SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY G'S.

BEAT. 18/100

307 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 2, 2017 · passed

Failed 15 of 36 inspections. 37 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
36
20 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 15 failed
VIOLATIONS
206
includes 37 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 26
2017
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN FRONT HOT FOOD CASE. 10LB PAN OF MAC N CHEESE 128.5 DEGREES, 10 LB PAN OF CHICKEN 128.3 DEGREES. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 20 LBS AND $100.00 VALUE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

FOUND A PAN IN THE REACH IN COOLER THAT HAD PARTIALLY COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED SMOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED HOT DOG AND A RAW HAMBURGER PATTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS AND NOT TO MIX RAW FOOD WITH COOKED FOOD. FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $10.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING A CUTTING BOARD WITHOUT SANITIZING DUE TO NO SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER SENT EMPLOYEE TO BUY BLEACH TO SANITIZE CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND 2 HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA AND DISH AREA WITH NO SOAP OR HAND TOWELS, FOUND EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER BATHROOM WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND SOAP. MANAGER CORRECTED ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM JANUARY 13, 2017 REPORT #1981455 #33 CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUNF ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS OF ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #40 ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN #41 ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED ON EQUIPMENT SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL RUST AND FOOD BUILD UP. AIR VENT IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. ALL PREP TABLES AND STORAGE TABLES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 21
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUNF ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS OF ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN DISH ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT MOP SINK P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED ON EQUIPMENT SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 14
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MASHED POTATOES 5 LBS 112.3 DEGREES, PORK RIBS 121.6 6 LBS, RIBS TIPS 123.4 1 LB, RAW CHICKEN WINGS 15 LBS, 64.3 DEGREES, TURKEY 62.3 DEGREES 10 LBS, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 10 LBS 74.2 DEGREES. ALL FOOD WAS FOUND ON STEAM TABLE OR ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCARDED TOTAL VALUE 41 POUNDS $200.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OPEN AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER COMPLETELY CLOSED WITH NO GARGABE EXPOSED OR ON TOP OF THE CAN. SERIOUS VIOLATON 7-38-020

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUNF ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS OF ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN DISH ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. LIGHT BULB MUST BE PROTECTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT MOP SINK P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER STORED ON EQUIPMENT SHELVES MUST BE REMOVED. ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD PREP AREA. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 13
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, DOOR HANDLES, AND STORAGE SHELVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUNF ALL EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES. CLEAN IN ALL CORNERS OF ALL PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN DISH ROOM HAS PEELING PAINT THAT MUST BE REMOVED. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

LIGHTS IN DISH ROOM IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDS. LIGHT BULB MUST BE PROTECTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAK AT MOP SINK P-TRAP IN NEED OF REPAIRING. REAR PREP AREA HANDSINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 3
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTFD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP TABLES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL THE MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

SEP 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTFD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE PREP TABLES.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REMOVE DIRT/GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO HANG ALL THE MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

AUG 11
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 3
2016
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

FOUND TH PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1764045 DATED MAY 3, 2016 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL. 33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT), PREP TABLES (LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES), KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS. 34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S UNISEX TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE THE MISSING/BROKEN TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR, UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. 35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE WALL PANEL IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED/CHIPPED CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. 36-INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO FRONT PREP AREA-REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN SAME. 41-INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

MAY 3
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT), PREP TABLES (LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES), KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S UNISEX TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE THE MISSING/BROKEN TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR, UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE WALL PANEL IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED/CHIPPED CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO FRONT PREP AREA-REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

APR 22
2016
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC CONTAINERS SITTING ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 10 LBS. OF COOKED PORK RIBS (67.7F) $8.90, 15 LBS. OF RAW PORK CHOPS (58.7F) $23.85 AND RAW CHICKEN WINGS (64.7F) $33.80. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER AND HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATIONS 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH THICK GREASE BUILD UP AND THE DUMPSTER CONTAINER WITH GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT ONE END, FOOD SPILLS ALL ON TOP OF IT AND DEBRIS AROUND THE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, ETC.). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN ALL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT), PREP TABLES (LOWER AND UPPER SURFACES), KNOBS ON THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS, FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND RUBBER GASKETS ON ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE RUBBER COVING TO THE WALL IN THE CUSTOMER'S UNISEX TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REGROUT THE FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REPLACE THE MISSING/BROKEN TILES IN THE FRONT OF THE FRONT DOOR, UNDER THE EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH THE WALL PANEL IN THE UNISEX CUSTOMER'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO, MUST REPAIR THE DAMAGED/CHIPPED CEILING AND WALLS IN THE REAR/FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO FRONT PREP AREA-REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

DEC 30
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 17
2015
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE WASHROOM, AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, NO TOILET PAPER WAS PROVIDED IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AND TOILET PAPER AT ALL HANDSINKS AND WASHROOMS AT MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED A LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL IN THE DISHROOM AND APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND DISHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SEP 22
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE).

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ABOVE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

SEP 15
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSPest Activity
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED 8 FLY STRIPS FILLED WITH INSECTS HANGING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS IN PREP AREAS. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A

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

OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AND FRONT PREP AREA, 15 RAT DROPPINGS ON DRAWER BOX KIT, 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA, 40 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 7-23-15 NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. SEAL OPENING IN FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR BBQ PIT. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT ALL LOOSE FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA(WATER DAMAGE).

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN REAR PREP AREA, AND ABOVE MICROWAVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

JUL 23
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

JUL 20
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH IN THE DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS. MUST DISCARD AND USE A PROPER SCOOP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT.

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

THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS WATER DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR THE CEILING.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

JUL 16
2015
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK AND PORK. THE CONDENSER UNIT WAS ICED OVER AND WAS DRIPPING WATER FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT AND OUT OF THE FAN ASSEMBLIES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. THE TOILET WATER TANK DOES NOT PROPERLY FILL WITH WATER AND WILL NOT FLUSH WHEN THE HANDLE IS PUSHED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET. THE WATER TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WAS TURNED OFF DUE TO A CRACK IN THE DRAIN LINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CONDENSED WATER FROM THE CONDENSER UNIT LEAKING ONTO THE FOOD STORED ON THE SHELVES BELOW. ALSO OBSERVED RAW GROUND BEEF PACKAGES STORED ON A SHELF ABOVE FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED ALL OF THE FOOD BENEATH THE CONDENSER UNIT AND STORED THE RAW FOOD BELOW THE PRODUCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND A LIVE COCKROACH IN THE DISHROOM. APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM AND 1 LIVE COCKROACH WAS OBSERVED ON THE WALL AROUND THE HANDWASHING SINK. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS. MUST DISCARD AND USE A PROPER SCOOP.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE SPICE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 20
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

MAY 13
2015
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. ALSO, BOTH THE TOILET AND THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DISHROOM ARE NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AT THE HANDSINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DISHROOM. EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO USE EITHER THE WASHROOM INSIDE OF THE OFFICE OR THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM UNTIL IT IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW PORK AND RAW GROUND TURKEY STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT FOODS (PRODUCE) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL RAW FOOD PROPERLY SO THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOMS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (AIR CONDITIONING UNITS). ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS 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. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

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

OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR SEASONING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND USE A PROPER SCOOP WITH A HANDLE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS.

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

MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT THROUGHOUT. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS.

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

REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER.

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

MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE AREA BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVING AGAINST THE WALL TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. ELIMINATE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND STORE ITEMS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

JAN 29
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REGROUT THE SECTION OF FLOORING NEXT TO THE PREP TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

JAN 28
2015
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION, FROM 1/12/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1515798) NOT CORRECTED #18-OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT AND A LIVE RAT WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT DURING THE REINSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. TOP RUSTING WITH METAL CHIPPING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WITH HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE THE STANDING WATER. KEEP FLOORS DRY.

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

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, ALONG SIDE OF OUTSIDE OF BUILDING, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. IE...REFRIGERATORS, ICE CREAM MACHINES, VENTILATION STACKS, LAWN MOWERS, BBQ GRILLS, SMOKERS, SINKS, RADIATORS, WATER HEATERS ETC. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS.

JAN 20
2015
FAILED
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FOUND WASTE WATER BACK UP IN BASEMENT. BLACK AND GRAY WATER ON FLOOR WITH FOUL SEWAGE ODOR PRESENT. MUST CORRECT, REPAIR ANY LEAKS OR BACK-UPS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS TO REMOVE ALL WATER AND BUILD UP/DEBRIS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION, FROM 1/12/15 INSPECTION (REPORT #1515798) NOT CORRECTED #18-OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED.

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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

PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

TOP OF REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. TOP RUSTING WITH METAL CHIPPING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE THE STANDING WATER.

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

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER

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

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH HOLES THAT ARE IN NEED OF SEALING. MUST CORRECT

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

REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

LEAKS AT HANDSINK IN DISH AREA, LEAK AT FAUCET AT MOP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AREA, ALONG SIDE OF OUTSIDE OF BUILDING, ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS. IE...LAWN MOWERS, BBQ GRILLS, SMOKERS, SINKS, RADIATORS, WATER HEATERS ETC. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. FOOD CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOOLER NOT ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS.

JAN 12
2015
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1515557 ON 1/2/15 NOT CORRECTED: 26/01 - THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHROOM ARE BOTH NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH THE TOILET AND THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. APPROXIMATELY 200 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS FROM THIS AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

SEE VIOLATION #14.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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

PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE THE STANDING WATER.

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

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPAIR THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE IN DISREPAIR DUE TO WATER DAMAGE.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT AND THE OUTSIDE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES TAKE THIS TRAINING AND SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 2
2015
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN THE FRONT STEAM TABLE AT 125.1F, HAMBURGERS IN THE STEAM TABLE ON THE COOK'S LINE AT 133.5F, RAW CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER IN THE PREP AREA AT 56.3F, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 99.5F IN A CONTAINER NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $100. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT EITHER OF THE PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINKS AND ALSO THE WASHROOM NEXT TO THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AND INSECTS AND FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING UNITS NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED 5 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHROOM AND HALLWAY NEXT TO THE DISHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE FRONT DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET AND HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHROOM ARE BOTH NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH THE TOILET AND THE HANDWASHING SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. PROVIDE PROPER COVERS FOR THE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. STYROFOAM CUPS USED AS A SCOOP. MUST DISCARD AND REPLACE WITH A CLEANABLE AND DURABLE SCOOP.

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALLS OF THE DISHROOM. REPAIR THE CEILING ABOVE THE BBQ PIT. CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS WHERE MISSING ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAKING DRAIN LINE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHROOM. REPLACE THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE SAME SINK.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING COURSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES TAKE THIS TRAINING AND SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

APR 9
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO NOTED FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREAS BROKEN AND DAMAGED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR PEELING PAINT AND HOLES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS AND THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A FEW LIGHT OUT IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BETTER LIGHTING THERE AND ANY WHERE ELSE NEEDED.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS AND PROVIDE BETTER INSPECTION AISLES FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING. MUST ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL. POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. MUST PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 21
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

OCT 11
2013
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

OCT 4
2013
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND A SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,ALSO RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT THE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,ALSO THE FRONT EXIT DOOR AND THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT EXIT DOOR AND A 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE SIDES OF THE REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR,MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY ALSO MUST PROVIDE A COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH DOCUMENTS OF THE (PEST CONTROL LICENSE,TENCHICAN LICENSE,MAP LOCATOR,AND MATERIAL DATA) UPON RE-INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER IS FOUND TO HAVE GREASE ENCRUSTED ON THE TOP AND LID OF CONTAINER,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1327139,DATE 04-23-2013 NOT CORRECTED(30)LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER(33)CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTPM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED CLEAN STOVE SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER(34)CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT(35)REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL AND AT WALL BASE IN DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED(41)CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA;REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-090

MINORSanitation
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF CONTAINERS

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

THE HOT WATER HANDLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE LOOSE,MUST REPAIR

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND ALL PREP COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES IN THE MIDDLE KITCHEN AREA ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR PREP AREA

APR 23
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOOD IN WALK=IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED. CLEAN STOVE, SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

REPLACE MISSING AND CRACKED WALL TILE ON WALL AND AT WALL BASE IN DISHWASHING AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

CONTINUE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BASEMENT AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVIOD CLUTTER.

APR 20
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS WITH DEEP SEAMS.

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

PROVIDE THREE METAL DRAIN STOPPERS AT THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING).

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

ADDITIONAL ORGANIZING AND REMOVAL OF CLUTTER NEEDED FOR BASEMENT. REMOVE TIRES, PROPANE TANKS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ETC.

APR 13
2012
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

THE GREASE TRAP AND FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDSINK HAVE WASTE WATER FLOWING ALL OVER THE FLOOR AND IT RUNS DOWN A HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD INTO THE INACCESSABLE BASEMENT. REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS ATTACHED TO THIS BUSINESS, GIVE ACCESS TO THE BASEMENT UPON RE-INSPECTION. In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OVER 30 RODENT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND IN A BOX OF DRY PASTA ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. 4 ACTIVE RODENT HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THE FURNACE, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALL UNDER THE TOILET, IN THE SOUTH CORNER OF DISHROOM/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG THE SOUTH WALL/TOOL ROOM DOOR. OVER 20 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE FOUND IN CRACKS AND CREVICES BEHIND THE COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS HAVE 1/4 " GAPS AND TORN SCREENS. RODENT PROOF THE ESTABLISHMENT. REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND HARBORAGE. HAVE ALL DOORS, TOOL ROOMS AND BASEMENT OPEN AND READY FOR INSPECTION. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NUMBEROUS PANS OF RAW AND COOKED FOODS ARE STORED UNCOVERED INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON AND UNDER DIRTY AND MOLDY SHELVING. COVER AND LABEL ALL OPEN FOOD PRODUCTS AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE WALK IN COOLER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HAS HOLES IN THE LOWER WALLS UNDER THE TOILET AND NEXT TO THE SINK. NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE BATHROOM DOOR. REPEATED FROM INSPECTION # 626237 DATED 07/21/11. A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS LABLE AND DATES THUR OUT STORAGE AREA,WALK IN UNIT SHELVEING AREA ECT

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

THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE DIRTY AND GREASY, CLEAN ALL SURFACES FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. ALL FRYER OVENS,SMOKER UNIT, INSIDE WALK IN UNITS, SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT ECT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

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

ALL OF THE FOOD EQUIPMENT, HOODS AND FILTERS AND COOLERS ARE DIRTY AND UNSANITARY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS , CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND SANITIZE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.

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

THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND GREASY IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS AND NEED TO BE CLEANED AND THE RODENT HOLES NEED TO BE SEALED FROM CORNER TO CORNER. BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUTER AREA,2ND KITCHEN FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

THE WALLS AND CEILINGS ARE GREASY AND FULL OF GAPS AND HOLES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUSINESS, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE WALLS AND CEILINGS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM TOP TO BOTTOM AND CORNER TO CORNER. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CLEAN OFF THE DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND COOLERS.ALSO REPLACE LIGHTS NOT WORKING.

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

The flow of air discharged from bathroom fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MAKE ACCESSABLE AND CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL PARTS OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNORGANIZED ARTICLES.

JUL 21
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NEXT TO SINK AND AROUND TOILET.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

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

VIOLATION PARTIALLY CORRECTED. MUST PAINT GREASE BOX AT THE THREE COMP SINK.

MAY 19
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN COVER ON OTHER FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR CORNER AT OUTSIDE (BACK) OF WALKIN COOLER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALL FAN. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

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

UNCLOG UTILITY SINK BY REMOVING DEBRIS INSIDE SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AFTER USEAGE. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND PAINT GREASE BOX UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER FOR FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN COVER ON OTHER FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SIDES OF FRYERS WHERE NEEDED.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR IN REAR CORNER AT OUTSIDE (BACK) OF WALKIN COOLER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALL FAN. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

REATTACH SELF CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR IN DINING AREA.

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

UNCLOG UTILITY SINK BY REMOVING DEBRIS INSIDE SINK. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM MOP BUCKETS AFTER USEAGE. CLEAN EXTERIOR AND PAINT GREASE BOX UNDER THREE COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. THE MOP SINK DRAINS ONTO THE KITCHEN FLOOR BECAUSE THE DRAIN PIPE IS DISCONNECTED, THE PIPE WAS REPAIRED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND FAN GUARDS ARE VERY DIRTY AND UNSANITARY, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE COOLER INTERIOR AND SHELVING.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner. THE FLOORS ARE DIRTY AND FULL OF FOOD BUILDUP AND GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BASEBOARDS HAVE GAPS IN THE DISHROOM AREA, REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SOTHEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR PREP AREA HAS A SHEET OF RAW PLYWOOD WHICH NEEDS TO BE PAINTED. THE WALLS BEHIND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY AND HOLES WERE FOUND IN THE CORNER OF THE STEAMTABLE. Clean and repair the walls and ceilings so they are smooth and sanitary from top to bottom.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHTING IN THE REAR KITCHEN IS NOT SHIELDED, SHEILD ALL GLASS BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. RECONNECT THE DOOR CLOSING SPRING IN THE FRONT BATHROOM.

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

The flow of air discharged from bathroom fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.

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