APR 4
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIKUYA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 73/100
1601 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 4, 2025 · passed
10 of 17 inspections passed, 1 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
83
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Aug 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLERS WITH PRODUCTS NAME, WHEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN UPRIGHT FREEZER AND DEFROST THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL DEEP FREEZER IN THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND COUNTER TOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT (THE HOOD ,FILTER AND LIGHT SHIELDS).
MAY 162024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP STATIONS AND COUNTER TOPS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE FIXTURES, FLOORS AND WALL DIRTY IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS DIRTY THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
OCT 312023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM AREA UNDER GRILL AND FRYER, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR IN HALLWAY CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER.
DEC 152022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 15
2022
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BURNER, FRYERS AND REFRIGERATORS, INTERIORS OF FRYERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WALLS AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN WALLS. OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN STORAGE CLOSETS AND WASHROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; CLEAN VENTS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
APR 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO SUPPLIES ON PREMISES FOR A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. AN ADDITIONAL 90 DAYS GRANTED TO OBTAIN SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
FOUND NO LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE TO VERIFY PH LEVEL; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FROM A LICENSED LABORATORY AND TO UPDATE EVERY 5 YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF BURNER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF RICE COOKERS AND BOTTOM SHELF OF TABLE HOLDING COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIO #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 24, 2019. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME.
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MAY 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(SALMON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN PREP, INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS AND UTILITY CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS(SALMON) ARE SERVED OR SOLD AND THERE IS NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, THE FOOD ITEM IS NOT DISCLOSED, OR THERE IS NO REMINDER STATEMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UPRIGHT FREEZER, REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: KITCHEN PREP, INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS AND UTILITY CLOSET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN UTILITY CLOSET AND DRY FOOD STORAGE CLOSETS. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 48.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
JUN 172016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED ONE REACH IN COOLER AT 47 DEGREES F AND ONE AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED 1LB OF RAW FISH AT 47.7 DEGREES F,2LBS OF EGGS AT 52 DEGREES F AND 1LB OF RAW BEEF AT 52 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE,REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE VENTILATION HOOD,CUTTING BOARDS,FREEZERS,SHELVING RACKS, AND SINKS. MUST REMOVE GREASE,DIRT AND OTHER DEBRIS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PROVIDE END CAPS FOR THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 1 COMPARTMENT AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
PROPERLY STORE WASH RAGS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 162015PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2015
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND REMOVE FOODS FROM PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND GLASS REACH IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES,FAUCETS AT ALL SINKS,SHELVING UNITS AND WIRE RACKS,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST ALL FREEZERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST SEAL GAP IN BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DINING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A DIPPING WELL FOR BULK ICE CREAM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR SUSHI PREP COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE CLUTTER FROM FLOOR NEAR CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA,FRONT PREP AREA COUNTER TOP AND SHELVES AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.
NOV 212014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 21
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD NEXT TO ONE COMP SINK WITH DEEP GROOVES; REPLACE CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
JUN 252014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 25
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN PANTRY STORAGE; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THERE AND ON TOP OF SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
JUN 172014FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 17
2014
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM MAY 15, 2013 WERE NOT CORRECTED AS REQUIRED AS DESCRIBED BELOW: #32 MUST REPAIR THE WORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER ALONG THE COOKLINE. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. #35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS STORING FOOD; PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN PANTRY STORAGE; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THERE AND ON TOP OF SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN.
MAY 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES AND SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN THE PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES IN STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
FEB 172012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 17
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 60.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TWO STRAINERS FILLED WITH SHREDDED CABBAGE AND CARROTS AND A CARRYOUT CONTAINER INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS. EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED WATER DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ELEVATE STOCK OFF FLOOR. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 1-COMP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE ALL CABINETS AND STORAGE AREAS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT STORAGE AREAS THAT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED OR REMOVED.(OLD EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, ETC.)
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