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1221 W 47TH ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

20 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

Inspection history

JAN 16

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Placing wet utensils after washing on a cloth towels. instructed not to use cloth in drying process.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Noted equipment placed in 3-comp sink, fire extinguisher placed in sink, instructed manager to keep sink free from any unnecessary items for proper utensils washing

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Damaged cooler doors gaskets at main prep kitchen. Instructed to replace and maintain.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

No food handlers certificate for kitchen staff, instructed to obtain.

JUN 12

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS RICE AND 25 LBS BEEF STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER RANGING BETWEEN 55.5-59.0F, APPROXIMATELY 2.5 LBS CHOPPED TOMATOES, 2.5 LBS PORK, 2LBS BEEF ALL STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 49.0F-51F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

Serious Food Temperature

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE HANGING ON METAL RACK LOCATED IN MEAT PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. NO APPROVED PROCESS PROVIDED AT THIS TIME AS REQUIRED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCRDED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED MEXICAN SAUSAGE ON SITE AIR DRYING IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HACCP OR VARIANCE AS REQUIRED BY CODE. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WAS DISCARDED AT THE CLOSE OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION INFORMATION.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

UNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER CONTAINING DIARY (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JAN 4

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AND THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT OF THE DELI CASE WITH TORTILLA SHELLS ON TOP. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND SOME DISPLAY RACKS THROUGHOUT THE AISLES OF THE GROCERY STORE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING AT THE LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING CEILING TILES.

JAN 5

2023

PASS 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBESRVED REAR VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS NEED TO BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JAN 4

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKEND. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005).

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 15

2021

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE NOR A MANAGER ON DUTY.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,BEANS, RICE,STEAK,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 2:25 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH LARGE OVEN,FRYING POT,HOT HOLDING UNITS (CHICHARRONE,CARNITAS AND MENUDOS) ARE COOKED ON THE WEEKED.MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Minor Other

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

OBSERVED OUTDATED LAB RESULTS FOR SPECIAL PROCESSING MEXICAN SAUSAGE.MUST PROVIDE UPDATE RESULTS AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN A BOX OF ONIONS IN REAR STORAGE. 4- RAT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE NEXT TO WALK IN FREEZER AND 8- MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/15/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT TOP AND BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRILL & DEGREASER CLEANER BUCKETS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE (MASA)INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE ONLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT LAST DOOR OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,LOOSE FAN GUARD COVER IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN MEAT DEPT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM FAN GUARD COVERS IN 1ST FL. MEAT DEPT. WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA AND LEAKY FAUCET AT WOMEN'S HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND UNEVEN FLOOR IN MEAT DEPT,REAR STORAGE AREA,UNDER PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT, 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER AND SALES FLOOR. LOOSE THRESHOLD AT WALK IN FREEZER.STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN 1ST FL. MEAT WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN MEAT DEPT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 25

2020

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET OF 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST RE-SEAL/REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS OF MEAT JUICES AND FOOD SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA BY GRILL OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.

NOV 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE(FOOD HANDLER/COOK) PREPARING AND/OR HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED COOK ADDING CONDIMENTS SUCH AS ONIONS ON A CUSTOMER TACO WITH OUT USING GLOVES. EMPLOYEE WAS INSTRUCTED TO WASH HIS HAND AND USE GLOVE WHEN PREPARING TCS FOODS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUE #7-38-010.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 2 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 4

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(a) Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy with signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no clean up policy for vomit and diarrhea. Must provide written clean up procedure and equipment for vomit and diarrheal events. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-205.11 Observed hand sink blocked in front prep/bar area with cutting board, equipment and utensils stacked on basin. Instructed all hand sinks must be easily accessible at all times, and may not be used for any other purpose other than to wash hands. Operator removed all items from hand sink. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed no labels on TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods in walk in and prep coolers. Must label all TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 Observed beer stored directly on the floor in the front beer walk in cooler. Instructed all items must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor in all areas. Observed paper products (to go containers, etc.) stored under water lines in the basement. Instructed items must be relocated or water lines must be completely encased above products. Must maintain all.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.17 Observed raw wood walls and ceilins at top of the stairwell in rear of kitchen. Must seal or paint to make non-porous. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11 Observed faucet does not reach left and right basin in front bar 3 compartment sink. Must repair/modify to allow faucet to reach all 3 basins in 3 compartment sink. Must maintain same.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-403.12 Observed drain pipe (from ice machine above) leaking directly onto floor in basement area near stairs. Must repair. Pipe must be extended directly to floor nearby floor drain. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed several missing ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen. Instructed must repair ceiling to make smooth and easily cleanable, and to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same.

OCT 23

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

OCT 13

2017

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. 60 LBS OF MENUDO SOUP(COW STOMACH), AT 64F, VALUE AT $60. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP, WITH A BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AROUND THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE MOP SINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES AND ROACHES. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR TORN SEAT COVERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPAIR BROKEN MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP, BASEMENT, AND MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD FILTERS. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING AND WALL TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN MENS AN WOMENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2-COMP & 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS/RAGS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD CLUTTER FROM ABOVE THE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN REAR OFFICE. ALSO, REMOVE CLUTTER FROM STAIRCASE LEADING TO UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

DEC 19

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT DRY STORAGE AREA AT REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTER AT NORTHWEST CORNER OF BASEMENT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED AND REORGANIZED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED FOODHANDLER PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT.FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.

MAR 11

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL AT GRILL IN KITCHEN AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RELACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT FRONT CUSTOMER DISPLAY AREAS ON SELLING FLOOR.

MAY 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE SELLING AREA AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO INSIDE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.. ALSO NOTED IN THE DINING AREA LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.

NOV 20

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MAR 25

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE FRONT JUICE BAR WITH OUT HAND SINK, MANAGER STATES HE TOOK IN OUT TO INSTALL A 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK, WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, AND CONNECTED TO PROPER DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED MUST INSTALL HAND SINK IN JUICE BAR, MUST ALSO KEEP THE 3 COMP. SINK. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO STOP THE FRESH JUICE BAR IN FRONT/ ALL JUICERS/PRODUCTS WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD ON THE BOTTOM OF A 2 TIER CART, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM UNDER THE FLAT GRILL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR SLICER, POTATO CHOPPER(IN BASEMENT), INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE TWO MICROWAVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MANY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT THE STORE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER MEAT DEPT TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED BROKEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS IN REAR SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APR 11

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE KEPT DRY AND FREE FROM STANDING WATER. MUST DRY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UPO. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 11

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

STAINED CEILING TILES ON PREMISES. REPLACE SAME.

MAR 24

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST INSTALL A BARRIER BETWEEN EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

DEC 9

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND CHORIZO HANGING OVER PREP TABLE IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA AT 69.1 F ,AND NO LETTER INDICATING PRODUCT HAD BEEN TESTED BY A LAB WHICH INDICATED PRODUCT IS SAFE UNREFRIGERATED - INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND TO KEEP PRODUCT IN COOLER AT 40.0F OR BELOW AFTER MAKING IT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN TESTED IN A LAB AND LABELED SAFE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM SHELVES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES INSIDE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER USED TO STORE LIQUOR. STEAM TABLE RIGHT NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA-INSTRUCTED TO PLACE A BARRIER AT SINK TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPLASHING & POSSIBLY CONTAMINATING FOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR ND EXTERIOR OF WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN BUTCHER'S PREP AREA, INTERIORS OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, INTERIOR (FAN GUARDS) OF WALK-IN COOLER ON SALES FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR, FILTERS & CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, & STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER IN MEAT DEPT.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL STOCK MUST BE STORED ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR ON SALES FLOOR AS WELL AS STAIR LANDING AREA LEADING INTO BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST REPAIR LEAK IN ROOF. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

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