PAPA RAY'S PIZZA & WINGS.
3208 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO
Failed 9 of 32 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 192025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN 2 DOOR COOLER NEAR FRYER HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF CHICKEN VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $60. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON BOTH DRAWERS OF 2 DOOR DRAWER COOLER USED TO STORE CHICKEN WINGS LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DO NOT WORK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SO THAT THE COMPARTMENTS CAN BE PROPERLY FILLED AND DRAINED.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEAR PIZZA MAKING STATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK IN GOOD CONDITION.
OBSERVED 1 BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
DEC 52024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SUGAR, SALT, AND OTHER SPICES BEING STORED IN BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCTS NAME IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
APR 12024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MULITPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEA FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHILED FOR LIGHT DIRECTLY ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN
MAR 272023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
6-501.19 THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
6-501.11 OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES BENEATH THE DEEP FRYERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES.
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAR 162023FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PIZZA PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 53F, COOKED PASTA AT 46F, GROUND BEEF AT 47F, AND SAUSAGE AT 45F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DIRTY WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF ONE OF THE FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER USED TO STORE CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ANY BROKEN CONTAINERS WHICH CANNOT BE EFFECTIVELY CLEANED.
CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LACKS A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED ONE OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS WITH A MISSING LID AND GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING LID FOR THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT NO GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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SEP 212022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF ALL COOLING UNITS. COOLERS, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 102021PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARDS AT PIZZA PREP STATIONS IN FRONT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUST ACCUMILATION FROM VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BATHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS OFF FLOORS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
SEP 182020PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE FRYERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA (EMPLOYEE STILL ABLE TO TURN (HOT) FAUCET TO WASH HANDS).
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, PIZZA OVEN, STOVE ETC.) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
JAN 72020PASS W/ CONDITIONS16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(O)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
2-501.11- OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5-203.11- NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE REST OF THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
6-301.14-OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS RIB TIPS AT 50.0F; CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 48.1F; AND GROUND SAUSAGE AT 47.2F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $90.00, TOTAL 18 LBS. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.7F PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED..
MUST PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
4-202.16-NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.
4-501.11- MUST REPAIR DAMAGED UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA.
4-602.13- INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM GREASE ACCUMULATION .
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK AND ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO LOCATE AND BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
5-501.17- MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM.
6-201.17- MUST CLEAN DUST COVERED CEILING FAN OVER DISH WASHING AREA.
6-501.11-MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
6-501.11- MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ONE DOOR TO RESTROOM.
4-202.18- NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
2-102.13- NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
DEC 272019FAILED18 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE CORNER OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE REST OF THE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ADDITIONAL HAND WASH SINK WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO THE MAIN PREP AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) 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
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN REACH UNDER FOOD PREP COOLERS .MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS
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
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED UNPROTECTED WOOD SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE AREA
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT SMALL DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN DISHWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM GREASE ACCUMULATION .
MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX BATHROOM
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM..MUST KEEP OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR ONE DOOR TO RESTROOM
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST COVERED CEILING FAN OVER DISH WASHING AREA
NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE FRYING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND SMALL GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COOKING AREA.
MAR 22018FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AROUND SMALL GLASS COOLER DOOR IN COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE (3) DEEP FRYER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.----------CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOP, BROOM ETC MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.
JUN 92017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LABEL/DATE ALL PREPARED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN,REMOVE DUST ACCUMUALATED ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN 2 DOOR COOLER WITH DOUGH AND CHICKEN.
WALLS BY THE 3 COMPT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK NEED CLEANING WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN. CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CRACKED FLOOR TILES BESIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 32017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WATER SEEPING UNDER THE DIVIDER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
MUST RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CAULK WORN OUT, AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE DUST AROUND THE FAN GUARD OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, 3 COMPT SINK, OVEN, PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED FLOOR TILES BESIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA AND BY THE PREP TABLES. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MAR 212016FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3 DUMPSTER THAT FACILITY USES ARE OVERFLOWING AND LIDS CANNOT BE CLOSED. TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED OPERATOR MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TRASH DISPOSAL AREA. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPPED AND SERVED. (PIZZAS, SLICED VEGETABLES, MARINARA SAUCE,ETC). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
JAN 212016PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN REAR OF PREMISES ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST SEAL OPENING INTO WALL NEAR THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
JUL 92015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUL 12015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
JUN 232015FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. PIZZA PREP COOLER FOUND AT 49F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED RIB TIPS AT 58.7F. AND REAR STORAGE COCA-COLA COOLER FOUND AT 43.9F.COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER COOKS LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS COOKED RIB TIPS AT 58.7F, 3LBS COOKED SAUSAGE AT 72.5F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 55.9F, 1LB GROUND BEEF AT 52.1F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE APPROXIMATELY $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ON ALL WATER/ICE CONTACT SURFACES AND DRIPPING DOWN INTO PREPARED ICE. PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE ALSO NOTED ON PLASTIC ICE CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
INTERIOR HOOD EXHAUST WITH EXCESSIVE DRIPPING GREASE AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DRY FOOD/REFRIGERATION ROOM. MUST REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE/REFRIGERATION ROOM. MUST REPLACE.
BROKEN SPRAY NOZZLE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK THAT HANGS BELOW THE WASHBASIN INTO THE SINK/WATER. MUST REPAIR.
MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER AND AN ACCURATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION. MUST PROVIDE IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF REGISTRATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
OCT 232014FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED ISSUED ON 05-06-2014 INSPECTION REPORT# 1459448. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - MUST REPLACE WOODEN DRAIN RACKS/SHELF (IN POOR REPAIR) ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.----------NOTED SAUCES FOR CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND/NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR
NOTED SOME FOOD PRODUCTS (BBQ SAUCE, SPICY SAUCE, TRIADIC SAUCE, GARLIC SAUCE ETC.) STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
MAY 62014PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY TRUCK CAME TO PICK-UP GARBAGE AT THE END OF INSPECTION). SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST REPLACE WOODEN DRAIN RACKS/SHELF (IN POOR REPAIR) ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.----------NOTED SAUCES FOR CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING ON WALL BEHIND/NEXT TO MOP SINK IN REAR.
AUG 222013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Freezers in storage area need to be defrosted and detail clean.
Need to provide backflow prevention device to mop sink.
Food items and boxes of soda pop on floor in storage area. All boxes and cases of soda pop must be six inches off floor.
FEB 142013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS BEHIND AND BELOW EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD OF OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND EXPOSE HAND SINK.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NEED REPAIRS AND SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
OVER HEAD HOOD HAS BUILD OF OF GREASE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN. VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISE HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS ON PREMISE.
AUG 82012PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers/reach in freezer, must date and label foods in reach in cooler, reach in freezer.
Rear storage shelving that had exposed raw wood, peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler door tracks need detailed cleaning.
Floors in kitchen prep areas, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Peeling paint in rear storage area by display cooler, shall be repaired/sealed.
Missing light shields in rear storage areas shall be provided, light shields in prep areas, dining areas, and bathroom need cleaning(detailed).
Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers, dining areas, and bathroom need cleaning.
NOV 212011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
NOV 142011FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 580476 04-20-11,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED ,FOUND #32 HANDSINK NEDS RECAULKING,#35 BASEWALLS UNDER 3 C SINK VERY DIRTYMUST DETAIL CLEAN,CEILING TILE HOLES AT THE REAR MUST BE SEALED,#36 BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR MUST BE REPLACED;GIVEN 5 DAYS 11-21-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF COOLER WITH THE CONDENSER UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; AT THIS TIME NOT ABLE TO ACCESS THE ICE MAKER OF THE SODA MACHINE,INSTRUCTED NEXT INSPECTION MUST OPEN ICE MAKER FOR INSPECTION
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES AT THE DINING AREA WITH 4 INCH HOLE MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. 2 LIGHT SHILEDS IN DINING AND REAR AREA MISSING MUST BE REPLACED
VENT COVER AT THE REAR AREA WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 202011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. HANDSINK NEEDS RECAULKING
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. 3 CHOPPING BOARDS DIRTY,WITH BLACK STAIN AND DEEP CUTS,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACED
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. BASEWALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; CEILING TILE HOLES AT THE REAR AREA MUST BE SEALED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR MUST BE REPLACED
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THERMOMETER MUST BE PROVIDED IN 3 COOLERS
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