Middle East Grill

Chicago Health Dept

1512 W FOSTER AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2026

Inspection history

MAY 13

2026

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF THE SERVICE PREP COOLERS AND WHERE EVER NECESSARY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CRACKS ON WALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA BY THE BAKERY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 9

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF RAW MEAT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE BOTTOM SHELF IN THE DELI PREP AREA AND ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE GRILL STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SURFACE SO THAT SHELVING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS IN THE UPSTAIRS DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT BAKERY AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

FEB 28

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (MAIN PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, BASEMENT PREP AREA, WASHROOMS ETC).

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (TOMATO SAUCE) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET HANDLE AT HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE (BASEMENT) TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR (HOT WATER TANK) AREA AND THE STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO IT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 9

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTEDTHE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME DIRT ON FLOORS THROUGHTOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES AND RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATE.

APR 26

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT PREP AREA WALLS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS.

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FEB 2

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 26

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVES SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND PLASTIC WATER TUBES. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE ROACHES AT COOK PREP AREA UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER AND 1 LIVE ROACH ON BASEMENT PREP AREA FLOOR. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA COOLERS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS/AROUND SINKS HOT AND COLD WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE SAID PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TWO TRAYS OF FETA CHEESE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.8F,TO 47.6F, STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD CONTAINERS IN STORAGES AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP BETWEEN DOORS AND BOTTOM.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMZE PEST ENTRY

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN MOP SINK AND CLEAN POTS IN DISHROOM. ALSO AT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND MENTIONED IN PREP BASEMENT AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. .

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVES BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN CEILING WALL AND PIPES IN BASEMENT PREP AREA PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK/HOLDER TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, PIPE IS LEAKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY IN FOOD STORAGE AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVER PROVIDED AT BASEMENT STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL OPENED PLASTIC BASEBOARD IN BESEMENT PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER

SEP 9

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

JUL 2

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

JUN 25

2020

FAIL 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-39-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE ALONG WITH SANITIZER APPROVED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIOROTY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 40 POUNDS HUMMUS AT 53.2F, 10POUNDS TAHINNI SAUCE AT 52.5F, 5 POUNDS CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 54.3, AND 5 POUNDS BEEF AT 52.9F.PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. DISPOSED OF 60 POUNDS OF TCS FOODS. VALUE AT 150DOLLARS.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT 54.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT DISHWASHING ROOM 1ST FLOOR. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RATS AT PREMISES. FOUND 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT LOWER LEVEL ALONG WALL AT DRY STORAGE AREAS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND REMOVE FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT LOWER LEVEL PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT TOOLS, ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TOOL STORAGE ROOM.

AUG 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SOME MISSING THERMOMETERS WITHIN COOLERS. MAKE SURE ALL COOLERS HAVE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND ARE 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD BEAMS USED IN WRAPPING ROOM. MUST SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TIN FOIL COVERING COOKING EQUIPMENT IN GRILL AREA. REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL AND KEEP EQUIMENT CLEAN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS SHOULD BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE TO DETER SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

NOV 6

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 18

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 11

2018

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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 WALK IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:-LAMB 57.4F, LENTIL 57.2F, BEEF 53.6F, CHICKEN 55.0F,GROUND BEEF 44.6F, CHICKPEA 46.3F, SOUP 44.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 63 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $193.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2009880 DATED 4/5/2017 NOT CORRECTED:- --#32) MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN AREA. SHELVES DIRTY AT THE BULK SPICE CONTAINER STORAGE AND PLASTIC AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED TO PROP UP SPICE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD RE-PACKAGING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING. --#34) FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS. UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND BULK SPICE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS ELECTRICAL CORD COVER ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA. --#35) WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT PREP AREA AT BRICK OVEN. --#36) MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD, SHATTER PROOF BULB OR PROOF OF BEING SHATTER PROOF ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY METAL PREP TABLE. --#38) MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE WEIGHING AND RE-PACKAGING ROOM WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. --#40) MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RESTAURANT SIDE SMALL COOLER CONTAINING YOGURT DRINK AND REPLACE THE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FETA CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER. --#41) ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BOILER ROOM STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL SHELVING AND STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM THE FLOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRT AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, WALK IN COOLER AND FOOD DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY THE COOKING STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WITH THICK GREASE, DIRT AND GRIME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND WASH SINK AND PREP TABLE AT THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK.NOTED HEAVY GREASE,DIRT AND DUST INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD OF STOVE AT THE BASEMENT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED RAW MEATS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED, READY TO EAT FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. BOWL OF RAW BEEF STORED ON THE TOP SHELVING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER CUT, FRESH BROCCOLI. RAW GROUND LAMB STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT PREPARED ZUCCHINI SALAD AND RAW MEAT STORED ABOVE A CASE OF FRESH LEMONS. MANAGEMENT RE-ARRANGED COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN/MISSING COOLER DOOR HANDLE AT THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR PREP TABLES IN THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN AREA. SHELVES DIRTY AT THE BULK SPICE CONTAINER STORAGE AND PLASTIC AND METAL RACK SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOODEN BOARDS USED TO PROP UP SPICE SHELVING IN THE DRY GOOD RE-PACKAGING ROOM. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISH ROOM. FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, IN NEED OF CLEANING: UNDER THE BASEMENT TWO COMPARTMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND AROUND BOTH GREASE TRAPS. UNDER BASEMENT PREP TABLES AND BULK SPICE STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS AT THE BASEMENT BRICK OVEN. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS ELECTRICAL CORD COVER ON THE FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE RESTAURANT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN: AT THE 1ST FLOOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASEMENT PREP AREA AT BRICK OVEN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD, SHATTER PROOF BULB OR PROOF OF BEING SHATTER PROOF ABOVE THE BASEMENT BAKERY METAL PREP TABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN THE WEIGHING AND RE-PACKAGING ROOM WHERE READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE RESTAURANT SIDE SMALL COOLER CONTAINING YOGURT DRINK AND REPLACE THE INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE FETA CHEESE DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BOILER ROOM STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. ALL SHELVING AND STORED ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 4

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM REPORT #1537294 DATED 4/24/15. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED/POSTED ON SITE FOR THE CUSTOMER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT PROVIDED TO POST.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COLER MUST HAVE A LABEL AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, FOOD CONTAINERS, POTS,PANS,TRAYS,ETC . MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO COVER ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE BAGS CAULK AROUND THE MOP SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE GROCERY SECTION,RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL,REMOVE STAINED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE HOOD AND BETWEEN CEILING AND WALLS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ABOVE THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

APR 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR ON THE 1ST FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

FOUND A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE BAGS OF FOOD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

WATER BOTTLE USED FOR COOLING STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP THE FROZEN VEGETABLE,INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND COVERED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME BROKEN FLOOR TILE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING WALL IN PREP AREA,AND WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NO VENTILATION PROVIDED AT STAFF WASHROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER PROVIDE FOR COOLERS AND FREEZERS.ALSO STEM THERMOMETER IS NEEDED TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE IN PREP AREA

SEP 6

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN LOWER LEVEL PREP AREA BY 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER (PIES COOLER). MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMOMETER FOR COOLER.

MAR 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN SLIDES OF COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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. NO END CAPS AT LIGHTS ABOVE BAKERY. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.

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