LATIN AMERICAN REST & LOUNGE.

Chicago Health Dept

2743 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Nov 2018).

30 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Nov 2018.

Last inspected Nov 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

174

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20

2018

FAIL 12 violations 8 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING STORED, SUCH AS PRODUCE AND COOKED MEAT(BEEF). PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW POLICY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLE, COUNTER TOPS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT COVERED WITH DUST, RAT DROPPINGS AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 400 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, THE KITCHEN, STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND THE BAR. ALSO NOTED OVER 300 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, COUNTER TOPS,SHELVES,RACKS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,POTS AND PANS,WASHBOWLS,EXPOSED SINKS,DINING TABLES,CHAIRS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS,URINE STAINS AND RAT DROPPINGS OF ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING, AND FOR ADEQUATELY WASHING, RINSING,SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WITH RAT DROPPINGS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDED MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH END CAPS WHERE NECESSARY.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

SEP 29

2017

FAIL 12 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 100LBS OF COOKED RICE,COOKED PORK, COOKED BANANA, AND COOKED CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA RANGING BETWEEN 125-97 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE OR 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HEATER AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

NOTED SEWAGE WATER BACKED UP IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST MAKE ALL NECESSARY REPAIRS TO REMOVE SEWAGE WATER BACK UP. ALSO NOTED GREASY WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED WASTE WATER BACKING UP INTO THE MIDDLE COMPARMENT WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE 3RD COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND ITEMS CONTAMINATED BY WASTE WATER AND SEWAGE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WHILE FOOD WAS BEING HANDLED. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE LARGE AND SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA,DINING ROOM,BASEMENT,REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE EVIDENCE OF INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL SOILED MULTI-USE UTENSILS SUCH AS FOOD STORAGE PANS, FOOD STORAGE BINS, SERVING UTENSILS, POTS AND PANS. MUST ALSO DISCARD ALL CRACKED OR BROKEN FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.(MAY NOT USE GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOOD. MUST REMOVE.)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES(LOWER SHELF AND PREP SURFACE, FRYERS,OVEN,BURNERS,STEAM TABLES,REFRIGERATION UNITS,SHELVING RACKS,PLUMBING FIXTURES, AND TOILETS. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS,GREASE,DIRT AND GRIME. CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAID EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,AND CORDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN PREP AREAS, UNDER SINKS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST ALSO SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING OR BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN THE PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR STORAGE AREA AS NEEDED.

Critical Sanitation

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

REPAIR HEAVY LEAKS AT BOTH THREE COMPERTMENT SINK FAUCETS AND AT THE SPRAYER. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS. MUST REMOVE ALL FOUL SEWAGE ODORS FROM THE BASEMENT.

AUG 25

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DOOR KNOB ON THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYER, HANDLE OF THE REACH-IN COOLER DOOR UNDER THE COLD HOLDING UNIT TO REMOVE STICKY DEBRIS BUILDUP, FOOD STORAGE RACKS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, AND THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 14

2017

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 2 LARGE PANS OF PORK AT 53.7F AND 2 LARGE PANS OF CHICKEN AT 54.0F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FRIED RICE OUT ON THE PREP TABLE AT 122.8F. FOUND EMPANADAS, MEAT PIES, AND OTHER DEEP FRIED MEAT ITEMS IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FRONT BAR AT A TEMPERATURE OF 112-125F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE MAIN PREP AREA. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST CONTAIN SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS UPON REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE, SIDES, AND GROUND SURFACE BELOW THE GREASE RECEPTACLE OUTSIDE IN THE ALLEY. THE GREASE RECEPTACLE MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILDUP ON THE EXTERIOR SURFCE AND THE GROUND SURFACE BELOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. EMPANADAS, PORK, CHICKEN, BEEF, RICE, ETC. AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DOOR KNOB ON THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: FOUND 6 CONTAINERS OF MEAT EMPANADAS AT 52.3F-58.2F, 4 CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN, 4 CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55.0-58.5F, 2 CONTAINERS OF SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 56.3F, AND 3 CONTAINERS OF GROUND BEEF AT 55.6F. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE 40F OR LESS OR 140F OR MORE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 120# OF FOOD WORTH $500. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER DISHWASHING, NO SANITZING SOLUTION USED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING AND RINSING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTAINERS AND THEN PLACING THEM DIRECTLY IN THE DRYING RACK. INSTRUCTED TO WASH ALL DISHES, UTENSILS, ETC. IN THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL THE DIRTY DISHES FROM UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE DOOR KNOB ON THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR HAS BEEN REMOVED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING DOOR KNOB AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAIN. ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 14

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN HANDLE ON THE DOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,REPLACE. DOOR LINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IS BROKEN,NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID DOOR.INTERIOR LID FROM CHEST FREEZER IS BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CARDBOARDS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AND ALUMINUM FOIL USED FOR SHELF LINER,NEED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES IN PREP AND REAR AREA WITH GRIME ON THEM NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE REACH-IN FREEZERS.CLEAN SPILLAGE INSIDE THE COOLERS INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER ENCRUSTED DEBRIS ON SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEANING ALL FLOORS,CORNERS AND BASEBOARD WALLS TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED WALK-IN COOLER. KEEP FLOOR DRY UNDER THE TREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES ON WALL UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MISSING WALL TILES ON WALL BY THE ENTRANCE KITCKEN/STORAGE AREA(WEST SIDE).SEALHOLES AND REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES. WALL THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA WITH HEAVY FOOD STAINS,INCLUDED UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 3

2016

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT BAR AREA.NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA.SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUS BE PROVIDED ON EACH EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. UPON MY REQUEST SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT SAID SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE AREA BY THE REAR DOOR WITH A LOT OF ITEMS ON CEMENT FLOOR FROM EMPTY CONTAINERS TO FULL CONTAINERS WITH OIL,CARDBOARDS ETC. EMPTY PROPANE TANKS,SPILLAGE ON FLOOR ETC.HARBORAGE FOR RODENTS. WASTE OIL CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF THE CONTAINER AND GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN CEMENT FLOOR BY THE DOOR AND ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED6"0FF THE FLOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

APR 8

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED:EXPOSED THE SAID SINK HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT AT FRONT BAR ARE NOT FIRM TO WALLS.TO OBTAIN HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR NEED TO PUSH FORWARD THE SINK. MUST REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPATMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAR 31

2016

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND DISPLAY PREP COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE WITH AIR TEMP OF 57.1F. WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 49.7 TO 60F.BOTH OF BUSINESS THERMOMETERS(INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE UNITS AT 60F). POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNITS: COOKED FOOD(PORK,BLOOD SAUSAGE,GROUND BEEF CHEESE ETC. TECHNICIAN ON PREMISES WORKING ON UNIT.NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INSIDE THE UNIT DUE TO ALL DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

ALSO FOUND 105 POUND OF RAW PORK INSIDE THE FIRST COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE EXPOSED SINK AT TEMP OF 57.4F TO 58.9F. MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED FOOD WAS LEFT INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT SINCE YESTERDAY IN WATER TO DEFROST. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER: SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 57.3F; HAM AT TEMP OF 56.3F; MAYO AT TEMP OF 60.4F. DOUGH FILLED WITH COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 53.6F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.5F TO 50F; CORN WRAP IN FRESH CHHESE AT TEMP OF 47.1F; COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 47.1F; RAW MARINED CHICHEN AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.9F; RAW PORK AT TEMP OF 47.9F; DEFROSTED FISH AT TEMP OF 45.7F TO 47.8F; PORK SOLID GREASE THAT IS USED TO COOK PORK AT TEMP OF 49.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW;HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.ALL FOOD MENTIONED DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 500,VALUE 1000 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

MEN'S WASHROOM IN BASEMENT AREA NOT MAINTAINED.FOUND WASH BOWL WITH ONLY COLD RUNNING WATER,NO WATER PROVIDED AT OTHER HANDLE. NO HOT RUNNING WATER PROVIDED AT SAID SINK AND NO PAPER TOWELS. OWNER STATED HOT WATER LINE WAS CUT OFF. TAGGED WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO USE THE OTHER TWO WASHROOM AT FIRST FLOOR. FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS.(EMPLOYEE WERE PREPARING FOOD).PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AFTER MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

PRVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-19-15,REPORT#1453964 #34-FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. #35- WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #37-TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #38-VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #40ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 TODAY 3-31-16 WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED:EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA,EXPOSED THE SAID SINK HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP BAR AND THREE COMPARTMENT AT FRONT BAR ARE NOT FIRM TO WALLS.TO OBTAIN HOT WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT BAR NEED TO PUSH FORWARD THE SINK. MUST REPAIR CAUSE AT SAID SINKS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

HANGED PLASTIC CURTAINS BETWEEN THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTERED ON THEM, MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NECK FAUCET AT THREE COMPATMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAY 27

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIS EMPLOYEES.

MAY 19

2015

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKED PORK 75 LBS $175.00 57.4 DEGREES ROASTED PORK 13 LBS 56.2 DEGREES STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COOL COOKED FOODS. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED. TOTAL VALUE $200.00 88 LBS CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO HANDSOAP AT HANDSINK IN PREP AREA TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, FOUND NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS, MANAGER FILLED SOAP DISPENSORS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE WITH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INSTRUCTIONS WITH MANAGER HOW TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR HIS EMPLOYEES.

OCT 7

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OBSERVED FOUR STAINLESS STEEL LIDS INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL LIDS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE UNCOVERED COOKED POTATOES IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER ALL FOOD AND STORE READY TO EAT FOOD ABOVE RAW FOOD IN COOLERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN WASHROOMS. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN WOMEN WASHROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

REPLACE MISSING THERMOMETER IN SOUTH REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE AREAS

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAY 6

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 90.5F, POTATO BALLS WITH BEEF 90.8F, SAUSAGE 91.6F, PORK 96.3F, EMPANADAS WITH BEEF AND CHICKEN 102.6F STORED UNDER HEAT LAMP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AND $70 OF COOKED FOOD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR LEAKING CONDENSATION FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, AND HOLDING UNITS.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE BUILDUP, DEAD ROACHES).

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JAN 21

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT.

JAN 10

2014

FAIL 8 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1146462 ON 7-11-13. 30- FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER. 35-CEILING IN REAR NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND RESEAL WALL. 36-LIGHT BULB IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD BULB OR INSTALL SHATTERPROOF BULB. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERRIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR WALL UNDER EXPOSED SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN FRONT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT UTENSIL STORAGE AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN REGRIGERATOR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER.

JUL 11

2013

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

Minor Sanitation

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

Freezer chest lid in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, prep table, counter, coolers, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep area, under and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and replace missing floor

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb in rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

MAY 28

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Facilities not maintaining proper temperature found warmer in front display area at 133.4 F and reach-in prep cooler in prep area at 55.2 F while storing potentially hazardous foods in both. Instructed that cooler must maintain 40 F or below and warmer must maintain at least 140 F or above. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on both units. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

Potentially hazarodous foods does not meet temperature requirement during storage, preparation, display or service. Found cooked ready to eat foods in warmer at improper temperature. Found 1 lb of Cooked Sausage at 133.0 F, 1 lb Stuffed Potatoes at 119.3 F, 1 lb Banana Dumplings at 123.4 F, 4 lbs Empanadas at 123.7 F. Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $30, 7 lbs Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A).

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original container.

Minor Sanitation

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

Freezer chest lid in basement not maintained. Instructed to replace damaged.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooking equipment, prep table, counter, coolers, sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize daily.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep area, under and behind equipment not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean daily and replace missing floor tile.

Minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair and reseal wall.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Light bulb in rear prep area not shielded. Instructed to shield bulb or install shatter proof bulb.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not provided inside prep coolers. Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside cooler.

MAY 17

2012

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (PORK 166.9f HOT HOLDING,BEEF 169.0F,SANDWICHES ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

Clean multi-use utensils and kitchen equipments stored on shelvings must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use.

Minor Sanitation

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

Detail Clean and degrease the sides of cooking equipment and surfaces.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors along walls and in all corners in need for further cleaning including basement storage areas.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must remove pieces of unused kitchen equipments stored on floors in basement,properly store cleaning equipments in a designated area.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Food handlers must have hair restraints when working around open food.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Ice scoops must be stored in clean dry place,Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution.

FEB 29

2012

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 21

2012

FAIL 0 violations

FEB 17

2012

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago.OBSERVED WASTE WATER LEAKING FROM THE TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED GREASE ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT SURROUNDING THE GREASE TRAP. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP SO THAT IT NO LONGER LEAKS,MAINTAIN CLEAN,SANITARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin/insect infestations. OBSERVED OVER 150 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ,LIVE INFANT,ADULT ROACHES MORE THAN 15 IN THE REAR BASEMENT AREA BY GREASE TRAP BOX.NO PEST CONTROL LOG AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS DURING THIS INSPECTION.OBSERVED REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO OBSERVED RODENT MICE DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED CLOSET BENEATH THE STAIRCASE IN BASEMENT,IN CLUTTERED DJ BOOTH AREA,ON CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF AND SEAL ALL NOTICEABLE HOLES ON WALLS IN THE KITCHEN,BASEMENT AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS (DOORS,REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS.MENTIONED CONDITIONS WITNESSED BY THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK/PINK MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANIIZED. ALSO OBSERVED ICE MACHINE BENEATH WITH STANDING WATER,NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED DRAIN LINE MUST BE DISPENSING INTO A FLOOR DRAIN AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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.OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREAS. MUST 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 ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, SINKS AND TOILETS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD PREP TABLES,BAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM THE BASEMENT AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS,FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR OF PREP AREAS THROUGHOUT AND BAR, STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SPLASHED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE CEILING AND WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREA. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DUSTS ON THE FILTERS OF THE HOOD AREA. MUST REPAIR THE HOLES AND OPENINGS IN KITCHEN BENEATH THE 3 COMP SINK AND OPENINGS AT BASEBOARDS AT TOP OF STAIRS LEADING INTO BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILETROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR ALL LEAKING WATER LINES UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRIP PAN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.MENS TOILET ROOM VENTILATION NOT WORKING-MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED A GAS CONNECTED OVEN IN KITCHEN NOT DIRECTLY UNDER THE HOOD FOR ADEQUATE VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE THE OVEN OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Minor Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES,UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING REAR YARD AREA,POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

OCT 12

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION STILL PENDING

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, VIOLATION STILL REMAINING

OCT 4

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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. MUST REPLACE CRACKED GLASS AT FRONT DISPLAY CASE, PITTED CUTTING BOARD KITCHEN AREA, AND BROKEN HANDLES TO REACH-IN AND WALK-IN COOLERS

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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND TOPS AND SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL/CEILING REAR KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

JUL 8

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 23

2011

FAIL 3 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVUIOS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED, DATED: 6/16/2011, FOR VIOLATION #18, OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, AND VIOLATION #19, OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE CRITACAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

JUN 16

2011

FAIL 4 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. STANDING SEWER WASTE WATER IN BASEMENT AREA, INCLUDING BEVERAGE AND OTHER DRY STORAGE ITEMS. STRONG, FOUL ODORS, SEWER WATER ALL OVER FLOOR AND POOLED IN SOME AREAS. PLUMBER ARRIVE ON SITE, DURING INSPECTION, TO REPAIR ANY PLUMBING LEAKS, ROD DRAIN AND/OR BACK-UP. MUST WASH AND SANITIZE FLOORS AND SURFACES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030

Serious Food Temperature

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

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. OBSERVED COLD AND HOT FOODS BEING TRANSPORTED IN A VAN THATS NOT HEATED, AND OR COLD, WITH NO COLD OR HOT BOXES TO PROPERLY MAINTAIN FOOD TEMPS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN THE PROPER EQUIPMENT TO TRANSPORT FOODS TO KEEP TEMPERATURE OF FOODS SAFE 40'F, AND BELOW FOR COLD AND 140'F, AND ABOVE FOR HOT FOODS, FOODS WERE JUST COOKED, AND REMOVED FROM COOLER TO TRANSPORT TO A NEIGHBORHOOD FEST, ALSO OBSERVED FOODS BEING STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT ON TOP OF COUNTER TABLES SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005A

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 35 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

Critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA HAS OVERFLOWING GARBAGE CONTAINERS, LIDS ARE NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, TRASH ALL OVER GROUND AREA, CLUTTER UNDER OUTSIDE PORCH, OUTSIDE BACK DOOR, CAUSING A RODENT HARBORAGE SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

APR 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2011

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROX. 100 POUNDS 0F COOKED POLK AND GROUND BEEF STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED THE DAY BEFORE, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, READING 55-60'F, ALL PRODUCT DUMP AND DENATURE AT A COST OF ABOUT $1,000.00, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN FOODS 40' AND BELOW WHEN STORED INSIDE COOLER CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

Hand washing of all tableware and drinking utensils shall be accomplished by the use of warm water at a temperature of 110F to 120F containing an adequate amount of detergent effective to remove grease and solids. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THREE SINK IMPROPERLY, SINKS NOT PROPERLY SET-UP TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE, WASHING DISHES ONLY IN ONE COMPARTMENT, INSTRUCTED TO SET SINKS UP AT ONCE CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 65 RODENT DROPPING VARIOUS AREAS THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN, DINING AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE ALL OUTER OPENING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RODENT PROOF STRIPE AT BOTTOM OF DOOR APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED, DATED 1/22/2010, REPORT #58267, FOR VIOLATIONS 32, 35, 38, & 41 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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. MUST REMOVE LARGE POT AND PANS THATS NOT ABLE TO EMERGE IN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN/REPAIR FLOORS THROUGH-OUT 1ST AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF REAR OUTSIDE BACK AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER

JAN 22

2010

PASS 5 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.REPAIR/REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,WORN-OUT CUTTING BOARDS NEED REPLACING IN FOOD PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Sanitation

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

JAN 8

2010

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.FOUND 3 COMP SINK IN USE DURING THIS INSPECTION NOT SET-UP PROPERLY FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING,NO SINK STOPPERS,NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER PROVIDED FOR SAID AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE THROUGH MICE DROPPINGS 15-20 COUNT IN CLUTTERED CABINETS,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

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.INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOLERS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES,DRY STORAGE SHELVING,INTERIOR OF BASINS OF SINKS,CABINETS,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER BAR ETC.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND-UNDER-AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS/CEILINGS IN THROUGHOUT BACK LEADING TO WALK-IN-COOLER NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

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