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Chicago Health Dept

33 E 83RD ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

11 inspections on record since 2021 · Last inspected May 2024.

Last inspected May 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 22

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WEATHER STIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FANS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. ALSO TRY TO KEEP FLOORS IN THE REAR DRY AS POSSIBLE.

SEP 1

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 25

2023

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPROXIMATELY 4 BOXES FILLED WITH BAGS OF SHREDDED SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE AND 6 1/2 BOXES FILLED WITH SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE STORED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. THE TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 69.9F-77.1 F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY $720 AT 200LBS. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #33.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION. WHILE REINSPECTING THE LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN COOLER FROM THE PREVIOUS REINSPECTION ON 08/23/2023, OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS NOT WORKING. ALL AFFECTED FOODS THAT WERE MENTIONS IN VIOLATION #22 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE UNIT WAS 79.9F. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGHT FITTING, WHILE REINSPECTING OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES AND RECEPTACLE AREA FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 08/23/2023. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE LIDS CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

AUG 23

2023

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2580598 DATED ON 08/15/2023 NOT CORRECTED #54 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES. #55 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-202.11 OBSERVED ONE SOURCE OF LIGHT (AN LED FLASHLIGHT) IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 15

2023

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. UPON ARRIVAL MANAGER ON SITE DID NOT HAVE THE ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ONLY CERTIFICATE FROM WHERE THE COURSE WAS TAKEN. OBSERVED MANAGER WHO WAS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF ARRIVAL CALL HIGHER MANAGEMENT TO INFORM THEM ABOUT PLUMBING ISSUE. OWNER MADE CONTACT WITH SANITARIAN AT APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AFTER THE INSPECTION STARTED WITH THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE CEREAL DISPLAY AREA WHERE THREE BEVERAGE DISPENSERS, A BIN FULL OF ICE WITH A MEATAL CUP STORED INSIDE, GLASS CUPS, DISPOSABLE CUPS, AND GLOVES STORED ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR ALL OBSERVED IN THE SAME SAID AREA. ALSO OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE PREPARE A BEVERAGE UPON ARRIVAL. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 85 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON TOP OF A CLEAN FOOD STORAGE BIN STORED ON THE DISH RACK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON THE WOODEN PLATFORMS THAT ELEVATE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, BEHIND THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE DOUBLE DECKER OVENS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE METAL POST IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, INSIDE AN OPENING IN THE WALL OF THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE STORAGE CLOSETS OF THE HOT WATER TANKS AND DRY STORAGE ACROSS FROM THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 GNATS IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND 3 FLIES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA AND NEAR THE AREA WHERE THE WATER PITCHERS ARE STORED AT THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS STORED AT THE FRONT AREA NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE AND UNATTENDED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER SAID WATER PITCHERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNIT BELOW THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED IMPROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. WASTEWATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND POOLING INTO THE DISHWASHING/FOOD PRE AREA, WHEN BASINS WERE DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE STORAGE CLOSET NEAR THE EXIT DOOR NEAR THE TOILET ROOMS ON SITE WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER THE SAID CLOSET IN ORDER TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE POINTS FOR PEST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS UNDER ALL OF THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE JANITORIAL EQUIPMENT CLOSET ACROSS FROM THE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS WITH BURNT RESIDE BEHIND THE FILTERS AND BLACK GREASE DROPLETS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE(S) VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2574969 ISSUED ON 04/26/2023. #38 6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #54 5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES. #55 6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN. #56 6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

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APR 26

2023

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY SPICES IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON ANY FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-904.11 OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS THE DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-903.12 OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON A RACK ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.116 OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ASLO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11 OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

APR 18

2023

FAIL 17 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH OF THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST OBTAIN, REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TEA DISPENSING AREA. THE AREA HAD AN ICE BIN FILLED WITH ICE AND A CUP TO SCOOP THE ICE, A REFRIGERATOR WITH GARNISHES, AND ON TOP OF THE REFRIGERATOR WAS A BOX OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN ALL FOOD PREPARATION AREAS, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS. THE HANDWASHING SINK MUST MEET COMPLIANCE BY HAVING WATER FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (100-120 F), AND FULLY EQUIPPED WITH HANDWASHING CLEANSER AND HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED. (CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE)

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE. THERE WAS A TALL HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EQUIPMENT FROM THE HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE CITATION ABOVE)

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 P.P.M. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 P.P.M. AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE THROUGHOUT INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO NOTED SAID SUBSTANCE ON ICE PANEL ABOVE ICE THAT IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-7 PACKAGED POT ROAST IMPROPERLY THAWING OUT IN A POOL OF WATER WITHOUT CONTINOUSLY RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW OUT TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED DRY SPICES IN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON ANY FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A DAMAGED DOOR SWEEP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO STORED FOOD ON A PLATFORM IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GAURD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES STORED ON THE COUNTER IN THE DINING AREA WHERE CUSTOMERS CAN ACCESS THE DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID PLATES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN POTS STORED ON A RACK ON THE FLOOR ACROSS FROM THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL CLEAN COOKING UTENSILS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK (91.6F) AND THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS (86.1F) AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE DISHWASHING AREA, UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THREE-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F AND THE HANDWASHING SINKS 100F. MANAGER ENLISTED PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WASTE WATER IMPROPERLY DISPOSED.THE DISHWASHING MACHINE WAS BACKING UP WASTE WATER FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN. THE WATER WAS POOLING ONTO THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES WITH GREASE BUILD UP ON THE OUTERIOR OF BOTH RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID RECEPTACLES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OUTDOOR SEATING WITHOUT OVERHEAD PROTECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE OVERHEAD OVER THE OUTDOOR SEATS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE INSIDE OF THE FACILITY AND AN OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ASLO THROUGHOUT THE OUTDOOR GARBAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT FROM BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE FACILITY THAT ARE NOT BEING USED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 14

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 63 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 3 PANS MACORONI, 2 PANS GREENS, 4 PANS YAMS, 3 PANS MASHED POTATOES, 4 PANS POT ROAST, 2 PANS OXTAILS, 3 PANS STRING BEANS, AND 1 PAN PEACH COBBLER($859). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 3 COOLERS WITH INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49-53 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. 1 COOLER REPAIRED 2 TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO WORKING FOOD THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR MEASURING HOT AND COLD FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS IN BETWEEN FOIL PANS STORED IN COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED 3 COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 110F. MANAGER ENLISTED PLUMBER TO RESTORE HOT WATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

APR 19

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AN EYEWASH STATION COMBINED/ CONNECTED WITH A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE STRICTLY FOR HAND WASHING AND THE EYE WASH STATION MUST BE SEPARATED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY. THE CHLORINE SANITIZER IS NOT DISPENSING INTO THE MACHINE FOR PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AMBIENT AIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS IN BETWEEN FOIL PANS STORED IN COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMEN AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING, OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND ALL SURFACES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12

2022

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT ALL 4 HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM RANGING FROM 78.4F TO 79.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT MINIMUM 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED AN EYEWASH STATION COMBINED/ CONNECTED WITH A HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE STRICTLY FOR HAND WASHING AND THE EYE WASH STATION MUST BE SEPARATED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EFFECTIVELY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED SLICED TOMATOES AND CHOPPED FURRY TOMATOES IN PREP COOLER IN SERVING AREA AT 61.2F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ALL REMAINING CONTENTS IN COOLER. ALL TCS FOODS MUST REMAIN AT 41.0F OR BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER IN SERVING AREA HOLDING AT 52.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AT 41.0F OR BELOW. TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO SECONDARY THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TO PROPERLY MONITOR AMBIENT AIR.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED INDIVIDUAL CAKE SLICES IN FRONT COOLER NEAR FRONT ENTRANCE WITH NO LABELS OR OTHER IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH INGREDIENTS, DATES ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AT LEAST 30 FRUIT FLIES IN DRY STORAGE ACROSS FROM OWNERS OFFICES AND AT LEAST 15 FLIES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AROUND DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY FOOD THAT MAY BE ATTRACTING FLIES, CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FEMALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR NETS/HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WORK WITH/NEAR FOOD, IN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST RESTRAIN HAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINERS IN BETWEEN FOIL PANS STORED IN COOLING EQUIPMENT AND ON SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD LINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED CHLORINE TEST STRIPS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIA SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE CORRECT TEST STRIPS WITH THE CORRESPONDING SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TESTING DEVICE OR STRIPS TO MONITOR HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EITHER A DISH WASHER THERMOMETER OR TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMEN AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

Serious Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON WALLS UNDERNEATH HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AS THE SUBSTANCE APPEARS TO BE MOLD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING, OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND ALL SURFACES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN.

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PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION IN ALL WASH ROOMS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LIGHTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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