LA IGUANITA RESTAURANT, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

3733 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2025), 4 critical violations noted.

15 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 4 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
VIOLATIONS
72
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 4 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT IN BASIN OF SINK. INSTD TO HAVE BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. EQUIPMENT REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. SOAP PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT HANDWASH SINK AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO INSTALL BACKFLOW ON ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

ICE MACHINE IMPROPERLY DRAINING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO HAVE PROPERLY DRAINING INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 14
2024
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AND GAPS AROUND THE WINDOWSILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

JUN 7
2024
FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE ANTS IN THE REAR PREP AREA CRAWLING ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL INSECT ACTIVITY, INFORM PEST CONTROL OF THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GASKETS OF SLIDING DOOR COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING WALL OUTLET COVERS AND GAPS AROUND THE WINDOWSILL IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND SEAL AREAS FOR THE PREVENTION OF PEST HARBORAGE AND ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON WALLS AND FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WINDOW. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED LARGE TIGHTLY COVERED CONTAINERS OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPEATURES IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR: BEANS 48.5F, RICE 50.2 F, AND CHORIZO 50.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 20 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2567437 ON 10/22/22 WAS NOT CORRECTED: #58-NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NOV 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGN AT REAR HANDWASHING SINK, MAINTAIN.

Serious Other
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

FOUND BASKETS OF TORTILLA CHIPS STACKED ON TOP OF EACH OTHER. INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE OR COVER, MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROXIMATELY 1/4"-1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR AND FRONT EXTERIOR DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING, MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND DOOR GASKET OF RC COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR PROPERLY/REPLACE, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD ON FLOOR OF REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/2/21 REPORT 2510615 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE VIOLATION.

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JUN 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGED HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED WITH MOUTH PIECE EXPOSED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY (I.E. HANDLE UP)

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

Minor Other
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 4/26/19 REPORT 2285836 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERITIFIED MANAGERS. INST TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

APR 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

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

OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD, WITH DEEP GROVES IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT A FREQUENCY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

OCT 19
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT CUTTING BOARD DISCOLORED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED REAR TWO DOOR COOLER HANDLE BROKEN OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED THE WALL BEGIND THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/RECAULK.

JUL 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 50F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 49.4F, BEEF AT 47.4F, EGGS AT 45.4F, CHORIZO AT 44.1F, COOKED RICE AT 46.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 75# OF FOOD WORTH $900. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Critical Food Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED DISHES AND UTENSILS BEING WASHED AND RINSED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT BEING SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST BE SANITIZED IN 100PPM CHLORINE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS BEING STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

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

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE PREP TABLE THAT SUPPORTS THE GRILL. CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION FILTERS.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER.

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

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

DEC 8
2015
PASS · 0 violations
NOV 30
2015
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET UNABLE TO EXTEND TO EACH BASIN (MIDDLE ONLY), ALSO PIPE LEAKING UNDERNEATH, AND PUTTY AT BOTTOM DIVIDER INTERIOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS, FAUCET ABLE TO EXTEND TO EACH 3-COMPARTMENT AND REMOVE PUTTY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INTSD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOOR IN REAR ALONG WALLBASE. INSTD TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN AREA.

JUL 27
2015
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH GREASE, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, AND WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORDS, LOGS.

JUL 2
2014
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SHELF NEAR STOVE CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN BEHIND HANDSINK, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. CHECK TEMPERATURES REGULARLY

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

OBSERVED CABINET UNDER 3 HAND SINK WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN OUT CABINET AND MAINTIAN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

JUN 23
2014
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOALTIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/9/13 #1335443 #33 PAINT INTERIOR SHELVES OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER, SHELVES RUSTY, CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. #38 MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED. 7-42-090 (SERIOUS)

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

OBSERVED SHELF NEAR STOVE CONTAINING RUST. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SHELF TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE EQUIPMENT, IN CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN REAR KITCHEN BEHIND HANDSINK, MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR. INSTALL AND MAINTIAN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS. CHECK TEMPERATURES REGULARLY.

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

OBSERVED CABINET UNDER 3 HAND SINK WITH CLUTTER. CLEAN OUT CABINET AND MAINTIAN IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

MAY 9
2013
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PAINT INTERIOR SHELVES OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER; SHELVES RUSTY. CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED.

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