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Chicago Health Dept

119 E 79TH ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026); 4 critical violations across the last 12 months.

22 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

183

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 12

2026

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHEAST STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 10

2026

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PROVIDED CERTIFICATE IS EXPIRED.INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND THE CERTIFIED HOLDER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN ENTRY WAY OF KITCHEN. AND 5 DROPPINGS ON NORTHEAST WALL UNDER 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN. UPON DISCOVERY, PIC TURNED ON HOT WATER FROM SHUT OFF VALVE LOCATED BETWEEN 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN KITCHEN/DISH AREA. HOT WATER AT HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RAN SIMULTANEOUSLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. HOT WATER AT EACH SINK SHOULD WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND ON DEMAND. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHEAST STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED ENCRUSTED DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MAY 28

2025

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 16

2025

FAIL 8 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIN 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592275 ON 4-5-24:47-OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.48-OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME. 55-OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. 58-OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 5

2024

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

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APR 3

2024

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES ARE DAMAGED AND WATER DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A PART OF THE PIPE MISSING AND DRAINING INTO A BUCKET WHEN THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PIPE AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 23

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18

2023

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

OCT 16

2023

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RUNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK UPON ARRIVAL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MANUALLY AT THE WATER MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS 65.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SO THE HOT WATER CAN REMAIN OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

JUL 19

2021

PASS 9 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

JUL 12

2021

FAIL 15 violations

Serious Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BACK DOOR HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ASSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER.

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021(#47) 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021 (#51)5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

DEC 11

2020

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 1

2020

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHICH EXPIRED ON 9/20/19. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING RAW CHICKEN PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311832 ON 9/5/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (16) 4-602.11(B-E) - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. (47) 4-101.19 - OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (49) 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN (57) 2-102.13 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE (58) 2-102.13 - PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

SEP 13

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

SEP 10

2019

FAIL 17 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

SEP 5

2019

FAIL 23 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 93F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED (PIC) HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS- APPROX 225LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.F AND 122.0F ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX COST OF $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPOX 235-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F TO 59.0F , AND 25-LBS OF CATFISH PREPED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $850.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 8

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AT SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET (CDI).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, IF PAINT STARTS TO PEEL REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE OFFICE AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

APR 14

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND 5LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS IN PANS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.5F-122.1F AND 10LBS OF RAW FISH INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.

SEP 4

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, BETWEEN 62.2F - 67.8F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRADOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO CUTTING BORDS NEED TO BE RPLACED/REPAIRED, DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ALSO, STAIN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREA AND ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

JUL 9

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS SITTING OUT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SITTING ON TOP OF STEAM TABLE,WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 102.9F TO 126.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE MAC & CHEESE,JERK CHICKEN AND BROWN STEW CHICKEN,ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 58.7FFOOD ITEMS ARE CATFISH,OX TAIL AND CURRY GOAT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AND TOTAL COST $220.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

DEC 5

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OLD CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE WITH A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD BY WEST WALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PERMANENTLY INSTALL IT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REAR OUTSIDE SHEDD IS CLUTTERED WITH A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WHICH COULD BE A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN IT OUT AND KEEP ORGANIZED IF USED IN THE FUTURE.

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