SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

MEENARI ORIENTAL RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 35/100

3311 W BRYN MAWR AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 7, 2022 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 5 years ago. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
84
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDSINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE ADJACENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, FLOUR, SUGAR ETC).

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOPSINK FAUCET IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

JAN 12
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 5
2021
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. ONE REPORT WAS PROVIDED FOR THE 2020 CALENDAR YEAR. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2020. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR MUST CONDUCT INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RIPPED GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN REAR. MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SINK IN THE BAR BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NON FOOD CONTACT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE ,7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON ALL RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVED ON PREMISES ON THE MENU,LABEL STATEMENTS, PLACARDS, TABLE TENT OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

ESTABLISMENT IS PREPARING/MAKING KIMCHI ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A HACCP PLAN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT MR. PAT O'CONNOR FOR APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AT CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.

MINOROther
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

ESTABLISHMENT IS PREPARING/MAKING KIMCHI ONSITE BUT NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HACCP PLAN. MANAGER DISCARDED THE KIMCHI WORTH $22.00, TOTAL 5 LBS. SEE VIOLATION #29. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED,

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE COOKING ,PREPARING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID/COVER.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED DATE.

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

TOP SHELVING OF THE STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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NOV 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS....NOTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND DIRT.

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER TO BE 50.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: LETTUCE (MIXTURE)57.2F/47.1F, CABBAGE (MIXTURE)46.4F, KIM CHI 45.1F,50.6F/57/2F/58.5F (ASSORTED CONTAINERS). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

MINORPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH FOIL PAPER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST REFRIGERATION AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. NOTED FOOD SPILL AND DIRT INSIDE REFRIGERATIONS UNIT BY THE STORE AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVES AT TE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR NETS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED OR THEY ARE IN THE KITCHEN.

AUG 9
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LID OF CHEST FREEZER ON NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT UNDER STAIRS WITH LID IN DISREPAIR. INSULATION EXPOSED AND LID IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. LID MUST BE REPAIRED PROPERLY OR REPLACED.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS AND CRUMBS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND REACH IN FREEZERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS OF BASEMENT WITH EXCESS WATER. KEEP FLOORS OF BASEMENT CLEAN AND DRY.

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

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED FOR MOP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON FAUCET IN BASEMENT MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING OR NON WORKING THERMOMETERS IN REFRIGERATORS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS. CHECK THERMOMETERS TO MAKE SURE ALL REFIRGERATORS ARE AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 3
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Reach in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean, need cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning, floors in front storage area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

JAN 29
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated in coolers, and in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in cooler, reach in freezer.

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), rear storage shelving , and bsmt storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage area under shelving, pallet not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in women"s bathroom, shall be repaired/replaced.

MAY 13
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST REMOVE ICE/FROST BUILD UP AT ALL ICE BOX FREEZER BOXES.

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

IN THE BASEMENT AREA THROUGHOUT ENTIRE BASEMENT FLOOR BASES AND CORNERS MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DIRT,AND DEAD INSECTS. ALSO MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY ALONG THE EAST SIDE WALL OF THE BASEMENT AT ALL TIMES.

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

MUST DECLUTTER/BETTER ORGANIZE REAR PORTION OF THE BASEMENT AREA TOWARDS THE NORTH WALL SO AS TO HAVE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in cooler, and reach in freezer, must date and label food items in cooler, and reach in freezer.

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).

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

Floors in bsmt storage areas by hot water heater, and under heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease, not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in bathrooms, dining area need cleaning.

APR 16
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A PREP TABLE, A SPICE/MEAT GRINDER IN BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. IF THE BASEMENT IS USED FOR PREP AREA MUST INSTALL A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AN EXPOSED SINK(BOTH UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE),CEILING,FLOOR AND WALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

FOUND INTERIOR OF BOTH CHEST FREEZER INTERIOR LINERS IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN EXPOSED INSULATION AND WITH A LOT OF DUCT TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE;SURFACE MOST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ONE UNIT IS LOCATED IN KITCHEN THE OTHER IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD-UP INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF CABINET BY THE STOVE AT SOUTH WALL OF THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOOR BY THE STOVE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING THE GLASSES ON THE 3 COMPT SINK,WITHOUT HOT WATER ON THE 2ND COMPT SINK, AND WITHOUT WATER AND SANITIZER ON THE 3RD COMPT SINK.RINSING THE GLASSES UNDER RUNNING WATER ONLY AND PUTTING THE GLASSES ON THE DRAIN BOARD RIGHT AWAY. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER HOW TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSES AND DISHES ON 3 COMPT SINK. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL

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

MUST LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

RUSTED EXTERIOR OF THE DOOR 0F THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ALL THE FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE BUILT UP.

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

MUST CLEAN ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND REACH FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER BY THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN,WITH GREASE BUILT UP. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM, MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

SEP 10
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

caulking by 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall de repair/replaced.

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

non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, cooking equipment need detailed cleaning. storage shelving in bsmt., need detailed cleaning.

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

floors under cooking equipment had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

wall by 3 compartment sink not clean needs cleaning. walls, ceilings that had peeling paint in bsmt. storage areas shall be repair.

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

light shields in prep area need cleaning, missing light shields in bsmt. storage areas shall be provided.

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

exhaust canopy not clean, needs cleaning. exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning.

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