JUN 15
2026
PASS · 0 violations
NICK JR.'S GRILL.
Chicago Health Dept
6856 W NORTH AVE · ELMWOOD PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
22
VIOLATIONS
83
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 8
2026
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND IN-COMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN ON THE TABLE MENUS.INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD-BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.(***SEE COMMENTS).
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON THE STORAGE RACK INSIDE THE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND APPROX 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS AT CORNER STORAGE SHELF NEXT TO THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND THE SIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
FEB 3
2025
PASS · 0 violations
FEB 2
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE,COOKED SHRREDDED POTATOES,OATMEAL) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON PREP COOLER IN HOT HOLDING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
MAY 12
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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APR 22
2022
PASS · 0 violations
APR 8
2022
FAIL 2 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS; THE CURRENT MENU ADVISORY IS MISSING A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ADD A STATEMENT THAT STATES "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" IN ADDITION TO THE CURRENT ADVISORY AND TO IDENTIFY RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS) BY ASTERISKING THEM TO THE ADVISORY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND PACKAGES OF FROZEN RAW BEEF THAWING IN THE PREP AREA AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TCS FOODS MUST BE THAWED ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE, SUCH AS UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER (70F OR BELOW).
JAN 4
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE AND KIT WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 4
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
SEP 27
2019
FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED THE COOK TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD (PANCAKES) WITH THEIR BARE HANDS WHILE TAKING THE FOOD OFF OF THE GRILL WITH THEIR HANDS AND A SPATULA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE AFFECTED FOOD. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DESCRIBE AND DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
NO EMPLOYEES WERE WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE MISSING SLIDING DOOR COVER FOR THE ICE MACHINE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 10
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11: NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-501.114(E): OBSERVED A SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17(C): MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION OF REFRIDGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11(A): MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE, AND REMINDER.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL ON ALL ENTRYWAYS TO PREVENT THE ENTRANCE OF PESTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14(B): MUST STORE CLEANING RAGS, WHEN IN BETWEEN USE, IN BUCKETS OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12(E): OBSERVED ENTIRE ICE SCOOP STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ICE SCOOP WITH THE HANDLE ABOVE THE ICE WHILE NOT IN USE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
4-903.11(A): OBSERVED A/C CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO CLEAN DISHES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL CLEAN ARTICLES WHERE THEY ARE NOT EXPOSED TO CONTAMINATION. 4-903.11(B): MUST STORE CLEAN DISHES IN AN INVERTED POSITION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE FRYER CABINET.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
6-202.14: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DOOR IN THE TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED HOLE IN THE CEILING BY THE PIPE OF THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN FACILITY TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS. 6-301.12(A): OBSERVED DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 19
2017
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment grill sides had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under cooking not clean, had grease build up, needs detailed cleaning(Corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had gaps by coffee station in kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
APR 4
2017
PASS 5 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found food items not properly dated in coolers in kitchen prep area, must properly date food items in reach I coolers in kitchen prep area.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Reach in cooler shelving/racks that peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in kitchen prep area in stated of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, had excess food debris build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices), kitchen storage shelving not clean, had excess grease build up, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor by hot water heater closet not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 compartment sink faucet leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
NOV 15
2016
PASS 3 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA,
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPACE FOR BELONGINGS AWAY FROM FOOD PRODUCT,
JUL 27
2016
PASS 4 violations
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
COOKED PREPARED RICE INSIDE COOLER NOT DATED OR LABEL, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND COUNTER TOP AREAS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT TO DIM BY DISH AND STORAGE AREA, REAR OF KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ADD MORE LIGHT,
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
FRONT STORAGE AREA CLUTTER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
JAN 8
2015
PASS 4 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX COVER WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL AROUND PREP/COOKING AREA INCLUDING WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 12
2014
PASS 4 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FEB 28
2014
FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED REAR DOOR WITH APPROXIMATE 1/4 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM EDGE WHERE METAL DOOR FRAME MEETS DOOR EDGE AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO OUTER OPENINGS ARE PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FACILITY IS PREPARING HAMBURGERS. FOUND NO CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED OR IN THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OR ON EACH MENU.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED COVING ALONG REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT ATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED ALL WALLS IN WATER HEATER ROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH MULTIPLE HOLES AND LOWER PORTION OF WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO ALL WALLS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH NO HOLES OR GAPS. OBSERVED TOILET ROOM VENTILATION FAN NOT SECURED TO CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED NO HAIR RESTRAINTS BEING WORN BY FOOD HANDLER. ADVISED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
JAN 7
2013
PASS · 0 violations
OCT 25
2012
PASS 4 violations
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Can opener attached to prep table, three compartment sink, utensils not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Thermometer not provided in beverage/condiment cooler. Instructed to provide thermometer conspicuous inside cooler.
DEC 8
2011
PASS 3 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH LIME BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CRACKED AND MISSING FLOOR TILES BY REAR EXIT DOOR OR LEVEL.----------NOTED BROKEN FLOOR BASEBOARD TILES WITH OPENING AT REAR AREA (BEHIND HOT WATER TANK). MUST REPAIR.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE PREP COOLER.
AUG 5
2010
PASS 2 violations
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. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA (NOTED SOME GREASE BUILD-UP).
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. ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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