Joe's & Ken's II

Chicago Health Dept

1461 E HYDE PARK BLVD · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jul 2025).

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

101

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2025

Inspection history

JUL 1

2025

PASS 8 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

FEB 4

2025

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULITPIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

APR 8

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.

DEC 8

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE PERSON IN CHARGE (H. MOORE) HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 8

2022

PASS · 0 violations

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APR 7

2022

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIES TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 100LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.4F. ALSO NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS SUCH AS: 40LBS OF CATFISH AT 49.8F, 30LBS OX TAILS AT 48.2F, 50LBS RED BEANS AND RICE AT 54.5 AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 30LBS BEEF PATTIES AT 49.4F. A TOTAL OF 290LBS AT $900 FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVERED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 62.5F WHICH SAID COOLER HAS TCS FOODS STORE INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMP OF 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED - APPROXIMATELY LBS AND $ WORTH OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBORAD. MUST REMOVE, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500938, DATE 4-29-21 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

APR 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

SEP 20

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.

SEP 11

2019

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALL, CEILING AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNITS OF FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY WOMEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING LIGHT PANELS OR SHIELD LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA.

DEC 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

No vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Observed exposed hand washing sink not easily accessible to front prep area where all cooking is done. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in the front prep area, easily accessible to the cooking area. Must provide hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed items in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Must maintain same.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water in pot in 3 compartment sink. Instructed must thaw using an approved method such as under refrigeration that maintain temperature of 41F or less; completely submerged under running water 70F or below in temp and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment without interruption. Operator removed oxtail and proceeded to cooking.

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

Observed hot water capacity not sufficient. Hot water temperature upon arrival @ 79.9F @ 3 compartment sink, 80.4F @ hand sink, and 81.1F at washbowl sink in restroom. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 100F at washbowls and hand sink, and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator adjusted temperature of hot water heater during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

MAR 27

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

MAR 20

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1752006 ON 4-14-16:33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 36-REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN LIGHT BULB OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR GRILL.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

APR 14

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.

AUG 31

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT INTO A BUSS PAN.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 8/30/15 IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 6.5LBS.CURRY GOAT 49.4F,4.0 LBS BROWN GRAVY CHICKEN 50.4F,30LBS. OX TAILS 45.2F,2.5 LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 49.8F,5.5 LBS. PASTA 48.9F,2.0LBS CURRY CHICKEN 50.0F,5 LBS. CHEESE SPAGHETTI 49.9F-50.2F,10.5 LBS. COOKED MACARONI 49.7F-54.4F,2.5LBS.GREEN CASSEROLE 49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.68.5LBS. $306. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ALL PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE BIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,& ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP, FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.

MAY 23

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

APR 9

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

MAR 12

2012

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 15

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND UNDER GRILLING AREAS.

MAR 16

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOP SINK.

NOV 22

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND HOT FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AND CHICKEN AND BEEF PATTIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88-118 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER REAR PREP AREA.

FEB 8

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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. LABEL ALL FOOD PROPUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD i.e.RAW WOOD AROUND BAR-B-QUE PIT.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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