT PIPE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN AND LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE SAID SINK.
OBSERVED SOILED LINENS IN THE PREP AREA BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK AND AROUND THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
Above violation still rtemaining(Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had gaps openings, by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed).
Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).
SEP 282015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found/observed front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had gaps ranging from 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch on bottom of door, shall be repaired, also observed live flies(10 ) in rear kitchen area, Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious violation.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced, walls that had gaps openings, by exposed hand sink, shall be repaired/sealed.
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
FEB 272014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOUND FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AREAS.
MAY 282013PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
METAL COATING FROM INTERIOR OF BLACK MICROWAVE IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO BROKEN SHELF WERE MEAT IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NEED TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE OVENS AND MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
SEWAGE GAS ODOR INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM AND FRONT PART OF DINING ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SEWAGE PIPE AND CLEAN OFTEN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.IF NEEDED CONTACT A PLUMBER
APR 112013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
METAL COATING FROM INTERIOR OF BLACK MICROWAVE IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO BROKEN SHELF WERE MEAT IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NEED TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE OVENS AND MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
APR 22013FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RAT DROPPINGS OUTSIDE BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR,ALONG WALL AND NORTH WEST CORNER, ALSO OBSERVED A LOT OF EMPTY BOXES,EMPTY OIL CONTAINER AND OTHER ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT. OBSERVED TWO HOLES BETWEEN THE PATIO AND OUTSIDE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM AREA, AND KEEP AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIME.CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED ONE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, THE OTHER CONTAINER, PART OF GARBAGE LID IS BROKEN. WASTE OIL CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF SOLID OIL ON TOP OF CONTAINER,AND OIL SPILLAGE ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 1-12-12, REPORT #664332. #32-MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE OLD REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). #35-FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILT UP). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER IN THE KITCHEN (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP) AND MAINTAIN. #41-MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ORGANIZE ALL THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
METAL COATING FROM INTERIOR OF BLACK MICROWAVE IS PEELING INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALSO BROKEN SHELF WERE MEAT IS STORED,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SHELVES,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
NEED TO CLEAN GREASE BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,AND REMOVE DEBRIS FROM INSIDE THE OVENS AND MICROWAVE.
OBSERVED GREASE, GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
JAN 122012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
MUST CLEAN INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND ORGANIZE THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON THE FLOOR.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
JAN 122012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. MUST DEFROST ONE OF THE OLD REACH IN FREEZER (WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED).
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM (WITH DUST BUILT UP). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD/FILTER IN THE KITCHEN (WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET. ORGANIZE ALL THE CLEANING EQUIPMENT STORED ON TH FLOOR.
MUST STORED THE WASH CLOTH BEING USED FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP TABLES, IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
JAN 42012FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. LID WIDE OPEN,AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS, NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE CLOSED ALL THE TIMES AND SURROUNDING AREAS HAS TO BE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA.
FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,WITH DUST BUILT UP. CEILING VENT COVER OF THE WOMENS WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOOD AND FILTER WITH HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
CLUTTER OUTSIDE BY THE EXIT DOOR. LOTS OF EMPTY BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO THROW THE BOXES IN THE GARBAGE CONTAINER. EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES BY THE GREASE TRAP OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE AREA AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN INSIDE CLOSET OF THE MOP SINK AND ORGANIZE THE CLEANING EQUIPMENTS ON THE FLOOR.
WASH CLOTH FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLE, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AND DINING TABLES MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKEET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 302011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.
AUG 232011FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #353331,DATED 4/14/11. #32-MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD.#34- CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILES.#38- LEAKING HEAVY ON THE COLD HANDLE OF THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
MUST DEFROST THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CART WITH SPICES. ALL THE EXTERIOR PART AND LID OF THE BULK CONTAINER WITH RICE, FLOUR, SALT,SUGAR. CLEAN ALL THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE CABINETS IN THE FRONT CASHIER AREA AND INTERIOR OF THE CLOSET IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM AND ORGANIZE.
APR 142011PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
Must provide label/name of the product and dated, all food container that is not the original container inside the walk in cooler.
All clean pots and pans must be stored upside down to prevent dust accumulation.
Must replace worn out chopping board. Must defrost the two reach in freezer with heavy ice accumulated and maintain.
Must clean in detail the exterior of the stoves, grill and coolers and the interior door of the deep fryer and maintain.
Floor throughout THE establishment needs detail cleaning especially along the wall base, all corner, under the cooking equipment, under the 3 compt sink ,behind the grease box, inside the closet of mop sink,under all coolers and prep tables, under the ice machine, under the wire shelvings inside the walk in cooler and maintain.
Cracked floor tiles in the front entrance door. Instructed to repair or replace floor tiles.
Ceiling vent inside the men's washroom with heavy dust built up. Must clean in detail and maintain. Fan guard inside the reach in cooler in the front counter with accumulated dust. Must clean in detail and maintain.
Missing ceiling tiles above the mop sink. Instructed to replace. Stained ceiling tiles in the rear prep area. Must replace. Walls by the right side of the hood and walls by the fan at the rear area, needs detail cleaning. Hood with grease built up, instructed to clean in detail and maintain. Must readjust the threshold of the front door and maintain.
Leaking heavy on the cold handle of the faucet of the 3 compt sink. Must repair to stop the leak.
found soiled linen and aprons on the floor inside the mop sink closet. Instructed to stored all soiled linens and aprons in a container or plastic bag, not on the floor.
Clutter inside the mop sink closet, soiled linens and aprons,etc and under the front counter. Instructed to clean and organize and maintain.
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