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Chicago Health Dept

4968 N ELSTON AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2014.

Last inspected Jun 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 5

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 29

2014

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 26

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

JUL 11

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2011

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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

Above violation still remaining.

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area not clean need cleaning(detailed).

MAR 23

2011

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 15

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

#30 remains to be corrected.

Minor Sanitation

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

#32 remains to be corrected.

Minor Sanitation

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

#34 remains to be corrected.

Minor Sanitation

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

#35 remains to be corrected.

Minor Facility Condition

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

#36 remains to be corrected.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

#38 remains to be corrected.

OCT 8

2010

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BROKEN LIGHTSHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 1

2010

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 14

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

violation #34 remains to be corrected.

JUN 10

2010

FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Facility Condition

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 22

2010

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 .

Minor Sanitation

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 22

2010

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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

JAN 15

2010

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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.

Serious Facility Condition

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Sanitation

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,

Minor Sanitation

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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