SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JOE'S SHRIMP HOUSE & GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 61/100

2325 W TAYLOR ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 15, 2017 · passed

10 of 13 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
63
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALL REACH IN COOLERS THAT ARE NOT FUNCTIONING. CLEAN OR REMOVE.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UNDER ALL PREP TABLES AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER LIGHT SHEILDS. LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

LEAKS AT HANDSINKS IN RER AND FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

ANY UNUSED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED. REACH IN COOLERS, ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLERS.... CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS/FREEZER (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND MEAT SLICER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED LARGE UTENSILS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BIGGER SINK OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS. -NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON THE MOP SINK FOR HOSE CONNECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE WALK IN COOLER NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. AIR TEMP. PER THEIR THERMOMETER 52.F, TEMP. PER MY THERMOMETER 51.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 3 LBS. HAM (51.9F-54.8F), 3LBS. SALAMI (51.8F-52.3F), 7LBS. CHEESE (52.1F), 3LBS. COLESLAW (52.8F), 5LBS. MACARONI SALAD (51.9F), 2LBS. POTATO SALAD (52.8F), 2 1/2 DOZEN RAW EGGS (52.1F), 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN (68.5F-82.9F), 2LBS. RAW CHICKEN (56.3F), 6LBS. COOKED/RAW PORK CHOPS (53.1F-53.6F), 1LB. BOLOGNA (53.2F), 1/2 GAL DRESSING (51.4F-54.3F), 5 CONTAINERS OF CHEESE CAKES (54.3F), 5LBS. SOUR CREAM (51.9F) AND 20LBS. BEANS (58.4F). MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED OF THE PRODUCT, A COMBINED TOTAL VALUE PER MANAGER OF $123. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COLD FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 OR USED TO WIPE SURFACES/EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

FOUND THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1566211 DATED 08/13/2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 45-FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND FROM THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS/FREEZER (INCLUDING THE RUBBER GASKETS) AND MEAT SLICER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, IN ALL CORNERS AND TO PROVIDE A COVER TO THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMP. SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILE ABOVE THE MEAT SLICER PREP TABLE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE BASEMENT AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED LARGE UTENSILS TO LARGE TO SUBMERGE INTO THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BIGGER SINK OR REMOVE THE LARGE UTENSILS. -NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOUND ON THE MOP SINK FOR HOSE CONNECTION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING OVER THE SODA REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA.

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 6
2015
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1325316 DATED ON 11/14/14 #32-MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

OBSERVED SHRIMP, AND CUT VEGETABLES IN THE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTANER WITH PRODUCT NAME AND DATE.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDER A PREP TABLE LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

OBSERVED INSIDE OF OVENS AND FRYERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SLIGHT PINKISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND STOVE AND FRYERS, ALSO UNDER FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING OVER THE SODA REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD WITH DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER AREA. OBSERVED HOOD OVER FRYERS WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLEANING CHEMICALS ON THE SAME SHELF WITH DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE A SEPARATE AREA TO STORE CHEMICALS ONLY.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MET AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 14
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED A FEW CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS IN THE REAR AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 8
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REAR REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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

NOTED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HAND SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENRTY POINT FOR PESTS. NOTED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT, MUST MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 25
2013
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SOME COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO BE LABEL AND DATED,MUST PROVIDE

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

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

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA

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

SOME MISSING CEILING TILES NEEDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND SOME ARE STAINED MUST REPLACE ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND THE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA

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

REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR OFFICE HAS SOME CLUTTER,MUST REMOVE CLUTTER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,MUST PROVIDE

MAR 13
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, POTATO DICER AT PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING AND PAINTING DUE TO RUST SPOTS.

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

ONE TILE MISSING AT THE END OF THE SERVING COUNTER; REPLACE. ALSO SEAL OPEN SEAM IN SAME AREA ON COUNTER.

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

HOT WATER KNOB AT THREE COMP SINK IS STRIPPED; UNABLE TO TURN ON HOT WATER. A PLUMBER ARRIVED TWENTY MINUTES AFTER MY ARRIVAL TO CORRECT/REPLACE WASHER NEEDED FOR KNOB.

MAR 14
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE SHELVES AND SPACES BETWEEN EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY, CLEAN, RINSE AND SANITIZE SURFACES.

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

THE WALK IN COOLER HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THE COIL, CLEAN OFF THE COIL.

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

THE WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE.

OCT 3
2011
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. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR KITCHEN. INTERIOR DOOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR INTERIOR OF DOOR.

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. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR ABOVE HOT WATER TANK, REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA ABOVE SODA MACHINE AND REPLACE DROP CEILING TILES NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. SEAL OPENING ALONG LOWER BASE OF WALL AT FRONT/SIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.

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

PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. SLIGHT SEWER GAS ODOR IN REAR KITCHEN APPEARS TO BE COMING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THREE COMP SINK; HAVE DRAIN SERVICED.

MAR 8
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED VISIBLE FOR CUSTOMERS AS REQUIRED. PREVIOUS (LICENSE) INSPECTION DONE OCT. 2010. REPORT FOR THAT VISIT ALSO NOT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THAT REPORT MUST STAY ON PREMISES AND SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES.

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. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAK FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDSINK.

MINORSanitation
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. CUSTOMER ENTERED REAR FOOD PREP AREA TO SPEAK TO EMPLOYEE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT CUSTOMERS FROM ENTERING FOOD PREP AREAS WHILE ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING.

OCT 28
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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