Chicago
40
BEAT

Jolly Inn Restaurant

6501 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60634 · Portage Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
23
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-09
Pass Rate
61%
5 failures
Score
40/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-09)
Failed 5 inspections (2025, 2021, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 65 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 9 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 65×
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Plumbing & Waste serious 10×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Food Temperature critical
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Documentation & Training critical
2025-10-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-08-19 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED SERVICE HANDSINK NOT IN USE IN RESTAURANT DINING HALL NEAR SOUP STATION NOT REACHING MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMP OF 100 F. SINK SERVICED DURING INSPECTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD IN SOUTH KITCHEN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SLICED PORK 46.9 F, BEEF AND VEGGIE ROLL UPS 53.7 F, BARLEY PORK SAUSAGE 52.8 F, PORK 50 F. PERSON IN CHARGE REMOVED ALL OTHER TCS FOODS (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN, PAST...

minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUFFET FOOD NOT PROTECTED. HOT HOLDING UNITS HAVE NO SNEEZE GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS THAT ARE 48 INCHES ABOVE GROUND PER FDA RECOMMENDATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTERED UTILITY CLOSET NEAR REAR SERVICE ELEVATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS. ELEVATE ALL KEPT ITEMS ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

2025-02-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CAN NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREAS.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE NEAR BANQUET HALL WAY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINER IN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE COMMON NAME.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE OIL TANK CONTAINER WITH MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT END. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-04-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WIPED THEIR HANDS ON DIRTY WASH CLOTHS AND ON THEIR APRONS, WENT TO THE STORAGE AREA AND CAME BACK TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD. ALL WAITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE POLICY OF ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SOME TCS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING DISPLAY AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 130.8F, HAM 121F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 4LBS AND $40 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. C...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE BUFFET DIPLAY LINE TO BE IMPROPER:-BURRITOS 55.2F, SLICED HAM 54.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED SIDE EXIT DOOR AT THE KITCHEN NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS

minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED A SLICER BY THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE HAND WASH SINK AND NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRAIN BOARD . MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT BASEMENT PIEROGI FOOD PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED A SLIMY AND GREY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN DISPENSER AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE DISH WASHING AREA AND PIEROGI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM OF THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT ON SHELVES, FLOORS INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST UPG...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

2023-02-07 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS,BAR AREA).

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET OF HAND SINK LOCATED AT SOUTH-END OF THE MAIN KITCHEN COOKING/PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN OUTDOOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ETC DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED 2 MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2022-06-28 Pass Complaint
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD WITH NO LABEL AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.(FLOUR). MUST LABEL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALL AT DISHWASHING AREAS AT BASEMENT WITH SMALL HOLES.MUST SEAL.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-06-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2021-06-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED. (C...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER DIRECTLY ACROSS THE KITCHEN COOKLINE AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND ADJACENT DRY GOODS STORAGE ROOMS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS SPILLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPALCE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2293809 DATED:06/18/2019 #51--OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATIO...

2019-06-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INCOMPLETE VOMIT AN DIARRHEAL KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET A COMPLETE VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE AT FOOD PREP NEAR THE OFFICES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE OR FIND ITS LOCATION. CORE VIOLATION

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD FILTERS AT FIRST FLOOR HOT LINE AREA RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE RUSTY HOOD FILTERS. CORE VIOLATION

2019-01-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE SERVING STATION WITH WATER FOR THE CUSTOMER AND HOT SOUP. AND ALSO NO HAND SINK IN THE AREA FOR PEELING THE POTATOES IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. P...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS INSIDE THE EWALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2017-04-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST CLEAN FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

2017-04-04 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE BUFFET TABLE (HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT)IN DINING/SERVICE AREA. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: WHOLE HAM AT 122.4F, CA...

serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE AT THE SELF SERVICE DESSERT/CAKE DISPLAY COUNTER. NO SNEEZE GUARD OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER SNEEZE GUARDS TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR AND FRONT (BANQUET) ENTRANCE MIDDLE BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS.

serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT INTO FIRST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SEEPING FROM TOP COVER OF THE GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AND MUST REPAINT LEGS OF DISH MACHINE DRAIN BOARD WITH RUST BUILD-UP.-----------MUST REPAINT FOOD CARTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR LOWER LEVEL BANQUET PREP AREA

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR OF PREP/COOKING AREA (MAIN FLOOR) AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION BEHIND 3 BARS, FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE SPILLAGE BEHIND (2) BANQUET BARS.---------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE (FOOD) BOXES AND BUCKETS STORED UNDER SEWER LINES IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND ICE SCOOPS STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2016-04-21 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT DATED OR LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

minor Sanitation

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

POTATO CUTTER ATTACHED TO AREA BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AT ONCE,

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BY BANQUET AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE AREAS, KITCHEN AREAS, AND BANQUET AREAS BEHINDS BARS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS NOT CLEAN IN BASEMENT PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT, REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE AND RE CAULK AREA, AND HOLES IN WALL IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

2015-12-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-12-09 Fail Complaint
2
serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1546888 ISSUED ON 06-09-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR. ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE

2015-06-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MADE ON 6/8/15(SAUERKRAUT 60LBS AT $90) IN DEEP POTS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 94.5F AND 59F LOCATED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 35.2F. ALSO FOUND COOKED RICE (1LBS AT $1) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND BANQUET BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LIDS FOR ICE BEHIND THE BAR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK BY RESTAURANT BAR WITH EXCESSIVE LIME BUILD UP AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BY ALL BAR AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL PEELING PAINT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO HAND SINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT AND BANQUET BARS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINKS BEHIND RESTAURANT (1) AND BANQUET (2) BARS WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINERS.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2014-06-30 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, bsmt storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/rack not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep tables lower shelving in kitchen prep areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in bsmt storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage room under pallets/shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be repaired/replaced, walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, holes in bsmt storage area shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Facility Condition

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

Light shields that were missing light shields end caps in walk in cooler, bsmt prep area shall be provided.

2013-03-25 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, and in walk in freezer, must date and label, date food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer.

minor Sanitation

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

Bar storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tiles in rear kitchen storage area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Facility Condition

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

Broken/damaged light shields shall be repaced, missing light shields in 2nd floor bar area shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation)in walk in cooler, reach in cooler not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

2012-10-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Pest Activity

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

MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT PEST HARBOR AGE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURANT SIDE).

2012-09-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OVER 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN LOWER LEVEL, 1ST FLR, 2ND FLR PREP AREAS AND IN DISH WASHING AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-...

serious Food Temperature

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (MAIN KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND (2) 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FIRST COMPARTMENT INTO THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PREMISES...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE PLATES/DISHES INVERTED OR COVER IN PREP AREA/STORAGE BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BANQUET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, FOOD CARTS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF (2) ICE MACHINE, ICE BINS, ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFAC...

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND 3 BARS, STORAGE ROOMS (UNDER PALLETS,LOWER LEVEL, FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR).---------MUST RESEAL LOOSE BASEBOARD UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SIN...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE DINING AREA.

minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL END CAP FOR LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA, AND INSIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER--------MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING AND PIPES ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA AND CEILING ABOVE LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN KITCHEN FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAUCET NECK LEAK AT MAIN BAR, DRAINLINE UNDER MAIN FLOOR BAR.--------MUST ADJUST WATER PRESSURE AT HANDSINK (LEFT SIDE) INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM (RESTAURAN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE BINS, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2011-11-25 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside walk-in coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Can opener, soda gun holder, storage ahelves, and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in prep area and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor tile missingin basement prep area.Instructed to replace missing floor tile along wallbase.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all water stained ceiling tile in prep area. Light and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall in storage not maintained or sealed. Instructed to repair and seal hole...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Faucet neck at three compartment in front bar not maintained. Instructed to repair or replace washer to prevent leak.

2011-02-24 Pass Canvass
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

minor Sanitation

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

Ice bin in bars areas not porvided with covers over bins. Instructed to provided covers for ice bins to protected ice at all times.

minor Sanitation

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

Exterior between equipment, soda nozzle holders, sinks and storage shelves under prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep areas along wallbase and in corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Sanitation

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

Light bulbs shields in prep and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to replace shields or detail clean.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation fan not working in basement employees toilet room. Instructed to repair exhaust fan.

2010-03-29 Pass Complaint
5
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. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND FAUCET IN BAR AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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. DISPENSER TUBE FOR COFFEE AND CAPPUCCINO MACHINES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER NEAR COOKING AREA UNCLEA...

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. FLOOR DRAIN IN KITCHEN GREASY AND FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly co...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A SANITIZED CONTAINER

100
Chopstick Express
100
United in Faith Church
63
Kfc
56
Tortilla Soup
49
Ferajna Restaurant

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