NEW BUFFET CASTLE INC.
3326 W BELMONT AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Failed 12 of 27 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 32019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ESTABLISHMENT WITH SUSHI RICE LAB TESTED ON 05/2013. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE, LAB RESULTS MUST INCLUDE pH and WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT STORING KNIVES/MEAT CLEAVERS BETWEEN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS/CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR KNIVES AND CLEAVERS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND AROUND DOOR HINDGES AT SAID REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAR 272019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND ESTABLISHMENT WITH SUSHI RICE LAB TESTED ON 05/2013. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE SUSHI RICE, LAB RESULTS MUST INCLUDE pH and WATER ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS (COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL PEST ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT STORING KNIVES/MEAT CLEAVERS BETWEEN PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS/CLEAN CONTAINERS FOR KNIVES AND CLEAVERS.
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS LOOSE AT EDGES (COOLERS ALONG COOKLINE). MUST REATTACH/MAKE TIGHT FITTED SAID REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS/LIQUID BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND AROUND DOOR HINDGES AT SAID REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
JUN 122018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATION DOORS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 52018FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND THE COLD-HOLDING REFIRGERATION UNIT ON THE LINE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS AT TIME OF INSPECTION: THE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT #2 WAS 58F BY MY THEROMEMTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS ON PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LESS. REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS TAGGED AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL THE TAG IS REMOVED BY CDPH AFTER THE UNIT MAINTAINS AN INTERNAL TEMPEATURE OF 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATRUES: FOUND 4 LARGE CONTAINERS OF MARINATED RAW CHICKEN AT 50.8F, 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW CURRIED CHICKEN AT 60.4F, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 59F, A CONTAINER OF RAW PORK STICKERS AT 48.7F, AND 2 CONTAINERS OF MARINATED PORK AT 59.3F INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. FOUND A CONTAINER OF COOKED POT STICKERS ON THE BUFFET LINE AT 111.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMESIS: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE UTILIY CLOSET AND APPROXIMATELY 8 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE STORAGE RACK IN THE REAR HALLWAY OF THE FACILCTY. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED FROM PRESISE AND INFECTED AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
OBSERVED RIPPED GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION UNIT THAT WAS TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RIPPED GASKETS TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON THE REFRIGERATION DOORS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, THE EXTERIOR HAND SINK AND SINK COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE FAUCET HANDLES ARE SOILED, AND GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENT DEEP FRYERS ON THE LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
MUST RE-ATTACH THE LIGHT SHIELD THAT IS HANGING FROM THE CEILING NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND TO PROTECT THE LIGHT FIXTURE.
THE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE COLD-HOLDING REFRIGERATION ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETERS; ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST CONTAIN A FUNCTIONAL INTERNAL THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON. MUST MAINTAIN SINK.
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JUL 112017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRUIT/DESSERT SELF SERVICE AREA AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT AT SELF SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF CABINETS. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
SUSHI PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE ALL PREP AREAS REACH IN COOLERS ALONG CORNERS AND UPPER COOLERS DOOR PANELS. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
MENS WASHROOM AND REAR PREP AREA WITH SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LEAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON, SUSHI PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL HOT WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET ALSO REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST MAINTAIN SINKS.
JUL 72016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST DEFROST INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. FOUND FREEZER EXTREMELY OVER LOADED WOTH FROZEN PRODUCTS. COULD NOT GAIN ENTRY INTO WALK-IN FREEZER DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE OVERLOAD OF FROZEN PRODUCTS. MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER SO AS TO BE BETTER MAINTAINED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE EXTREMELY RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE RUST AND EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLASHES AND FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MOST INTERIOR PANEL AROUND THE ICE CHUTE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN WALL TILE AND WALL COVING UNDER THE SUSHI HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS LOCATED NEXT TO THE WALK-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED ONE COOK NOT WEARING THEIR HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE STAFF IS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
FEB 262016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 4 NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE HAVE WORKED AT FACILITY FOR 30 DAYS TO DATE.
FEB 192016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS HOLDING SQUID BALLS (123F) AND ANOTHER TRAY OF BROCCOLI(128F) AT THE BUFFET HOT HOLDING SERVING LINES NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 140F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATE VALUE $25.00 (10 LBS). MANAGEMENT DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD PRODUCT.CDI. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. DURING INSPECTION FOUND RAW CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY STORED ABOVE OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED ON TOP OF A STAINLESS STEEL TRAY HOLDING BEEF. ALSO FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY COVERED DURING STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS HAVE RAW CHICKEN STORED ON THE MOST BOTTOM SHELF OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATORS AS WELL AS HAVE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS COVERED WHILE BEING STORED IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS AT ALL TIMES. CDI.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR #33 NOT CORRECTED. SEE DETAILS BELOW: Tuesday, September 29, 2015 Violation Type: Observation Type: Out Correct By: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES, SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRI UNDER THE LARGE STOVES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND THE PIPES AT SAME LOCATION.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTY ON THE CEILING LAMPS IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND AT ALL OF THE PIPES IN THE SAME AREA. FOUND ALL ABOVE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY WATER PIPE UNDER/BEHIND THE YOGURT MACHINE CAUSING LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER BEHIND MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. FOUND A LARGE WHITE PLASTIC BOTTLE LID BEING USED AS A SINK STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 6 FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD PREP STAFF AT ALL TIMES.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND 4 NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATION. MUST PROVIDE FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION. EMPLOYEE HAVE WORKED AT FACILITY FOR 30 DAYS TO DATE.
SEP 292015PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMP, READING 49-50'F, HOLDING PRODUCE AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED THAT COOLER MUST BE 40'F AND BELOW, COOLER TAGGED, MUST FAX LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL ONCE COOLER IS READING 40'F AND BELOW, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMP, FOODS READING BETWEEN 49-51'F, FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, POLK, BEEF, FISH AND CHICKEN, APPROX., 200 POUNDS, AND ABOUT $1200.00, ALL PRODUCT AND DENATURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED: 7-38/005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES, SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK, STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION, AND FOOD TEMP TAKING,
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
MAR 242015FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE FELL OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1527730,DATED:03/11/2015. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE VIOLATION(S). 16 FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED,#18 OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES AT FRONT PREP AREA INSIDE CRACKS/CREVICES UNDER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE, ALSO MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION.
HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 202015FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ALL ONTO THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP,DISHWASHING AREAS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID PLUMBING PROBLEM AND HAVE ALL AFFECTED AREAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED PRIOR TO RE-OPENING FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1527730,DATED:03/11/2015. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH HEALTH CODE VIOLATION(S). 16 FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE:UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ICE MACHINE WITH CONTINUOUS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE AND IS BEING USED AT THIS TIME. 18 OBSERVED (2) LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED SIDE EAST WALL OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. 03/18/2015 PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION ADDITIONAL LIVE ROACHES OBSERVED (INFANT/ADULT) THROUGHOUT KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE INFANT ROACHES CRAWLING ON SHELVINGS,APPROXIMATELY (20) INFANT/ADULT LIVE ROAHES ON ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS DIRECTLY BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN KITCHEN AREA AND APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES ON PIPES NEAR THE KITCHEN HOOD AND (1)LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALLS OF THE KITCHEN AREAS,APPROXIMATELY (3) LIVE ADULT ROACHES CRAWLING UPWARD ON PIPE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER ALSO,APPROXIMATELY 40 DEAD ROACHES ON KITCHEN FLOORS AND APPROXIMATELY (2) LIVE (INFANT/ADULT) ROACHES STILL MOVING BUT DYING ON SHELVING BENEATH THE BROCCOLI PREP-TABLE. PLEASE NOTE:ADDITIONAL,TIME 2 (DAYS) WAS GIVEN TO BUSINESS OPERATOR TO CORRECT PEST PROBLEM AND OTHER SERIOUS VIOLATIONS AS NOTED IN THE INSPECTION REPORT AND STILL NON-COMPLIANCE.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED ALSO,UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A CURRENT IDPH COPY OF LICENSE AND MAINTAIN. 24 DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR,SLOW DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN,SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030 03/18/2015. PLEASE NOTE: UPON COMPLAINT RE-INSPECTION PLUMBING IS CLOGGED,CAUSING WASTE WATER BACK-UP ON TO SAID AREAS NOTED . INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ALL COOLERS,WOK-STATION AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS NOT ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
MAR 112015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. OBSERVED FLY STRIPS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED (2) LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON CLUTTERED SIDE EAST WALL OF KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED AND RODENT-PROOFED.OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND.ALSO,GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING LID AND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP LID AND ON GROUNDS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LID TO HAVE TIGHT FITTING OR REPLACE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH WASHING FACILITY IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER IS DRAINED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER OVER FLOWING ONTO FLOOR,SLOW DRAINING INTO OPEN SITE DRAIN,SINK NOT PROPERLY BEING MAINTAINED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE WALK-IN-COOLER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FAN COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER,ALL COOLERS,WOK-STATION AND SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,THE KITCHEN SHELVINGS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS,INTERIOR CABINETS AT BUFFET TABLES,MANUAL CAN OPENER AND HOUSING ATTACHED ETC.AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND FRONT PREP STATION REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND INCLUDING INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE KITCHEN AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AND HOT WATER TANK ROOM AND ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN A DESIGNATED AREAS NOT ON KITCHEN DRY STORAGE SHELVINGS.
OCT 202014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED: 06/05/2014 FOR VIOLATION LISTED BELOW, 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK, STOVE, DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA, INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP FROM STOVE AREA, 35 ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 37 MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD ITEMS, 38 THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
TOP AREA OF BUFFET AREA SURFACES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MUST REPLACE WOOD AND SIGN WITH ADEQUATE SURFACES,
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JUN 52014PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY, OFF OF FOOD ITEMS,
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES LEAKING UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR, AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
APR 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,
APR 222014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND ROACH ACTIVITY IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL BY COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA, AND HAVE PREMISES SERVICED, AND SHARED REAR HALLWAY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,
APR 162014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,
MAR 182014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TOP AREA OF BUFFET TABLES IN DINING AREA NOT COVERED, MUST PROVIDE COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION FROM THE ELEMENTS,
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA,
MAR 112014FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC PANEL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A).
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FOR VIOLATIONS PREVIOUSLY NOTED DATED 09/04/2013, REPORT NUMBER #1360665, 30 PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER. 32 MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN. 33 : INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN. 34 FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN. 35 ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 36 LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD IN THE BUFFET DISPLAY,NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. 41 UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT 1 AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, KITCHEN AREA, AND HOT WATER AT SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE,
SEP 42013PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD IN THE BUFFET DISPLAY,NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTER RESISTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR,AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
AUG 272013FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MISSING SNEEZE GUARD AT THE BUFFET CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITH COOKIES, CAKE, CHEETOS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR UPPER AND LOWER PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE PLASTIC PANEL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A).
FOUND EVIDENCE OF 7 LIVE ROACHES AT SUSHI STATION AND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS ON THE SAME AREA AND ON THE WALLS BY THE BUFFET ISLAND STATION. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR ON THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH OVER 1/3 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACH AND FRUIT FLIES ACTIVITIES, CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. (FOUND FOODS STORED ON THE REAR HALLWAY SUCH RICE, ONIONS, WATERMELON). CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020.
PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT AND READY TO COOK FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS WITH HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE, GRILL AND WOK, ALL COOLERS, PREP TABLE, CAN OPENER,CABINET UNDER THE GRILL IN THE SUSHI AREA, INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE BUFFET ISLAND, EXPOSED HAND SINK, MOP SINK, ALL THE CART WITH SPICES,AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA, ALONG THE WALLS, ALL CORNER, UNDER AND BEHIND THE WOK,STOVE,DEEP FRYER, DISH WASHING AREA,INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM,INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. ALL STOCKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVING TO STORE STOCKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FILTER/HOOD, ALL THE VENTS IN THE KITCHEN,PREP AREA ,WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. WALLS/CEILING IN THE PREP AREA/COOKING AREA NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING. VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD IN THE BUFFET DISPLAY,NOT SHIELDED OR SHATTERED RESISTANT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS.
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE MACHINE. TAGGED THE MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE AND NOT TO REMOVE THE TAG. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ,AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING/WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES, MUST BE STORED IN A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO POST "NO SMOKING" SIGN. CITATION ISSUED CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(B). MANAGER POSTED A SIGN DURING INSPECTION.
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