MANEETHAI RESTAURANT.
3558 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 8 of 24 inspections. 22 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-502.11-ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR MUST HAVE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE TO DETERMINE THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
8-103.11-SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR COMMENTS.
4-301.11-OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP COOLER AT 44.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW.
4-501.11-OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET INSIDE PREP COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
5-403.12-OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE FROM SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. TUBE MUST BE REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK.
6-303.11- OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
NOV 82021FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
OBSERVED TUNA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 54.8F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI COOLER. SALMON FOUND AT 46.2F, TEMPURA FOUND AT 60.3F, SPICY MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 47.5F, RICE FOUND AT 74.1F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN COLD HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. RAW BEEF FOUND AT 45.0F, TWO CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN FOUND AT 44.6F AND TOFU FOUND AT 48.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD APPROXIMATELY WEIGHS 50 LBS AT A COST OF $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED. ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING RAW SUSHI. MUST DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK THAT ARE SERVED RAW (SUSHI) ALONG WITH A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS CONTAIN RAW INGREDIENTS." ALSO MUST PROVIDE A REMINDER STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER COOKED MEATS, FISH, POULTRY OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING SUSHI RICE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE RECORDS VERIFYING THE PH OF SUSHI RICE FROM A CERTIFIED LAB OR MUST HAVE A PH METER AVAILABLE ON SITE TO DETERMINE THE PH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR COMMENTS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF SUSHI PREP COOLER AT 44.7F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET INSIDE PREP COOLER NEXT TO ICE MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
OBSERVED CLEAR TUBE FROM SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER GOING INTO HAND WASHING SINK AT FRONT SUSHI STATION. TUBE MUST BE REMOVED FROM HAND WASHING SINK.
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
DEC 172020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
DEC 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING LINE AREA (WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING).
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
DEC 112020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE AT IMPROPER FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 0 PPM CHLORINE CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX AND MAINTAIN. A MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). DISHMACHINE TAGGED ‘HELD FOR INSPECTION’. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, FLOUR, SALT ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP/COOKING LINE AREA (WATER CONTINOUSLY DRIPPING).
FOUND HANDSINK INFRONT SUSHI PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTE WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED ISSUED 2 DAY NOTICE
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED UNDERNEATH STAIRCASE IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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MAR 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO PERSON OR EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 (A), NO CITATION. - - -
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. -
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS.
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE,NOODLES ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU (SUSHI). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
MANAGEMENT HAS LAB LETTER ON SITE FOR SUSHI RICE PH 4.3. ANALYZED 9.28.2010. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN A CURRENT LAB LETTER FOR SUSHI RICE AND MAINTAIN WITHIN 5 YEARS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE STORAGE SHELFS STORING POTS/PANS BOWLS FROM OVERHEAD SEWER LINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS (HANDLES-UP) TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN REAR 3 DOOR COOLER AND INSIDE THE SUSHI 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. -
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
JAN 192018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING STRIPS AVAILABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND FOR (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER (EMPLOYEE HAS TO TURN THE MAIN HOT WATER VALVE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALSO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINING IMPROPERLY INTO BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN ONTO MAIN FLOOR DRAIN. MUST FIX OR REPLACE SUMP PUMP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE DOOR.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AROUND (2) FLOOR DRAINS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.--------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOOR AND BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH/CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.---------MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED HOT WATER FAUCET AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE SUSHI CASE AND INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS.
APR 132017FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
GREASE BOX IN BASEMENT STILL LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE,THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO SANITIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 OPEN GAP ON THE LOWER BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.NEEDS TO HAVE REPAIR. VIOLATION 7-38-005A
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT/STOVE WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.--------STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF BASEMENT FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND GREASE BOX WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND AROUND PIPES AND IN CORNER BY SUMP PUMP (BASEMENT).
ADDITIONAL CLEANING OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS ABOVE DISH MACHINE IN REAR AREA.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
APR 62017FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON THE SUCHI BAR TUNA 1 LB 42.9-45.5f,SHRIMP 53.6F 1LB,UNCOOKED CRAB 50.3 1LB,AVACADO 60.5.F,SLICE GINGE 60.5F 1LB,GROUND SHRIMP 1 LB 51.4F,GROUND CHICKEN 2LB 51.4F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH TOTAL VALUE $113.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A.
FIRST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH WASTE WATER BACK UP OVER FLOWING FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHICH WENT TO THE PREP AREA AND THE KITCHEN AREA. BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORAGE,WALK IN UNITS, THE GREASE CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING FROM THE TOP OF CONTAINER,AND SEEPING FROM THE BOTTOM ADJACENT TO THE GREASE CONTAINER, IS A EXPOSED HAND SINK WHICH WHEN YOU TURN THE WATER ON, WASTE SEWAGE OVER FLOWS FROM THE OPEN FLOOR DRAIN. PREMISES HAS A FOWL SMELLS OF SEWAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN HAS BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE,THIS IS WERE ICE IS BEING MADE AND IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. NEED TO SANITIZE AND DETAIL CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT AND INSECT PROOFED HAS A 1/4 OPEN GAP ON THE LOWER BOTTOM OF THE DOORS.NEEDS TO HAVE REPAIR. VIOLATION 7-38-005A
PREVIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1966679 DATED 10-18-16 #30-Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain. #38- Found sewage pipes running along ceiling over dry storage area in basement. Must completely encase these pipes to prevent contamination. Must maintain. SERVIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE COOKER IS STORED,SHELF IN THE FRONT SUSHI AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING, AND UNDER THE FRONT PREP COOLER. WALK IN UNIT IN BSMT AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN ALL FLOORS BEHIND AND ON THE SIDE OF EQUIPMENT, COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING HAS WASTE WATER BACK UP FROM THE DISH MACHINE, BSMT NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN WHICH HAS WASTE WATER RUNNING TO THE WALK IN UNIT.
THE LEAK BY THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FAUCET HANDLE IS LEAKING. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. NO DRAIN STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
LEADING TO THE BSMT ON THE SIDE HAS CHAIRS,POTS,ECT STORED ON THE FLOOR NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR.
OCT 182016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain.
Found several utensils (portioning bowls) stored directly in food inside reach in coolers. Must properly store utensils outside food, in a separate clean container, or must use utensils with handles (that are outside of food). Must maintain.
Found gaps of space in large, floor drain cover in basement (spaces around pipes that flow into floor drain). Must completely cover all large drains in floor of basement. Must maintain.
Found sewage pipes running along ceiling over dry storage area in basement. Must completely encase these pipes to prevent contamination. Must maintain.
OCT 132016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Found kitchen hand washing sink without hot water. Operator stated hot water valve turned to the off position because it needs repair (hot water leaks). Operator turned hot water on under the sink during inspection. Hot water restored. Faucet drips hot water when in the off position. Instructed must have hot (and cold or tempered water) available at all times at all sinks. Found Prep area in basement without required hand washing sink. Area has prep table, table can opener, knives, and large container of sauce used to make sushi rice. Instructed to cease all food preparation in basement area immediately. Must install hand washing sink in basement prep area, (near prep table, and can opener, etc). Must have adequate number, convenient, and easily accessible working hand sinks in all prep areas. Must maintain. Critical violation. 7-38-030.
Found all items in lower interior of reach in coolers in kitchen area without labels. Must label all prepped potentially hazardous foods with date. Must maintain.
Found several utensils (portioning bowls) stored directly in food inside reach in coolers. Must properly store utensils outside food, in a separate clean container, or must use utensils with handles (that are outside of food). Must maintain.
Found excessive rust on table can opener on basement prep table. Found excessive rust on cart shelving in basement prep area. Must remove rust or paint these items. Must maintain.
Found gaps of space in large,floor drain cover in basement (spaces around pipes that flow into floor drain). Must completely cover all large drains in floor of basement. Must maintain.
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. Must maintain.
MAY 172016FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the cold hold unit: 5lbs chicken @ 49.4F ($1.60); 1lb of sliced tomatoes @ 60.1F ($2); 1.25 lbs of eggs ranging 50.3F-65.5F ($1.50); 5lbs raw chicken @ 49.1F ($1.58); and 0.25lbs of shrimp @ 48.1 ($2). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods. Instructed to always keep cold potentially hazardous foods at 40F or less, and hot foods at 140F or above. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
Found front exposed hand sink, and rear/kitchen exposed hand sink without soap. Operator refilled both sinks with soap during inspection. Instructed all hand sinks must be stocked with hot/cold water, soap and paper towels at all times. Critical violation. 7-38-030.
Previous minor violations not corrected from 11/10/15, report # 1588766. #30 ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. PREPARED READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED #32 MUST NOT USE TAPE AS GRIP OR MEANS OF REPAIR ON KNIFE HANDLES. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS. #34 GREASE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN. #35 MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER. #38 MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER. Instructed must repair/complete all previous minor violations. Serious citation 7-42-090.
Found large hole in wall at the bottom of basement stairs. Must repair and maintain.
Must have thermometers in all coolers in conspicuous position. Also instructed kitchen manager to carry stem thermometer to test food temperatures. Must maintain.
NOV 232015PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CROSS CONTAMINATION. WITNESSED COOK HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. WITNESSED SAME COOK USING THE COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK FOR FOOD PREPARATION. WITNESSED DISH WASHER HANDLE DIRTY DISHES AT THE DISH MACHINE THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE MACHINE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. WITNESSED COOK WEARING PLASTIC GLOVES ENTERING THE FOOD PREP AREA AND WASH HANDS WEARING THE GLOVES TO RETURN TO FOOD PREPPING. REVIEWED PROPER USE OF GLOVES AND GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
ALL BULK SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED. PREPARED READY TO EAT SAUCES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
RUSTY AND CRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS TABLE TOP CAN OPENER ON BASEMENT PREP TABLE. MUST REPLACE OR MAINTAIN CLEAN.
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS GRIP OR MEANS OF REPAIR ON KNIFE HANDLES. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
GREASE ON THE FLOOR SURROUNDING THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER.
MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA OR REMOVE ALL PREPPING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLE. IE: MEAT GRINDER.
EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
MAR 232015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT.
RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
MAR 162015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN IN A LARGE, DEEP, COVERED CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 79.5F. 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 46F. 10 LBS COOKED, COVERED CHICKEN INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER AT 85.8F. 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 55.7F INSIDE SAME COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS COOKED CURRY SAUCE IN NUMEROUS PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE PLASTIC TUBS WITH LIDS ON A STORAGE TABLE IN BASEMENT AT 98.2F. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE TO BE $315.00. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS FOR HOT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR ICE BIN UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ALL ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND TUBING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IN BASEMENT.
RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS FOUND TORN AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE.
CEILING VENTILATION IN THE MENS ROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN.
MUST NOT USE PERMANENT PLASTIC WRAP TIE TO HANG ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE.
OCT 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES/RACKS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING NOTED PREP TABLE WITH MEAT GRINDER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND MEAT GRINDER.
ADDITIONAL REORGANIZATION IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
JAN 92014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP BEHIND UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DIPPING WELL IN FRONT PREP AREA, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AROUND IN BASEMENT AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HANGING GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP AT COOKING LINE REAR PREP.----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AT BASEMENT AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT (2) 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AND REAR.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE DESSERT/CONDIMENT COOLER (REAR PREP) AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AT BASEMENT STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
MAY 32013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP AT EXPOSE HAND SINK, 2ND PREP AREA. MANAGER CORRECTED VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
SHELVES IN WALK IN FREEZER , BASEMENT, HAS BUILD OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT HAS BUILD UP GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
JUL 102012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in coolers in prep area, must date, and label food items in walk in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in freezer, and reach in coolers in prep area at all times.
Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment in front prep area need detailed cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving/racks, dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas outside walk in cooler/walk in freezer, bsmt storage shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls in kitchen prep area by prep table, doorway not clean, need cleaning(detailed), walls that had exposed cinder blocks, concrete in bsmt food storage areas, shall repaired/sealed, walls that had peeling paint(1st floor)shall be repaired/sealed.
Light shields in rear kitchen area, storage areas, and bathrooms not clean, need cleaning.
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, walk in cooler exhaust vent(ventilation) not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area, storage areas, storage closet room, and bathrooms not clean, need detailed cleaning.
MAY 52011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL BRUSH AT THE BOTTOM OF ENTRANCE DOOR TO PROPERLY SEAL DOORS; COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,INSTRUCTED TO CALL SERVICE FOR DETAIL CLEANING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. EXTERIOR SIDE OF FRYER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,VENT COVER IN LADIES WASHROOM DIRTY,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN 1 PREP COOLER,40F OR BELOW
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