SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MATHER'S MORE THEN A CAFE.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

3235 N CENTRAL AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 16, 2020 · passed

13 of 16 inspections passed, 3 failed. 2 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 16
2020
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 8
2020
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP HAND SINK.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

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

FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM AN OPEN FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM ONE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. (PREMISES HAS HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AVAILABLE ON SITE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON SIDE WALLS NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SAID PEELING PAINT AND REPAIR, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 20
2019
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FAT FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DEEP FAT FRYER CABINET. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS OVER LIGHTS AT HOT LINE HOOD GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY AROUND HOOD SCREENS AT HOT LINE AREA.INSRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND SCREENS. CORE VIOLATION

JAN 25
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLOTH TOWELS AND PAPER LINERS ON SHELVING UNDER FLATWARE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE TOWELS AND PAPER FROM SHELVING AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF DEEP FAT FRYER CABINETS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FRYER CABINETS.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER HOT LINE HOOD DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS UNDER HOOD AT THE HOT LINE.

AUG 1
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE, STORAGE, PREP AND COUNTER SHELVES WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA, SHELF UNDERNEATH STEAM TABLE IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA INTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK IN REAR, SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES GARBAGE CONTAINER AND LID IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND CEILING VENT COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.--------------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLAGE AND STAIN BEHIND DISHMACHINE AND SPRAYER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB UNDER KITCHEN HOOD IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

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OCT 25
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,

FEB 25
2016
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WATER WHEN SINK IS DRAINING OVERFLOWS UNTO FLOOR, NOT PROPERLY DRAINING INTO SEWER LINE, BACKING UP ONTO KITCHEN FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR SURFACE AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYER AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

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

FLOOR NOT CLEAN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE BY DINING ROOM,

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED PROPERLY, RESTRICT STORING ON TOP OF FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR STORING BELONGINGS,

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

FAUCET IN MENS BATHROOM HAS LOW WATER PRESSURE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS IN FRONT PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,

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

CLUTTER 2ND AND FIRST FLOOR STORAGES, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

DIRTY WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FRONT COUNTER AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION,

APR 27
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MICROWAVE OVEN WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, PREP COOLER, DISH MACHINE, EXPOSED HAND SINK DIVIDERS WITH DRIED FOOD ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH GREASE BUILD-UP BEHIND FRONT SERVICE AND IN PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN REAR CLOSET (BY REAR EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 6
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Above violation still remaining(Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced).

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

Above violation still remaining(Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning).

OCT 27
2014
FAILED
5 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

Found/observed rear entrance/exit door(south), not rodent proofed, door 1/4 in gap on bottom of door.Citation issued 7-38-020, serious violation.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink, and 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

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

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

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Walls that had peeling paint in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed. Damaged wall tiles by dish machine shall be repaired/replaced. Walls in rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.

FEB 10
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS ON SHELVINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

FOUND ALUMINUM FOILS ON BOTTOMS OF WORK PREP TABLES USED AS LINERS-MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

FOUND FAN COVERS INSIDE THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE,KITCHEN SHELVINGS,EXTERIOR SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT,KNOZZLES TO FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION NOT CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.

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

FOUND HANDWASHING SINK AT REAR IS LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE-MUST REPAIR.

JUN 6
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front counter shelving that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Non food contact surfaces of kitchen shelving/racks by prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning(detailed).

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

Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

JAN 19
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CALL SERVICE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; INTERIOR 3 DOOR COOLER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. COUNTER TOP BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE AND SOUP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; FOOD CART IN PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; EXTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN 2ND FLOOR STORAGE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,JOB ORDER TO SEAL CRACKED FLOORS HAS BEEN SUBMITTED,2ND FLR IS USED FOR STORING DRY SUPPLIES,NO CANNED FOODS/ NO PACKAGED FOOD IN 2ND FLR

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS ON DISH AREA NEEDS RE CAULKING; WALLS BEHIND ICE MACHINE DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. VENT COVER OF 1 COOLER UNCLEAN MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 28
2011
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Can opener and exterior between equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily. Floor on second floor storage area not sealed or maintained. Instructed to install sealant on floor to have non-porous finish.

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

Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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

Supplies in second floor not properly stored. Instructed to elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT PREP TABLE AND FRONT HANDSINK, AT THIS TIME PREP TABLE IS NOT BEING USED,BREAD TOASTER IS ON THE TABLE; COOKING HOOD WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: CABINETS UNDER SODA MACHINE,SHELVES UNDER HEATING EQUIPMENT,SHELVES/RACKES FOR CLEAN PLATE,EXTERIOR ICE MACHINE

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS AROUND STORAGE AREA IN MEZZANINE UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; MISSING CEILING TILE AT THE MEZZANINE STOREAGE AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED

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