OLD COUNTRY BUFFET.
6125 N LINCOLN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO
13 of 18 inspections passed, 5 failed. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 52015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Cutting boards that deep cuts in kitchen prep areas shall be replaced/repaired. Caulk around i compartment sink, prep line in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
Walk in cooler shelving in rear kitchen meat prep area, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage kitchen shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
Floors in bsmt storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors under 3 compartment sink, and under dish machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors by hot water heater closet not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
MAR 302015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Above violation still remaining(Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, walk in freezer shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in dry goods storage room that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced).
Above violation still remaining( Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dry storage room(Dry goods area)shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices)).
Above violation still remaing(Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, rear dry goods storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners)).
Broken/damaged floor tiles by 3 compartment sink, front exit door, and rear exit door, shall be repaired/replaced. Missing floor tile grout in kitchen prep area by 3 compartment sink, and dish machine areas, shall be re-grout.
Damaged, missing wall tiles by dish machine area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shield in rear kitchen area by dish machine area, shall be provided.
JAN 62015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in freezer, must properly date food items in walk in freezer.
Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced, walk in freezer shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. rear kitchen storage shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Storage shelving in dry goods storage room that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine, pop dispensing nozzles not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in freezer shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), kitchen prep area storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, storage shelving in storage room not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Dry storage room(Dry goods area)shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving in cooks prep line not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in rear storage area, rear dry goods storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners),floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired.
Pipe in rear storage area by hot water heater area was leaking at neck, shall be repaired/replaced.
OCT 82014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST MAINTAIN DESSERT AREA SNEEZE GUARDS SO AT TO BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES(CAKE, PIES AND COOKIE AREAS).
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE PANEL CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT THE CORNERS.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, UNDER UPRIGHT RACKS ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUND THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE DESSERT AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN MAIN REAR HOT LINE COOKING AREA.
AUG 122014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST MAINTAIN DESSERT AREA SNEEZE GUARDS SO AT TO BE PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES(CAKE, PIES AND COOKIE AREAS).
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR ICE PANEL CHUTE AT ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE DISH ROOM AREA. OBSERVED SLIGHT GRIME BUILD UP AT THE CORNERS.
MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLOOR PANEL INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE REAR EXIT DOOR WAY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF THE WALK-IN PRODUCE COOLER. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE DISH ROOM AREA, UNDER UPRIGHT RACKS ACROSS THE DISH MACHINE AND AROUNF THE MOP SINK AREA.
MUST REGROUT FLOOR AT THE MAIN HOT COOKING LINE SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH ANS EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE FRONT SERVICE DESSERT AREA TO REMOVE FOOD STAINS AND SPLASHES.
MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND/OR REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT COVERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY IN MAIN REAR HOT LINE COOKING AREA.
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APR 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA
APR 82014FAILED5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND DISH MACHINE OFF. MANAGEMENT STATED IT WAS NOT WORKING AND THEY WERE WAITING FOR TECHNICIAN TO ARRIVE TO REPAIR THE DISH MACHINE. TECHINICAN WAS NOT ABLE TO FIX DISH MACHINE AT THIS TIME. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS CORRECT VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. INSTRUCTED TO SET-UP 3-COMP SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THIS TIME.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO WATER ON PREMISES. AT 245PM WATER TEMPERATURE AT 66.0F TO 69F THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES. PREMISES MUST ALWAYS HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. TECHINICIAN WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT 320PM. HOT WATER RETURNED TO PREMISES AT 343PM. CDI CRITICAL CITATION.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA
MAR 132014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA.
MAR 112014FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION FOUND POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER HOLDING 3 POUNDS OF COOKED PASTA AT 49.8F APPROXIMATE VALUE 7.00 DOLLARS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. WIC MAINTAINING 35.4F DURING INSPECTION. ALSO FOUND ON A PREP TABLE COOKED BAKED POTATOES IN A SHALLOW STAINLESS STEAL PAN AT 51.8F NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE APPROXIMATE VALUE 5.00 DOLLARS 2 POUNDS OF POTATOES. ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ALWAYS MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL FOOD PRODUCT LISTED ABOVE.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
DURING INSPECTION FOUND THAT DISH MACHINE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE TURNED ON FOR USE. DUE TO THE VOLUME OF DIRTY DISHES AND UTENSILS USED AT FACILITY WHERE MAXIMUM SEATING CAPACITY IS 318 PEOPLE THE 3-COMP SINK IS NOT SUFFICIENT ENOUGH TO HANDLE DIRTY DISHES PRODUCED DAILY. PREMISES GIVEN 48 HOURS TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE. CRITICAL CITATION.
DURING INSPECTION THERE WAS NO PROOF OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE OR PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WHERE BEING PREPARED, COOKED AND HANDLED. THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL EATING UTENSILS WITH HANDLE UP AT ALL TIMES. FOUND SPOONS, FORKS, AND KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED AT RACKS WHICH WERE WAITING TO BE TAKEN OUT FOR CUSTOMERS TO USE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT REAR COOKING AREAS AND DISH MACHINE AREAS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI. ALSO MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND RECTANGULAR FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT OF 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE AREA.MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE CHICKEN WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASH STAINS.
MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM AREA.
JUL 92013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
JUN 272013FAILED16 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE ,PRESENTLY 0 PPM; TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED, REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 1:15PM. PROBLEM CORRECTED, AND DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE,IN FRONT OF THE SAID SINK WAS A GREEN METAL SHELF(THREE LAYER)WITH POT AND PANS ON IT AND CARTS WITH CLEAN DISHES IN IT,UNABLE TO SEE THE SINK.UPON MY REQUEST METAL SHELF AND CARTS WERE REMOVED BY THE MANAGER ON DUTY.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/SERVING:ICE. OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER OF COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE.ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE HAS A BUILD-UP OF YELLOW AND BLACK SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO ICE CUBES. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSERS AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, COOKED VEGETABLES, ETC) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER FOODS ARE HANDLED. CURRENTLY ONLY 1 CERTIFICATE POSTED. RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-19-12, REPORT#1300995 #33-FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP, COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS, PIPES AND PREP TABLE LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, BEVERAGE COUNTER TOP (DINING AREA) WITH DUST AND DRIED SYRUP BUILD-UP. #34-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, FLOORS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PANTRY WALK-IN COOLER. #34-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA. #38-NOTED BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING AND MISSING COVER). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE #41- INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED TODAY.SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
NO LABEL PROVIDED AT DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TH DOOR OD WALK-IN COOLER #2;NEED TO PROVIDE.
GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
FRESH AND ENCRUSTED BLOOD ON FLOOR INSIDE THE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER(#3),INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILD-UP OF FOOD AND SLIME SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29
WATER PIPE UNDER THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IS LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION#29
DEC 192012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF BUFFET CABINETS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION, STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE WITH SLIME BUILD-UP, COOKING EQUIPMENT WHEELS, PIPES AND PREP TABLE LEGS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, BEVERAGE COUNTERTOP (DINING AREA) WITH DUST AND DRIED SYRUP BUILD-UP.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, FLOORS INSIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM IN REAR WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION, UNDER AND AROUND DISH MACHINE, MUST CLEAN AND RESEAL FLOOR BASEBOARD WITH FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PANTRY WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AROUND DISH WASHING AREA AND IN PREP AREA.
NOTED BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT MOP SINK IN REAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR (LEAKING AND MISSING COVER). INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 272012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS
REPLACE BROOKED INSIDE LINER FOR THE ICE MACHINE,TOP PART. REPLACE OR REFINISH INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET INSIDE OF COFFEE/POP DISPENSERS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN SERVING/ DINING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE PLATE DOLLIES, FOOD DEBRIS.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISMACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER UNIT.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER SHELVES AND RESEAL OPENED BASEBOARD TILES. NEED TO CLEAN /SHAMPOO CARPET IN DINING AREA,FOUL ODOR. REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND VENT COVER IN DISH AREA ALSO ON PIPE BY THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND VENT COVER IN DISH AREA ALSO ON PIPE BY THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCETS THROUGHOUT THE SINKS.
: ELEVATE ITEMS NEED FROM BASEMENT AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR,REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED
JUL 162012FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED DICED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.8F,DICED HAM AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 47F,BOTH PRODUCT WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,UNIT AIR TEMP WAS 41.4F. ALSO FOUND FOOD STORED AT COLD BUFFET UNIT:SLICED WATERMELON AT TEMP OF 50F,COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 50.7F; VARIOUS KIND OF SALADS AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 50F. MANAGER ADD ADDITIONAL ICE AT UNIT, ENOUGH TO TOUCH FOOD CONTAINERS TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE FOOD TEMPERATURE. FOOD PRODUCTS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUND 25, VALUE 36.85.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT ABLE TO REACH 180F. PRESENTLY DISH MACHINE REACHES TEMP OF 113F TO 124F. AFTER SIX TIME OR MORE RUNNING THE UNIT, THE UNIT MAINTAINED TEMP OF 147.6F TO 150F. TAGGED UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE/SERVING:ICE. OBSERVED ICE DISPENSER OF COCA-COLA POP DISPENSER IN SERVING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE DISPENSERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
LABEL FOOD PRODUCTS STORED IN COOLERS.
REPLACE BROOKED INSIDE LINER FOR THE ICE MACHINE,TOP PART. REPLACE OR REFINISH INTERIOR BASE OF CABINET INSIDE OF COFFEE/POP DISPENSERS
DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN SERVING/ DINING AREA,FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE PLATE DOLLIES, FOOD DEBRIS.INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DISMACHINE,MINERAL BUILD-UP,DELIMER UNIT.
FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES NEED TO BE CLEANED, SPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT,CORNERS AND ALONG THE BASEBOARD WALLS,ENCRUSTED DEBRIS. NEED TO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,UNDER SHELVES AND RESEAL OPENED BASEBOARD TILES. NEED TO CLEAN /SHAMPOO CARPET IN DINING AREA,FOUL ODOR. REGROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,IN FRONT OF TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH ROOM
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING AND VENT COVER IN DISH AREA ALSO ON PIPE BY THE CEILING ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE.
REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
PROVIDE NON-THREADED FAUCETS THROUGHOUT THE SINKS.
PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
ELEVATE ITEMS NEED FROM BASEMENT AREA 6" OFF THE FLOOR,REMOVE ITEMS NOT NEEDED.
SEP 272011FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FRONT ENTRANCE AND EXIT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT /INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND IN BETWEEN THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
FOUND NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED ALL THE TIMES AND MUST BE VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMERS.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND WALK IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND DATED.
RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD .MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AND DRAIN COVER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND 2 COMPT SINK .ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA HAS NO COVER. MUST PROVIDE COVER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,ALL PAPER TOWEL HOLDER ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, ALL THE RACK INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, ALL THE INTERIOR OF THE CABINET UNDER THE DESSERT, AND UNDER ALL THE BUFFET ISLAND STAND.
STANDING WATER INSIDE THE BOILER ROOM , MUST DRY THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S LUNCH ROOM,UNDERNEATH THE WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN. MUST PROVIDE PALLETS OR SHELVINGS FOR ALL ARTICLES /ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT TO ELEVATE THEM FROM THE FLOOR.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN THE VENT INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM, AND ON THE CEILING OF THE DISH WASHING AREA, WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN SOME OF THE HOT HOLDING AND DESSERT ISLAND BUFFET STAND. MUST PROVIDE.
MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER IN BOTH WALK IN COOLER AND CHICKEN WALK IN COOLER.
ALL WASH CLOTH USED FOR CLEANING THE TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND TOP OF THE PREP COOLERS MUST BE STORED IN BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 162010PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of storage shelving, cooler shelving that had rust shall be repair/replaced.
Non food contact surfaces of cookuing equipment, cooler shelving, and storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, racks need detailed cleaning(corners).Floor in bsmt. storage areas not clean need detailed cleaning.
Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep areas, and by dishmachine areas not clean need detailed cleaning.Walls ceilings in rear kitchen areas, storage room not clean need detailed cleaning. Missing ceiling tiles in storage rooms, rear kitchen areas shall be provided.
Missing, broken light shields in kitchen prep areas, rear storage rooms, areas shall be provided, light shields need cleaning in prep areas.
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen prep areas, storage rooms, and bathrooms not clean need detailed cleaning.Exhaust canopies need cleaning in prep areas(detailed0.
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