Morena'S Kitchen
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for sanitation, documentation & training
2019-01-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 9 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RA...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2019-01-10 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 10 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING R...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS #38 AND #54 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2244033 ON 1/3/19: 38 - OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INS...
2019-01-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE TO CUSTOMERS WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UND...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. THE LAST INSPECTION REPORT FROM ORKIN WAS DATED 8/30/17. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES AND THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY MUST PERFORM...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE STOVE, PREP COOLER, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT A COVER IN THE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOR GARBAGE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE AREA OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE STOVE AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
2017-06-22 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL)
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN
2017-06-06 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.12 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND OPEN RODENT POISON ON FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM,APPX. "3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST RE...
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON PREMISES TO DISPOSE OF TRASH INTO.MUST PROVIDE A OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINET,WHEEL BASES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND KEEP DRY.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET,LOWER WALL IN VESTIBULE,STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET IN DINING AREA.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALL VENT NEAR TOILE...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA OVER PREP COOLER.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REINSTALL MOPSINK IN PREP AREA THAT WAS REMOVED FROM PREMISES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND GROUND IN REAR YARD(UNUSED COOLERS,FRYERS,GRILL,ETC)
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEE.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
2016-06-22 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CONDIMENT COOLER CUTTING BOARD.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING IN THE REAR RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
2015-08-05 Pass License ▾
No violations found.
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