DEC 26
2024
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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LITTLE CAESAR'S PIZZA.
BEAT. 27/100
4445 N PULASKI RD · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 26, 2024 · passed
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 182024FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 18
2024
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(PIZZA, WINGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. MUST STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTACLE WITH LID SHUT TIGHT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTED LID ON OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). SEE ABOVE FOR CITATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/16/2023, REPORT #2575982. #57-2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 162023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 16
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
MAY 92023FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAY 9
2023
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF CUSTOMER BEVERAGE COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN AND IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS MISSING IN HOOD ABOVE OVEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2484713 DATED FEBRUARY 10 2021 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN FLOORS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE, SUPPLY AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF DRAIN PLUGS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE SINK IN TOILET ROOM. OBSERVED GRIME AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR NEAR EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, OBSERVED NO WORKING DRAIN PLUGS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK( SINGLE DRAIN PLUG PROVIDED FOR SINK DOES ADEQUATELY CLOG SINK), AND LIGHTBULBS MISSING IN TOILET ROOM ABOVE MIRROR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADDRESS ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
FEB 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT START OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED MANGER DID ARRIVE ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 11:20AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED ONLY ONE WORKING SINK STOPPER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS TO FILL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE USED TO DISPOSE OF FOOD IN 1ST PREP AREA OPPOSITE MANAGER'S DESK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OLD BOXES AND OTHER DEBRIS STREWN AROUND GARBAGE AREA LOCATED AT REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NONWORKING VENTILATION FAN IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MISSING LIGHTBULBS ABOVE MIRROR IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK INSIDE WASHROOM.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ESPECIALLY AROUND DRAIN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES AND UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
OCT 312017PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2017
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (UTENSILS AND PANS) RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE BOX WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REMOVE RUBBER HOSE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
OCT 242017FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 24
2017
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN REAR AREA BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND OVER 10 LIVE ANTS ON TOP AND SIDES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM ONE COMPARTMENT INTO ANOTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED (02-10-2016) ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, AN INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK WORN OUT CAULKING BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE (UTENSILS AND PANS) RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE BOX WITH DIRT ACCUMULATION IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AREA AND BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AND HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.--------MUST REMOVE RUBBER HOSE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
FEB 102016PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 10
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND UNCOOKED PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 10.5LBS OF CHEESE, SAUSAGE, AND PEPPERONI PIZZA AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 61.2F TO 69.7F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD, VALUED AT $45 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC). ADDITIONALLY NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES FOUND POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EXTEND EXISTING SPLASHGUARD OR INSTALL A NEW SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROTECT THE SODA BOTTLES STORED ADJACENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
FEB 32016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 3
2016
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND UNCOOKED PIZZAS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 6LBS OF CHEESE PIZZA AT 71.3F, 6LBS OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 70.1F, AND 3.5LBS OF SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 72.1F ALL ON RACKS IN PREP AREA. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD, VALUED AT $65 AS STATED BY OPERATOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON SITE- 20 AROUND THE GREASE TRAP, 5 NEAR THE FREEZER, AND 5 IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY PESTS AND ALL EVIDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND OR SERVED (CHEESE, SAUSAGE, PEPPERONI, ETC). ADDITIONALLY NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES FOUND POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND/OR SERVED AND CERTIFICATES MUST BE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO EXTEND EXISTING SPLASHGUARD OR INSTALL A NEW SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO PROTECT THE SODA BOTTLES STORED ADJACENT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS.
JUN 42015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-22-15,REPORT#1482743 #24-THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH EXTERIOR PANELS BUBBLE-UP, EXTREMELY SOFT TO THE TOUCH,WASTE WATER SIPPING FROM MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE BOX AND REPAIR SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090 WE(CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER,MY SELF AND SUPERVISOR)THREE COMPARTMENT STILL BACKING,PRESENTLY IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS:FOOD/BROWN PARTICLES COMING UP. GREASE TRAP SIPPING FRONT BOTH SIDE OF THE GREASE BOX.GREASE BOX NOT REPLACED OR REPAIRED
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CORNERS AND BEHIND SAFE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON WALL ABOVE THE COVING BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
MAY 222015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 22
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: AROUND HOT WATER AND INSIDE THE INSULATION OF WATER TANK APPROX 40 MICE DROPPINGS; BEHIND THE GREASE BOX 15 MICE DROPPINGS; UNDER THE SHELVES, NORTH-EAST CORNER,AND ALONG THE WEST WALL AT REAR STORAGE AREA,OBSERVED APPROX 45-50 DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO PROOF OF A VALID CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRESENTLY PREMISES IS OPERATING HANDLING FOOD:SAUSAGE,CHEESE ETC. A LEAST ONE PERSON ON DUTY IS CERTIFIED DURING ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED,WATER WITH FOOD PARTICLES BACKING UP AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO GREASE BOX UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK EXTREMELY RUSTED WITH EXTERIOR PANELS BUBBLE-UP, EXTREMELY SOFT TO THE TOUCH,WASTE WATER SIPPING FROM MENTIONED AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID GREASE BOX AND REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7-30-14,REPORT #142398 #37-WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR #42-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, USING VISORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/HATS THAT COVER TOP AND BACK OF HEAD FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID RESTRAINTS MUST BE EFFECTIVE TO CONSTRAIN HAIR. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GRIMES AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CORNERS AND BEHIND SAFE UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOLE ON WALL ABOVE THE COVING BETWEEN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALL,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
DUST BUILD UP AT LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUL 302014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 30
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PIZZA COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DOOR GASKETS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PLASTIC FLOOR BASE LOOSE/PEELING FROM WALL UNDER PREP TABLE BY ELECTRICAL BOX. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOOR BASE TO WALL.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS, USING VISORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS/HATS THAT COVER TOP AND BACK OF HEAD FOR FOOD HANDLERS, SAID RESTRAINTS MUST BE EFFECTIVE TO CONSTRAIN HAIR.
SEP 42013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 4
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACE OF GREASE BOX WITH HEAVY RUST BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PIZZA CART AND PLASTIC COVER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL BINS AND STORAGE RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WASHROOM.
AUG 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Rear storage shelving/racks in rear kitchen that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks need detailed cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAR 282011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks in walk in cooler shall be replaced/repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, and storage racks/shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed plaster, gaps in rear kitchen prep area shall br repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields by 3 compartment sink shall be provided, light shields in prep area need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease, dirt build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, walk in cooler, and bathroom not clean need detailed cleaning.
OCT 252010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 25
2010
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
#33 remains to be corrected.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
#34 remains to be corrected.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
#35 remains to be corrected.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
#36 remains to be corrected.
OCT 182010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED.SIDE AND BACK PART OF THE LID BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE LID. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL THE BULK CONTAINER LIDS WITH CORNMEAL AND FLOUR, THE GREASE BOX TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK , THE BOTTOM PART OF THE PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair MUST REPAIR MISSING BASEBOARD AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE WASHROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA, THE CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, THE VENT/FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER,AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. NO LIGHT SHIELD ON THE BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD.
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