APR 4
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 53/100
4761 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 4, 2025 · passed
16 of 25 inspections passed, 6 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
25
16 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
130
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Oct 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD UP BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASY STORAGE RACKS FOR POTS AND PANS IN REAR KITCHEN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING (2) HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (NEXT TO PREP COOLER) IN REAR COOKING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, FLOORS IN REAR KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MICROWAVE OVENS) IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
AUG 52024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 5
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, SALT, CINNAMON POWDER ETC) IN PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN WITH MOLD-LIKE BUILD-UP.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHTBULB IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER).
JUL 182023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 18
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSO IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4 501.12 OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
JUL 102023FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 10
2023
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN COOKLINE IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ABOVE COOKED BEANS IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE ALWAYS TO STORE COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS ABOVE ANY UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. COOKED BEANS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT- 10 LBS VALUED AT $40.00.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON SIDE OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR ADJACENT TO TWO-DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSO IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AND MAINTAIN IT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT (POTS, PANS, ETC.) TOO LARGE FOR 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. I INFORMED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SINK COMPARTMENTS SHALL BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF THE LARGEST EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. IF SAID EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS ARE TOO LARGE FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK, A WAREWASHING MACHINE OR ALTERNATIVE EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROVIDED OR INSTALLED, AND OR SUBMIT A SOP FOR PROPER CLEANING/SANITIZING TECHNIQUE OF OVERSIZE ITEMS OR REMOVE FROM FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 52022PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD CHICKEN HELD AT 46.6 F IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. HOWEVER FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 41.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. OUT OF TEMPERATURE CHICKEN VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT- 30 LBS VALUED AT $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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AUG 252022PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
AUG 25
2022
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN SODA/SALSA COOLER AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR SAID COOLERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.
DEC 22021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2021
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 42021FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 56.5F STORED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL). COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.MESH AT REAR SCREEN DOOR BROKEN WITH HOLES AND NOT SEAL TO FRAME DOOR.REPAIR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ENCRUSTED FOOD AND GREASE ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, ALSO WALL WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BAG STORED AT FRONT SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA OR CABINET.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-28-21,REPORT #2500839 #41)3-304.14 ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE #44) 4-904.11 FOUND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #47)4-101.19 NOT EASILY CLEANABLE RUSTY BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE CHEST FREEZER LID LINER, MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE #47) 4-202.16 MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #49) 4-602.13 MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA). #51) 5-205.15 LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE. #53)5-501.17 PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 62021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 6
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
RAW WOOD INSTALLED AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES. IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTEWATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM
APR 282021FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2021
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED AT REAR DISHROOM/PREP AREA: RAW, COOKED, AND READY-TO-EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALLED SAID SINK PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AND ONIONS AT TEMP OF 69.8F TO 80F, STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER. ALSO COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AT TEMP 51.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE FOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL OR RELOCATE SHELVES.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
RAW WOOD INSTALLED AT SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SHELF WITH CLEAN DISHES. IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
FOUND KNIVES AND KNIVES RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOT EASILY CLEANABLE RUSTY BASE UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE CHEST FREEZER LID LINER, MUST BE REPLACED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON DOOR HANDLES OF TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS GRIME ON FOOD SHELVES IN PREP AREA. SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS(INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA).
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAKING PIPES UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE WHICH PRESENTLY IS PARTIALLY UN-STUCK AND DIRTY. REMOVE/REPLACE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. REPLACE BROKEN HOT WATER HANDLE AT MOP SINK, REPAIR ISSUE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-10-2020, REPORT #2373509 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE INLET WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. #55) 6-201.11 FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 102020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 10
2020
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE INLET WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.
MAY 22019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER GRILL. REMOVE CARDBOARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED NON WORKING FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE FREEZER
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS, AND WALLS BEHIND AND UNDER REFRIGERATION UNITS ON WEST WALL OF KITHCEN WITH A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. PULL ALL EQUIPEMENT AWAY FROM WALL AND CLEAN WALL AND FLOOR IN DETAIL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
JUN 222018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152018FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 15
2018
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:- GROUND BEEF 45F, STEAK 44.6F/79.9F, SOUR CREAM 45.9F, SALADS 45.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES DOWN TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN GROCERY BAGS STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED RUSTY SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA ESPECIALLY ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT.
DEC 182017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 18
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112017FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2017
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1981587 ON 1-17-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32- MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS. #33- INTERIOR TOP DRAWER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. PLASTIC LINER INSIDE DRAWER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35- CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL.#43-COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST NOT USE PAPER BAGS AS FOOD SEPARATORS IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE MATERIAL FOR BOTH. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT. ALL FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS. POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER AND MAINTAIN. FLOORS UNDER ALL DRY FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DIRTY WALLS AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND EXTERIOR OF THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 172017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 17
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR TOP DRAWER ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. PLASTIC LINER INSIDE DRAWER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER FOR RAW MEAT WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPING PLASTER ON THE WALL AT THE WALL MOUNTED KNIFE HOLDER. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALL. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 222016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 22
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND ICE CREAM FREEZER IN THE 1ST FLOOR(WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN. RIPPED OFF RUBBER GASKET OF DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELVE LINER OF THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING:INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA, ALL CHOPPING BOARD, LOWER COMPARTMENT PLASTIC LID OF THE ICE MAKER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, COOK LINE, DISH WASHING AREA. ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP), INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS(WITH FOOD DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES THRU-OUT THE DISH WASHING AREA, COOK LINE, AND PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE ICE SCOOP ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION, ON TOP OF THE ICE.
DEC 282015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 28
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MEAT WRAPPED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE 2-DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEAT AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSER INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, BLOOD, AND SPLATTER.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON VARIOUS PREP AREAS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
MAR 312015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 31
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS (SPORKS, SPOONS, KNIVES) STORED WITH HANDLES FACING IN ALL DIRECTIONS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UTENSILS FACING ONE DIRECTION TO AVOID HAND CONTACT WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF UTENTSILS;.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE DIPPER WELL FOR THE ICE CREAM SCOOPS NOT RUNNING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY TURNED ON THE DIPPER WELL BY MY REQUEST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMULATION IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE FRYERS AND ON THE INSIDE DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED WHITE FOOD SPLATTER ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK CONTSTANTLY DRIPPING INTO A SMALL BUCKET FROM THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR METAL DOOR LINER IS BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL),NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARD BOARDS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,PAINT IS ALMOST GONE EXPOSING RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
APR 182014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
UNKNOWN SOURCE.SHELL FISH TAGS NOT IN PLACE.FOUND 13 EACH FRESH CLAMS WITH THREE DIFFERENT SHELL FISH TAGS(CHERRY STONE HARVEST DATE 10-14-2013,SHIPPING DATE 10-15-2013, FROM RESTAURANT DEPOT;THE OTHER TAG HARVEST DATE 11-12-2013 SHIPPED TO BLUE MARLIN.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN :SHELLFISH TAG IS REQUIRED TO BE ATTACHED AT ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED UNTIL IS EMPTY,THEREAFTER MUST BE KEPT ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS POUNDS 3,VALUE 50.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B2)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE IN THE ALLEY WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED:SOLID,ENCRUSTED GREASE ON TOP THE PLASTIC LID,GREASE DANGLING FROM EDGE OF CONTAINER.GREASE ON GROUND AROUND AND UNDER THE GREASE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.GREASE BOX MUST BE FREE OF ANY HARDENED OR EXCESSIVE GREASE, TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOUND COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE THE GROCERIES PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADES PLASTIC BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND OIL CARDBOARD STORED ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE; SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR,INTERIOR METAL DOOR LINER IS BROKEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXCESS DRY BLOOD AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID AREA AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BROKEN FLOOR UNDER THE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(SOUTH WALL),NEED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.CARD BOARDS ARE STORED ON FLOOR UNDER THE PLASTIC MATS IN KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND KEEP AREA CLEAN. WOOD FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR,PAINT IS ALMOST GONE EXPOSING RAW WOOD WITH POROUS SURFACE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPLACE FLOOR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS
SEP 92013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2013
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SPLASH GUARD/PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND ADJACENT SHELF RACK. MUST PROVIDE PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN MOP SINK AND SHELF RACK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP BEHIND SAME. MUST SEAL HOLE IN CEILING TILE AND CLEAN WALLS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION OR OPEN WASHROOM WINDOW.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 242012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2012
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REACH IN PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR, AT SOUTHWEST CORNER. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES AND CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE HANDWASH BOWL AND ABOVE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS/CREVICES IN WALLS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) ABOVE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUST BUILD UP ON MOP SINK WATER HANDLES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED HANDLES.
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