MARISCOS EL PUERTO.
5004-5006 S ARCHER AVE · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 152024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERED SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP ON CORNER OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL TORN OR DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
4-202.15 OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER COVERED IN DRY FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.18 OBSERVED FILTERS IN THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 72024FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BAR HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERED SMALL AMOUNT OF BUILD UP ON CORNER OF ICE MACHINE LID. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLER: TILAPIA 50.2F, SLICED TOMATOES 49.8F, CHICKEN 52.1F, ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $100 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
THE DELI TOP PREP COOLER BEING USED IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, WITH AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. THE COOLER IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD IS NOT TO BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN A PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR) NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COLD HOLD UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR ALL TORN OR DAMAGED GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED CAN OPENER COVERED IN DRY FOOD RESIDUE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
OBSERVED INTERIORS OF COLD HOLD UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM COVERED IN GREASE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CONTAINERS IN BASIN AND MOP AND MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAN AND HAVE SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION AND SINK IS NOW ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER: SHRIMP 50.2F, STEAK 49.8F, CHICKEN 52.1F, CHICKEN NUGGETS 50.9F, BEEF 50.4F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 30LBS $500 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
PREP COOLER BEING USED IS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.0F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTD TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD FREE OR LEAD SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON SITE; OR REMOVE CUPS FROM PREMISES
MISSING COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES IN FEMALE TOILET ROOMS. INSTD TO PROVIDE COVERS AND MAINTAIN
APR 132022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDES OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112022FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREAS RANGING FROM 70.1F-71.9F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BE 100.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
nspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,FURNANCE ROOM IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 72022FAILED22 violations8 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PIC HAS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SHRIMP,CRAB,OYSTERS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 1:00 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS RANGING FROM 50.5F-50.7F. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOT RUNNING WATER TO BE 100.0F .(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS NOT ACCESSIBLE SCRUBBERS INSIDE OF SINK BASIN IN DISH WASHING AREA AND BAR AREA-UTENSILS,PITCHERS AS WELL.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP HAND SINKS FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. EMPLOYEES PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
OBSERVED NO 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAG WITH 6LBS. RAW OYSTERS SITTING IN A LARGE BLACK PLASTIC BIN WITH WATER ON DISH STORAGE SHELF. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL LAST SOLD OR SERVED.APPX. 6 LBS. $97.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELF,UNDER PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA,ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,FURNANCE ROOM IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/7/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX."1-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF INTERIOR ADJACENT DOOR OF BUSINESS ON BOTH SIDES.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED LONG UNWRAPPED STRAWS AT BAR AREA COUNTER TOP.MUST PROVIDE WRAPPED STRAWS AND REMOVE FOR FOOD PROTECTION FROM CUSTOMERS.
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REMOVE FOIL & RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR SEAFOOD PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, PREP COOLER,REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER,PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN STAFF UNISEX & CUSTOMERS WOMEN TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON STAFF TOILET ROOM DOOR.
MUST GROUT FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST SEAL HOLES IN LOWER WALL UNDER REAR DISH STORAGE SHELF AND IN DINING AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 12021FAILED12 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BUCKET IN BASIN. HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, CAN OF OVEN CLEANER IN BASIN. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SINKS ACCESSIBLE AND BASINS EMPTY FOR HANDWASHING AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO OBTAIN SIGNAGE AND MAINTAIN.
NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) AT THE FOLLOWING: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, AND HANDWASH SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) AT THE FOLLOWING: HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA, HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, AND HANDWASH SINK IN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED
3-402.12(B) -NO WRITTEN AGREEMENT OR STATEMENT FROM THE SUPPLIER STATING THE FISH SUPPLIED FOR CEVICHE IS FROZEN TO REQUIRED TIME AND TEMPERATURE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN.
OVER 15 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES IN PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA. 1 LIVE ROACH IN BASIN OF HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL PESTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
ALUMINUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RUST ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN
INTERIOR OF OVENS, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TILES
WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND WAREWASHING AREA NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1/8/2020 REPORT 2356340: 57 MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JAN 82020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OYSTER TAGS WITHOUT LAST DATE SOLD, INSTRUCTED TO RECORD ON TAGS WHAT WAS THE LAST DATE SOLD ON THE TAG, KEEP TAGS ORGANIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE LADIES TOILET ROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR THE 3 EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH AREA FILLED WITH DISHES/UTENSILS MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE. HAND SINK MUST ONLY BE USED FOR WASHING HANDS. HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR REMOVED ALL DISHES UTENSILS FROM HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT BAR HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED ALL HAND SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP (AND PAPER TOWELS) AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE VIOLATION FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED IMPROPER DATES ON PREPPED TCS FOODS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPPED TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAY FROM PREPARATION DATE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE DISCLAIMER AND REMINDERS(*) ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED HAND SINK POSITION NEXT TO PREP TABLE WITH TOASTER AND PLATES IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD (BARRIER) BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED FAUCET WILL NOT TURN OFF AT UTILITY SINK (FAUCET DRIPS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
JAN 252018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
LIGHT OUT ABOVE SEAFOOD PREP STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE FOR OYSTERS ON SITE OR ON FILE FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS. INSTD TO MAINTAIN SHELLFISH TAGS WITH ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND KEEP ON FILE FOR 90 DAYS. VIOLATION 7-38-005B(2). OYSTERS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME APPROX 3 LBS $20 VALUE.
DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK EXCESSIVELY LEAKING INTO BUCKET. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME, FREE OF LEAKS. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN SURFACE.
LIGHT OUT IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR AND ALSO ABOVE SEAFOOD PREP STATION. INSTD TO REPLACE LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
ONE BURNER STOVE NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM. INSTD TO HAVE COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS ON SITE.
JAN 42017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN NOT POSTED AT THIS TIME, GIVEN SIGN INSTRUCTED TO POST.
OBSERVED THE REAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN REAR DISH AREA CEILING.
APR 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED COOKED RICE STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT FROM THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND FREEZER. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL IN THIS AREA.
NO END CAPS PROVIDED FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL END CAPS.
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
AUG 102015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUSTY SURFACE ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP IN UPRIGHT FREEZER. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE.
MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE RECORDS/LOGS AS REQUIRED.
NOV 62014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKIES MADE AT RESTAURANT PREPACKAGED AND SOLD WITHOUT LABEL. MUST LABEL COOKIES AND MAINTAIN WITH THE FOLLOWING 1)The common and/or usual name of the product; 2)The name, address and zip code of the manufacturer, processor, packer, preparer or distributor; 3)The net contents of the package; 4)A list of ingredients in the order of their predominance by weight with ingredients shown by their common or usual name; and 5)A list of any artificial color, artificial flavor or preservative used. ?
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS WITH ICE ACCUMULATION. DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS.
OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP WITH RUST AND UNCLEAN. REMOVE RUST AND RESTORE SURFACE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SIDES OF FRYER AND INTERIOR OF FRYER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVERED CEILING VENT IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN CEILING CENT AND MAINTAIN.
APR 212014FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FREEZER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. FOODS BEGINNING TO THAW. TEMPERATURE OF CHILI WITHIN FREEZER AT 37.4 F. ALL THAWED FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM FREEZER AND STORED WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. ALL STILL FROZEN PRODUCT WAS MOVED TO PROPERLY WORKING FREEZER HOLDING FOOD AT 0 F. FREEZER WAS EMPTIED, UNPLUGGED AND TAGGED.OBSERVED REFRIGERATOR BEHIND COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE WITHIN REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS 52.4 F. UNIT WAS TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INCLUDING 2 LBS OF OCTOPUS AT 51.4 F VALUED AT $15.00, 2LBS OF HAMBURGER AT 52.1 F VALUED AT $15.00, 1LB OF FISH AT 50.1 F VALUED AT $5.00 AND 1 LB OF SHRIMP AT 52.3 F VALUED AT $5.00. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE STORAGE UNIT UNCLEAN. WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE STORAGE UNIT AT ALL TIMES TO DETER RODENTS AND INSECTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER WAS CALLED AND DID SHOW UP HALFWAY THROUGH INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS NEEDED WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATORS. THESE THERMOMETERS SHOULD BE CHECKED OFTEN TO ENSURE ALL REFRIGERATORS ARE FUNCTIONING PROPERLY AND MAINTAINING 40 F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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