SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

ODGE'S RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 40/100

730 N DAMEN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Oct 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 16
2025
PASSED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11(A; B:1-4,6,7; C; D) : MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

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

3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A;C) : MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A LARGE OPENING OF MISSING FLOOR UNDER REAR USED ICE MACHINE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND USED ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.15 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA & NEXT TO IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE & PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

OCT 9
2025
FAILED
19 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PLACE HIS HAND ON TOP OF BUN AND USED SPATULA UNDERNEATH TO REMOVE HAMBURGER FROM GRILL AND THEN PICKED UP THE WHOLE HAMBURGER AND POSITIONED IT ON TO THE PAPER .INSTRUCTED TO USE DISPOSABLE GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR PREP AREA WHERE 2- HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE LOCATED.MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS OR REMOVE PREP AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. CUT LETTUCE-64.4F.0.5LBS.SHREEDED LETTUCE-57.2F.1LBS. SLICED TOMATO-56.5F.0.5LBS. DICED TOMATO-45.0F IN A LARGE BUSS PAN WITH ICE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW APPX. 3LBS. $10.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM & SIDES OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ALONG SIDE MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & STEAM TABLE,ON REAR LEADGE BEHIND SODA MACHINE, NEXT TO STACK PIPE, UNDER REAR COUNTER BEHIND ARTICLES ,UNDER ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE ALSO 4- DEAD RATS ON GLUE BOARDS UNDERNEATH USED AND UNUSED ICE MACHINES IN MAIN KITCHEN REAR PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RATS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/9/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 2- COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH STORAGE RACK IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO USAGE OF PLASTIC GLOVES OR BARRIER FROM FOOD HANDLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE,2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE A LARGE OPENING OF MISSING FLOOR UNDER REAR USED ICE MACHINE,BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA & STORAGE ROOM,LOOSE FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA,OPENINGS IN LOWER WALLS BEHIND USED ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT MAIN PREP AREA & NEXT TO IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT STORAGE & PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2607292 11/12/24 NOT CORRECTED-#57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

NOV 12
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPAIR THE WOOD FLOORING IN DISREPAIR IN FRONT OF THE PREP COOLER. REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

SEP 20
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR CERTIFICATION POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BEEF AND CHILI ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERED FACITLTY USING CARDBOARD AS A FLOORING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 12
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE

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SEP 9
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

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

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSE SUCH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER AND ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

APR 5
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

FEB 28
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED AN ICE SPOOON USED TO DISPENSE ICE FOR SOFT DRINKS ON TOP OF THE FOUNTAIN SODA GRATE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID SPLASH CONTAMINATION FROM SODA FOUNTAIN.

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

REMOVE FROST BUILDUP FROM THE WALLS OF THE DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST COVERING THE CEILING VENT IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE IN THE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE UNDER THE SHELVES,,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND AND BESIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

PEELING WALL PAPER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE.

MAR 3
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT MAINTAINED. WE(MANAGER AND I)OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE. ALSO OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE INTO ICE CUBES INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE UNIT. MISSING RUBBER GASKET BETWEEN THE TOP AND BOTTOM OF THE UNIT AT FRONT LID.OBSERVED DRIPPING RUST AND BLACK SLIME ON ICE CUBES FROM MISSING GASKET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. MUST PROVIDE RUBBER GASKET AT SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE UNDER THE SHELVES,,UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS,BEHIND AND BESIDE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

PEELING WALL PAPER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR REPLACE.

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

DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LITE FIXTURE/LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SEP 3
2015
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 18
2014
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 22
2014
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN STORAGE ROOM(WATER DAMAGE). REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SWITCH COVER IN STORAGE ROOM. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

INSTALL UTILITY SINK WITH BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL.

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

ORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING THROUGH PREP AREA TO USE WASHROOM. TRAFFIC OF UNNECESSARY PERSONS THROUGH THE FOOD PREPARATION AND UTENSIL WASHING AREA IS PROHIBITED.

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