SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JIMMY JOHNS.

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131 S CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 3, 2025 · passed

16 of 28 inspections passed, 5 failed, 7 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
28
16 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 3
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Ice buckets placed on floor next to ice maker, Instructed to keep off floor.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Placing personal clothing on food equipment, Instructed to keep away from food prep area.

JAN 4
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Clean utensils rack next to chemicals shelves, instructed to install a barrier to prevent any contamination.

MAY 9
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN AND MEN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 14
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND WOMENS TOILETROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 75F. MUST PROVIDE A MINNIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED CFM SERVICE SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

MAY 10
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

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MAY 3
2021
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR ON-SITE SANITIZER (QUATS) OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ICE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT AND SHELVING UNITS LOCATED INIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

JAN 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR ON WALK IN FREEZER IN REAR, DOOR OFF HINGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS AS TO WEAR THE DEVICE IS LOCATED FOR THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

MAR 6
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no back flow preventive device on utility sink faucet. Instructed manager to provide and maintain at all times. Observed small leak behind ice machine at cooper coil condenser piping. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

JUN 9
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 2
2017
FAILED
2 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

Found approximately 15-20 small, black flies in the following areas: near bag-in-the-box sodas, on walls under water heater /above utility sink; in rear dry storage/chemical area. Must detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must eliminate pest problem. Serious 7-38-020.

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

Found missing baseboard tile on small wall across from 3 compartment sink (with hole in drywall). Must repair to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Found standing water on floors around water heater/utility sink. Water is dripping from pan underneath water heater. Must keep floor clean and dry. Must maintain same.

DEC 1
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THAT THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: TO THE RIGHT OF THE WALK IN FREEZER, TO THE LEFT OF THE MOP SINK, ACROSS FROM THE SODA RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE COVING SO THAT IT IS FREE OF UNNECESSARY CRACKS AND GAPS.

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

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE LIGHT FIXTURE NEAR THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 9
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 12
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK, LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT, DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

DEC 21
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (DELI MEAT,CHEESE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

DEC 11
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (DELI MEATS, TUNA,ETC) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

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

REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

FEB 25
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND ALL FIXTURES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 23
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

TOILET FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES IN POOR REPAIR. THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS WASHROOM DOES NOT FLUSH. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL AND ALL FIXTURES INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE WALK IN FREEZER.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

NOV 17
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESSIVE ICE COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

OPEN GAP IN WALL BETWEEN MOP SINK BASIN AND WALL. MUST SEAL.

NOV 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION AND STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND INTERNAL ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO READY TO EAT ICE. ICE DISCARDED AND MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

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

EXCESSIVE ICE COVERING THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE.

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

OPEN GAP IN WALL BETWEEN MOP SINK BASIN AND WALL. MUST SEAL.

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO UNABLE ADEQUATE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

APR 16
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED IN REAR OUTDSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

APR 2
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE PREVENTING THE PROPER CLOSURE OF THE LID. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,KEEP LID CLOSED AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE. NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1360868 ON 9-12-13 NOT CORRECTED. (34)REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK WHERE NEEDED. (35) REPLACE MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE AT LOWER BASE OF WALL WHERE NEEDED NEAR UTILITY SINK. MUST CORRECT ALL MINOR VIOLATIONS BY THE DATES SPECIFIED ON THE REPORT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090

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

REMOVE ICE AND WATER ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE ICE MACHINE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED IN REAR OUTDSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE STORAGE FOR EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.

SEP 12
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPLACE MISSING OR LOOSE WALL TILE AT LOWER BASE OF WALL WHERE NEEDED NEAR UTILITY SINK.

OCT 22
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED THAT THE HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE BELOW THE EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS TURNED OFF. ONCE STARTED FAUCET WAS TURNED ON, HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES UNDER ICE MACHINE AND AROUND COCA-COLA DISPENSING BOX AREA. ALSO MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA AS WELL AS IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP NEXT TO WALK-IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR AT CEILING.

JUN 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED.THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT LADIES TOILET ROOM.

MAY 5
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THERE IS A LOOSE METAL SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE, PROTECT YOUR ICE FROM FOREIGN MATTER. THE DIRTY, TAPED UP MEAT SLICER CORD IS COILED UP NEXT TO THE BLADE, THE CORD WAS MOVED AND THE MACHINE SANITIZED.

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

THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS AROUND THE MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP ARE MISSING TILES AND GROUT AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

APR 28
2011
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. A FOOT OF GARBAGE IS PILED UP UNDER THE WIDE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER IN THE ALLEY USED BY THE ABOVE, REMOVE ALL SPILLED WASTE AND MAINTAIN THE DUMPSTER FREE OF SPILLED WASTE AND TIGHTLY CLOSED TO REDUCE PEST HARBORAGE AND FEEDING.

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

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. Previous violations from Report # 229343 dated April 5, 2010 not corrected include, (32) ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER WAS FOUND FOR THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, OBTAIN AT LEAST 3 SANITARY STOPPERS FOR THE SINK. (33) THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR HAS A DIRTY BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ICE EQUIPMENT UNTIL IT IS CLEAN, SANITARY AND MAINTAINED ON A REGULAR BASIS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THERE IS A LOOSE METAL SCREW IN THE ICE MACHINE, PROTECT YOUR ICE FROM FOREIGN MATTER. THE DIRTY, TAPED UP MEAT SLICER CORD IS COILED UP NEXT TO THE BLADE, THE CORD WAS MOVED AND THE MACHINE SANITIZED.

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. THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS AROUND THE MOP SINK, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP ARE MISSING TILES AND GROUT AND NEED TO BE REPAIRED. MAINTAIN THE FLOORS AND BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

APR 5
2010
PASSED
3 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. Must replace/provide missing sink stoppers at 3-comp sink.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Following need cleaning: lever behind the ice chute of soda machine, drains at 3-comp sink- due to debris/dirt, including the interior panel of ice machine in rear.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. Must provide internal thermometer in walk-in cooler.

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