SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

KARACHI CHAT HOUSE.

BEAT. 18/100

2301 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 28, 2021 · passed

Failed 6 of 14 inspections. 29 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 29 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 21
2021
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D)-OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. IN DINING ROOM: 3 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND PEPSI COLA COOLER, 2 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND ICE CREAM COOLER AND 5 RAT DROPPINGS FOUND BEHIND CARD BOARD BOXES. 20 RAT DROPPINGS WERE FOUND UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP IN PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 8 COCKROACHES FOUND UNDER MILK CRATES THAT WERE STORED ON GREASE TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 20 ANTS WERE FOUND CRAWLING IN CREVICE OF GREASE TRAP. APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND ALONG WALL NEXT TO COOKING FRYER. MUST ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND DETAIL CLEAN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR TO PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES TO TREAT ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED SUPPLIES MISSING FROM VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT. MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 108.7F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE. SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH POTATOES AT 91.4F, SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH VEGETABLES AT 105.8F AND SAMOSAS STUFFED WITH BEEF AT 101.5F. PROPER HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 70 LBS AT A COST OF $130.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. MASHED LENTILS AT 72.3F AND COOKED RICE AT 53.1F. PROPER COLD HOLDING FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $40.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SWEETS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE NAME ON PACKAGE, ADDRESS, NET QUANTITY AND ANY ALLERGENS IF APPLICABLE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABEL ON SPICES CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOLD INSIDE OF UNUSED ICE CREAM COOLER IN DINING ROOM. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

APR 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED TO BE BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN CLEAN UP KIT WITH OUT PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION AND NO MOP FOR VOMIT CLEAN UP . INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ACCURATE AMBIEN MEASURING THERMOMETERS IN ALL HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS

MINOROther
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN GASKETS ON DOORS TO TO REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLERS

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST CLOSED OPEN SEWAGE DRAIN PIPE LOCATED IN WALL BEHIND FREEZERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN REAR AND SIDE STORAGE ROOMS AND BY FRONT COUNTER.MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES OVER REAR FOOD PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THAT MOPS HAVE BEEN STORED ON FLOORS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND BY MOP SINK.MUST PLACE MOPS IN POSITION THAT CAN ALLOWS THEM AIR DRY WITH OUT SOILING WALLS AND FLOORS

MINORSanitation
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

AUG 29
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD SPLASHED, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FILTERS AND HOOD, IN THE COOK LINE WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 16
2019
FAILED
20 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED MEAT GOAT AT 46.2F, 5 LBS; COOKED CHICKEN AT 48.0F,10 LBS; AND YOGURT AT 45.2F, 10 LBS; COOLER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 40.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 25 LBS, WORT $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL COOKED READY TO EAT TC'S FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER HAS NO LABEL AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TC'S FOODS WITH EXPIRATION DATE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL THE TCS FOOD WITHOUT LABEL AND DATE WORTH $130.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

ESTABLISHMENT IS MAKING YOGURT ON SITE. BUT NO APPROVAL FROM CDPH FOOD PROTECTION DIVISION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR. PATRICK O'CONNOR,FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT ON SITE, AND SERVE COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED YOGURT. DISCARDED THE SAID YOGURT WORTH $25.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

YOGURT BEING MADE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE MAKING YOGURT. PLEASE CONTACT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG, MR C'CONNOR FOR APPROVAL AND VARIANCE REQUIREMENTS. DISCARDED YOGURT WORTH $25.00. REFER TO VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

UPDRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSIL,POTS, PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STPRED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED, T0 PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AN DUST BUILD UP.

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

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB (1 OUT OF 4 LIGHT BULBS) ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE,BURNED OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

MINORFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2185145 DATED 7/26/18.#37- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING.#38- OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.#39-EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. #41-OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.#47- ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. #49- INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #51-NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE.#55-ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.-WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.---- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.

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

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.--- MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.---- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK---- ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.---- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 18
2018
FAILED
34 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

FACILITY NOTED WITH NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE, PRIORITY VIOLATIONS NOTED,PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING IMPROPERLY COOLED SUCH AS CHICKEN BIRYANI IN TIGHTLY COVERED DEEP PAN INSIDE COOLER AT 67.6F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO AND CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED FOOD UTENSIL BEING STORED INSIDE THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. REVIEWED THE HAND WASHING SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ISSUED IN ABOVE VIOLATION #10.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER DIRECTLY OVER UNCOVERED READY TO EAT SAUCE/DRESSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW AND READY TO EAT FOODS. EMPLOYEE REMOVED THE EGGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RINSING A USED FOOD STRAINER UNDER WATER IN A DIRTY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK CONTAINING DIRTY DISHES THEN STORE ON SHELVING ALONG WITH OTHER STORED CLEAN UTENSILS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET SINK AND RE-WASH DIRTY STRAINER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS COOKED CHICKEN BIRYANI INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER BEING COOLED IMPROPERLY IN TIGHTLY COVERED, DEEP METAL PANS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 67.6F, 62.2F, 60.1F. ALSO OBSERVED COOKED BEEF SPREAD IN COOKS LINE SMALL COOLER AT 48.2F. EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS JUST PREPARED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR ALL FOODS. NO TEMPERATURE COOLING LOGS ON SITE. ALL DISCARDED. EMPLOYEE STATED AN ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $180.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS CHICKEN STUFFED PASTRIES AND VEGETABLE STUFFED PASTRIES IN FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 125.1F AND 126.3F. ALL DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED CHEMICAL DE-GREASER BEING STORED INSIDE A CLEAN, STORED COOKING POT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. ALL CHEMICALS MUST BE STORED SEPARATED FROM FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR ENSURING PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE AND IN DINING ROOM DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

KITCHEN EXIT SCREENED DOOR TO OUTDOORS BEING USED FOUND NOT TIGHT FITTING. OPEN 2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON SIDES AND TORN MESH SCREEN. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR, NO OPEN GAPS, HOLES TEARS ON ALL SIDES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FRESH GINGER BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

EXTREMELY DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING OR EXPOSED TO FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS ETC.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND REAR KITCHEN PREP AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

DIRTY CLOTH TOWELS USED AS MATTING UNDER FOOD CONTACT CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED PLASTIC SINGLE SERVE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST STORE WITH HANDLE INVERTED AND MOUTH PIECES DOWN.

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

ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DUST AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TWO CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR CONDITION WITH CRACKS, OPEN SEAMS, CHIPS, BLACKENED WITH DEEP CUTS AND GROOVES. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING FOR FOODS. MUST PROVIDE CLEANABLE SHELVING WITH ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINES EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, ICE BUILD UP AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY, FRONT PREP, REAR KITCHEN, UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, STORAGE SHELVING, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, WITH DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED. ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.--- ALL UNUSED HOT HOLDING AND COOLER NOTED STORED IN THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS FRONT AND REAR.----MUST NOT USE POROUS BRICKS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR PLUMBING PIPING UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN ALL AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTER, GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---WATER DAMAGED CIELING TILES IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER, PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 9
2017
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL AND FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS, BOXES AND CEILING AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2009777 DATED 4/18/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- #30) NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER, #32) NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, #33) NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING, #34) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING, #41) NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, #43) NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED STAINED WALLS WITH FOOD PARTICLES, FOOD SPILLS AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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

NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

APR 4
2017
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR HAND WASH SINK...NOTED REAR HAND WASH SINK INACCESSIBLE (USED FOR STORING ALL DISH WASHING EQUIPMENT AND GLOVES)....NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE FRONT HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. ALL HAND WASH SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. THERE MUST BE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERLOADED AND PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST HAVE LIDS PROPERLY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS... INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOODS FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS.. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE DOOR OF REFRIGERATION UNIT...NOTED DIRT AND STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA....NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TORN RUBBER GASKET, CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN CUTTING BOARDS AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWINGS:- HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...ALL PREP TABLES WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS, RAILS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INSIDE THE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER, INSIDE LIDS OF SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION, DIRT AND DIRT ROACHES. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS AND MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.

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

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE PREMISES ON SHELVES FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.

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

NOTED DIRTY DISH WASH CLOTHES SCATTERED AT THE PREP TABLES AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL DISH WASHERS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 26
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.

JUL 19
2016
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NACHOS MACHINE AND POPCORN AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT FOOD. MUST INSTALL SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT ALL FOOD ON COUNTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED NO CONTRACT AVAILABLE TO REFLECT NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. MUST PROVIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT CONTRACT AND DUMPSTER CONTRACT WITH NEW OWNERS INFORMATION. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-38-020

SERIOUSChemical Safety
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

ALL FOOD NEEDS TO BE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. OR IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. DO NOT REUSE SINGEL SERVICE ITEMS INCLUDING GALLONS OF MILK. LABEL ALL FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND DATE FOOD.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZERS NEED TO BE DEFROSTED. OBSERVED ALL RAW WOOD IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEEDS TO BE PAINTED OR SEALED. OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF OF GRILL NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. ALL TIN FOIL NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM COVERING FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR. OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVES NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. MAINTAIN FLOOR IN A CLEAN DRY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED WALL NEAR RESTROOMS UNCLEAN. WALL NEEDS TO BE PAINTED. OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING FROM WASHROOM. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

HOT WATER HANDLE IS NEEDED FOR MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE CREAM IN FREEZERS. IF ICE CREAM IS TO BE SOLD DIPPER WELL IS NEEDED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS. MUST HAVE PROBE THERMOEMTER ON SITE.

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

OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR AND SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MAKER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. OBSERVED OUT OF ORDER WASHROOM USED AS STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER. ALL UNECESSARY ITEMS NEED TO BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS NEED TO BE ORGANIZED SO THAT THEY ARE 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL FOR PEST CONTROL TO HAVE COMPLETE ACCESS. ALL ITEMS NEAR SIDE EXIT NEED TO BE REMOVED OLD WOOD ETC. ALL MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG AFTER USE.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER. MUST HAVE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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