Chicago
18
BEAT

Mellos Carry Outs

2100 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Failed most recent inspection — food temperature found

Inspections
22
11 passed
Last Inspected
2019-03-27
Pass Rate
50%
7 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Failed 7 inspections (2019, 2018, 2018...)
Most recent inspection (2019-03-27) was a failure
Food Temperature issues found across 16 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 12 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 85×
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Food Temperature critical 16×
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Employee Hygiene critical 12×
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Pest Activity critical 10×
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Facility Condition minor 10×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
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Other critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Documentation & Training critical
2019-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY ITEMS/KIT (DISPOSAL MOP HEAD, SINGLE USE GLOVES, FACE MASK AND APPROVED CHEM...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT 114.2F, 1LB OF SLICED GYRO MEAT(LAMB AND BEEF), $10.00 112.4F, 1LB OF CHILI, $3.00 112.F3, 1LB OF MARINARA SAUCE , $2.00 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TC...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN TOP LOADING COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION. 55.6F, 1LB, OF HUMMUS, $2.00 49.3F, 1LB, OF SLICED TOMATOES, $2.00 50.4F, 2LBS, OF TAZIKI SAUCE, $3.00 48.2F, 2LBS OF H...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS STORED IN COOLERS AND REAR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATUR...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UN...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COOK LINE AREA, AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) NOTED IN UNIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER DRY STORAGE ALONG CORNER/FLOOR AND WALL JUNCTIONS. ALSO OBSERVED 10 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT UNDERNEATH STAIR CASE LEADING TO DRY STORAGE AREA. ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM STORED UNDERNEATH GALVANIZED WASTE PIPE IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RELOCATE BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OR ENCASE PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RESURFACE/REPLACE SHELVING UNITS RACKS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS ...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON BEVERAGE DISPENSING SYSTEM IN DINING ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND OR INSTALL. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

2018-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2018-06-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL PREP ...

minor Sanitation

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

: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNIT...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOLDED CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVED MOLD AND MAINTAIN.MUST SCRAPE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

: STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2018-06-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. APPROXIMATELY...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NORTH SIDE CORNER AND ALONG WALL BASE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR E...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT . MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL P...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATED UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND UNDER AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOLDED CAULKING AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WALL. MUST REMOVED MOLD AND MAINTAIN.MUST SCRAPE AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN DOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FRONT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEEDED IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

STEM THERMOMETER NEEDED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.

2018-01-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2018-01-09 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT MAINTAINED. NO COLD RUNNING WATER OBSERVED AT THIS TIME WHEN FAUCET WAS TURNED ON, IT IS TURNED OFF ALSO OBSERVED HAND SINK CLOGGED NOT DRAINING. MANAGER TURN ON COLD WATER AND REPAIR SINK. COLD WATER NOW AVAILABLE AND...

critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 25 RAT DROPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH SHELVING AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR EAST SIDE OF BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE ...

serious Sanitation

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

DISHWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN THE LEFT SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, CLEAR WATER COMING UP FROM MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITES WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/ USED BY DATE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GRASE ENCRUSTED ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHING COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD COVER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE BATHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2017-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED LIGHTS MISSING AND BURNT OUT AT HOT LINE/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ANPROVIDE LIGHT BULBS

2017-06-15 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NOTED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PR0PERLY SET UP FOR CLEANING ,RINSING AND SANITIZING MULTIUSE UTENSILS IN THAT MANNER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NOTED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE CHEMICAL TESTING OF SANITIZER STRENGTH WHEN SAITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED POP DISPENSER NOZZZLES STICKY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE POP NOZZLES.

minor Sanitation

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

NVEOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FLOOR AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH NON POUROUS EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED LIGHTS MISSING AND BURNT OUT AT HOT LINE/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE ANPROVIDE LIGHT BULBS

2016-10-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1965762 9/30/16 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL FINDING APPX. 15 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER SEVERAL SHELVING UNITS AND ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE BEHIND WALK IN COOLER, 2- DEAD RATS ONE ON SNAPP TRAP UNDER CHEST...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG FOR FOO...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA ,BASEMENT AND FLOOR MATS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK & OVERHEAD WALL AT HOOD

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FOOD COOLERS

2016-09-30 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS .5LB CHICKEN SOUP 113.6F,.5LBS. LEMON SOUP 116.3F,.5 LB.CHILI 113.1F,1LB.AU JUS 114.0F,.5 LB COOKED GREEN PEPPERS,.5LB MARINARA SAUCE 115.3F.PRODU...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED.OBSERVED HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON TO WASH HANDS FILLING UP AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO A LARGE GARBAGE CAN WITH A PLASTIC BUSS PAN OF RAW CHICKEN ON TOP STOR...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA.ON FLOOR UNDER PAPER BAG,PAPER CUPS,PAPER CONTAINERS,PAPER TOWEL STORAGE SHELVES,UNUSED PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SOUP,AU JUS,RICE,CHILI,ETC)MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SE...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE GROCERY BAG FOR FOOD STORAGE

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,USED AND UNUSED PREP COOLERS ,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ICE DISPENSER AND NOZZLES ON SODA MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS,FOOD STORA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA ,BASEMENT AND FLOOR MATS.MUST SEAL HOLES IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DIRT FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE AT MOP SINK & OVERHEAD WALL AT HOOD.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL FOOD COOLERS.

2016-01-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-01-20 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE AND UNACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR STAFF AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK WHEN FAUCET IS TURNED ON ,IT IS TURNED OFF FROM UNDERNEATH AND ALSO A GARBAGE CAN IN FRONT OF SINK WITH SEVER...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 200 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FOOD AND PAPER STORAGE AREA UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF CHEST FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER,FOOD STORAGE AND SODA CADDY ,PREP TABLES AND IN ...

serious Food Storage & Handling

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE READY TO EAT AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (ITALIAN SAUSAGE,SLICED TOMATOES,EGGS)CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:35 A.M. MUST BE ON SITE AT ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1561470 7/23/15 NOT CORRECTED #32-OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#33-OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH I...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR IN HOLDER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL PREP COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS NEAR VENTILATION UNIT ACROSS FROM 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GRILL TABLE,STOVE,FRYERS,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,ALL PREP COOLERS,MICROWAVE,CHEST FREEZERS,3- COMPARTMENT AND MOP SINK BASINS,WIRES AND PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PLASTIC WEAR HOLDING TRA...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON FLOOR MATS AND FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK WALL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA,WALK IN COOLER WALLS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DA...

minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY HOT WATER CONNECTOR UNDER HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE 2 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2015-07-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN T...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

2015-07-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT 53.7 AND 59.9 F BOTH REFRIGERATORS CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AND WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 5LBS OF COOKED RICE VALUED AT 420 AT 51.3F, 3LBS OF LEMON SOUP VALUED AT $45 AT 52.4F, 20LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT $150 AT 55.7F, 10 LBS OF HOT DOGS VALUED AT $70 AT 53.9F, 5L...

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL PREPARRED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE LABELED AND DATED. LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND DISCONTINUE USE OF SINGLE SERVICE FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TORN GASKET.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS WITHIN REFIGERATOR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL RACKS NEED TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAINED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. PULL ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AWAY FROM WALLS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL ACCROSS FROM 3 COMPARMEMT SINK UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED LIGHTS IN BASEMENT IN DRY STORAGE IN NEED OF SHEILDS OF SHATTERPROOF BULBS. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED THERMOMETERS WITHIN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE. MAKE SURE THERMOMETERS ARE CHECKED FREQUENTLY AND ALL THERMOMETERS ARE READING 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

2014-06-27 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND REMOC=VE RUST ON THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS ON ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. MUST DEFROST ALL 4 CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT (WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD -U...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM .

minor Sanitation

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE GRILL, STOVE, COOLER AND DEEP FRYER IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ...

minor Sanitation

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

WALL BESIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, NOT MAINTAINED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON ALL LIGHT BULBS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH ALL 3 CHEST FREEZER OR CHANGE LIGHT BULBS TO SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-08-20 Pass Canvass
5
minor Facility Condition

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS 1ST FLOOR AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REMOVE GREASE.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISHWASH AREA IN 1ST FLOOR. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT ESPECIALLY UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN TILES ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK REMOVE DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

LEAKY FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

2012-10-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-10-17 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMMUS AND TAMALES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CO...

critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED HAMBURGERS AT 50.7F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 44.7F, EGGS AT 47.8F, FETA CHEESE AT 51.6F, GYRO SAUCE AT 48.7F, POLISH DOGS AT 48.7F, HOT DOGS AT 48.7F, PIZZA PUFFS AT 45.3F, HUMMUS AT 4...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF INSECT INFESTATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. ROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON AND INSIDE OF THE WALLS AND INSIDE EQUIPMENT (CHEST FREEZERS) IN THESE AREAS. ...

serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED A GREEN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INSIDE OF THE ICE CUBE CHUTE AND A BLACK AND ORANGE SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. M...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #517413 ON 6/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. 33/01 - THE FOLL...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS IN THE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A KNIFE RACK TO STORE CLEAN KNIVES. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE CHEST FREEZERS. MUST STORE FOODS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. MUST INSTALL DOOR SWEEPS FOR BASEMENT DOORS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, UNDERSIDE OF EXPOSED HANDSINK.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED A RUSTED FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST SEAL FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. REPAIR WALL TILES, BASEBOARD AND REGROUT WHERE NEEDED BEHIND STEAM TABLE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO COOLERS. SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROU...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED CONDENSER LINE FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER LEAKING INTO A BUCKET IN THE COOLER. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REMOVE MATERIALS OFF OF THE FLOOR.

2011-09-07 Pass Short Form Complaint
9
minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11 #517413.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION REMAINS.

2011-06-29 Pass Tag Removal
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minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM INSPECTION #517413 ON 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM 6-20-11.

2011-06-22 Pass w/ Conditions Tag Removal
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

COOLER REMAINS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. TEMPERATURE AT 47.5 AT THIS TIME.

minor Chemical Safety

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

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM REPORT #517413 ON 6-20-11.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Facility Condition

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

VIOLATION REMAINS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

VIOLATION REMAINS.

2011-06-20 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 55.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 3LBS. FETA CHEESE AT 55.8F, 2LBS PORK RIB AT 54.7F, ONE DOZEN EGGS AT 57.2F, 15LBS. BE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS FOR...

minor Sanitation

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. ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SIN...

minor Sanitation

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. THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR MICROWAVE OVEN, INTERIOR ALL COOLERS. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE REAR GLASS DOOR REAC...

minor Sanitation

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. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOOR THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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. BLACKENED MOLDY CAULKING AT UTILITY MOP SINK.MUST REPLACE. WALL AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES IN TILE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL.

minor Facility 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. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS IN REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
55
Floriole Bakery LLC
60
The Mexican
19
Biograph Diner,inc

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