LA BOMBA RESTAURANT.
3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAY 242023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE IN ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED TORN/RIPPED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS/DOORS CORNERS AND HIDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES.
AUG 52021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.
OBSERVED ONE FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER.
SEP 112020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
4-101.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
6-201.16 MUST INSTALL A CEILING OVER THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE EXPOSED WOOD JOISTS ARE LOCATED.
6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2386421 ON 8/24/20: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 242020FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS WITH HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 96-127F INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND STEAM TABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 51.8F, PORK AT 45.7F, FISH AT 47.7F, MILK AT 47.1F, CHEESE AT 46.2F, EGGS AT 53.1F, HAM AT 50.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50# OF FOOD WORTH $200. PRIORITY 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS, AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2366212 ON 3/23/20 WERE NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. 47 - OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER NOT WEARING THEIR FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A FACE MASK OVER THEIR NOSE AND MOUTH WHILE WORKING. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060.
MAR 232020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING CABINET IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 120.2F AND FISH AT 117.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5# OF FOOD WORTH $10. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED FISH AT 50.4F, EGGS AT 49.2F, MILK AT 50.2F, HAM AT 46.4F, AND PORK AT 46.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $20. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F INSIDE OF THE UNIT. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED A CUSTOMER HOLDING AN EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DOG INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE CUSTOMER AND MANAGER WERE NOTIFIED THAT EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT. THE CUSTOMER LEFT WITH THE DOG AFTER RECEIVING THEIR TAKE-OUT ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-40-060. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
SEP 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE,CHICKEN,BEANS,ETC)MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:00A.M..MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3LBS. COOKED POTATOE BALLS 129.2F .10LBS. COOKED RICE 120.4F,122.5F,123.2F INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING UNITSPRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 13LBS.30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLD HOLDING FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 70.2F,4LBS. COOKED CARNITAS 71.6F,5LBS. VEGETABLES WITH MEAT 66.7F,3LBS. DICED HAM 56.5F,3LBS. COOKED SOUP 66.7F,10Z. RAW SHRIMP 60.8F,3LBS. RAW PERCH 63.3F,3LBS,CHIRIZO 64.5F,3LBS. RAW CUT CHICKEN 62.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.28.1 LBS.$115.(PRIORITY 7-38-005) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 122.4F.HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 126.6F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 57.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW AT 145.8F AND HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 156.9F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE AND 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING UNIT.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FORR FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
OBSERVED 2- 5 GALLON DISH WASHING LIQUID BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE 5- GALLONS.TAMARIND AND 10LBS. CUT POTATOES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.MUST USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.51.5LBS. $25.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF JUICE MACHINE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN REAR PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL VENT ABOVE REAR 3- DOOR COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUL 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 272019FAILED14 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293963 6/20/19 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF 3- RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND ON LEDGE BEHIND STORAGE SHELF.ALSO,APPX.15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS LEADING INTO BASEMENT AND ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF THEM BREEDING IN WATER AND CRAWLING ALONG LOWER PILLAR NEXT TO HAND SINK IN BASEMENT AND IN CORNER OF STORAGE SHELVES .MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP DRY AND SEAL THE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/27/19.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)
JUN 262019FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
Violation Codes: 6-501.111 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. 3-RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 202019FAILED20 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.COS(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
BSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 5LBS. COOKED CHICKEN 114.0F.3LBS. COOKED DUMPLINGS 111.4F-130.1F.3LBS. COOKED FISH 112.3F.2LBS. COOKED POTATOE BALLS 113.0F.8LBS. CARNITAS 115.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.21LBS.$64.50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 6LBS. DICED HAM 45.9F.4LBS. COOKED FISK 60.3F.2LBS. RED SALSA 50.4F.2LBS. GREEN SALSA 49.5F.10LBS. COOKED BEANS 50.0F-51.2F.20 GALLONS SOUP 59.3F-59.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.190LBS. $160.VIOLATION CONSOLIDATED.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 109.9F AND 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 53.2F.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL A LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS NOW REPAIRED AIR TEMPERATURE IS 151.8F.AND COLD UNIT 40.1F(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.ALSO. 3-RODENT DROPPINGS ON LEDGE AND CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/20/19.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.
OBSERVED WASTE WATER NOT CONVEYING THROUGH DRAIN .OBSERVED STANDING HAND WASHING WATER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN IN FRONT PREP AREA,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK STOPPED UP.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA AND MISSING WALL BASE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 272018FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK.
4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, CHEST FREEZER, STORAGE SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT. CLEAN ALL THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, COUNTERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, COOLERS IN THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.
6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS. DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
6-501.11 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
8-404.13 PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222662 ON 9/19/18: 38 - OBSERVED OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AND 5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 192018FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE SAME AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
3-307.11 OBSERVED FLY STRIPS STORED ABOVE BAGS OF POTATOES AND ONIONS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE FLY STRIPS DURING THE INSPECTION.
JUN 52018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed grease and food debris on floors around and behind equipment in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
MAY 32018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed food items stored in plastic grocery bags in the basement walk in cooler. Instructed facility to store all items in food grade materials only and to maintain. Observed torn refrigeration gaskets on the 2 door cooler at the front prep area by the registers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.
Observed the kitchen exposed hand sink, near the three compartment sink, to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
FEB 72018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.
JAN 302018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.
JAN 232018FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found rat droppings on site: 10 in the basement dry storage room, 20 in the rear 1st floor prep area, and 5 under the fish tank in the dining room. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean and sanitize areas, and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control provider for service. Serious violation 7-38-020.
Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2069557, dated 7-7-17: Violation 30- "MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE." Violation 32- "OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN." Violation 36- "INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA." Violation 38- "OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
Observed food (bread) stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.
Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the basement dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
Observed broken and damaged ceiling tiles above the main kitchen three compartment sink area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.
Observed the rear three compartment sink hot handle to be broken (other 3 compartment sink being used). Instructed to repair and maintain.
Observed clutter and items on floor in basement dry storage room. Instructed facility to remove any unnecessary items, organize remaining, and store 6 inches off floor and walls and maintain.
JUL 72017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
: OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
JUN 302017FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
EVIDENCE OF FLYING INSECT PROBLEM INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELLY 30 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MUST LABEL AND DATE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. NOTED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
MAY 122017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEEMS AND DARK GROOVES AT THE CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
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