SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA BOMBA RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 31/100

3221 W ARMITAGE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 13, 2023 · passed

Failed 9 of 24 inspections. 30 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
24
11 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 9 failed
VIOLATIONS
160
includes 30 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 31
2023
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 24
2023
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

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.

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

OBSERVED TORN/RIPPED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREAS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS RUBBER DOOR GASKETS/DOORS CORNERS AND HIDGES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREAS COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFCATES.

AUG 5
2021
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER SHELVES RUSTED. MUST REPLACE OR REMOVE RUST BUILD UP ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ONE FRONT PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER LOOSE. MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID CEILING LIGHT COVER.

SEP 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 MUST INSTALL A CEILING OVER THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM WHERE EXPOSED WOOD JOISTS ARE LOCATED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 24
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS A LINER INSIDE OF THE DRAWER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

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 23
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

SEP 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

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)

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

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

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FORR FRONT COUNTER TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

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

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)

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

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.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM STEAM TABLE LOWER SHELF AND RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,CAN OPENER BLADE,WOOD SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF JUICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL TRIM IN REAR PREP AREA AND LOOSE WALL VENT ABOVE REAR 3- DOOR COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUL 1
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 27
2019
FAILED
14 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 26
2019
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

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

Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

JUN 20
2019
FAILED
20 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

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)

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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)

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM CONDIMENT STORAGE SHELVES IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BULD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6
2018
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 27
2018
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL ALL EXPOSED WOOD AND BRICK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL ALL GAPS AND OPENINGS IN THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

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 19
2018
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

MINORPest Activity
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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.

JUL 17
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 5
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed grease and food debris on floors around and behind equipment in the main kitchen. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

MAY 3
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

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

Observed the kitchen exposed hand sink, near the three compartment sink, to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

FEB 7
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

JAN 30
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Observed no mop sink on premises. Instructed facility to install a dedicated mop sink and to maintain.

JAN 23
2018
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

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

Observed food (bread) stored in plastic shopping bags. Instructed facility to use only food grade materials and to maintain.

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floor in the basement dry storage room. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed broken and damaged ceiling tiles above the main kitchen three compartment sink area. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed the rear three compartment sink hot handle to be broken (other 3 compartment sink being used). Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

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 7
2017
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

: 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.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

: 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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 30
2017
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

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

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.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

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

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.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP ON VENTIALTION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

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.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.

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

OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP AREAS IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

MAY 12
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

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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