SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MARKET THYME.

BEAT. 18/100

200 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 29, 2019 · passed

Failed 7 of 21 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
9 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
128
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 29
2019
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT GRILL, SUSHI STATION, AND OTHER PREP AREAS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR,FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK FOOD PREP AREA IN SUSHI STATION WITH HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN GUARD AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SPLASH GUARD SO THAT IT CREATES A COMPLETE BARRIER BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT VARIOUS PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN BLACK DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SANITIZED CAN OPENER

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED THICK COATING OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS COVERED WITH DUST AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2019
FAILED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT GRILL, SUSHI STATION, AND OTHER PREP AREAS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR,FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK FOOD PREP AREA IN SUSHI STATION WITH HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN GUARD AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SPLASH GUARD SO THAT IT CREATES A COMPLETE BARRIER BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN BLACK DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SANITIZED CAN OPENER

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115 NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH, SANITIZING AND RINSE CYCLES OF COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED THICK COATING OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING AND COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS COVERED WITH DUST AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2019
FAILED
13 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT GRILL, SUSHI STATION, AND OTHER PREP AREAS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR,FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK FOOD PREP AREA IN SUSHI STATION WITH HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN GUARD AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SPLASH GUARD SO THAT IT CREATES A COMPLETE BARRIER BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.15 OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN BLACK DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SANITIZED CAN OPENER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-204.115 NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE ISSUE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE SINKS ARE CAPABLE OF DRAINING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED THICK COATING OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 OBSERVED MISSING AND COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS COVERED WITH DUST AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 2
2019
FAILED
17 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

NOTED IMPROPER COOLING OF PREPPED CHICKEN BREAST WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 134F, CUT WHILE STILL HOT, AND THEN TRANSFERRED INTO SERVING CONTAINERS TO BE THEN PLACED ON SALAD BAR BY FOOD HANDLER. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF PROPER COOLING METHODS. COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F AND WITHIN A TOTAL OF 6 HOURS FROM 135F TO 41F OR LESS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $200.00 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT (WARMING RACK IN BASEMENT PREP): MASHED SWEET POTATOES AT 108.3F AND TURKEY AT 130F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 15 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $250.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SELF-SERVICE COLD-HOLD STATIONS TO BE IMPROPER: HARD BOILED EGGS AT 59F, COTTAGE CHEESE AT 48F, SLICED MELONS AT 49F, ASSORTED MAYO AT 60F, AND YOGURT AT 51F. THE FOLLOWING FOODS IN THE THE MEAT WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP WERE ALSO NOTED WITH IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES: STEAK AT 55F, DICED TOMATOES AT 58F, PREPPED CHICKEN AT 49F, SAUSAGE LINKS AT 53F, MARINATED CHICKEN AT 48F, SHREDDED CHICKEN AT 52F, EGGS AT 50.7F, AND RAW SHRIMP AT 60F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 90LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $600.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATION WITH ABOVE.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF MEAT WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F AND WARMING RACK AT 119F LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURES AT MEAT WALK IN COOLER (41F AND BELOW) AND WARMING RACK (135F AND ABOVE). TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR WALK IN COOLER, UNIT NOW 40F. TAG WAS PLACED ON WARMING RACK. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MULTIPLE REFRIGERATORS THROUGHOUT GRILL, SUSHI STATION, AND OTHER PREP AREAS WITHOUT INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK ITEMS WITH COMMON NAME SUCH AS SUGAR,FLOUR, RICE, ETC.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND WASH SINK FOOD PREP AREA IN SUSHI STATION WITH HALF INCH GAP BETWEEN GUARD AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND SPLASH GUARD SO THAT IT CREATES A COMPLETE BARRIER BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND THE FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZER BUCKET IN BETWEEN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN BLACK DIRT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, SANITIZED CAN OPENER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/GAUGE FOR THE WASH AND SANITIZING CYCLES OF COMMERCIAL HIGH TEMPERATURE WAREWASHING MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED AND PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA UNABLE TO DRAIN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINAGE ISSUE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE SINKS ARE CAPABLE OF DRAINING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THICK COATING OF BLACK DUST ON CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND COLLAPSED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FANS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN REAR UPSTAIRS PREP AREA, BASEMENT, AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS COVERED WITH DUST AND BLACK SLIME. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 13
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11, NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI STATION, SINK IS NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD CREVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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SEP 6
2018
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SLICING CHEESE ON A DELI SLICER AND PLACING IT IN HIS BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 8 LIVE COCKROACHES IN BASEMENT KITCHEN ALONG WALL BASE AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11, NO SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT HAND WASH SINK AT SUSHI STATION, SINK IS NEXT TO CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11 (B) USING GROCERY BAGS TO STORE FOODS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A FOOD GRADE BAGS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD CREVICE MGRS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

JAN 9
2018
PASSED
12 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY( SUGAR SALT, DISH SOAP...), INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.

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

HAND SINK AT SUSHI STATION MISSING A SPLASH GUARD, CUTTING BOARDS NEXT TO HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

FAN GUARD AND LIGHT FIXTURE IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING DROP CEILING PANELS AT DISH WASHING AREA, HEAVY DUST BUILD UP AROUND CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT, AND CREVICES AT WALLS NEXT TO REAR HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

SEVERAL LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD AT BASEMENT'S KITCHEN AND LIGHT SHIELDS END CAPS AT WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER SALAD STATION HAND WASH SINK, ALSO SLOW DRAINAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER AT AT SUSHI COOLER, NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COOKS.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING RAGS STORED ON PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

COOK WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP STORED IN A DUSTY CONTAINER, DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A SCOOP FOR BULK FOODS, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOPS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN ILL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

FEB 22
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 10
2017
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED A REFRIGERATOR TEMPERATURE AT 55F. AT THE TIME LABELLED (TODAY'S DATE) POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF) WAS BEING COOLED DOWN IN SAID REFRIGERATION. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD TO ANOTHER REFRIGERATOR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. REPAIR MAN ARRIVED TO REPAIR REFRIGERATOR. AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE TEMPERATURE FOR SAID UNIT WAS AT 40.4F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER FLOWING FROM 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS LOCATED IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE HOT FLOWING WATER AT ALL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PLUMBER AND ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. BY THE END OF INSPECTION HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE LOWER LEVEL FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 50-60 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SMALL FLIES AS WELL AS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT'S FAUCET WITH NO HOT WATER FLOWING TO SAID COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES. ENGINEER REPAIR SAID 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND HOT WATER WAS RESTORED TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS (INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND STOVES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST LOCATED ON THE VENTS AND CEILING ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CRACKS AND CEVICES UNDER THE OUT OF ORDER DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN THE UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CEVICES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED BY THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE LOWER LEVEL KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in walk in coolers, and reach in coolers in prep area, must properly date food items in walk in coolers, and reach in coolers in prep area.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts in prep areas, shall be replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floor under heavy equipment under grill had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning. Floors in walk in coolers under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Missing damaged ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, dish machine areas, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Missing light shields in prep area, bsmt prep areas, shall be replaced. Damage/broken light shields in rear kitchen areas in 1st floor, shall be replaced.

DEC 9
2015
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 20
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT THE DISPLAY COLD HOLDING UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-CHICKEN 65F, GARBANZO BEANS 62.9F, TOMATOES 51.7F, EGGS 55.5F, TUNA 54.6F, GRILLED MANGO CHICKEN 54.2F, ASSORTED SUSHI ITEMS 64.1F/62.5/60.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 38 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $232.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING COUNTER CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT DISHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL AREA LEAKING AND THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING

JUL 31
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING COUNTER CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT DISHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL AREA LEAKING AND THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

JUL 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN AND BEEF) SITTING ON THE COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF COOKED RICE AT 109.7F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.0F AND 2LBS OF BEEF AT 84.1F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 17LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $24. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTEMTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER TAKING OFF A USED PAIR OF DISPOSABLE GLOVES AND BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF DISPOSABLE GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON A NEW PAIR OF DISPOSABLE GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE DISH WASHING COUNTER CLOSEST TO THE BASEMENT DISHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES WITH ACCUMULATED DUST THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEAR THE GRILL AREA LEAKING AND THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

MAR 23
2015
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

PREP TABLE CAN OPENER BLADE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

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

DUSTY CEILING AREAS AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS 1ST/BSMT AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AT ONE OF THE HAND SINKS IN PREP DISH AREA IN SAME AREA ON FIRST FL.MUST REPAIR.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

15 EMPLOYEES NOT PROVIDED WITH THE NEW IDPH FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 11
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 4
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

INADEQUATE INSECT CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30-40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT'S AND FIRST FLOOR KITCHENS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.

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

BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED,INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

ICE BIN AT BAR MISSING COVER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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

INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, ORANGE FILM NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

STANDING WATER ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MAKERS, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE.

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

HEAVY DUST BUIL-UP NOTED ON ALL CEILING VENTS IN BASEMENT'S KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 23
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS SHELVING AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS.

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

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR IN SIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT (BROKEN OR MISSIING END CAPS). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGEING FROM 58.8F TO 63.1F SUCH AS SUSHI: TUNA ROLLS, SHRIMP, AND CRAB ROLLS AT THE SELF SERVE DISPLAY COOLER. ALSO OBSERVERED 6lbs OF RICE AT 63F INSIDE RICE WARMER. TOTAL WEIGHT 7.38LSB AT $50.00 OF DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS NOT PROPERLY WORKING: ONE WITH NO HOT RUNNING WATER, 2 WITH THE SINKS NOT DRAINING AND 1 THAT DON'T WORK AT ALL. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES TO USE EXPOSE SINKS IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND THEM(REAR PREP AREA). SINK WILL BE TAGGED AND WILL RETURN IN 48 HOURS. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.

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

MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS SHELVING AND FAN COVERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: WALK IN COOLERS AND FREEZER, DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS.

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

NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS, AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE WHERE EVER NEEDED. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS IN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR IN SIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT (BROKEN OR MISSIING END CAPS). MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 28
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGE WALL AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO DISH MACHINE) ON 1ST FL/LOBBY LEVEL.

SEP 25
2012
FAILED
6 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

DISH MACHINE INOPERABLE DUE TO NO RUNNING WATER ON THE PREMISES.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO RUNNING WATER AT THE LOBBY LEVEL, MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM OF FRONT DOORS. MUST RODENT PROOF.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND DISH MACHINE ON 1ST (LOBBY LEVEL)FL-REMOVE MOLD/DIRT.

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

MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AROUND DISH MACHINE AND FIX DAMAGE WALL AROUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK (NEXT TO DISH MACHINE) ON 1ST FL/LOBBY LEVEL.

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER PROOF BULBS TO AREA ABOVE THE BUFFET SERVICE LINE.

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