LA GONDOLA.

Chicago Health Dept

2914 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

17 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES UNDER BULK CONTAINERS BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT WORKING ABOVE PREP AREA ABOVE COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE WORKING CEILING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2023

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

S4-501.12 SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 THE BROKEN WALL COVERED WITH PIECES OF WOOD IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

SEP 11

2023

FAIL 17 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED DISHROOM AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT THE WASHING SINK BY THE PIZZA AREA. UPON MY REQUEST, THE MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 53.6F; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 64.9F; CUT GREEN LETTUCES AT TEMP OF 64.9F.FRESH BURRATA AT TEMP OF 52.5F; FRESH MOZZARELLA AT TEMP OF 64.9F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 7, VALUE 40 PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDES CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(STEAKS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

PREP COOLER AT EAST WALL BY THE HANDWASHING SINK AT AIR TEMP OF 64.3F. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. TCS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: FRESH MOZZARELLA. DICED TOMATOES, ETC. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED COOK'S LINE KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND SHELF. MUST PROVIDES A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER/RACK.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

SINGLE SERVINGS USED FOR CUSTOMERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED: INVERT OR WRAP THE PART THAT TOUCHES FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE TOILET WATER TANK COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED.REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN AND DIRTY GRIME DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED CLEANED, SANITIZED OR REMOVED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH ROOM MUST BE REGROUT. THE BROKEN WALL COVERED WITH PIECES OF WOOD IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM BY THE TOILET MUST BE REPAIRED WITH A SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

MAY 19

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN SOUPS ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, AND ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY NEXT INSPECTION (UPON BEING INSPECTED), HOWEVER NO FOOD IS PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED LOOSE COVER LID AT THE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE COOKING STOVE AND DISH WASHING AREA.

JUL 21

2020

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

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JUL 14

2020

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2285333 DATED ON 04/16/19 NOT CORRECTED-#10 NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

APR 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 19 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, PROPERLY DRAINING. SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW PORK STORED ON METAL RACK SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH UNCOVERED VEGETABLES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. VEGETABLES REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS WITH FRESH AND READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE NOTED AFTER SEVERAL CYCLES TESTED. MACHINED TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED, DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND REWASH ALL DISHES NOTED IN THE MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 7 LBS MEAT SAUCE AT 132.3F, 20 LBS MARINARA SAUCE AT 108.9F BOTH IN THE STEAM TABLE. ALSO OBSERVED ON SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE IN COVERED PLASTIC CONTAINERS, 10 LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 78.8F, 3 LBS COOKED POTATOES AT 61.9F, 5 LBS COOKED BROCCOLI AT 62.6F, 10 LBS COOKED PASTAS AT 50.4F AND 48.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE AT $100.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL SUCH FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NOT LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED BOTH THE FRONT DOORS (INNER AND OUTER) AND THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR BEING PROPPED OPEN DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED OUTER OPENING MUST BE SEALED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT CLOSED DOORS DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY CONSUMERS. MISSING METAL SHIELD BETWEEN THE COOKS LINE HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE FOODS AND THE WALKWAY LEADING CUSTOMERS TO THE PUBLIC WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE MISSING SHIELD. ALSO OBSERVED REFRIGERATION REPAIRMAN ON COOKS LINE REPAIRING MOTOR/FAN OF EQUIPMENT ON WITH SOILED DRILL AND TOOLS ON THE PREP CUTTING BOARD DIRECTLY NEXT TO UNCOVERED/UNPROTECTED PREPARED FOODS IN THE OPEN TOP OF THE COOKS LINE COOLER. REPAIRMAN WAS REMOVED. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOILED LINENS IMPROPERLY STORED IN AN OPEN CONTAINER ON THE OUTDOOR REAR WALKWAY. MUST PROPERLY STORE SOILED LINENS IN A CLOSED, TIGHT FITTING CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN DOOR GASKET ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.----LID OF THE BOX FREEZER DAMAGED/BROKEN WITH EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR STAND MIXER BOWL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH WASHING THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOOR BEHIND AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #'S 57, 58 FROM #2182203 ON 7-3-18 NOT CORRECTED. #57- 2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. FOOD HANDLERS AT PREMISES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING.#58-: PA 100-0367 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES HAVE NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012A. MUST OBTAIN.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST OBTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND 50 POUNDS OF PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 52.0F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 50 POUNDS OF PASTA INSIDE WALK IN COOLER VALUE AT 30 DOLLARS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITHOUT FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES MUST OBTAIN FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AT PREMISES HAVE NOT OBTAINED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367.

JUN 8

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN BRACKETS ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE HOBART DOUGH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT THE WOOD SO THAT IS SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE ON FAUCET IN MEN'S RESTROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN OILY RESIDUE ON THE FOLLOWING SURFACES: THE INTERIOR OF THE RIGHT FRYER, THE FRYER WHEELS, THE TABLE UNDER THE GRILL AND THE SIDES OF THE FRYER. MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM INTERIOR OF PASTA COOLER. MUST CLEAN MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE FROM GASKETS AND FRAME OF SALAD COOLER.

SEP 23

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED/DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE, REPAIRED WITH TAPE ON THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING WALL TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKED AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP. MUST REPLACE CRACKED SHIELD AND CLEAN DIRTY SHIELD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 6

2015

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 30

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE RECEPTACLE NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE TOP OF RECEPTACLE, DRIED GREASE DROPLETS HANGING FROM THE SIDES OF RECEPTACLE, AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE GROUND WITH KITTY LITTER THAT WAS NEVER SWEPT UP. INSTRUCTED TO POWER WASH OR DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, GROUND SURFACE, AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REMOVE ALL GREAES BUILDUP AND REMANIING KITTY LITTER THAT WAS LEFT ON THE GROUND. GREASE MUST BE STORED INSIDE OF THE RECEPTACLE AT ALL TIMES TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE REACH-IN COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK WHERE CANNED TOMATOES ARE STORED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN STORAGE RACK AND MAINTIAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

SANITIZING LINE CONNECTED TO THE FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR THE LINE WITH A TIGHT FITTING BOLT AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.

OCT 1

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT CLEAN BOWLS AND PLATES STORED ON THE TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS TO PROTECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACES DURING STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOODVENTS AND CEILING VENT ABOVE PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP.

AUG 8

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO MUST CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALL OF FOOD DEBRIS NEAR THE GRILL AT THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHEILD COVERS AT THE REAR PREP AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FAUCET HANDLE LEAKING AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON MUST REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

DEC 13

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

SHELLFISH TAGS FOR FRESH MUSSELS LISTED ON MENU NOT MAINTAINED FOR 90 DAYS. ONE TAG ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. MANAGEMENT STATES SHELLFISH TAGS ARE AT THE OTHER OWNED RESTAURANT LOCATION. INSTRUCTED MUST MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR THIS LOCATION AT THIS LOCATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(B).

Critical Employee Hygiene

SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED CROSS CONTAMINATION OF COOKED PASTA BEING RINSED IN KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PASTA DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. ESTABLISHMENT MAINTAINS A CONSUMPTION ON PREMISES LICENSE WITH CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF BUSINESS. CUSTOMERS MUST ENTER AND TRAVEL THROUGH A HALLWAY IN THE KITCHEN PAST THE COOKS LINE AND PIZZA PREP AREA. METAL SHIELDS PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED AND APPROVED BY C.D.P.H. WERE NOT INSTALLED AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE BUSINESS WAS OPEN/OPERATING AND CUSTOMERS IN ESTABLISHMENT. OWNER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AND RE-INSTALLED THE METAL SHIELDS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND METAL RACK SHELVING WITH FOOD STORAGE. METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE COOKS LINE COOLER RUSTY, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REMOVE RUST/RE-PAINT. ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR COOKS LINE COOLER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AROUND AND UNDER ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN WALLS SURROUNDING ICE MACHINE AND DISH MACHINE. MISSING WALL TILES. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

JAN 21

2010

PASS 3 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. INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR HAS EXPOSED INSULATION AND CRACKED PLASTIC. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT IT CAN BE USED TO HOLD WATER.

JAN 14

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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