SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

NOOKIES TOO INC..

YOUR CALL. 54/100

2114 N HALSTED ST · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 25, 2022 · passed

11 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Jun 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 25
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11: PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12: NOTED USED LARGE POT ON-SITE TO BOIL POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: BROKEN HANDLE AT WATER SPRAYER FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: PEELING PAINT AT FLOOR IN PREP BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MAY 17
2022
FAILED
8 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER AT TRAYLINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 10LB OF SHREDDED AND MASHED POTATOES AT TEMP OF 48.7F; 4 EACH TURKEY PATTIES AT TEMP OF 47; 1LB OF SLICED HAM AT TEMP OF 48.7F;1.5LB OF CANADIAN BACON AT TEMP 47.6F;1/2LB OF CUT MELONS AT TEMP OF 47.1F; 1/2 CASE OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.5F; 1/2 LB OF TUNA SALAD AT TEMP OF 51.2F; SLICED TURKEY AT TEMP OF 47F AND CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 47.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN THE HANDWASHING SINK COUNTERTOP AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

PIPES ABOVE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA MUST BE ENCASED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POT ON-SITE TO BOIL POTATOES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS -

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN HANDLE AT WATER SPRAYER FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING PAINT AT FLOOR IN PREP BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MAR 29
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECT ON MENUS. REVIEWED CORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOOSE. MUST TIGHTEN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 6
2019
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MIST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK IN SMALL WAITER STATION, BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD ITEMS STORED ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT AND ON WATER LINE FOR COFFEE MACHINES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREAS, AND CLEAN UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM WALL IN REAR SMALL DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN 1-DOOR UPRIGHT STAINLESS STEEL COOLER ADJACENT TO PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAY 31
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HEAVY REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

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OCT 19
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRYER CABINET.

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

NOTED FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT HOT LINE .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS.

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

NOTE HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS AT HOT LINE.

MAY 23
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

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

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD CAPS MISSING FROM LIGHT SHIELDS OVER FOOD PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS.

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

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN A SLEVE OR IN SAITARY SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

NOV 30
2016
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
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 DISH SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL TABLE IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET AND DAMAGED DOOR TRIM ON WALK IN FREEZER,TORN AIR CURTAINS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GRILL TABLES,STEAM TABLE,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN DISH MACHINE AREA UNDER FLOOR MAT,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN EMPLOYEES LOCKER AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST MAKE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP /DISH WASHING AREA SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS AND WALL BASES IN ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREAS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND TILES IN ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA AND IN WAIT STATION AREA BEHIND REACH IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN WALL AND VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN WAIT STATION AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY DISH MACHINE UNIT UNDERNEATH,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK AND MEN'S TOILETROOM HAND SINK,BROKEN SINK STOPPER .

MAY 31
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN BIN ALL IN THE SAME DIRECTION WITH HANDLES UPRIGHT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA OVERHEAD RUSTY SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY LEG OF SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SAME AREA.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,ALL FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS AND TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR WAIT STAION AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN ENTRY HALL WAY.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING ON WALL NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE AREA

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

MAY 24
2016
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER 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,MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AND ANOTHER COOLER SUCH AS 3LBS. SLICED HAM 46.4F,2LBS. TUNA 46.4F,3LBS CANADIAN BACON 44.7F,2LBS. RICE 47.4F,2LBS. BRISKET 44.4.F,2LBS. PASTA SHELLS 48.9F,5LBS. MASHED POTATOES,2LBS. RAW CHICKEN 44.9F,120Z. LAMB 46.4F,3LBS. POTATOES 57.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 24.12LBS. $31.22.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ,FLYING AROUND ,ON WALLS ,CEILINGS IN 1ST FL.PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,BASEMENT AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE AND NEAR BOX OF ROTTEN POTATOES,REAR HALL WAY AT WAIT STATION AREA.ALSO FRONT DOOR ACROSS THE TOP NOT RODENT PROOFED APPX."3/4-1".MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/24/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN BIN PROPERLY.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 4- DRAWER PREP COOLER,WORN CORD ON EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF TABLE,DISH MACHINE AREA OVERHEAD RUSTY SHELF,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY LEG OF SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA OF BASEMENT.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SHELVES IN SAME AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES AND PIPES,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,DISH RACKS,DELIME DISH MACHINE,CAN OPENER BLADE,FRYER CABINET.

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

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. & BASEMENT PREP AREA,DISH MACHINE AREA ,ALL FLOOR MATS,FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR BEHIND AND IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES AND WALLS AND TRIM IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,MISSING WALL BASES IN HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA AND MISSING UPPER WALL TILES IN REAR WAIT STAION AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE IN ENTRY HALL WAY.MUST REMOVE MOLDED CAULKING ON WALL NEXT TO 1ST FL. PREP AREA HAND SINK AND AT DISH MACHINE AREA.

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

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

DEC 21
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FAN COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FAN COVERS.

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

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 22
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 15
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AND HOT HOLD UNIT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER:-POTATOES 47.F, EGGS 44.2, SUCCOTASH(LIMA BEANS AND CORN)45.3F, PEARS SAUCE 46.9F,SAUSAGE 132.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 6 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT PREPARING AND HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED CHICKEN,EGG ETC)WITH NO GLOVES WORN.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS OR USE SERVING SPOONS OR TONGS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

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

NOTED ABOUT 5 LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND CEILING BY THE DISH WASHING AREA ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON SHELVE AND FLOOR AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA (ROOM) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, USE BY DATE AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED LID OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY FANS INSIDE THE PRODUCE WALK IN COOLER AND STAIN WALL WITH GREASE BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF HAND WASH SINK AND AT THE BOTTOM OF DISH WASHER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN ROOM WITH DROPPINGS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACE FOR PESTS

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

NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUN 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. RIM AROUND THE LID OF THE CONTAINER WITH FRESH GREASE DRIPPING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. OWNER /MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE RIM AROUND THE LID DURING INSPECTION. LID AND RIM AROUND THE CONTAINER IS NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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

ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST RESEAL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALL ITEMS INSIDE THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR.

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

MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/HOLES ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

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

LEAK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

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

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

JUL 9
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP AREA IN BASEMENT FOOD AREA.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

DETAIL CLEAN ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA IN FIRST FLOOR.

SEP 21
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED SAUSAGE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 92.8F, COOKED RICE ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE AT 79.1F, SOUR CREAM IN THE PREP COOLER AT 47.0-60.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 6# OF FOOD WORTH $20. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR IN THE STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST SEAL ANY CRACKS AND CREVICES IN THE BASEMENT WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 23
2011
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
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 BULK FLOUR AND SUGAR CONTAINERS.

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. ICE SCOOP MUST NOT BE STORED ON TOP OF MACHINE. STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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. RAW WOODEN SHELVING ON COOKS LINE MUST BE PAINTED OR SEALED AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD UNDER METAL LINED SHELVING WITH OPEN CRACKS AND CREVICES. MUST REPLACE. MOLDY CAULKING AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

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. EXTERIOR COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INCLUDING MICROWAVE, WAFFLE IRON, HOOD AND DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN. TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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. FLOORS UNDER BUS PAN SHELVING AND BEHIND TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT ENTRANCE TO KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE.

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