JUN 4
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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YOUR CALL. 52/100
1043 N CALIFORNIA AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 4, 2025 · passed with conditions
7 of 15 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 17 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
88
includes 17 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Sep 2014
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR PREP AREA.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS 40LBS. COOKED CHICKEN-72.5F-76.7F ON RACK. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0°F OR ABOVE. APPX. 40LBS. $120 (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS, SUCH AS 2LB. CUT LETTUCE-53.4F.1LB. SLICED TOMATO-54.9F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER. THE PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0°F OR BELOW. APPX. 3LBS.$5. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN & REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO MOP SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE POTATO PEELER FROM ABOVE MOPSINK AND PLACE IN A PROPER MANNER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF STAIRCASE,EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALL BASES UNDER BASEMENT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED A BBQ SMOKER IN REAR YARD INSTRUCTED TO PLACE INDOORS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
DEC 62023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BACK DOOR CRACKED OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL DOORS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKETS IN THE BACK PREP ROOM AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
JUL 202022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PORK IS COOLING, BURGERS WERE BEING COOKED. THE DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE, WHO IS PHYSICALLY ON SITE, MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION LICENSE. VIOLATION CORRECTED ON SITE; THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER, MIGUEL MARTINEZ, ARRIVED ON SITE APPROX 1 HOUR THROUGH INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
NOV 182021PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 18
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING FROM HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOMS, BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA, AND FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE INSIDE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 202020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
KITCHEN'S BACK DOOR IS IS KEPT PROPPED OPEN WITH NO SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SHUT OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DAMAGED FLOOR AT THE REAR STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 5-203.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 62019FAILED18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 6
2019
FAILED
18 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SEE VIOLATION #60
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
SEE VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE AND SERVICE SINK. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN FRONT OF WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CEILING MUST BE SMOOTHN AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS COVERS THROUGHOUT PREMISE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION # 60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTB BULBS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTNING.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT ON 10/18/118 REPORT#2229897 41. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 55 NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. 55. NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. PROIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLTION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 182018PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38.005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATOE(FRENCH FRY)CUTTER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ABOVE THE TOP LOAD ICE CREAM MACHINE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED WATER STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR YARD OF PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUN 32016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE TWO REACH-IN COOLERS.FIVE POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 71.3F TO 72.4F;ALSO 25 POUNDS OF COOKED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 50.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER/OWNER.POUNDS 30,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.ACCUMULATION OF GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND GROUND,EMPLOYEE CLEANED UNIT AND GROUND DURING THE INSPECTION(PER OWNER REQUEST). SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FAUCET NECK IS LEAKING AT EAST SIDE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.UN THREAD FAUCETS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCETS AT SAID PLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES,ALONG BASEBOARD WALL AND CORNERS,ALSO UNDER THE THREE COMARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE PROVIDE AT STAFF WASHROOM BY THE PREP AREA AND FOOD STORAGE.NEED TO PROVIDE IT.
JUN 292015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 29
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT(GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
JUN 232015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DIRT BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO P-TRAP AT MOP SINK DRAIN PIPE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
TABLE TOP FRYER MUST BE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
JUN 182015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 18
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES ON STEAM TABLE: 3#'S MUSHROOM PIEROGI'S AT 120.3F, 3#'S SAUERKRAUT PIEROGI'S AT 125.5F VALUED AT $10. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. INFORMED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD TEMPS MUST BE 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE STAFF/EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ONSITE AT THIS TIME. EXPIRED CERTIFICATION PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION (04/2015). INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BY ONSITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. ALSO, OBSERVED NO CERTIFICATION POSTED FOR VIEWING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/10/2014, INSP #1496550. VIOLATIONS:#32- SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER; #34- PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT FOR FUTURE INSPECTIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN CEILING TILE NEAR HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PAINT AND SEAL HOLE AS NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL)NOT COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD. ALSO FAUCET IS MISSING OFF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER INSTALL SMALLER GRILL OR LARGER HOOD TO ACCOMODATE EQUIPMENT. REPLACE FAUCET, ALONG WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, ON MOP SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY (REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK) INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS NOT COMPLIANT. PROVIDED MANAGER WITH INFORMATION ON HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATIONS FOR ALL FOOD/UTENSIL HANDLERS.
SEP 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 10
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
SEP 82014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 8
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL BRICK WALLS IN WAITING AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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