NEW L A SUBMARINE, INC..

Chicago Health Dept

8603 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

16 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
VIOLATIONS
90
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 13
2026
PASS 2 violations
Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

APR 29
2025
PASS 7 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST FREE, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOP NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 1
2024
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER BY THE FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR. THE LID IS DAMAGED AND WARPED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE LOWER SURFACES OF ALL OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE TOILET ROOM DOOR UNATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. -FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 21
2023
PASS 6 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GARBAGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA SEVERELY ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE ENTIRE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REOVE GREASE OR REPLACE RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 13
2023
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. ONE LIVE ROACH ON THE WALL NEAR THE DEEP FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE SCOOP IN THE CHICKEN FLOUR BIN SUBMERGED IN THE FLOUR. INSTURCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP IN ORDER TO KEEP HANDLE OF THE SCOOP FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH THE DRY FOOD ITEM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF AND CHICKEN UNCOVERED IN THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL FOODS WHILE IN STORAGE, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR COOLER AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA LEAKING INTO A BOWL WITH ACCUMULATED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNIT WHERE FOOD IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND FOOD RESIDUE ON THE SHELVING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD RESIDUE UNDER ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT FOOD SPLATTERS ON THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOOD RESIDUE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SLICER FOR ONIONS STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS RANGING 49.2-57.3 F SUCH AS ITLIAN BEEF MEAT (49.2 F), SLICED DELI TURKEY MEAT (51.0 F), SLICED DELI HAM MEAT (51.4 F), SLICED CORN BEEF (49.2 F), SLICED TOMATOES (57.3 F), SLICED LETTUCE (53.7 F), SLICED CHEESE (52.3 F). MANAGER DISCARDED ND DENATURED ALL THE TCS FOOD PRODUCTS OUT OF TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTEDD THE MANAGER THEY MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.30 LBS $100. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED THE CHICKEN FLOUR IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED ON THE SHELVING UNIT, UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STORAGE TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SAID FLOUR TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD STORAGE AREA WITH FLOUR DEBRIS. ALSO, SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AT ALL THE SAID SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLE.

Minor Food Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD SPLATTERS NEAR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID WALLS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE MEAT SLICING PREP TABLE THE REAR FOOD STORAGE/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE MANAGER ON DUTY MISSING ALLERGEN CERTIFCATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAINH RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 25
2022
FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BOTH CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEEDURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. FACILITY PREVIOUSLY GIVEN GRACE PERIOD FOR VIOLATION AS NOTED IN REPORT #2385928 DATED 8-11-2020 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45 F TO 51 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 20 POUNDS OF CHICKEN 7 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM, 15 POUNDS OF CHEESE ($250). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED COOLER UNIT WITH AN INADEQUATE INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL FREEZER CHESTS WITH WORN AND DAMAGED GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON VENTS ABOVE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 30
2020
FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN ITALIAN BEEF 169.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM AVAILABLE. REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DATE BY WHICH FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS INSIDE COOLERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 19
2017
PASS · 0 violations
MAR 23
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ONE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR AREA HAS A GASKET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT DEEP FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYER CLOSET TO THE NORTH WALL TO REMOVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE TWO DOOR COOLER INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR IN THE REAR AREA NEXT TO THE DEEP FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN THE NORTH WALL BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

MAY 19
2016
PASS 4 violations
Minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS IN THE DISHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A RESTROOM DOOR THAT IS SELF CLOSING.

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

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WASHBOWL PLUMBING LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

OCT 7
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD IN PREP AREA, ALSO CLEAN KNIFE RACK AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER, DEFROST ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA, AND CLEAN EXTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN REAR PREA AREA, INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE, GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL NEAR FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

DEC 12
2014
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,HAS ACCUMLITATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND DEFROST ALL LARGE CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

PROVIDE COVING ALONG WALL BASE IN REAR NEAR CHEST FREEZERS AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT FROM WALL BASE INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN WALL IN THE PREP AREA NEAR CHEST FREEZER

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PLACE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE,CLOTHS LAYING OUT ON TABLES

OCT 18
2013
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT DAILY.

OCT 11
2013
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 20-30 ON FLOOR IN CORNER BY UNUSED REAR DOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND STOCK, 15 ON PALET UNDERNEATH REACH-IN 2-DOOR COOLER IN REAR ACROSS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND 5 ON PALET UMDERNEATH COOLER IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, REMOVE ALL CRATES USED AS PALETS AND REPLACE WITH SHELVES THAT ARE OPEN UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

PAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE RACK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN ALL STORAGE PALETS UNDERNEATH COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

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