JUN 13
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KIZIN CREOLE RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 69/100
2311 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 13, 2025 · passed
9 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
9 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Apr 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED BUILD UP INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED ALSO OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE VALID UP TO DATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
SEP 182024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 18
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SOME BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING AT FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT DINING AREA AROUND DINING ROOM HANDWASH SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN AT DINING ROOM FLOOR.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
DEC 212022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
DEC 21
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
THERMOMETERS ARE NOT PROVIDED FOR ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
UTENSILS STORED IN THE WAIT STATION BEFORE ENTERING THE KITCHEN HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARD. THE FACILITY MUST INVERT UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOIL IS USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES. THE FACILITY MUST REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CAULKING LOCATED AT 3COMPARTMENT SINK. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE TO CAULK SINK IS ADJACENT TO THE WALLS AT ALL SINK FIXTURES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND MUST ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATIONS ARE NOT PROVIDED ON-SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
THE CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED FOR THE CITY FOOD MANAGER. ALL CITY-CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
MAY 132019FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 13
2019
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT GARAGE STORAGE AREAS. FOUND 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT WAITING AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATAOR.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 7-25-18 INSPECTION # 2185044. VIOLATION 47. OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR STAND UP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN WITH INSULATION EXPOSED AND HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN GARAGE DOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH MISSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 60. OBSERVED BASEMENT FILLED WITH CLUTTER/ LITTER/ PERSONAL ITEMS. ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE DOOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SORTED THROUGH. ALL ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT RELATED TO THE BUSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PROPERTY AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
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JUL 252018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 25
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
- FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED 60LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.0F VALUED AT $80 WITHIN REFRIGERATOR THAT HAD AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.4F. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATING AND LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR CONTAINING 60 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 63.4F COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF 2 DOOR STAND UP REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN WITH INSULATION EXPOSED AND HANDLE BROKEN. MUST REPAIR EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED INTERIOR TOP OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER IN GARAGE DOOR DRY DTORAGE ROOM WITH MISSING INSULATION. MUST REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND SANTIZED. OBSERVED PREP TABLES ALL UNCLEAN. OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING AREA AND ICE STORAGE AREA IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND MICROWAVES MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT FILLED WITH CLUTTER/ LITTER/ PERSONAL ITEMS. ALL ITEMS IN BASEMENT AND GARAGE DOOR/DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SORTED THROUGH. ALL ITEMS NO LONGER IN USE OR NOT RELATED TO THE BUSSINESS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PROPERTY AND ALL REMAINING ITEMS NEED TO BE SRORED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALLS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.
APR 192017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 19
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LEFT DOOR) AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENT AREA(NORTH)(POTS,PANS,CONTAINERS,BOXES,CUTTING BOARDS ETC.) MUST ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND KEEP ORGANIZED.
APR 52017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 5
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FOUND A LARGE POT OF COOKED MIXED VEGETABLE STORED ON TOP "OFF" BURNER STOVE AT TEMP OF 60F-62F AND 64.6F,FOOD WAS COOKED AT MIDNIGHT PER OWNER STATEMENT AND LEFTED ON TOP SAID UNIT. FOUND PASTRIES FILLED WITH COOKED CHICKEN STORED UNDER THE LAMP AT SERVING WINDOW AT TEMP OF 58.6F TO 58.8F. FOUND TWO PACKAGES OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.6F AND TWO PACKAGES OF WHOLE CHEESE AT TEMP OF 52.3F STORED INSIDE REACH IN COOLER.FOOD WAS DISCARDD AND DENATURED.POUNDS 104,VALUE 2035 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE)NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE(OWNER AND I)ABSORBED BLACK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCES ON BOTH INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE BIN DRIPPING FROM ABOVE PART OF THE UNIT WERE ICE IS MADE.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.OWNER UNABLE TO OPEN TOP PART OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. MUST LEAVE TOP PART OF THE UNIT OPENED TO BE CHECKED UPON RE-INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HANDLE AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(LEFT DOOR) AT WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN,ALSO BROKE HANDLE AT WHITE REACH-IN COOLER AT STORAGE AREA,NORTH AREA OF THE STORAGE,NEED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT BOTTOM AND SIDE OF THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER SOUTH AREA OF THE STORAGE BY THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR AT FIRST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM AND BOTH BASEMENT AREA(NORTH AND SOUTH)(POTS,PANS,CONTAINERS,BOXES,CUTTING BOARDS ETC.) MUST ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR AND KEEP ORGANIZED.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOOD DEBRIS ON SOUTH-EAST WALL BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE(UNABLE TO PROVIDE HOT WATER)AT ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(WASH COMPARTMENT),INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
JUN 242016PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 24
2016
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR. THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
ALSO FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND REAR STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NO T WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 172016FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2016
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR, NEXT TO THE 1-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. 13 LBS OF BEEF, VALUED AT $50, AT 49F; 59 LBS OF PORK, VALUED AT $47, AT 52.2F, AND 60 LBS OF GOAT, VALUED AT $179 AT 54.4F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT WITH BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL,POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ICE, DO NOT USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSP# 1506734, DATED 10/7/2015. VIOLATION #32; Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. VIOLATION #33; non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION# 34; Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #45; Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON 2-DOOR COOLER ON WEST WALL IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE REAR. THE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA DETACHED. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA TO HAVE STICKY SUBSTANCE. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE MOP CLOSET AND REAR STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN/PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTS IN FRONT DINING AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM NO T WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER, STORAGE RACKS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, AND BASEMENT HAS EXCESSIVE CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 7
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage areas under heavy equipment, storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving, storage rooms not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.
MAY 222014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 22
2014
PASSED
3 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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT/REAR STORAGE AREAS.EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER BOXES,OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC. AT BASEMENT/REAR STORAGE. BASEMENT/ REAR STORAGE MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED.
APR 122013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN KITCHEN UNDER THE COUNTER AND BEHIND THE RACK WERE JUICE BOXES ARE STORED, INSTRUCTED SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND PIPE BEHIND THE EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN DIRTY WITH GRIMES AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT BY THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE SURFACE NOT SMOOTH, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PAINT BY THE SAID SINK AND PROVIDE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO COLD WATER PROVIDED AT ONE COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR PREP IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. WATER SLOWLY DRAINING AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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