JOY YEE NOODLE SHOP.

Chicago Health Dept

2139 S CHINA PL · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

39 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

184

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

APR 8

2026

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE CENTER EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY TO SEAL THE 1 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. OBSERVED MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON ROLLING CARTS STORED BY THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALONG THE WALL ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE AREA WHERE THE ICE MACHINES ARE LOCATED, AND ON THE SECOND FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTON NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED DISHWASHER NOT WEARING AN APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINT AND A PERSON SLICING MEAT IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT ONE THREE DOOR COOLER IN THE SMOOTHIE PREP AREA LOOSE AND IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE GASKETS WHERE NEEDED IN COOLER CLOSET TO THE WINDOW.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON THE FAN COVERS IN THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN COVERS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN AREAS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE MANAGERS OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

JUN 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES.FOOD HANDLER PUT SOAP AT SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (70F) ON SECOND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

"OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE WASHROOM AT THE WASHBOWL SINK NOR AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. MANAGER BROUGHT TEST STRIPS FROM OTHER STORE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THREE MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLES ON SECOND FLOOR RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 5

2024

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN THE MAIN HOT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.17: OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.

NOV 25

2024

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 57.7F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND CRAB RANGOON IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT 48.0-50.0F, FOUND COOKED BEEF INSIDE ANOTHER PREP COOLER AT 91.2F, FOUND MORE CRAB RANGOON AT 50.3F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $130 WORTH OF FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AND APPROXIMATELY 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. ROACHES WERE FOUND UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE LOWER SHELVES, ON THE FLOORS, AND ON THE BUCKET OF CHEMICALS IN THE FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE STAIRS LEADING TO THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA, ON THE CAN OF PAINT IN THE ELECTRICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE DINING AREA WHERE THE BOXES OF CANNED PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 OR MORE DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE SECOND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO, OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED WHILE UNATTENDED IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING FOOD ITEMS ON THE FLOOR AND COVER FOOD ITEMS WHILE NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER AND GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A MISSING YELLOW WALL TILE ON THE LOWER WALL IN THE SINGLE, EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE A POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINT FOR PEST.

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JUN 20

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17: OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 12

2024

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM IN THE DINING AREA NOT MEETING COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES IN THE REAR ICE MACHINE STORAGE/ FRUIT PREP AREA BEHIND THE FRONT FRUIT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINES ARE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 RAT DROPPINGS AND 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON SITE. THE RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STAIRASE LEADING TO THE UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. THE MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FOLLOWING FLOORS AND SURAFCES: ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PRE AREA, ON THE CART USED TO TRANSPORT FOOD ITEMS AND OTHER FOOD REALTED ITEMS, IN THE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE SHELVES BEHIND THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP STATION, ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH CUT FRUIT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN THE FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS, ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ON THE PIPES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLE IN THE GENDER-NEUTRAL EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING AND DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 7

2024

PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

FEB 28

2024

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, NEAR THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS NEAR THE DINING AREA WITHOUT HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE (IN USE), AT IMPROPER CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. DISHWASHING MACHINE DISPLAYED,"CHANGE CHEMICAL CORD" AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHWASHING MACHINE. DISHWASHING MACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS AND SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, SURROUNDING THE EQUIPMENT IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, IN AN OPENING IN THE DINING AREA WHERE BOXES OF PEPSI ARE STORED, IN THE PAPER GOODS STORAGE CLOSET, UNDER THE EQUIPMENT IN THE BEVERAGE PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED MICE DROPPNGS ON TOP OF THE MSG, CORNSTARCH, AND RICE STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE CARTS IN THE DRY STORAGE/ CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, ON THE BASIN OF THE SPRAYER SINK NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE, ON THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: AT THE FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND ACROSS FROM THE COOKING LINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA, BOTH NEAR CLEAN DISHWARE. MUST INSTALL AN EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASHGUARD IN THE MENTIONED AREAS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE IN THE FRONT SMOOTHIE/ TO GO AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WALLS UNDER THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE SINGLE EMPLOYEE TOILET STALL NEAR THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS OBSERVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND MENTIONED IN THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CEAN AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED SURFACES.

JUN 5

2023

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.

MAR 7

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

FEB 27

2023

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND NO CHEMICAL READING AT LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT CHEMICAL READING MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100PPM AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL CORRECTED. MUST MANUALLY WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP BETWEEN A REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DISPOSAL AREA; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN DOOR TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 15-20 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF THE MECHANICAL PANEL OF THE DISHMACHINE. FOUND 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON THE SECOND FLOOR IN THE CLOSET, UNDER STORAGE SHELVES ON THE SECOND FLOOR AND ON THE SIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO NEXT WEEKS REINSPECTION. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND THREE BABY MICE ON GLUEBOARDS UNDER A SHELF IN A STORAGE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Other

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

FOUND SOME FOOD ITEMS STORED IN NON FOOD GRADE BAGS IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE CRACKED; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED SLIDING DOOR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AT ALL TIMES TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS AND INTERIOR PANEL OF LARGE ICE MACHINE IN STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK OF THE UTILITY SINK ON THE SECOND FLOOR LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM OR IN WOMENS WASHROOM FOR CUSTOMERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A SMALL SECTION OF THE FLOOR AT THE END OF THE PREP COOLER LINE IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT AREA DOES NOT POOL WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CEILING VENT IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, THE FAN COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN, THE CEILING TILE, LIGHT SHIELD INTERIOR AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST, THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN CORNER AREAS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

FEB 18

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET.

JAN 28

2020

FAIL 13 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE SPAT INTO THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. THEN ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WAS COUGHING IN THE SAME AREA OF THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GARBAGE CAN, CLEAN/SANITIZE IT AND TO ADHERE TO THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IF ANY EMPLOYEE IS SICK.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND TCS FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND STORE IN THE WALK IN COOLERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL TCS AND READY TO EAT FOODS THAT ARE HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SE VIOLATION #60.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR AND SIDE DOOR IN THE NEW ADDITION WITH 1/4" GAP UNDER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS AND MAINTAIN RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE GRILL IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RUBBER GASKET. -THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE 1ST FL WALK IN COOLER IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE PREP REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE GRILL (1ST FL) WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SAND OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND TWO OUT OF THREE WASHBOWLS UPSTAIRS WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

THE TRASH RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMEN'S AND FAMILY TOILET ROOMS HAS NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THAT THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2303974, DATED 07/31/2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -36. SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED. -49. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. -55. 6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND DISH MACHINE AND CLEAN FLOOR GRATES/DRAINS WHERE NEEDED. -55. 6-201.17: **C** Walls and Ceilings, Attachments INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. -56. 6-501.14: **C** THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING WOKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. -56. 6-202.11: **C** Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR CRACKED IN THREE PLACES; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUL 31

2019

PASS 7 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF LARGE COOKING BURNER, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES, CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND DISHMACHINE AND CLEAN FLOOR GRATES/DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND DINNING ROOM TO REMOVE PARTICLES OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL CONNNECTED TO COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING WOKS NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE OF THE PRODUCE COOLER ON THE SECOND FLOOR CRACKED IN THREE PLACES; REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD IN THIS COOLER.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES UPDATE THEIR CERTIFICATES.

DEC 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARREHEA POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. FLOORS ALSO MUST REMAIN FREE FROM STANDING WATER. FLOORS BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT 1ST FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARREHEA POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN AND DISCOLORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ALL AIR VENTS IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT OLD CHEMICAL SYSTEM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAKS AT 2 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

MAR 23

2018

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FRONT COUNTER WHERE SMOOTHIES ARE BEING PREPARED IS OPEN AND EXPOSED TO PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. FOOD AREA MUST BE PROTECTED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD TO PROTECT FOOD PREPARATION. INSTALL AND MAINTAIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT OLD CHEMICAL SYSTEM AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. LEAKS AT 2 COMP SINK AND HANDSINK AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

OCT 10

2017

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER NOT PROVIDING SOAP AT 2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA, ALLOWING FOR PROPER HANDWSHING. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES ON KNIFE STRIP CLEANED/SANITIZED AFTER USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE MAGNETIC KNIFE STRIP AND KNIVES OF 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK OF 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

MAY 8

2017

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK OR MAGNETIC STRIP, NOT BETWEEN WALL AND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FAN COVERS OF DUST BUILD UP IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK BY WOK COOKING AREA. REMOVE EXCESS WATER FROM FLOORS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.

DEC 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 14

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MAY 17, 2016 AS DESCRIBED. #32 OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. #33 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #34 CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR. #35 CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

JUL 27

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS; MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HEAVY RUST AND A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE PREP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN BY THE DISHMACHINE; REPAIR OR REPLACE TABLE. THE RUBBER GASKETS AT FOUR TWO DOOR COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR GASKETS AT ALL FOUR COOLERS. THE CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF ONE PREP COOLER IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPLACE BOARD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, GRILL, WOKS, BURNERS), BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE. CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.

MAY 17

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; LABEL CONTAINERS IN MAIN KITCHEN. SOME GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN FREEZERS; MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS ON FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING OBSERVED FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE SECOND COMPARTMENT AT THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.

AUG 17

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELING AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT AND EXCESS AMOUNT OF WATER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 10

2015

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVERED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SANITIZING DISHES AND/OR UTENSILS. FOUND DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AT THIS TIME, TEST STRIP READS 0PPM. DISH MACHINE WILL BE TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION UNTIL IT PROPERLY WORKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVERED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. NOTED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT RODENT AND OTHER PESTS ENRTY POINT. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE, STORAGE SHELING AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED FLOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 14

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SEVERAL BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS MISSING LABELES, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ANDMAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEVERAL PREP COOLER DOORS WITH DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS, INSTRUCTEDTO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING TILES GROUT AT SEVERAL SECTION IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND LIGHT FLY TRAPS ON KITCHEN WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ICE SCOOP NOT STORED ON TOP OF ICE MAKER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.

AUG 28

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AT COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR. MAKE SURE ALL GASKETS ARE NOT TORN AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS WITHIN GASKETS AT REACH IN REFRIGERATORS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS WITHIN WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS IN A CLEAN AND SANITARY MANNER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED 2 COMPARTMENT SINK ON 2ND FLOOR WITH LEAKING CONDITION UNDERNEATH. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

AUG 22

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED TO AVOID HUMAN CONTAMINATON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DRINK COUNTER AND REGROUT IN FRONT DRINK STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 2 DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. 1ST FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR ENTERENCE DOORS. 1/8 - 1/4 INCH OPENING. FRUIT FLY AND DRAIN FLY ACTIVITY NOTED AT FRONT DRINK COUNTER 10-12 FLIES NOTED. MUST CORRECT DOORS AND CLEAN ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE COVERED TO AVOID HUMAN CONTAMINATON. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WORN, DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FLOORS IN FRONT DRINK COUNTER AND REGROUT IN FRONT DRINK STATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LEAK AT CEILING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARDED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND AROUND ICE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DISH MACHINE.

SEP 7

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERTURE. FOUND 15 POUNDS OF RICE NOODLES AT 59.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISGARD NOODLES. MONATARY VALUE $80.00.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOK AND PREPARDED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLERS WITH NAME,DATE AND TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,INSIDE COOLERS,FREEZERS AND AROUND ICE MACHINES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND DISH MACHINE.

FEB 3

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS AT SMOOTHIE STATION.(MUST STORE INVERTED).

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER/OLD EQUIPMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED FROM 2ND FLOOR STORAGE.

OCT 27

2011

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2011

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

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 30 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: WALLS AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, WALLS AT DINING AREA FIRST FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING AT SECOND FLOOR DINING AND PREP AREA. FOUND WINDOW ON FIRST FLOOR WITH NEWLY INSTALLED FAN IN ICE MACHINE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES AND PROVIDE SCREEN AT SAID WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

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 MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION #479240 ON 12/27/10: #INSTRUCTED TO INVERT MULTI USE UTENSILS AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED STRAWS AND OR AUTOMATIC STRAW DISPENSER, #32 REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS, REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVES/RACKS, USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, REMOVE FOODS FROM PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS, #35 REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS ON 2ND FLOOR, PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS ON 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD SECTIONS/ATTACHMENTS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, #36 PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB AND OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT BULB INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN, #38 PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT WATER LINES AT ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR. SERIOUS 7-42-090 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS FROM VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE DISH MACHINE. PAINT RUSTY PREP TABLE BOTTOM ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES ON 1ST. AND 2ND FLOOR, CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEA STATION, INSIDE HAND WASH SINK ON 2ND FLOOR, AND HANDLES/INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, SNOW CONE MACHINE UNDER ICE DISPENSER, UNDER TEA UNIT, UNDER AROUNF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIES PREP AREA, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS AND WOKS.

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. CLEAN FLOORS DRAINS THROUGHOUT AND FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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. REMOVE BLACK BUILDUP AROUND HAND WASH SINKS IN KITCHEN AND FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND RE CAULK SAME.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAK AT COLD WATER HANDLE AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR KITCHEN. NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF TWO WASHBOWLS IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM ON 1ST. FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND OR TEMPERED WATER AT SAID WASHBOWL.

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