SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW CHICAGO PAK SWEETS, INC.

BEAT. 18/100

2326 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 25, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 10 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
97
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Aug 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 25
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.

APR 18
2022
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES WILL BE DISPENSING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEM AND REFRIGERATED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HADNSINK IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA WHERE FOOD WILL BE SERVED , SO THAT EMPLOYEES CAN WASH THEIR HANDS. ALSO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA HAS A DRAIN LINE ATTACHED TO IT THAT DRAINS THE WATER FROM THE WALK-IN COLLER INSIDE THE HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REROUTE DRAIN LINE AND ESNURE THAT HANDWASHING SINKS ARE ONLY USED FOR HANDWASHING.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN HOT HOLDING UNITS LOCATED IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED IN DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETRS FOR ALL HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR DRY STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN AREA INSTRUCTED WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH FOOD NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION, ON THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, ON DRY STORAGE SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE CORNER ALONG THE COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING AREA, AND IN THE WOODEN CABINETS LOCATED IN THE FRONT DISPENSING SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH APPROPRIATE FOOD STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME GREASE BUILD UP ON SURFACE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH A LEAK UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE EASILY SERVICED AND LOCATED.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED UNISEX TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD SPRING SO THAT DOOR IS SELF CLOSING.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 26
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
16 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE SERVING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS OR MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP NEAR ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15-OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR WITH DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

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

4-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

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

4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.

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

4-101.19-OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13-OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-502.11-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CRATES STORED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND DISPOSE INTO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12-OBSERVED FILTHY TOILET SEAT IN STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR BY 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WET FLOORS AROUND TOILET BOWLS IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN WET TOILET BOWL IN MEN'S PUBLIC BATHROOM.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11-OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON FAR LEFT SIDE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE SERVING TCS HOT HOLDING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK IN FRONT WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER WHICH IS ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS OR MOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT TO REAR PREP NEAR ACCESSIBLE HAND WASHING SINK OR REMOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT FROM PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED SAMOSAS WITH STUFFED POTATOES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 120.2F. OBSERVED FRIED POTATOES WITH ONIONS AT 107.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN PUFFS AT 125.6F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE TO HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 75 LBS AT A COST OF $110.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED NO LABELS ON BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REAR DOOR WITH DAMAGED RODENT PROOF STRIP WITH ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RODENT PROOF STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT HAIR FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD, UTENSILS AND CLEAN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FILTHY CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN CUTTING BOARD.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE WITH CLEAN SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO TOILET PAPER AVAILABLE IN WOMEN'S AND STAFF BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOMS AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER REPLENISHED TOILET PAPER IN BATHROOMS AT END OF INSPECTION.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE BAGS AND CRATES STORED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND DISPOSE INTO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CARD BOARD BOXES NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM PREMISES AND CLEAN AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FILTHY TOILET SEAT IN STAFF BATHROOM LOCATED BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE OF MOP SINK IN REAR BY 3-COMP SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON FAR LEFT SIDE AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 11/27/2020, REPORT #2457072. MUST POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).

NOV 27
2020
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD PESTS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

OBSERVED TORN AND DIRTY GASKET ON WALK-IN COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF MAIN COOK LINE AND NEXT TO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND NONFUNCTIONING BOX TYPE FREEZER IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

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NOV 20
2020
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS DAIRY BASED ETHNIC PASTRIES HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 45.8-49.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 150LBS OF PASTRIES VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $400. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED BAKERY DISPLAY COOLER CONTAINING VARIOUS DAIRY BASED ETHNIC PASTRIES MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45.7F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY: OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE IN REAR PREP AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 23 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE OF AND AROUND GREASE TRAP LOCATED BENEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL BEHIND SINK IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLES IN EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CRACKED TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN FRONT OF MAIN COOK LINE AND NEXT TO HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH BAKERY COOLERS, UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA, AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND CRACKED BASEBOARD UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN AND NONFUNCTIONING BOX TYPE FREEZER IN FRONT DINING ROOM AREA NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2293951 DATED 6/20/2020 NOT CORRECTED: " ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS." "TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." "ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THESE VIOLATIONS AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER HELD OVER 24 HOURS, MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND EXPIRATION DATE OR PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN SIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE DINING TABLES, PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

FOUND GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA BROKEN/CRACKED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. WATER STAINED WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. BY THE EXPOSED AND SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD SPLATTERED/STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE,ALL CORNER ,BEHIND AND UDNDERNEATH ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

TWO EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD DOES NOT HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

FEB 28
2018
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 22
2018
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS BEEF FILLED PASTRIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 117.9F. APPROXIMATELY 3 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00. 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 OR PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED DIRTY DISHES BEING STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. DISHES REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED DROPPINGS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING OVER 300 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND UNDER ALL SHELVING AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. ON STORAGE SHELVING AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS, COOKS LINE PREP SHELVING. ON AND IN COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALONG BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND INSIDE WASH BOWL CABINET. INSIDE SHELVING OF DINING ROOM CABINETS.UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UTILITY MOP SINK. NOTED OUTER MOST DOOR AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE AND SIDE EXIT DOOR WITH OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. MUST SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS. HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #2079208 ON 8-29-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED DATE...MUST ALSO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND NOT INSIDE OPEN JARS/CONTAINERS OR GROCERY BAGS. #32-NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED LARGE POTS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH WASHER AR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES....NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING MICROWAVE, SHELVE DISPLAY SHELVING AND CABINETS. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA. #38- NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.#41- NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD, TIN FOIL, NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR WALLS, SHELVING OR EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS PROPS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. RAW WOOD MUST BE SEALED/PAINTED. DOORS MISSING FROM HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. MUST REPLACE DOORS. BASE OF TOILET ROOM HAND SINK CABINET IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SAME.

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

DIRTY, BLACKENED CLOTH CURTAIN IN DOOR WAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND MIDDLE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS.---ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND SPICE CONTAINERS DIRTY.---EXTREMELY DIRTY, BLACKENED MOP SINK. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD ACCUMULATION ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS, MUST CLEAN ALL.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT, MIDDLE AND REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DIRTY. FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN ALL.

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

WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, STORAGE AND DISH AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN.WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE DINING ROOM MUST BE REPLACED.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER OR INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING DISPLAY UNIT. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE FOR HEAD AND BEARD.

AUG 29
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND SERVICE COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED DATE...MUST ALSO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AND NOT INSIDE OPEN JARS/CONTAINERS OR GROCERY BAGS.

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

NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ....NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTH SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED LARGE PUTS ON PREMISES THAT DO NOT FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH WASHER AR REMOVE UTENSILS FROM PREMISES....NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING MICROWAVE, SHELVE DISPLAY SHELVING AND CABINETS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.

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

NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER INTO A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED REPAIR THE CONDENSATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

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