Chicago
18
BEAT

Litehouse Whole Food Grill

1373 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 5 of 9 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
9
3 passed
Last Inspected
2015-02-17
Pass Rate
33%
5 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2015-02-17)
Failed 5 inspections (2015, 2015, 2014...)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 28×
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
2015-02-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
11
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,TORTILLA GRILL PRESS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ,CEILINGS,LIGHT FIXTURES,HOOD AND FILTERS,VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

2015-02-09 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 13
critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS.ALSO DIRTY WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.REMOVE MOPS AND HANG TO DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.R...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN OBSERVED HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES MISSING AT FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS FAUCET,USING SHUT OFF TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,TORTILLA GRILL PRESS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ,CEILINGS,LIGHT FIXTURES,HOOD AND FILTERS,VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 15
critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES MISSING,WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AND OFF BY SHUT VALVES UNDERNEATH SINK.ALSO NO SOAP AND TOWELS AT BOTH PREP AREA HAND SINKS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HA...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS AND FLYING AROUND BOTH PREP AREAS.ALSO DIRTY WET MOPS INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN AND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN.REMOVE MOPS AND HANG TO DRY AND CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A...

serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS ,CHICKEN,STEAK,RICE,BEANS,SALSA,ETC MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012).

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAIN OBSERVED HOT AND COLD FAUCET HANDLES MISSING AT FAR LEFT AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS FAUCET,USING SHUT OFF TO TURN WATER ON AND OFF.MUST REPLACE MISSING FAUCET HANDLES AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF STEAM TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK BASIN,PREP TABLES,FRYERS,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER,TORTILLA GRILL PRESS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ,CEILINGS,LIGHT FIXTURES,HOOD AND FILTERS,VENTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES AND WALL PANELING IN PREP AREAS.

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPAIR LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN PREP AREAS.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-03 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN. MUST REPLACE ALL LOOSE AND MISSING WALL COVING IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE NEEDED ALONG WALLBASES.

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT FIXTURE IN CENTER OF REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SHIELD.

2014-06-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

AN EMPLOYEE COLLECTING MONEY AT REGISTER WHEN I ARRIVED BEGAN HELPING ANOTHER EMPLOYEE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA PREPARE ORDERS WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HE PUT ON A PAIR OF GLOVES AND BEGAN HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDS MUST BE WASHED THOROU...

critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE AS REQUIRED WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY; MUST PROVIDE A LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 738-020 ISSUED.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AS REQUIRED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS; MUST POST SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS REPORT AT ALL TIMES. PREVIOUS INSPECTION WAS ON JUNE 28, 2013. (OWNER ALSO DID NOT HAVE HIS PREVIOUS REPORT FROM THIS DATE). SERIOUS VIOL...

serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE JUNE 28, 2013 AS DESCRIBED: #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF FRYER AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. #34...

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER IN PREP AREAS. CLEAN UNDER GRILL, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN BY SEPT. 26, 2014.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. MISSING FLOOR TILE ON FLOOR OF REAR KITCHEN; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CORRECT BY SEPT. 26, 2014.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING AREA EQUIPMENT. A CEILING VENT COVER IN KITCHEN IS MISSING AND COVERED USING CARDBOARD; REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH PROPER VENT. VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN M...

minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT FIXTURE IN CENTER OF REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN; CLEAN SHIELD. LIGHT BULBS BLOWN ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA; REPLACE BULBS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS. OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET IN REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ONCE USED AND TO HANG WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY. WET MOPS OBSERVED ON FLOOR AND INSIDE OF BUCKET OF USED WASTE WATER. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS; ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING, PREPARING AND SERVING FOODS.

2013-06-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF FRYER AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2013-06-19 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEER 60-65 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF CHEESE,GUACAMOLE,SLICED TOMATOES AND SOUR CREAM AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 58-63 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES...

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALLS AND AROUND WHITE REACH IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERI...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR OF FRYER AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INCREASE LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT THE WASHBOWL IN THE WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2012-09-28 Pass w/ Conditions License
CRITICAL 6
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 48 DEGREES F AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 44 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF THE OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN STORAGE AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE MOP SINK AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. REPAIR OR ADJUST VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOK LINE SO THAT IT FUNCTIONS PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS ON SITE TO STORE DRY GOODS AND OTHER SUPPLIES.

2012-05-29 Fail License

No violations found.

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