SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LA IGUANITA RESTAURANT, INC..

BEAT. 18/100

3733 S KEDZIE AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 5, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 15 inspections. 17 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
6 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALEmployee 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

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

CRITICALPlumbing & 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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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 27
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

SERIOUSOther
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

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

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX RESTROOM, MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST HANG SOILED MOPS TO DRY, MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & 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.

MINOROther
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALOther
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

MINORSanitation
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)

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINOROther
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 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSChemical 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.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 30
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JUL 2
2014
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORFood 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

MINORSanitation
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
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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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