SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

LEON'S CHICAGO'S BEST, INC.

BEAT. 18/100

1528 E 63RD ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 18, 2024 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 32 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
113
includes 32 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jan 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 18
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 13
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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)

CRITICALPest 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 STORAGE AREA, CLOSETS, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPING IN SIDE STORAGE AND PREP AREA, ON WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
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 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MAR 5
2024
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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 THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND ON WINDOW SILLS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
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 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO 100F AND 112F. CORRECTED ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

AUG 17
2023
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 10
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 LEADING TO GARBAGE. FLY ACTIVITY ALSO NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE WITH PEST CONTROL TO REMOVE ALL ACTIVITY OF RODENTS AND ALL TYPES OF FLIES.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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.

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AUG 1
2023
FAILED
17 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

CRITICALDocumentation & 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, PREPPED, SERVED AND HELD IE... RIBS, CHICKEN, FISH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee 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 ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38- 005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee 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

CRITICALEmployee 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

SERIOUSFood 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 BEEN DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $55.00 12 LBS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood 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

MINORFood 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

CRITICALPest 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 FLIES ON SITE. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED PEST RECEIPT. MUST PROVIDE AN UPDATED COMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS

MINORSanitation
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.

JUL 20
2022
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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 CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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 LIGHTS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS

MINORFood 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.

AUG 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

JUL 27
2021
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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 HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
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 PEELING PAINT FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE PEELING PAINT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

NOV 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & 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.

NOV 5
2019
FAILED
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 HANGING SMOCK OF REAR AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest 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).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

MINORPlumbing & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
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).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

CRITICALPest 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 REPAIR OUTSIDE LEAKS FROM EAST SIDE OF THE BARBECUE PIT. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE 2ND PIT. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BARBECUE PIT ROOM AND BETTER ORGANIZE REMAINING ITEMS.

MINOROther
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 VIOLATION 7-42-090.

DEC 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

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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

CRITICALEmployee 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)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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.

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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.

MINORFacility 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.

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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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DEC 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

CRITICALSanitation
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

CRITICALEmployee 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)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

APR 11
2018
PASSED
0 violations
APR 2
2018
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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

CRITICALFood 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 DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

SERIOUSOther
* 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

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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

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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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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

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

JAN 17
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

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

REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET HANDLES ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK.

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