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Chicago Health Dept

3257-3259 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2021.

19 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Sep 2021.

Last inspected Sep 2021. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
VIOLATIONS
101
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
SEP 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2021
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK SPICES NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PLASTIC USED AS A PROTECTING COVER ON THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NOTED PEELING. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

JAN 19
2021
PASS · 0 violations
JAN 14
2021
FAIL 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7-25-19 #2303726 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 6
2021
FAIL 11 violations
Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED DIRECTLY OVER READY TO EAT CRAB STICKS, COOKED NOODLES AND CUT GREENS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS SEPARATED AND PROTECTED. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES WHERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO SET AND USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT COOLERS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, CREAM CHEESE AND CRAB FILLING, ASSORTED SAUCES, CRAB STICKS, COOKED NOODLES NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. ALL FOODS EITHER NOT LABELED OR WITH DAYS OF THE WEEK, NO DATES. INSTRUCTED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CRAB STICKS BEING THAWED ON A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS UNDER REFRIGERATION OR USE THE PROPER COLD RUNNING WATER METHOD.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A SHIELD OR GUARD ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE ICE MACHINE AND WALL. ALL MATERIALS FOR ATTACHED EQUIPMENT MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO MONITOR SANITIZING LEVEL OF THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE TOP OF THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT THE NOZZLE ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH A CLOTH TOWEL. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR LEAK.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGSINGS BEING STORED IN SEVERAL FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTACT AREAS. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 7-25-19 #2303726 NOT CORRECTED #16-: NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.#37- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AFTER CAN IS OPENED.

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

NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS WITH INNER PANEL FALLING OFF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LIDS. 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 MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPING AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE....FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY 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.

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JUL 18
2019
FAIL 15 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.

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.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER AND COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LID AFTER CAN IS OPENED.

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

NOTED LID OF CHEST FREEZER AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE IN POOR REPAIRS WITH INNER PANEL FALLING OFF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER . PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK WITH WATER HOSE ATTACHED TO THE SINK. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH NO GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND LIDS. 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 MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALLS, ALONG PIPING AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.ALSO NOTED FOOD SPILLS SPLASHED ON CEILING OF SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH THE COOKING STOVE....FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY 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.

NOV 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

OCT 11
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(CUT TOFU). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

OCT 4
2018
FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE(CUT TOFU). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY WITH SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND FRUIT FLY/HOUSE FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUITFLIES 5 AT PREMISES. FLIES AT REAR MOP SINK AREAS, BASEMENT, AND DISHWASHING AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A). MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLIES AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLERS WITH NO FOODHANDER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST OBTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

JUL 6
2017
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK INGREDIENTS. MUST PROVIDE SCOOP WITH HANDLE. OBSERVED KNIFE BEING STORED BETWEEN USES IN THE CRACK BETWEEN THE PREP TOP COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVE PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT PREP SINK.

JUN 30
2016
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

JUN 23
2016
FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING OR DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES SANITIZER TO 100 PPM CHLORINE , CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Other
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY DUE TO FLOODING IN THE BASEMENT AND PILOT OF THE HOT WATER TANK GOING OUT. OWNER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND RESTORED THE HOT WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Sanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED FLOODING AND WASTE WATER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WHERE DRY FOODS AND FREEZERS ARE STORED. UP TO APPROXIMATELY 3 TO 4 INCHES IN SOME AREAS DUE TO SEVERE RAIN FROM THE EVENING BEFORE. ALL DRY FOODS AND FREEZERS WERE NOTED TO BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS BY APPROXIMATELY ONE FOOT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL WASTE WATER, SANITIZE/BLEACH ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY. DISCARD ANY DRY FOODS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED OR CONTAMINATED BY FLOOD WATER. ESTABLISHMENT OPENED FOR BUSINESS AND WAS FOUND PREPARING FOODS BEFORE VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 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

FRONT EXIT/ENTRANCE TO ESTABLISHMENT WITH OPEN 1 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. NOT RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. WATER BACKS UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN ONTO THE FLOOR WHEN THE SINK IS LET OUT. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE REPAIRED DISH MACHINE UNTIL THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DRAINS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-15-15 #1591750 NOT CORRECTED. #33- SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #34- FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN. STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. #38- LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD/SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE DISPOSABLE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. LID OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE OR REPLACE.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

DEC 15
2015
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BROKEN LID OF DISPLAY MAIN COOLER IN PREP AREA WAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN,MISSING PIECES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CABINET BY REAR PATIO DOOR HAS BROKEN PANEL INSIDE THE CABINET AT NORTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

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

JUICE BOXES AND POTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS.

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

GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING FROM HOOD,GREASE ON FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UPPER PANELS.

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

FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN. STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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

DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ALSO DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

CDPH'S TRAINING PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING PROGRAM

OCT 26
2015
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

JUICE BOXES AND POTS ARE LOCATED UNDER THE WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE ITEMS.

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

BROKEN LID OF DISPLAY MAIN COOLER IN PREP AREA WAS REPAIRED WITH TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS BROKEN,MISSING PIECES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CABINET BY REAR PATIO DOOR HAS BROKEN PANEL INSIDE THE CABINET AT NORTH WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

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

GREASE BUILD-UP DANGLING FROM HOOD,GREASE ON FILTERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE ,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,SPECIALLY UPPER PANELS.

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

FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES,AND CORNERS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,KEEP IT DRY AND MAINTAIN.STOCK/FOOD INSIDE PLASTIC CONTAINER AND STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER MUST ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR

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

DUST BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD ALSO DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT FIXTURES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

CDPH'S TRAINING PROGRAM NOT COMPLETED,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING PROGRAM

OCT 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE OBSERVED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE GREASE BUID-UP. DETAIL CLEAN INTEROR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE ENCRUSTED.

JAN 2
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.

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

CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR. EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 23
2013
PASS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUSTED HOOD AND FILTERS FRYERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA.

Minor Facility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT REACH-IN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA.

FEB 27
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON TALL REACH-IN COOLER TORN AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE.

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

CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JAN 12
2010
PASS 4 violations
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. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE CUT VEGETABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO USED ONLY APPROVED FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN AND COUNTER AT REAR SERVICE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS OFF OF THE BASEMENT FLOOR.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE.

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