DEC 12
2016
PASS · 0 violations
NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD COMPANY FL.
Chicago Health Dept
3341 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2016.
18 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Dec 2016.
Last inspected Dec 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
VIOLATIONS
99
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2016
INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 2
2016
FAIL 6 violations
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1970378 ON 10-27-16 NOT CORRECTED. #34-FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #35-PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS IN OPEN SEAM BETWEEN WINDOW/WALL AND METAL WALL. OPEN CRACK/CREVICE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN. SEAL WALL AND OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING UNDER GLASSWARE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
UNUSED FISH DISPLAY COOLER IN THE DINING ROOM FOUND DIRTY INTERIOR. INTERIOR OF BOTH COOKS LINE COOLER AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED WALL COVING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NEXT TO BEER COOLER. MUST REPLACE/RE-SEAL.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
WASTE WATER DRAINAGE LINE FROM THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE MUST BE ABOVE THE FLOOR DRAIN AND ALL POOLING WATER AROUND DRAIN REMOVED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE WEST SIDE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING AND ALL OTHER MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
OCT 27
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
SEP 6
2016
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE GAS STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREA: AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
AUG 29
2016
FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NO SHELLFISH TAGS MAINTAINED ON PREMISES FOR 90 DAYS. NO TAGS AVAILABLE FOR THE MONTHS OF JULY AND JUNE. THE ONLY TAGS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW WHERE THE TAGS ON THE SHELLFISH ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL SHELLFISH TAGS FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES.NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY FOUR FLATS OF RAW EGGS STORED ON SHELVING ABOVE BULK PACKAGES OF CHEESE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALL RAW POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.MANAGEMENT REMOVED DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
BOTH (2) OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLES FOUND OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE. USED SEAFOOD STYROFOAM CONTAINERS PILED UP ON CONTAINERS AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OVERFLOWING WASTE. PROVIDE LARGER OR MORE CONTAINERS. OR, PROVIDE MORE FREQUENT PICK UP SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED BY THIS INSPECTOR ON 1-15-16 HAS BEEN REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH AN OLD, OUTDATED SUMMARY FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1-15-16 NOT CORRECTED. #41- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING IE:UNCOVERED BUCKET OF GREASE, PLASTIC MILK CRATES, COOLERS AND ANY OTHER STORED ITEMS. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND BUSINESS MUST MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AND BE MADE AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED IE: BULK FLOUR.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST NOT STORE PORTABLE FRY SLICER INSIDE THE DIRTY UTILITY CLOSET NEXT TO DIRTY BROOMS AND CLEANING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER AND TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. DIRTY BULK FLOUR CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY EXTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND GREASE: UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER THE GAS STOVE, BEHIND BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, INSIDE THE BASEMENT CLOSET NEXT TO THE STAIRWELL. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALL BASEBOARD COVING DAMAGED/PEELING AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK, AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BEHIND THE BASEMENT BOX FREEZER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL. PLASTIC WALL COVERING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. OPEN SEAM WITH LARGE GAP ON THE TOP OF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR. EXTREMELY DIRTY PORTABLE WALL OF THE MOUNTED FRY SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DIRTY WALL/WINDOW AT THE COOKS LINE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND WINDOW SEALED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE TAPE AS SEALANT. PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB INSIDE THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE FOLLOWING: SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER IN HALLWAY TO KITCHEN, TWO DOOR COOKS LINE COOLER NEXT TO THE WINDOW.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT THE REAR BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
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JAN 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM #1609467 ON 1-7-16 NOT CORRECTED. #29- MINOR VIOLATION #34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.#35- OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS VIOLATION #45- NOT CORRECTED. NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
JAN 7
2016
FAIL 14 violations 3 CRITICAL
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
FOUND APPROXIMATELY 26 LBS OF FRESH MUSSELS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE, AND REAR WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT SHELLFISH TAGS. FOUND 6 LBS FRESH CLAMS IN DISPLAY CASE AND FRONT FISH HOLDING COOLER FOUND TO BE DEAD, ALL OPEN WITH FOUL ODOR. SHELLFISH TAG FOUND WITH THOSE CLAMS INDICATED A SHIPPING DATE OF 12-22-15, AND HARVEST DATE OF 12-21-15. CLAMS 20 DAYS OLD.ALL SHELLFISH DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES TOTAL ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $145.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(B).
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3LBS COOKED RICE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE COOKS LINE AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 132.F. REVIEWED HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE. RICE DISCARDED. ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $3.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
INADEQUATE HAND WASHING FACILITIES OBSERVED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE THE ABOVE CRITICAL AND SERIOUS VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING THE ENTIRE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE FOR BOTH SANITIZERS ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 3-19-15 NOT CORRECTED. #32- OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.#34-OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.#35-OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.#41- OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORING. #45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST PROVIDE A PROPER ICE SCOOP WITH A HANDLE FOR ICE BIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BULK FOOD CONTAINERS FOUND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND REPLACE CRACKED/DAMAGED CONTAINER. MUST PROVIDE LID FOR ICE BIN. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS SHELVING. FLOORS UNDER SHELVING MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING/MONITORING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRT. EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT INTERIOR ALL COOLERS INCLUDING THE WALK-IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. WALL NEXT TO THE GAS STOVE ON COOKS LINE IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN METAL SEAM AND EXCESSIVE FOOD ACCUMULATION INSIDE. MUST REPAIR/SEAL. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP FISH COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
MAR 19
2015
PASS 6 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED HEAVY DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY ESPECIALLY IN AREAS ALONG WALLS, UNDER TABLES AND EQUIPMENT, AND BEHIND ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, WALL TO WALL, CORNER TO CORNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS. OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON WALL BEHIND THE FRONT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE REMAINING, STORE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND WALLS, AND MAINTAIN TO FACILITATE PROPER CLEANING AND HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OUT OF COMPLIANCE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND PROVIDED INFORMATION.
SEP 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL PLASTIC CUPS OF LOBSTER MEAT STORED IN A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER, STORED ON TOP OF A LARGE METAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT BETWEEN 48.9F-53.1F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 42 INDIVIDUAL CUPS OF LOBSTER MEAT WITH A VALUE OF $210 WEIGHING 31#'S. CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT SOILED WITH FOOD DEBIRS ALONG THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS INCLUDING PIECES OF LOBSTER ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
EMPLOYEES WORKING THE FRONT MARKET MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FEB 21
2014
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN FOOD STORAGE SHELVING PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST INSTALL VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL PREP COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 26
2013
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rust shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Also,a barrier (swinging door) is needed at the entry to service area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,upper panel of ice machine require a detail cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas and replace cracked windows near the cooking stove.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.
SEP 24
2013
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
PENDING.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
PENDING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PENDING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
PENDING.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PENDING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
PENDING.
SEP 19
2013
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
DISHMACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. IS OUT OF ORDER DISPENSING CHLORINE (0)PPM AT THIS TIME. MUST UTILIZE THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING-RINSING-SANITIZING FOR THE KICHEN MULTI-USE-UTENSILS. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES AND IMPROPER PEST CONTROL METHODS. FOUND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE DINING ROOM,ON WALL/CEILING ABOVE DISPLAY COOLER,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA .INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH CANS,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY TO CONTROL PEST PROBLEM, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,THE LEFT BOTTOM CORNER OF FRONT DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A MAP LOCATOR INDICATING ALL PEST CONTTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Bulk food containers must be labeled to identify foods stored.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced and remove rust shelvings inside the walk-in-cooler. Also,a barrier (swinging door) is needed at the entry to service area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Fan covers inside the walk-in-cooler,interior of deep fryers,upper panel of ice machine require a detail cleaning.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Must replace water stained ceiling tiles in the kitchen areas and replace cracked windows near the cooking stove.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Hood and filters above the kithen cooking equipments,ventilation covers inside the toilet rooms require a detail cleaning.
JAN 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. DUMPSTER LID WIDE OPEN AND GARBAGE OVER FLOWING. CITATION ISSUED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT (OLD BOXES, TOOLS, ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
AUG 29
2012
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE KNIVE RACK HOLDER AT PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL TOWARDS THE BOTTOM IN THE FURNACE ROOM.
AUG 18
2011
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 11
2011
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST HAVE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE.
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. FRONT EXIT DOORS (2) NOT RODENT PROOF WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM. REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON ALL SIDES AND HOLES IN SCREEN. MUST MAKE ALL TIGHT FITTING/SEAL HOLES.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA LITTERED WITH DEBRIS, WOOD, OLD FURNITURE. MUST REMOVE ALL AND CLEAN ENTIRE AREA.
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. EXTERIOR GREASE TRAP DIRTY. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE. CHIPPING SHELVING ABOVE REAR PREP TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT AND TALL REACH-IN FREEZER MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD. INTERIOR FRONT PREP BOX COOLER WITH RUST. MUST REMOVE/RE-PAINT WITH FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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. FLOORS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. FLOOR IN GREASE TRAP ROOM DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN.
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. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND PIPING IN WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. PLASTIC WALLS IN REAR PREP WITH FOOD STAINS. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE. WALLS BEHIND COOKS LINE WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN. AIR VENT IN DOOR TO ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH DUST. MUST CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. SOILED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ALL UNUSED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ALL OTHER ARTICLES MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED.
AUG 3
2011
FAIL 0 violations
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