NOONOKABAB.

Chicago Health Dept

4707-4713 N KEDZIE AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

15 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 23

2026

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE STORAGE AREA AND 10 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE BAGGED ONION STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2-DOOR MEAT PREP COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO WORKING SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN BENEATH THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

APR 24

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PERFORMING MULTIPLE TASKS AT COOKLINE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PLATING COOKED RICE INTO A TRAY PAN WHILE GLOVES ON THEN WIPED GLOVES ON PANTS/APRON IMMEDIATELY CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOODS AND NO HANDWASHING; OBSERVED OTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS WHILE GLOVES ON AND CONTINUED TO HANDLE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AFTER ANY AND EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 6-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA THE SAID COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F AT THIS TIME. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE MADE ON SITE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (47.0-50.1F) AND RED SAUCE WITH (GARLIC, CILANTRO, TOMATO SAUCE) MADE ON SITE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.6F-50.0F). MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30#'S OF FOOD WORTH $200.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGER,(TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR COLDER AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135 F OR HOTTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC.)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE 2 REAR SIDE EXIT DOORS WITH GAP OPENINGS APPROX: 1/4 INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF EXIT DOOR AND SIDE FRAME OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 6-DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POTS USED TO COOK FOODS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER PROCEDURE FOR WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING OR PROVIDE SMALLER POTS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIORS OF PREP COOLERS,INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF OF THE DISH MACHINES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAKS AT BASE OF FAUCETS AT 2 DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AT BOTH SAID 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE BROKEN FLOOR AREAS IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN EMPLOYEE UNISEX WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 30

2024

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 23

2024

FAIL 17 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINKS OF EMPLOYEES OPEN AND UNCOVERED IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS OF PREP AREA INCLUDING COLD HOLDING UNITS AND EQUIPMENT RACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES USE PROPER HANDLING OF DRINKS IN FOOD PREP AREA, DRINKING FROM CUPS/ BOTTLES WITH SEALING LIDS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY TO EAT (RTE) WITH BARE HANDS DURING PREP. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING BREAD OFF THE COOKING GRILL WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE READY TO EAT FOODS CAN NOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS - USE GLOVES, TONGS, SPATULA, WAX PAPER ETC.. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SAID LOCATIONS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS TO INDENTIFY DRY PRODUCTS STORED, EXAMPLE (SALT, FLOUR, ETC.).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP IN BOTTOM CENTER OF NORTH AND SOUTH ENTRANCE DOORS AND GAP IN THE CENTER AND RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DRY STORAGE DOOR WHICH LEADS TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE CLOSURE TO DOOR TO MAINTAIN TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROX. 100 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM, ELECTRICAL STORAGE ROOM, FRONT FULL SERVICE PREP AREA, AND APPROX. 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS IN CLUTTERED OFFICE/ LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDATION TO NOTIFY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE UTENSILS WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACE DOWN AND AWAY FROM CONTAMINANTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINED STORED ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO THE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP LINE COOLER WORN OUT WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER, AND IN FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER AT SOUTH END PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING AND SAID LOCATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS WITH SPILLAGE AND DRY FOOD DEBRIS, COOKING STOVE WITH DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP INCLUDING PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE BUILD UP, EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF DISH MACHINE WITH DRIED UP DEBRIS AND STOAGE RACKS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF SPRAYER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE AT THE REAR LOW TEMP. DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED UNUSED PIECES OF EQUIPMENT SUCH AS UNUSED RACKS AND METAL ALONG FENCE OF ENCLOSED RECEPTACLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ENCLOSURE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE/ LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND LITTER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON LIGHTS, FOOD ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP AREAS, REFRIGERATION AND COOKING STATIONS AND FLOOR DRAINS UNDERNEATH 3COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE REAR CENTER FOOD PREP AREA AND ONE LIGHT SHIELD COVER MISSING IN REAR WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER OR SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN STORAGE HALL LEADING TO DRY STORAGE ROOM AND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS ABOVE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ABUNDANCE OF LIGHTING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUN 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED A TCS FOOD PERSIAN SALAD BEING HELD AT 46.0F. COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F AND BELOW. PERSIAN SALAD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED (0.5LBS/$15). PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ALONG EDGE OF WALKIN FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SODA NOZZLE WITH BLACK BUILDUP IN HOLDER AND NOZZLE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOLDER AND NOZZLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS OF WALKIN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SWEEP FREEZER FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER SUCH AS RACKS AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN GARBAGE DUNPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER AND CLEAN AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTER ABOVE LARGE WARMER/OVEN IN FINE DINING ROOM WITH DUST BUILDUP INSIDE. OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN HOODS IN KITCHEN ABOVE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES.

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JAN 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK IN PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AROUND 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHTSHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR AREA WHERE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/LEVEL HOLES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTBULB INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Other

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.13 OBSERVED YOGURT MADE ON THE PREMISES AND STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN IS NEEDED TO MAKE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

8-103.11 OBSERVED NO VARIANCE APPROVED BY CDPH TO MAKE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO APPLY FOR A VARIANCE AND MUST HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO PREPARE YOGURT ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

APR 21

2021

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVES, THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES IN THE SALAD PREP STATION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE HALLWAY WALL OPPOSITE THE WALK-IN COOLER HAS CHIPPED PAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE WALLS AND FLOOR OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED FOR THE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, HUMUS, RICE)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU FOR USE RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

DISH WASHING CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA . MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE WATCHES ON HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED USE OF UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES FOR FOOD STORAGE SHELVING

JAN 3

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THAT LADY'S BATHROOM STALLS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH PROPER TRASH CANS WITH COVER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THAT SOLID LIGHT SHIELD OVER DISH WASHING AREA IS CRACKED/BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS

OCT 19

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-202.12(A)-MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11- RUBBER GASKET ON THE DOOR OF THE 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11- DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE STORAGE AREA ABOVE THE BAGS OF RICE AND INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18- VENTILATION IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 6

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL PREPARED SALAD IN THE CONTAINER TO GO. LABEL WITH COMPANY'S NAME ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS AND NAME OF THE PRODUCT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPES IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. SECOND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE SECOND HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 23

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS PERSIAN (ICE CREAM) FOR SALE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BEEF 6 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 16

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOORS AT THE NEWLY INSTALLED DRY STORAGE/WALK-IN-COOLER ROOM NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" INCH MODE OF ENTRY AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNERS OF SAID DOORS.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1960465 DATED:09/15/2016. 32 NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK. 12/15/2016 36 MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS. 12/15/2016 41 OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 3/23/2017 AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR PREPACKAGED FOODS PERSIAN (ICE CREAM) FOR SALE ON PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BEEF 6 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR RUSTY SHELVINGS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,ADDITIONAL SHELVINGS ARE NEEDED FOR INSIDE THE NEW INSTALLED WALK-IN-FREEZER FOR PROPER STORAGE OF ALL FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN RICE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR LIGHT FIXTURE OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT INSIDE THE NEWLY INSTALLED WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER LEAK AT THE BASE OF FAUCET ABOVE THE TAYLOR ICE CREAM UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELONGINGS (HATS,APRONS,CELL PHONES) FROM SHELVINGS AT PREP STATIONS AND PROPERLY STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN. ALSO,ALL DRY STOCK AT REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE ELEVATED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 15

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE SALAD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHT BULBS AT HOOD AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE DRAIN PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK FOR THE SALAD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN. SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR SAID SINKS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE REAR OF THE PREMISES MUST BE BETTER MAINTAINED,UNNECESSARY ARTICLES MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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