MAY 2
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LA GONDOLA.
BEAT. 38/100
2914 N ASHLAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 2, 2024 · passed
Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
17
9 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
90
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES UNDER BULK CONTAINERS BY COOKLINE. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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 192023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 19
2023
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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 112023FAILED17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 11
2023
FAILED
17 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
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
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.
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
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
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.
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.
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.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE TOILET WATER TANK COVER INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT MAINTAINED.REPLACE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN AND DIRTY GRIME DISH MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE MUST BE REPAIRED CLEANED, SANITIZED OR REMOVED.
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
MAY 192022PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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 212020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 21
2020
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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JUL 142020FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 14
2020
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.
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.
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.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAT OR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD BETWEEN USE IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PIZZA PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.
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 32018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITHOUT FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES MUST OBTAIN FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES/TRAINING.
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 82017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 23
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK UNDER THE FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
OCT 302015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 1
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 8
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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
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
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
DEC 132012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 212010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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