LINDO GUADALAJARA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

4761 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2025).

25 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

130

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4

2025

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD UP BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING (2) HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Food Temperature

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

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT (MICROWAVE OVENS) IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION (NEXT TO PREP COOLER) IN REAR COOKING AREA.

AUG 5

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLICKERING LIGHTBULB IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA (BY THE WALK-IN COOLER).

JUL 18

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2023

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation

Serious Food Temperature

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 25

2022

PASS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES.

DEC 2

2021

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11

2021

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 4

2021

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY FOOD PRODUCTS WITH COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BAG STORED AT FRONT SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA OR CABINET.

Serious Sanitation

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 6

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND KNIVES AND KNIFE RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM

APR 28

2021

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BLACK SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND KNIVES AND KNIVES RACKS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

PROVIDE LID AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

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 10

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)MUST LABEL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR MOP SINK FAUCET AND ICE MACHINE INLET WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 2

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER UNDER GRILL. REMOVE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON WORKING FREEZER IN BASEMENT. REMOVE FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 22

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2018

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 11

2017

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 17

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

APR 22

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 28

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 31

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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;.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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 18

2014

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

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)

Critical Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

SEP 9

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO VENTILATION INSIDE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING VENTILATION OR OPEN WASHROOM WINDOW.

Minor Other

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 24

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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