Mike's Place

Chicago Health Dept

6977 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2017.

Last inspected Dec 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

100

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2017

Inspection history

DEC 19

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY OR PREPARED BY DATE

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWINGS:- SHELVES INSIDE THE FRONT SERVICE PREP COOLER WITH DIRT, GRIME AND SPILLED LIQUIDS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED VERY THICK GREASE AND GRIME ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR, UNDERNEATH AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS....NOTED DEEP CAVING ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER COVERED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES, REPAIR AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS....MUST CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER WITH FOOD SPILL AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE REST OF PREMISE ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING WATER AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ALL OVER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

DEC 5

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER OR HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE TWO FAUCETS OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL FAUCETS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

Serious Sanitation

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

NOTED A VERY THICK, BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE INNER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH PROOF OF ENROLLMENT FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT UPON BEING RE-INSPECTED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY OR PREPARED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CRACKED CEILING AND PEELING PAINT AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED LEAKING WATER AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED ALL OVER PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 12

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHEVING UNDER STEAM TABLE / HOT LINE AREA RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIFE RACK WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ENCRUSTED ON RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BUCKLING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOOR INN WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE AND ADJACENT TO WALK IN FREEZER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES. NOTED WALLS SPLASHED NEXT TO REAR DOOR IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS AT FRONT LINE IN KITCHEN ARE GREASY AND SOME FILTERS DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS.

MAY 3

2017

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED INCOMPLETE PEST COTROL LOG BOOK WITH MISSING REPORTS,ADDENDUMS,MISSING PEST CONTROL I.D.P.H COMPANY LICENSE DATED FOR 2017.THESE ARE MISSING FROM THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION -7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISIS WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS EGGS,MEATS AND SOUPS SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SHEVING UNDER STEAM TABLE / HOT LINE AREA RUSTING AWAY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SHELVING

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED KNIFE RACK WITH FOOD PARTICULATES ENCRUSTED ON RACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLAN AND SANITIZE KNIFE RACK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER BUCKLING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR FLOOR INN WALK IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOOD AND FILTERS AT FRONT LINE IN KITCHEN ARE GREASY AND SOME FILTERS DAMAGED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN HOOD,FILTERS AND REPLACE DAMAGED FILTERS.

Minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

NOTED CUSTOMER GOING BEHIND COUNTER AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TELL CUSTOMER THAT STAFF WILL SERVE HIM AND NOT TO SERVE HIMSELF.

JUN 21

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON GRILL. ALSO, WALK IN FREEZER HAS EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT, AND TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF A NON WORKING OVEN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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JUN 14

2016

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR WALLS OF THE ICE MACHINE BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, WITH VISIBLE BLACK SLIMEY MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE, POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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 REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY PRODENT PROOFED. 1/4" HOLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DOOR FRAME, (EXCESSIVE LIGHT SHINNING THROUGH THE HOLE FROM OUTSIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR SEAL THE HOLE TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10/14/2015, #1506747. VIOLATION #33; Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). VIOLATION #34: Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners). VIOLATION #35; Wall tiles that were damaged/broken by 3 compartment sink in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced VIOLATION #45; must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER IS PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY BY THE GRILL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED ON GRILL. ALSO, WALK IN FREEZER HAS EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALUMINUM FOIL IS PROHIBITED ON EQUIPMENT, AND TO DEFROST FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; STOVE, GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. ALSO LOOSE HANDLES ON BOTH WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, THE WALL AROUND THE REAR EXT DOOR HAS MISSING AND BROKEN WALL TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA, AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. ALSO, DETACHED LIGHT FIXTURE IN MENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDER STEAM TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO, SLOW DRAIN IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER ON TOP OF A NON WORKING OVEN IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment not clean, need cleaning. Floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Wall tiles that were damaged/broken by 3 compartment sink in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 20

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. REACH IN COOLER AT 52.3F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED REACH IN COOLER.

Critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. 2 POUNDS RICOTTA CHEESE AT 49.8F, 3 POUNDS SAUSAGE LINK AT 76.5F, 2 POUNDS DICED TOMATOES AT 50.5F, 1 POUND SOUR CREAM AT 47.4F, 1 POUND MAYONAISE AT 48.7F, 5 POUND PANCAKE BATTER AT 48.3F, AND 10 POUNDS COOKED POTATOES AT 50.0F. 24POUNDS FOOD DISPOSED. APPROXIMATE VALUE AT 50.00 DOLLARS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, EXHAUST HOOD, GRILL AREAS, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE AT DEEP FRYER AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUN CLUTTER STORED ON TOP OF UNUSED OVEN TOOLS,ETC. MUST CLEAR AND CLEAN.

JUN 7

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND FETA CHEESE IN WATER AT TEMP OF 46.5, PIZZA PUFF AT TEMP OF 46.7F,SLICE HAM AT TEMP OF 47.6F; RAW BEEF AT TEMP OF 48.3F; RAW CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 46.9F; SLICED GYRO MEAT AT TEMP OF 47.3F; SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 45.9 TO 46.7F; BOILED CHICKEN BREAST AT TEMP OF 47.9F; POLISH DOGS AT TEMP OF 50.3,HOT DOGS AT TEMP OF 48.7F.FOOD MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN AND PREP COOLER WHICH BOTH UNITS MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 5 VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE FOOD STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND BROKEN AND MISSING RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF DISPLAY PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART OF DEEP FRYER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S WASHROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR INSIDE THE REAR DOOR IS UNEVEN AND HAS A ROUGH SURFACE,UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD STAINS AT WOOD PANEL UNDER THE NORTH SIDE WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN .

Minor Pest Activity

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

DEAD LIGHT BULB IN COOKING/ PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DUST AND DEAD INSECT BETWEEN THE LIGHT FIXTURE AND LIGHT SHIELD,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THROUGHOUT.

AUG 28

2012

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ,NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZNG SOLUTION

AUG 20

2012

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 10 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED INSIDE THE OFFICE BY THE REAR PREP AREA.TWO HOUSE FLIES ON PREMISES AND 5 SMALL FLIES AROUND SACKS OF POTATOES UNDER THE PREP TABLE AT REAR AREA. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,(GAP OF 1/4 TO 1INCH). NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL INSPECTION,LAST SERVICE WAS ON 9-21-11.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,HOUSE FLIES AND SMALL FLIES.SANITIZE ALL AREA AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE,NEED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT AND INVOICE.RODENT/ INSECT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000079164-11

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT GREASE BUILD-UP.ALSO MUST CLEAN WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,INCLUDED CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS, EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT ,NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZNG SOLUTION

JUL 5

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE DISPLAY UNUSED COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA,

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILL IN THE DINING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE DINING TABLES, TOP OF THE PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZNG SOLUTION.

FEB 27

2012

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MISSING LABEL(NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATE) ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING DRAIN COVER OF THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CABINET WITH STEAK SAUCE, HOT SAUCE AND SYRUP AND ALSO THE CABINET WITH THE MOTOR OF THE COOLER IN THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE BASEMENT. INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER,UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE ADJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND REMOVE RUST ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS. CLEAN THE HOOD WITH MINIMAL GREASE BUILT UP.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT(OLD COATS,PERSONAL ITEMS, BAGS OF DECORATIONS,ETC)INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ANY UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

JUL 14

2011

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 5

2011

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #88562 DATED 10/20/11. #30- FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABEL IN COOLERS,FREEZER. MUST DATE AND LABEL FOOD ITEMS IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.#NON FOOD SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING. #36 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN SHALL BE REPLACED.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK OF THE MEN AND LADIES WASHROOM AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULKING WORN OUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING:FILTER OF THE SODA MACHINE, EXTERIOR PART OF THE SODA MACHINE,BEHIND THE SODA NOZZLES;THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; ALL THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA KITCHEN; THE TOP OF THE UNUSED OVEN, AND REMOVE ALL THE UNUSED ITEMS ON TOP OF THE OVEN;

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BASEMENT NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING, LOOSE AND CRACKED WALL TILES BESIDE THE EXIT DOOR . INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM ,NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 20

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, freezers.

Minor Sanitation

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

cooler shelving in walk in cooler need cleaning, non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning, storage shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, need cleaning, floor in bsmt. storage area under shelving need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

ceiling tiles in rear kitchen need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

broken light shield in kitchen shall be replaced, light shields in prep area, kitchen prep area need cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

exhaust canopy not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation in coolers, kitchen, and bathrooms need cleaning.

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