SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NOOKIES CAFE & RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 45/100

1100 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 3, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 4 of 20 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK ON THE FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE STATEMENT "COOKED TO ORDER". PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED PREP COOLER HANDLES MISSING FROM SLIDING DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND INSTALL NEW HANDLE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS FILLED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-16-18 REPORT # 2229720. VIOLATION 58.PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

FEB 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT FOUND FOR ICE TEA MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-16-18 REPORT # 2229720. VIOLATION 58.PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

NOV 21
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11 SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 16
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A) OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES- LIQUID EGGS AT 49.4 F, CHEESE AT 49.0 F AND PICO DE GALLO AT 47.6 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL OUT OF TEMPERATURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SELL BY DATE OF REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS WHICH WERE PREPARD ON SITE AND HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR MUST HAVE ON PLACARDS ON EACH DINING ROOM TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 SAUTE PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 49.0 F. FOUND LIQUID EGGS, CHEESE, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR SAUTE REACH IN COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-3-005.

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

4-501.11 SOME PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED SOME BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 6
2017
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 26
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 5# OF COOKED RICE STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH LABEL/DATE OF 9-25-17 AT TEMP OF 47.5F TO 47.7F; INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND A CONTAINERS OF 12# OF BLENCHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 44.5F TO 46.7F,(NO LABEL/NO DATE ON WHEN PRODUCT WAS COOKED).COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY.POUNDS 17,VALUE 25.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-8-17,REPORT #1982813 #32-RE-INSTALL MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.ALSO ON BOTH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COFFEE STATION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. #34- UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE FLOOR METAL CRATES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN,WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAINS. DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CORNERS. ALSO UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA BY AND UNDER THE METAL STAIRCASE(REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS). TODAY WE OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VILATION:7-42-090

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

BLACK SLIME ON WALL TILES ABOVE AND UNDER THE HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.ALSO APPLIED CAULKING BETWEEN THE WALL AND DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.REPLACE CAULKING, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL TILES.

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

TWO BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE THE CHARCOAL GRILL AND FLAT GRILL,REPLACE

FEB 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND COOKED POT ROAST STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. PER CHEF STATEMENT FOOD WAS COOKED LATE IN NIGHT ON 2-7-17. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRESENTLY WALK-IN COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38F.POUNDS 40,VALUE 135. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED ONE THE COOK WITH ONE GLOVED HAND MAKING/COOKING FRENCH TOAST ON FLAT GRILL AND WITH BARE HAND HANDLED THE MENTIONED PRODUCTS,A READY TO EAT PRODUCT. THE OTHER COOK HAD GLOVED HANDS HOWEVER AFTER EACH TASK WIPED GLOVED HANDS TO APRON,NO HAND WASHING NOR CHANGING OF FOOD GLOVES. HAND WASHING PROCEDURE GIVEN TO MANAGER,WHICH HE CORRECTED THE ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

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

RE-INSTALL MISSING SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA.ALSO ON BOTH SIDE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK IN COFFEE STATION.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP AT PIPES BESIDE THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,NEED TO REPAIR ISSUE.

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

EXCESS MINERAL BUILD-UP(PINK SUBSTANCE) ON POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND THE BAR AND SERVER STATION (FOR WATER AND JUICE),NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

UNEVEN FLOOR UNDER THE FLOOR METAL CRATES IN FRONT OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT WEST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN,WATER UNABLE TO DRAIN TO FLOOR DRAINS.ALSO SOLID PIECES OF GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE METAL CRATES IN FRONT OF SOUP CATTLE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DETAIL CLEANING BEHIND, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CORNERS. ALSO UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA BY AND UNDER THE METAL STAIRCASE(REMOVE EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS).ESCESS WATER ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER UNDER THE SHELVES(EAST SIDE OF THE UNIT).

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA ,ALSO NEED TO REMOVE DUST AND OTHER DEBRIS AT SAID LIGHT SHIELD.

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

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT MIDDLE WASH BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT OTHER TWO WASH BOWLS SAME WASHROOM.

DEC 1
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR DRAIN PANS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND WALL WITH BROKEN BASE COVE AT FRONT OF MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(HANGING AGAINST WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR). MUST RELOCATE.

APR 14
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, 3 COFFEE MACHINES, AND 1 ICE TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, 3 COFFEE MACHINES, AND 1 ICE TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

FEB 9
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE, 3 COFFEE MACHINES, AND 1 ICE TEA MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

MOPS AND BROOMS NOT STORED PROPERLY(DIRTY WET MOP STORED ON WALL DRIPPING ONTO FLOOR). MUST STORE ABOVE MOP SINK OR INSIDE MOP BUCKET.

AUG 7
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

CORRECTED, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AT THIS TIME.

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

JUL 31
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. TOP LAYERS OF ICE HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR ALL DAMAGE DOOR RUBBER GASKETS.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED SYRUP/FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES.

DEC 29
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND POTS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT FOLLOWING AREAS: MAIN PREPARATION, PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER, AND FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

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

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

APR 3
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVING UNITS AND FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALK-IN MEAT COOLER.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST/DIRT ACUUMULATION.

DEC 4
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

COOKLINE PREP COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED ICE BIN AT COFFEE STATION, CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT COFFEE STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED LITTER/FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES/ALONG CORNERS AT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MENS WASHROOM LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL IN POOR REPAIR, WATER OFF. MUST REPAIR SINK.

AUG 20
2013
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 7
2013
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

NOTED SOME FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND SHELVES AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE BY THE SODA BOXES, ON BAGS WITH ONIONS AND ON WALLS AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME, DATE ETC. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS DURING STORAGE.

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

NOTED MULTIPLE SERVING UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS OR COVER WITH A CLEAN CLOTH TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN DRY AND FREE OF DIRT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FLOORS ALONG DRAIN BY THE COOKING AREA, FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE, INSIDE WALK IN COOLER, ALONG WALL BASE BY DRY STORAGE AND AT THE ALONG AT THE FRONT BAR PREP AREA. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND DUST FANS AND CEILINGS AT THE REAR BY THE ICE MACHINE, FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND INSIDE BATHROOMS.

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

NOTED WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREP TABLES AT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 4
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, BURNED FOOD INSIDE

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS: FOOD DEBRIS,AND OTHER ITEMS.

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL, IN PREP AREA

MAY 22
2012
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED GARBAGE DIRTY: FOOD GLOVES,FOOD, PAPERS AND OTHER DEBRIS ON GROUND BEHIND AND UNDER THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ELEVATE WOOD PALLETS( IF NEEDED) 6" OFF THE CEMENT FLOOR OR REMOVE THEM. ALSO ONE GARBAGE CONTAINER NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LID DUE TO OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. MUST MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE RODENT/INSECTS ACTIVITIES. KEEP GARBAGE LID COMPLETELY CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

PROPERLY STORED ALL CLEAN DISHES IN PREP/SERVING AREA:COVER OR INVERT THEM.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN, BURNED FOOD INSIDE.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, COOKING EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS: FOOD DEBRIS,AND OTHER ITEMS.

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

REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE FLAT GRILL, IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

WORKING/VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

AUG 29
2011
PASSED
0 violations

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NEARBY IN EDGEWATER