SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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2022 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: WOK STATION, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES (TOPS AND BOTTOMS) AND STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK FROM FAUCET.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND THE DISHMACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, BEVERAGE STATION AREA AND OTHER AREAS OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE PARTICLES AND DUST OBSERVED.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR DIARRHEA AND VOMITING OR EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

OCT 3
2018
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR DIARRHEA AND VOMITING OR EQUIPMENT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER TOUCH GARABAGE AND NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS WHEN TOLD TO CHANGE GLOVES. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH AND CHANGE GLOVES PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND DISHMACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING HOT AT 160.0 DEGREES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE CDPH. MACHINE IS BEING HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND CUT LEAFY GREENS (ICE BERG LETTUCE) CUT IN QUARTERS AND SHREDDED SITTIN IN BOWLS ON PREP TABLE. 76.4 DEGREES LETTUCE WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $10.00 2 LBS PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. OBSERVED 5-6 ROACHES AT DISH MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND SANITIZE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO LOGBOOK ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOFBOOK AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS MUST BE REPLACED WHERE WORN AND OR DISCOLORED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOMS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SMELLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS AND CEILING HAVE A LARGE BUILD UP OF DUST THAT IS IN NEED OF REMOVING AND MAINTAINING CLEAN. FRRE FROM DUST BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE AND DUST AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

NOV 17
2017
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 9
2017
FAILED
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT 48.8F OF COLD PREP STATION CONTAINING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS. UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS LOCATED IN ABOVE 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 46.5F, 12LBS BEEF AT 47.1, 8LBS OF PORK RIBS AT 47.F, BLBS OF PORK RIBS AT 47.5F , AND 3LBS. OF SCALLOPS AT 46.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX WT. 51LBS AND VALUE $220. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP COMING FROM SOAP DISPENSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA FOR ADEQUATE HANDWASHING. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HANDWASH SINK. CRITICAL 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAIN WITH GREASE SPILLED ON LID, DOWN THE SIDES AND ON GROUND AROUND CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF 2-DR FREEZER IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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AUG 29
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE COOKING POTS, COOKING BURNERS, FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND MOPSINK IN PREP AREA AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 6
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS AND BABY CLAMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT TAGS AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROOF OF DOCUMENTATION, OR FOLDER CONTAINING TAGS FOR THE LAST 90 DAYS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. COST $145 AND WT. 21 LBS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TAGS WITH SHELL FISH AND HOLD FOR 90 DAYS TO BE PRESENTED UPON REQUEST FOR REVIEW AFTER USE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B)(B-2).

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 22 RAW EGGS IN BOWL ON PREP TABLE AT 85-87F DEGREES, RAW BEEF(10LBS)IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 47F, AND FRESH CHICKEN (7LBS)ALSO IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 47.6 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS. APPROX WT. 17LBS AND VALUE $80. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (TOAST) IN PREP AREA . ALSO OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLACE GLOVES ON WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND PULL GLOVES OVER HANDS WITH HIS MOUTH AND BEGIN TO HANDLE FOOD. ALSO NOTED FOOD HANDLERS PLACING PAPER ORDERS ON TOP OF PREPARED FOOD ITEMS TO BE PICKED UP BY SERVERS. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)(B).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE COOKING POTS, COOKING BURNERS, FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND TRACKS OF SLIDING DOORS OF ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET OF EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AND MOPSINK IN PREP AREA AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER BEHIND FRONT SMOOTHIE BAR, ORGANNIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 5
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE. MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, LARGE COOKING POTS, COOKING BURNERS, FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND PREP TABLES.

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

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN IN THE CENTER OF THE KITCHEN AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ABOVE THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST CLEAN ALL SHIELDS AND VENTS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN PIPING BEHIND AND WALLS AROUND EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME THERMOMETERS NOT VISIBLE IN COOLERS; MAKE THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUS.

NOV 30
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES ABOVE 3-COMP SINK NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

A HOSE WITH LOOSE WIRING IS ATTACHED TO WATER SUPPLY LINE ABOVE LARGE COOKING POT WITHOUT A VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN FRONT DAIRY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

FEB 18
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE, FOUND 5 LBS OF OX TAIL AT 60.5F, 4 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 55.7F. FOOD ITEMS LEFT ON COUNTER TOP TO THAW, INSTRUCTED MGR TO HOLD SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPS, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.

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ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSTRUCTED HANDS WASHING SINK, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES RINSING UTENSILS AT MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO USE HAND SINK FOR HANDS WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP NOTED ON VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 26
2014
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/27/13, REPORT#1114895. 33.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES. 34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. 35 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. 38 MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. 38 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD. 41 MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA. 42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. 43 MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN A BIN/CONTAINER

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

RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

JUN 27
2013
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES, VENTS AND WALLS-REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE FRONT SIDE STORAGE AREA.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD, MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN FRONT BAR AREA IN A BIN/CONTAINER.

OCT 9
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

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