DEC 16
2025
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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822 N STATE ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 16, 2025 · passed
17 of 29 inspections passed, 7 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
29
17 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
78
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 182025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 18
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS 52.8F/55F, HOT DOGS 53.6F, POLISH SAUSAGE 55F, ITALIAN BEEF 51.7F, CHICKEN 59F/54.3F, MILK 51F, CHEESE 57F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
JAN 232025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA OVER THE TABLES WHERE CUSTOMERS EAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALL WHITE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA JUST RIGHT OF THE GYRO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BLACK, GREASE STAINED BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 82024FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2024
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NON WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/8/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT EASTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR AND TOWEL UNDERNEATH JAR OF SPORTS PEPPERS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL AND CARDBOARD AS LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED ONLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571564 DATED 02/22/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE
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FEB 222023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON FRONT PREP-LINE UNIT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
SEP 222022PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED THERMOMETERS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CHEESECAKE SLICES SOLD TO GO WITH NO TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH BUSINESS AND ALLERGY INFORMATION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 5 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS TEHREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SIGN, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SAMPLE COPY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3-COMP SINK WHEN THE INSPECTOR ARRIVED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HOT WATER TANK, EVENTUALLY THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PLUMBING/HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MAR 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 282019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SPICES STORED IN RE-USED FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOOD FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
JAN 32018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 3
2018
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED GLASS BULB IN 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULB IN THIS UNIT.
JUN 222017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 22
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE AND THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE TRAY IN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
FOUND TWO WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
MAR 232017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 23
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
FOUND 5 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE AND ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOUND ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE. MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 22016FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2016
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1610153, Inspection Date: 01/25/2016. 38 OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 04/25/2016 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. 04/25/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/09/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 252016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 25
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
JAN 82015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 8
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 232014FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 23
2014
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AREA AND THE FOOD PREP AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
MAR 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL FREEZERS AND A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
AUG 162013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 16
2013
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO THE WARMEST PART.
JUN 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
AUG 92010FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 9
2010
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 7-38-020.
AUG 52010FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 5
2010
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING AREA NEXT TO SODA DISPENSER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
AUG 32010FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 3
2010
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7-20-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (18) FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENSER AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE CRAWLING BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER STORAGE CRATE AND PREP TABLES, AND ALONG SIDE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 FLOORS AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER PREP TABLES AND 3 COMP SINK.
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. MUST REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ON LIGHTS OVER REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOM.
JUL 202010FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 20
2010
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENCER AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 ROACHES CRAWILING ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND BEHIND WHITE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS ENTER THROUGH THE REAR DOOR AND USE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT THE USE OF REAR WASHROOM TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
FEB 232010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 23
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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. MUST DISCARD WORN AND BROKEN CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE.
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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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. MUST REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK. MUST ALSO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS OVER LIGHTS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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