Chicago
18
BEAT

Leon'S Chicago'S Best, Inc

1528 E 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 17 inspections for sanitation, pest activity

Inspections
17
5 passed
Last Inspected
2024-03-18
Pass Rate
29%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2024-03-18)
Failed 8 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 46 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 16 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 46×
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Pest Activity critical 16×
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Food Temperature critical 12×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
2024-03-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-03-13 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, PIT AREA, ON WOODEN BLOCKS, INSIDE CEMENT BLOCKS IN UNSUED PIT AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOMS, REAR S...

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

2024-03-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT INFESTATION ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER, ON THE FLOOR UNDER SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE AREAS, PIT AREA, INSIDE OF UNUSED PIT IN PIT AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA, CLOSETS, INSIDE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED ON PREMISES FROM NEW COMPANY SERVICING ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

minor Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF HOT HOLDING UNITS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES.

minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT RUNNING WATER NOT GETTING ABOVE 93F AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A MINIMUM OF 100F AT ALL HANDSINKS AND AT A MINIMUM OF 110F AT THE THREE COMP SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATIO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING AND WALL OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE VENT FAN COVER IN THE WASHROOM ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE.

2023-08-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-08-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A SIGNIFICATE NUMBER OF RODENT DROPPINGS REMAINING DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED DROPPINGS ON THE FRONT PREP TABLE, ON THE FLOOR AT THE FRONT HOLD HOLDING UNIT, DROPPINGS NOTED AT SIDE ROOM ON STORAGE TOTES, RACK WITH WOOD, AND IN REAR AREA LE...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATIO...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND OPEN FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND COVER FLOOR DRAINS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-08-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 17
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING COOKED, PR...

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABL...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED BOTH HANDSINKS ON SITE NOT AVAILABLE FOR HANDWASHING. NO WATER AT EITHER SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL HANDSINKS TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDSINKS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: RAW FISH 51.5 DEGREES 2LBS, FISH 52.8 DEGREES 2.5 LBS, AND RAW CHICKEN 48.9 DEGREES 8 LBS. ALL FOOD ITEMS HAVE ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER HOLDING FISH IN POOR REPAIR. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE IS 57.3 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE COOLER CORRECTED. COOLER CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL CORRECTED AND REINSPECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO ADEQUATELY MEASURE TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVERED OVER 1000 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, IN MEAT SMOKING ROOM, IN FROM SERVING AREA, ALONG WALL AT COOKING AREA, IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL SMALL FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA. APPROX. 12-15...

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL SURFACE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WORN AND TORN RUBBER GASKETS ON COOLERS AND HOT-HOLDING CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACED.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLAGE, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN COOLER UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE FROM GREASE. OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN NEED OF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AND OPEN FLOOR DRAINS WITH GRIME, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE AND COVER FLOOR DRAINS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENT SYSTEM NEEDED IN MEAT SMOKER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE.

2022-07-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP, EXTERIOR OF EQUIMPENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES....

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NEW FILTERS HOWEVER INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, LIGHT CAGES, FIRE SUPPRESSION PIPES HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-07-20 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE BEHIND DEEP FREEZER. NOTED 25 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. CALL PEST CO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN THE SMOKER ROOM NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOP, EXTERIOR OF EQUIMPENT, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVING VERY DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS.CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES...

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALLS AND FLOORS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST ENTRY POINT. ALSO OBERVED THE WALL BASE (COVE) IN POOR REPAIR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS AND BRUNT OUT LIG...

minor Food Temperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

2021-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT; INSTRUCTED ON THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMOKER, STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN WALL SOCKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND SAUCE. OBSERVED SOME P...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2021-07-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED INADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR THE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT; INSTRUCTED ON THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A TWO INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR SIDE DOOR AND TWO 1 INCH GAPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAME DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FURNACE ROOM, UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, BY THE HOT WATER TANK, IN THE PIT AREA, ALONG SIDE OF THE SMOKER AND IN THE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAV...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SMOKER, STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE SPLATTER. ALSO CLEAN WALL SOCKETS TO REMOVE DIRT AND SAUCE. OBSERVED SOM...

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OBTAIN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2019-11-21 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
4
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT REAR HAND SINK AT ELBOW. MUST REPAIR.

minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WOOD ABOVE EAST FRONT PREP, HOT HOLDING AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE AT CEILING, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE MISSING DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT REAR BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Documentation & Training

REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN

UPON ARRIVAL OBSERVED LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN POSTED BY CDPH COVERED UP BY OTHER SIGNAGE. PREMISES MAY NOT REMOVE, COVER OR DEFACE SIGN POSTED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050.

2019-11-05 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, ALSO NOTED OVER 75 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS OF HOT WATER TANK AREA. OBSERVED OVER 15 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND HANGIN...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH COMPLETE CONTENT FOR REVIEW OR PROOF OF AGREEMENT WITH A LICENSE PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WASHING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER, GREASE AND FOO...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO RE-ATTACH HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA TO WALL.

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MULTIPLE DRAINS ONTO FLOORS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO NOTED WASTE WATER DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED ON TOP, LID AND SPILLED ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM INTERIOR SIDE OF DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANELS AT CEILING ABOVE HOT WATER TANK AT REAR ACROSS FROM WALK-IN COOLER.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER UNDER SHELVING AND THROUGHOUT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS. REMOVE POOLING WATER IN PIT ROOM AT EAST WALL, KEEP FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES. MUST RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR IN ATTACHED BARBECUE PIT ROOM. MUST REP...

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #58 RULE #PA-100-0367 FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2243709 DATED 12/19/2018 NOT CORRECTED. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE TO ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...

2018-12-19 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY/PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST PREP AREA(SWEET SHOP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN EAST PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EAST ENTRANCE DOOR AND REAR EXIT DOOR (PIT ROOM) NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL. ICE CREAM SCOOPS SHALL BE STORED IN RUNNING WATER OF SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO FLUSH PARTICULATES TO THE DRAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WEST PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN EAST PREP AREA. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SHALL BE STORED INVERTED AND SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-12-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY OR PROCEDURES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY/PROCEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN EAST PREP AREA(SWEET SHOP). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN EAST PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EAST ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELL AT HAND PACKED ICE CREAM FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DIPPER WELL. ICE CREAM SCOOPS SHALL BE STORED IN RUNNING WATER OF SUFFICIENT VELOCITY TO FLUSH PARTICULATES TO THE DRAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN WEST PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN EAST PREP AREA. SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SHALL BE STORED INVERTED AND SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-04-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2018-04-02 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNITS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 83.7F-120.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 104F-109.6F, HOT LINKS 114.6F AND RIBS 109.6F-122.3F DISPLAYED FOR SALE AND SERVICE IN HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $430 AND 100LBS OF FOOD . ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F OR ABOVE DUR...

serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RIBS 122.F, CHICKEN 109.6F, HOT LINKS 114.6F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, OVEN, SINKS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND WATER HEATER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.

2018-01-17 Pass License
4
minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND WATER HEATER. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

100
Cis Cafe
100
Press Cafe
75
The University of Chicago Medical Center
69
The David & Alfred Smart Museu
31
Sammy'S Grill

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