MELROSE DINER.
3231-3233 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 12 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 132017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
MAR 22017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
FEB 142017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION #29 FROM REPORT #1982773 DATED 2/7/17 STILL NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #34:MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE #35: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
FEB 72017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1970799 DATED 11/3/16 NOT CORRECTED: #32:MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #34:MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE #35: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST CORRECT ALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
JAN 172017PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS, SINGLE USE CREAMER CUPS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON DINING ROOM TABLES AND AT THE BAR. NOTED APPROX. 2 LBS OF CREAMERS, WORTH $10 AT 70 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY MUST MAINTAIN COLD, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE CREAMERS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED HALF OF THE BASEMENT SUMP PUMP COVER IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A FULL COVER. OBSERVED WOODEN PALLETS BEING USED AS FLOOR COVING IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NOTED THE PALLETS TO BE ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE PALLETS AND PROVIDE A FLOOR COVERING THAT IS NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE AND DURABLE.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD, ESPECIALLY OVER THE STOVE AND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
THE RIGHT FAUCET IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM IS NOT PROVIDING HOT OR COLD WATER. A SECOND, WORKING FAUCET IS AVAILABLE IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FAUCET TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT, INCLUDING EXTRA CHAIRS, TABLES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. THE STORAGE OF THESE ITEMS PREVENTS ACCESS TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT (THERE IS NOT PATH BIG ENOUGH TO WALK THROUGH TO GET TO THE FAR WALLS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY MATERIALS FROM PREMISES AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE TO BE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS.
ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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NOV 152016PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-3-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#18-STILL OBSERVED 7 LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLE AREAS. ON THE WOODEN RAMP LEADING TO THE ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.ROACHES ON UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AT STAIRWELL TOP AND NEWLY STORED UNUSED, DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY TO NORTH BASEMENT.SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED AND INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DIRTY EQUIPMENT FROM THE PREMISES. THE PEST CONTROL CO. WILL BE TREATING THE ESTABLISHMENT TODAY AND MUST FAX OR EMAIL TODAYS SERVICE REPORT TO CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THIS RE-INSPECTION WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED AND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 11-03-16 #1970799 NOT CORRECTED.#45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NOV 32016FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 10 ROACHES UNDER AND ON THE WOODEN STAIRCASE TO THE BASEMENT AND ON PILES GARBAGE UNDER STAIRWELL. 3 BABY ROACHES AND 3 ADULT ROACHES ON WOODEN RAMP AND ENTRANCE TO NORTH SIDE OF BASEMENT. 4 ROACHES UNDER THE NORTH BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.2 ROACHES ON UNUSED DIRTY EQUIPMENT IN HALLWAY AT STAIRWELL TOP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SPRAYING "RAID" INSECTICIDE ON LIVE ROACHES UNDER STAIRWELL. OBSERVED HANGING FLY PAPER ABOVE THE ENTRANCE TO THE BASEMENT WASH-IN COOLER AND FLY LIGHTS ABOVE THE STORED BAGGED ONIONS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR ROACHES TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ROACH ACTIVITY. REMOVE FLY PAPER AND FLY LAMP FROM FOOD AREAS. REMOVE ALL INSECTICIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1734817 ON 3-25-16 NOT CORRECTED. #45- ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
ALL PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR DINING COUNTER SITTING STOOLS. MUST NOT USE TAPE TO REPAIR SOAP DISPENSER IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA. RAW WOODEN SHELVING AT THE SERVER STATION PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER MUST BE CLEANED AFTER EACH USE. FOOD ENCRUSTED METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WALK-IN COOLER. DIRTY SHELVING WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER BOTH COOKS LINE FLAT AND GAS GRILLS. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER SEVERAL DINING ROOM BOOTHS. MUST REPLACE.MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALL PIPING BEHIND COOKS LINE FLAT GRILL. BLACK MOLD ON WALL AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL TO BE SEALED, SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE AND ENTRANCE TO BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING FAUCET IN THE LADIES WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL WASHBOWL FAUCET UNTIL REPLACED. MUST REPAIR ANY INOPERABLE ATTACHED SINK STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IE: HAND BAGS, MUST NOT BE STORED IN FOOD PREPARATION OR FOOD STORAGE AREAS. ALL UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES, OR STORED CLEANED, PROPERLY STORED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR TO PREVENT INSECT AND PEST HARBORING.
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AND ON COOKS LINE MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 252016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES
MAR 232016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1734279 ON 3-15-16 NOT CORRECTED.#29- #34-OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UP-WARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MANAGEMENT RELOCATED ALL FOODS IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED WALK-IN COOLER AND MOVED TO AVAILABLE ADDITIONAL WALK-IN COOLERS IN THE BASEMENT. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIR HAS BEEN MADE AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION. FLOORS OF THE COOKS LINE ARE BEING CLEANED AT THIS TIME OF RE-INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
SEE VIOLATION #14
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
MAR 152016FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CHLORINE CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE FOUND WITH AN EMPTY SANITIZER CONTAINER WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. 0 PPM CHLORINE BEING DISPENSED. AFTER EMPLOYEE SUPPLIED A FULL SANITIZER CONTAINER AND AFTER MACHINE WAS PRIMED, MACHINE WAS STILL NOT PROPERLY DISPENSING ANY SANITIZER. FOUND 0 PPM CHLORINE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS CHLORINE SANITIZER TO 100 PPM. CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
COOKS LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND OBSTRUCTED BY WOODEN BENCH AND METAL RACK SHELVING. ALSO WITHOUT SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. STAFF MADE ACCESSIBLE AND PROVIDED SOAP/TOWELS DURING THIS INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1561904 ON 8-6-15 NOT CORRECTED. #34-OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UP-WARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.#36-INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE. #38- OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
LABELS ON PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST HAVE PRODUCT NAME AS WELL AS DATE. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR AT THE FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST NOT USE CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE DISH/REAR PREP AREA.
BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT SERVER PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK AND AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE CLEAN STORED DISHES IN THE SERVER STATION, UNDER THE KITCHEN PASS THROUGH WINDOW.MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE BASEMENT ABOVE DRY FOODS AND TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS.
EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INTERNAL THERMOMETER NEED FOR THE SERVER COFFEE STATION TWO DOOR COOLER.
WIPING CLOTHS ON COOKS LINE AND SERVER PREP NOT BEING HELD IN THE CONTAINERS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.
AUG 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UPWARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
JUL 302015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN 2 ADDITIONAL HANDSINKS (WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS): 1 HANDSINK MUST BE CONVENIENTLY LOCATED ON THE LARGE PRODUCTION LINE NEAR THE WEST END OF THE LINE. THE OTHER HANDSINK MUST BE LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT, NEAR THE SERVER STATION/ICE CREAM STATION/DESSERT STATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED 3 JUICING MACHINES (JUICE TO ORDER ONLY, NO BOTTLING/CAPPING) ON A PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEAR CUSTOMER SEATING AND THE PATHWAY TO THE WASHROOMS WITHOUT ANY BARRIERS OR PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CEASE OPERATION IN SAID LOCATION AND EITHER MOVE JUICING TO A PROTECTED PREP AREA, WITH AN EXPOSED HANDSINK, OR TO CEASE ALTOGETHER. FACILITY CEASED OPERATION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED 21 COCKROACHES ON SITE (5 IN BASEMENT AND 16 IN THE FIRST FLOOR REAR PREP AREAS). ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES IN VARIOUS AREAS ON SITE (KITCHEN, DINING ROOM, PREP AREAS). INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ALL PESTS AND ANY EVIDENCE OF PESTS AND TO MAINTAIN. RECOMMENDED FACILITY CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1532637 DATED 4-7-15: VIOLATION 38- "OBSERVED NO DIPPER WELLS AT THE ICE CREAM STATION. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE PRODUCTION LINE COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY. OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE FIRST FLOOR WALK IN COOLER NOT SECURED DOWN, CAUSING A DIRTY WATER LIKE SUBSTANCE TO SEEP UPWARDS WHEN STEPPED ON. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SECURE FLOOR, AND SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD AND MAINTAIN THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINKS NOT WORKING: THE RIGHT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND THE LEFT SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. (ADDITIONAL SINK LOCATED IN EACH WASHROOM) INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LARGE ACCUMULATION OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOORS AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO HELP FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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