SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW GRAND CHINESE KITCHEN.

BEAT. 20/100

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 24, 2020 · passed

Failed 8 of 17 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 18 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Mar 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 24
2020
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS LAYING ON COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

OCT 15
2019
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 9
2019
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED 9 SMALL/LARGE LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES ON FLOOR AND COMING FROM UNDERNEATH STEEL PANELING AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE. CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.

OCT 8
2019
FAILED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED 15 LIVE ROACHES SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES: ON THE FLOOR GATERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND IN THE STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVERED A LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE BULK SUGAR CONTAINER. MUST REMOVE SUGAR AND SANITIZE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ANOTHER SERVICE.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

PREMISES STILL NEED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, BULK STORAGE CONTAINER AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS STILL NEED SOME CLEANING AND REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE COOLERS AND WOK STATION. (SEVERAL ROACHES OBSERVED GATHERING INSIDE WORN GROUT LINES)

OCT 3
2019
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER(FIFO).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE. OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING THROUGH OUT THE WASTE WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA. NOTED OVER 20 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE THE DOOR FRAME OF THE WALK IN COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED, AND 5 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED LARGE BOWL INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY COVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,COUNTERS, SHELVES,ALONG THE WOK STATION,THE VENTILATION HOOD, AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVE ALL DUST FROM CEILING TILES AND OVER HEAD LIGHT FIXTURES.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM VARIOUS FLOOR DRAINS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FRONT 1 COMP SINK, REAR 3 COMP SINK. ALL DRAINS APPEAR TO CLOGGED UP WITH WASTE AND DEBRIS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING

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SEP 4
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(a) Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy, with signatures from all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 Observed no vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on site. Must provide written clean up procedure for vomit and diarrheal events, with equipment. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 Observed TCS (time/temperature controlled for safety) foods without proper labels in refrigerators, coolers and walk in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with common name, prep date, discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Observed in-use utensils (rice scoops) improperly stored in a container with room temperature, standing water. Instructed during pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F, in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, or in a clean container that is cleaned and sanitized according to the code requirements. Must maintain same.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 Observed excessive pooling grease and water on floors under wok cook line. Must keep floors clean and dry. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 14
2018
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

Observed previous serious violation not corrected from report # 2176404, dated 5/29/18. Must complete the following previously issued serious violation: Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Observed approximately 75 mouse droppings on pipe in rear behind bulk containers; on the floor of the restroom; on the floor under the cooking line, under middle tables in kitchen; in area where bulk rice is stored; and on top of boxes of canned soda. Observe live mouse under middle tables in prep area. Must contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Critical violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

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

Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

MAY 29
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Observed approximately 45 mouse droppings in the following areas: on the floor in the front corner of prep next to hold holding area; on the floors under dry storage/bulk containers in rear of kitchen; on floors in restroom (in kitchen). Must remove all mouse droppings and contact pest control for service. Must clean and sanitize all affected areas. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Observed all items in walk in freezer without labels. Must properly label all potentially hazardous foods with name and prep date when held for more than 24 hours. Must maintain same.

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

Observed heavy grease build up on floor under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed no light in 2 door sliding cooler across from cooking equipment in rear of kitchen. Must repair and maintain same.

OCT 12
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.

OCT 5
2017
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN THE WALK IN COOLER. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 48F TO 72F. 120 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 69F, VALUED AT $175. 5 LBS OF SHRIMP AT 48F, VALUED AT $20. 60 LBS OF BEEF AT 67F, VALUED AT $100, AND 7.5 LBS OF EGGS AT 72F VALUED AT $75. 10 LBS OF CREAM CHEESE AT 51F, VALUED AT $17. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN THE PREP AREA.

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOLER GASKETS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM.

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

ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.

SEP 13
2017
FAILED
10 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 65.6F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD 140F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING SERVING SPOON IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA AND WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. WASHBOWL FILLED WITH BOTTLES OF CHEMICAL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM WASHBOWL FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON LADDER ALONG NORTH WALL, 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PLASTIC LID BOX AND BULK DETERGENT CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS UNDER BULK SOY SAUCE CONTAINERS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON LATEX GLOVES AND COIN STORAGE ON CART IN NORTHWEST CORNER NEAR LADDER OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WIPING CLOTH SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SINKS, WOK AREA, GRILL, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, CAN OPENER, ETC

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

CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS AND CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS, IN PREP, STORAGE, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS.

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

CLEAN LOWER WALLS AND BASEBOARDS UNDER SERVING AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS.

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

ROD OUT AND REPAIR LEAKING BASE UNDER UTILTIY SINK.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JAN 25
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE

JAN 12
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT, BOWLS AND CONTAINERS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR STEAM TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON OUTLET BEHIND STEAM TABLE, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES, 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE BOTTOM OF FAN IN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CANNED GOODS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND CARDBOARD BOXES ALONG NORTH WALL IN SIDE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS, FORKS AND SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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

REMOVE FOOD IN GROCERY BAGS AND STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, FRYER CABINETS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND WASHROOM AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

REPAIR LEAK UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 30
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

MAR 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS UNDER PREP TABLE.

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

CLEAN FILTER ABOVE GRILL OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN WASHROOM, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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