JUN 5
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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4968 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 5, 2014 · passed
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, DUST BUILD UP ON COOLERS CONDENSERS AND FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WASHROOM. MUST REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN SAID FLOOR BASE AND WALL.
MAY 292014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2014
FAILED
6 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 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND INSIDE HOOD FILTER CRATE AT PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WASHROOM AND UNDER 3-DOOR STAND UP PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1353337 DATED ON 06/26/13 NOT CORRECTED-#33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN WITH GREASE BUILD UP AROUND DRAINS, MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AND IN REAR AREA, #35 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA, #40 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS. ALL THE ABOVE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (06/05/14). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD, DUST BUILD UP ON COOLERS CONDENSERS AND FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND ALONG ALL WALLS AND CORNERS AT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING IN PREP AREA ADJACENT TO WASHROOM. MUST REATTACH FLOOR BASE TO WALL/SEAL GAPS BETWEEN SAID FLOOR BASE AND WALL.
JUN 262013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 26
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF PREP COOLER (FRONT PREP) IN POOR REPAIR WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AROUND DRAINS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP AND 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 CEILING, CEILING VENT COVER AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA ---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
JUL 112012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 11
2012
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in rear kitchen had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, floor in kitchen areas need cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Damaged ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area shall be replaced, walls, ceilings in kitchen prep areas need detailed cleaning.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing, damaged light shields in front, prep area, rear kitchen areas, shall be provided/repaired. Light shields not clean, need detailed cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repaired/replaced, exhaust canopy needs cleaning(detailed).
NOV 22011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Above violation still remaining.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Above violation still remaining.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Ceiling had exposed plaster,gaps holes by furnace(new violation), shall be repaired/sealed.
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OCT 252011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found observed rear exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gaps on bottom, and side of door, shall be repair/replaced, also found broken window in prep area(outer openings not protected), shall be repair/replaced.Citation#H000072739 with a court date of 12/15/2011, at 400 W Superior in Rooom #112 at 2:00 PM.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, must date, and label food items in coolers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of rear storage shelving racks not clean need cleaning(detailed).Non food contact surfaces of prep table lower shelving need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking equipment, rear kitchen areas, and rear storage areas need cleaning(corners).
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
light shields in kitchen prep area(front) not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in rear kitchen areas need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area not clean need cleaning(detailed).
MAR 232011PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2011
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced, front counter in prep area had exposedraw wood, shall be repair/sealed. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep tables, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices). All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, 3 compartment sink, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls that hag gaps, openings in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair, damaged, stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced/repair,ceiling in front prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields in kitchen prep areas not clean need detailed cleaning, light shields in coolers need cleaning.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess greae build up need detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, kitchen areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
OCT 152010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 15
2010
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
#30 remains to be corrected.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
#32 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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
#38 remains to be corrected.
OCT 82010FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 8
2010
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #19, NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #414102 DATED 10/01/10. FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED. LID WAS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND RODENT PROOF THE LID. HEARING NOTICE ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-42-090. REPAIRMAN REPLACED BROKEN LIDS DURING RE-INSPECTION. MUST KEEP GARBAGE CONTAINER IN GOOD REPAIR, COVERED AND AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME, 1/2 INCH TO 1 INCH GAPS TO OUTSIDE WITH REAR DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. ALSO, 8 LIVE FLYING INSECTS IN TOILET ROOM. HEARING NOTICE ISSUED. 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING AND ELIMINATE FLIES.
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
CLEANING CHEMICALS AND TOXIC ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED BY FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. FOUND MR. CLEAN MULTI-PURPOSE CLEANER STORED ABOVE DISPOSABLE KNIVES, WINDEX NEXT TO EVAPORATED MILK CONTAINERS, SILICONE CAULK ABOVE PEPPERS/ONIONS. HEARING NOTICE ISSUED. 7-38-005A. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS AWAY FROM FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROVIDE LABEL.AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER OF THE FOOD.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RICE AND SUGAR STORED IN GARBAGE BAGS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD-GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS MISSING LIDS, MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
COVING PULLING AWAY FROM WALLS IN SEVERAL AREAS. MUST RE-ATTACH AND MAINTAIN COVING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WINDOW INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MISSING GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VERY LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. MUST INCREASE PRESSURE. FOUND HOSE IN MOP SINK HOWEVER NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE INSTALLED. MUST REMOVE HOSE FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. MUST REMOVE THREADS FROM EXPOSED HANDSINK FAUCET.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK IN THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
OCT 12010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 1
2010
FAILED
3 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 DUMPSTER NOT RODENT PROOFED. LID WAS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND RODENT PROOF THE LID.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WINDOW INSIDE THE WASHROOM NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MISSING GLASS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK IN THE 3 COMPT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
SEP 142010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 14
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY Along the wall base,all corners, under the cooking equipment,under all the shelvings, under and behind the coolers. Must re-glue or repair loose baseboard behind the reach in cooler.must provide drain cover for the floor drain in the prep area.remains to be corrected on Sept 10,2010
JUN 222010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 22
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
violation #34 remains to be corrected.
JUN 102010FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2010
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP - RAW BEEF AT 48.3F, 49.0F, AND 50.1F ON A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN A TEMP OD 40F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT TOTAL 4 LBS AND $12.00. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO SOAP ON TH EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL ON THE WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED THE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL WHILE I WAS DOING THE INSPECTION.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR CORNER IN FRONT ,OF THE WASHROOM, IN THE REAR CORNER BEHIND THE EXIT DOOR AND BEHIND THE SHELVINGS OF THE CHEMICALS OVER 50 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS ,REMOVE ALL THE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN IN DETAIL. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED
FOUND AN OPEN BAIT UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER SHELVE CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNDER THE SHELVE IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE OPEN BAIT AND REPLACE WITH NEW CLOSED BAIT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #124277 DATED 1/15/10. #34 GROUND BY THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAVE THE GROUND AND MAINTAIN. #35- SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SCREEN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SMALL LEAK ON ONE OF THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER, THE 2 DOOR COOLER, ALL THE SHELVINGS, INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLE, HOT HOLDING UNIT, THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, UNDER ALL THE SHELVINGS, UNDER ALL THE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. LOOSE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE CHEMICAL SHELVING. MUST REPAIR OR REGLUE. NO DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN IN DETAIL TH WINDOW SILLS, THE WALLS BEHIND THE GRILLER, THE STOVE, THE PREP TABLE, THE MOP SINK, AND 3 COMPT SINK. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING IN THE SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR CEILING IN THE SERVING AREA(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) AND CLEAN .
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE BLIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA, AND IN THE SERVING AREA. ONE OF THE LIGHT BULB WAS BURNED OUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS AND REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222010PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2010
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER, ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST REPAIR AnD MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
GROUND BY THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAVE THE GROUND .
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCREEN ON THE EXIT DOOR NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR /REPLACE SCREEN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 222010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 22
2010
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER, ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST REPAIR AnD MAINTAIN.
JAN 152010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2010
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT MEETING PROPER TEMPERATURE. SUCH AS BEEF TOUNGE AT 46.7F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F, CHORIZO AT 49.6F, CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 47.6F. MEXICAN RICE ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 109.9F. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS, ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 140F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCTS TOTAL 25 LBS. WORTH $207.00. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 162854 DATED 9/23/2009 #35- PEELING PAINT ABOVE THE GRILL IN BETWEEN THE CEILING AND THE WALL. MUST SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE DOOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER, ONE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. MUST REPAIR THE HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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 ALL THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA,
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 THE FOLLOWING: THE FILTER BY THE HOOD, THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK, WALLS BY THE WASHROOM-DAMAGED-NEED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NEED TO CLEAN THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE FRONT COUNTER AND ABOVE THE COOLERS.
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