SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NEW PINE VALLEY RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

1600 S PULASKI RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 14, 2020 · passed

Failed 11 of 25 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 11 failed
VIOLATIONS
179
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Apr 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 14
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR RIPPED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT TH FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

VIOLATION CORRECTED.

DEC 7
2020
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; EGGS, HAM, AND CHICKEN, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS TO TCS/RTE FOODS, PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES IN FRONT PREP AREA, ALSO OBSERVED 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR RIPPED DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN REAR, AND STORAGE COMPARTMENT BEHIND FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE LADIES TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISH AREA, AND DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT TH FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 9
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, GRILLED ONIONS, BACON, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PASTRIES BEING SERVED ON THE FRONT COOK LINE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.--------OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 26
2019
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY, ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND TOWELS OR HAND DRYER AT THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PIC PROVIDED HAND TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION BELOW.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM IN THE FRONT AREA BY THE COOK SERVING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PIC PROVIDED SOAP DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (EGGS 56.8 DEGREE F) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SITTING ON A COUNTER UNDER THE SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD HOLDING SHOULD BE 41 DEGREE F OR BELOW.PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 2LBS OF FOOD AND $20 DOLLARS VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, GRILLED ONIONS, BACON, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED RODENT POISON BAGS ON THE FLOOR OUTSIDE OF THE BAIT STATIONS IN THE REAR KITCHEN BEHIND THE SINGLE DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED THAT RODENT POISON SHOULD BE PLACED INSIDE THE BAIT STATIONS, AND MAINTAIN. HANSEN PEST CONTROL SHOWED UP TO REPLACE ALL BAIT BOXES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-015 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PASTRIES BEING SERVED ON THE FRONT COOK LINE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING.--------OBSERVED BULK FOOD ITEMS (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITHOUT PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED NON EMPLOYEE'S/CONSUMERS WALKING BEHIND THE COUNTER, SERVING THEMSELVES AND OTHER CUSTOMERS COFFEE, AND ANSWERING THE TELEPHONE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN EMPLOYEES AND CONSUMERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED POTS AND PANS BEING STORED IN A TRASH CAN IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

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

OBSERVED WOODEN 2X4'S HOLDING UP/SUPPORTING THE FLATTOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN THE REAR KITCHEN WITH CRACKS AND MISSING PIECES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 26
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST SEAL BROKEN CONCRETE WALL BASE NEAR REAR DOOR.

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APR 19
2018
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2159968 4/12/18 NOT CORRECTED #18-STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS FRONT PREP AREA-ON STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG WALL BASES NEAR COOLER .MIDDLE DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FURNITURE.REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA-OPENING IN WALL.REAR STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVES AND FLOOR.STORAGE CLOSET ALONG LEDGES OF STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,BASEMENT-ON BASEMENT STAIRS,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES.FURNANACE ROOM -ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALL BASES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/19/18.#33-ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN.#34-FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,BOTH DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT MUST CLEAN.#41-UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT,STORAGE AREAS MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN(CRITICAL 7-42-090)

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POTATOE,RICE,SAUSAGE,ETC).FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 10:00 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVES MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON REAR BLACK CHEST FREEZER.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SMALL HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,GAP IN FLOOR TILE AND WALL NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE UNDER 3- COMP SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND KEEP DRY.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL UNDER 3- COMP SINK,MIDDLE DINING AREA CEILING TILES MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MIDDLE DINING AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT NEAR REAR DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR ON 2ND FL.AND STAIRS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2018
FAILED
20 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 50.5F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AND ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER,INSIDE OF TURNED OFF OVEN SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED POTATOES 63.7F,.5LB COOKED RICE 44.8F,.5LB. SAUSAGES 54.9F,2LBS. PORK CHOPS 50.0F,2LBS. COOKED MACARONI & CHEESE 89.1F,.5LB BAKED CHICKEN 60.9F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.9.5LBS.$20.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME.OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM.ALSO,NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.HAND DRYING DEVICES ARE NOW PROVIDED AT HAND SINKS AND HOT RUNNING WATER DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.(CRITICAL 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS FRONT PREP AREA-ON STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS.MIDDLE DINING AREA-UNDER BOOTH SEATS,ALONG WALL BASES.REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS-ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,UNDER BOTH 3- COMP SINKS.REAR HALLWAY-ALONG LEDGES.REAR STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVES AND FLOOR.STORAGE CLOSET UNDER STAIRS AND ON STAIRS LEADING TO 2ND FL.ON 2ND FL. IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,BASEMENT-ON BASEMENT STAIRS,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES.ALSO APPX.'1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG SIDES AND BOTTOM OF SIDE AND REAR DOORS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/18.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POTATOE,RICE,SAUSAGE,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(SERIOUS 7-42-010B)

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2102471 10/24/17 NOT CORRECTED #33-ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN.#34-FLOORS IN PREP AREAS,BOTH DINING AREAS AND BASEMENT MUST CLEAN.#40-THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REACH IN COOLERS ARE NEEDED.#41-UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT,STORAGE AREAS MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST ELIMINATE BOXES USED FOR GARBAGE AND PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND NEWS PAPER FROM ALL FOOD AND DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP TABLES.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND REPAIR CRACKED SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMP SINK AND MOPSINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED INTERIOR LID ON REAR BLACK CHEST FREEZER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,MICROWAVE,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR BASIN OF 3- COMP SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT,GAP IN FLOOR TILE AND WALL NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN TOILETROOMS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL AT 3- COMP SINK,DAMAGED CEILING IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND CEILING & WALL OVER REAR 3- COMP SINK,MIDDLE DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN MIDDLE DINING AREA,HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WOMEN'S TOILETROOM DOOR.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINKS,BACK FLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK.

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

MUST ELIMINATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM FLOOR,UNDER BOOTH SEATS IN MIDDLE PREP AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE CLEAN APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, BOTH DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 16
2017
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND HANDINK IN REAR PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS, FOUND FRONT PREP HANDSINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS, AND BOTH BATHROOMS FOR EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. MANAGER INSTALLED SOAP AND TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. 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

FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS IN LADIES WASHROOM, REAR WALK IN COOLER AND BASEMENT AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-35 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO PERSON ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IE...EGGS, RICE, GRITS AND POTATOES. CERTIFICATE AND PERSON MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHIE COOKINNG PREPPING, SERVING AND HOLDING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST ON SITE TO PROPERLY MEASURE SANITIZER WHILE WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING MULTI USE UTENSILS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

ALL REACH IN COOLERS, REACH IN FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND ALL PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT FRONT PREP, REAR PREP, BOTH DINING ROOMS, AND BASEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN REAR WALK IN COOLER, BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINNTAIN.

JUN 1
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED ON 05/24/2016, REPORT #1931474, 45-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED DATED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, DINING, WASHROOM AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, CLOSET AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS).

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

CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS NEEDED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

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

UNABLE TO GAIN ACCESS TO BASEMENT AREA PREVIOUS INSPECTION, CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA,

MAY 24
2016
FAILED
13 violations2 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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL NOTED ON PREMISES. 70 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, IN BOTH DISH WASHING AREAS, REAR FOOD PREP AREA, REAR DINING ROOM AREA, IN SMALL OFFICE AREA IN MAIN DINING AREA, IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND REAR SCREEN DOOR WHICH MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES(OPENINGS GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH NOTED) AND TORN SCREEN MUST BE REPLACED. MUST ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH FOUND IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER 6 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM OF THE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE LIDS CLOSED ON THE DUMPSTER. MUST ALSO CONSIDER ADDING AN ADDITIONAL RECEPTACLE OR PICK-UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MGR ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(EGGS, GRITS, SANDWICHES etc), NOR FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CURRENT RECEIPT OF ENROLLMENT PROVIDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION . SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

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

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES FOR DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 12-9-15 ON REPORT # 1591457: -45-OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED DATED.

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

MUST DEFROST ALL DEEP FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE UNITS.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS, BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, ALL DINING TABLES IN REAR UNUSED DINING AREA, ALL SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, AND STORAGE SHELVES REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP, DINING, WASHROOM AREAS, STORAGE AREAS, CLOSET AREAS(DIRT, DEBRIS, GREASE, DROPPINGS).

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

CLEAN MASSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN OR REPLACE HEAVILY STAINED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN WALLS IN DISH WASHING AND FOOD PREP AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT, AND LONG STEM METAL THERMOMETERS FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

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

MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS NEEDED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 16
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER(REAR) AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (FRONT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 9
2015
FAILED
7 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 20-30 RODENT DROPPINGS UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BACON), HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS, IN THE REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE REAR WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR ON THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND REACH IN FREEZER(REAR) AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER (FRONT). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE INSIDE OF THE FRYER LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR WITH FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 2
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

SOME AREAS OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED. SEAL SMALL HOLE IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT UNDER THE STAIRS.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS ON CEILINGS IN WASHROOMS.

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

NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.

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

UNNECESSARY EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND SOME IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF RESTAURANT BEHIND THE PREP AREA; MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

MAR 26
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT ANY SINKS. FOUND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 56F, WATER TEMP WAS TAKEN AGAIN AFTER TEN MINUTES AND HAD REACHED 71F. HOT WATER TANK RECOVERED BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A LARGER HOT WATER TANK IF NECESSARY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN. RECOMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

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

FOUND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER GREASY; CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, IN STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT. SOME AREAS OF THE CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR AREAS WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEMS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BOTH PREP AREAS. OBSERVED SOME DUST ON VENTILATION FANS IN WASHROOMS; REMOVE DUST FROM VENTS. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED; REPLACE TILES WHERE NEEDED.

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

NO LIGHTSHIELDS OBSERVED ON LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHTS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE MENS WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT CONNECTED; MUST RECONNECT SO THAT DOOR IS SELF-CLOSING.

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

VENTILATION (EXHAUST) SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR VENTILATION SYSTEM. NO SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST INTALL A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMP SINK.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETERS FOUND IN REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

UNNECESSARY EXCESSIVE ITEMS IN BASEMENT AREA AND SOME IN STORAGE AREA IN REAR OF RESTAURANT BEHIND THE PREP AREA; MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.

OCT 16
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

OCT 9
2014
FAILED
5 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

MICE DROPPINGS (OVER 30) NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNERS AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOMS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SAUSAGE, ETC). INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

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

FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

GAPS AND HOLE NOTED ALONG WALLBASE AND HOLE IN REAR STORAGE ARA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

AUG 8
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA

JUL 31
2014
FAILED
8 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

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. FRONT AND READ DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOORS AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINKS NOT MAINTAINED, EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE DRAINING PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT LINE. INSTD TO PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP IN FREEZERS. REMOVE ICE. ROTTING WOOD BY SURROUNDING REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

MICROWAVES, STORAGE SHELVES, AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS IN REAR NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

LIGHT OUT IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE LIGHT.

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTD TO LOCATE OR INSTALL SAME.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND INTERIOR THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS IN REAR. PROVIDE SAME.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESARRY ARTICLES/CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREA.

JUL 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

THE TONGS WITH GREASY HANDLES ARE STORED IN WATER BY THE GRILL. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE TONGS AND STORE THEM IN A CLEAN, DRY PLACE AFTER BEING SANITIZED.

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

THE SIDES OF THE GRILLS AND THE SHELVING BELOW ARE GREASY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS UNTIL THEY COME CLEAN.

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

THE FLOOR PERIMETER HAVE SOME GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND THE FRYER AND LOOSE DEBRIS BEHIND THE REFRIGERATORS, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

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

THE EAST WALL IS BOARDED UP BECAUSE A VEHICLE DAMAGED THE WALL, SEAL THE SMALL GAPS AT THE TOP AND SIDES SO YOU CAN'T SEE LIGHT COMING THROUGH.

JAN 23
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OPEN CANS OF BEANS WERE FOUND IN THE CAN, DISCARD THE CAN AFTER OPENING AND STORE OPEN FOOD IN A SANITARY CONTAINER.

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

THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS HAVE SOME FOOD BUILDUP; WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE REFRIGERATOR INTERIORS. THE FRONT COUNTERS HAVE SOME DIRTY BUILDUP WHERE THE DISHES AND BUS TUB IS KEPT, CLEAN THE FRONT COUNTER FROM TOP TO BOTTOM.

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

THE BASEBOARDS ARE DIRTY AND DAMAGED UNDER THE REAR KITCHEN HAND SINK, FRONT STOVE AND REAR PANTRY AREA, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE BASEBOARDS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE CEILING TILE WEST OF THE FRONT KITCHEN HOOD IS STAINED, CLEAN, PAINT OR REPLACE AS NEEDED SO IT IS CLEAN.

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

THE REAR PANTRY IS OVERLOADED WITH PRODUCT AND UNORGANIZED, CLEAN OUT AND ORGANIZE THE PANTRY AND MAINTAIN IN AN ORGANIZE MANNER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE A WIPING CLOTH IN A LIGHT BLEACH SOLUTION ( 1oz PER GALLON OF WATER) TO WIPE DOWN FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DAILY.

FEB 1
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA, PREP TABLES, UNDER GRILL, COOLERS, AND SHELVES IN STORAGE CLOSET.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREAS UNDER EQUIPMENT, REAR STORAGE CLOSET UNDER SHELVES, IN BASEMENT IN CORNERS, ETC.

MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

ORGANIZE AREA BEHIND REAR DOOR NEXT TO PANTRY; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JAN 21
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2011
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 47.8F & BLACK REFRIGERATOR AT 49.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less.OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & BLACK REFRIGERATOR SUCH AS EGGS 63.7F-65.5F,PAN CAKE BATTER 49.4F,COOKED POTATOES 48.5F-50.7F,HAM45.6F-47.4F,SALMON BATTER 44.9F,SOUP 44.6F,SWEET POTATOES 44.6F,.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX.13LBS.$40.

CRITICALPest Activity
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.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER & ARTICLES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,ALSO SEVERAL HOLES NOTED IN FLOOR IN BASEMENT POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY POINTS.REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,SEAL OPENINGS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/14/11.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED & SERVED AT THIS TIME SUCH AS (HAM,EGGS,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products.MUST LABLE & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON COOLERS & CHEST FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOM,MICROWAVE,COUNTER TOPS,UNUSED GRILL.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ,SEAL MISSING WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA,OPENING IN LOWER WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINOROther
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.SOME COOLERS & FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST ELEVATE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

APR 9
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 8 DOZ. EGGS ON FRONT COUNTER RANGING FROM 65.5F TO 69.9F, INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP EGGS AT 40F OR BELOW. EGGS DISCARDED BY OWNER, V=$75.00. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005[A] CRITICAL.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
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. MUST REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP REACH IN COOLER DOORS AT FRONT COOKING AREA.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, STOVES, GRILLS, STORAGE SHELVES, FREEZERS, FRYER, MICROWAVE OVENS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, ETC...

MINORSanitation
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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND, EQUIPMENT, AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.

MINORPest Activity
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. MUST CLEAN WALLS THRU-OUT REAR MAIN KITCHEN, CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT BOTH COOKING AREAS,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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