SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PARKSIDE GYROS.

YOUR CALL. 66/100

7355 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 17, 2025 · passed

12 of 17 inspections passed, 3 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 17
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF PREP DISH AREA, AROUND DISH MACHINE, PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP AND/OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN MAIN DINING AREA REPLACED WITH CARDBOARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

DEC 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.SEE VIOLATION #2 FOR CITATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED COOKED TCS FOODS IMPROPERLY COOLING IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. COOKED POTATOES IN A DEEP METAL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 122.7F. ALSO NOTED COOKED CHICKEN IN A DEEP METAL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED WITH PLASTIC WRAP AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 119.3F. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS AND MANAGER REMOVED ALL FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS SOUR CREAM BASED GYROS SAUCE BEING HELD AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 58.6F INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED TALL REACH-IN COOLER IN BETWEEN THE ABOVE MENTIONED HOT FOODS IMPROPERLY COOLING. SAUCE DISCARDED. PRIORIUTY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE THE ABOVE VIOLATION #20 FOR CITATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED IN-USE COOKS LINE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 68.1F. IF STORED IN WATER, MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR STORE ON/IN A CLEAN SURFACE/CONTAINER AND WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AS NEED OR EVERY 4 HOURS.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----DIRTY METAL DRAWER INTERIOR UNDER THE REAR METAL PREP TABLE.

JUL 24
2023
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 29
2022
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

BAG OF ONIONS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS ARE STORED 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MANAGER ON SITE DOES NOT HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON/NEAR MEAT CUTTING BOARD. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY. MANAGER PROVIDED SANITIZER BUCKET ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

UTENSILS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER NEAR ICE CREAM STATION. UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH UTENSILS HANDLES FACING UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE; IN RUNNING WATER; IN A CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.

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

FOIL USED AS LINING ON SHELVING ABOVE DISH AND UNDER COOKLINE AREA.-----CARDBOARD USED AS PROP TO LIFT MICROWAVE AND BOX OF FRIES IN THE FRONT COOKLINE.-----FLAT CRATES USED AS MEANS OF STORAGE NEAR MOP SINK.----- FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-ABSORBENT, DURABLE SURFACE THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID/ACTIVE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

NOV 23
2021
PASSED
0 violations
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NOV 15
2021
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION WAS ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FRONT HANDWASHING SINK NOT CONNECTED TO A FLOOR DRAIN(DRAIN WATER IS CAUGHT BY A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CONNECT DRAIN PIPE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. THE FRONT AREA IS MORE USED FOR SERVING NO OPENED FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN NOT EASILY CLEANABLE FLOOR UNDER THE HANDWASHING BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS IN BOTH PREP AREAS ARE EXTREMELY GREASY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-24-20, REPORT#2362796 #47)4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

FEB 24
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DUSTY CEILING TILES AND FANS AT THE ENTRANCE OF ESTABLISHMENT AND DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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 6
2019
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,INCLUDED FOOD BOTTLES

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THREE DOORS COOLER UNDER THE COLD UNIT(FRONT AREA) AND AT TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR AREA.REPAIR REPLACE SAID RUBBER GASKET.IF IS REPAIRED MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS,PIPES WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PAINT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC FLOORS TILE BROKEN AT REAR PREP AREA(IN FRONT OF MOP SINK)MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN. -

SEP 24
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION SHALL BE EASILY LOCATABLE ON MOP SINK AND MAINTAINED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

DEC 19
2017
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 11
2017
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1955574 DATED 3/23/2017 VIOLATION#38-PREMISIS HAS ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

NOTED SHELVING AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER MICROWAVE OVEN NEEDS CLEANING

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

FLOORS AT WALLBASE BEHIND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER DIRTY.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER TWO DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER AT REAR.

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

NOTED BURNT OUT LIGHT UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT.

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

NOTED NO STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK .INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NOTED HOT LINE HOOD FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HOOD FILTERS CLEANED.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.

MAR 23
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED NUMBER 10 CANS USED TO STORE CHEESE SAUCE IN REFRIGERATOR AT REAR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS TO A FOOD GRADE PLASTIC CONTAINER PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL.MANAGEMENT PROMPTLY COMPLIED ALSO FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABLED/DATED IN REACH-IN COOLER ATREAR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMNT TO PROPERLY LABEL FOODS .

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED KNIVES NOT PROPERLY STORED ON TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN AN APPROVED KNIFE RACK.

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

NOTED CONDEASER UNIT HOUSING IN DUSTY IN REACH-IN COOLER AT REAR. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED SHELVING UNDER GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS DIRTY AND GREASY. ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.

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

FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK.

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

PREMISIS HAS ONE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FOOD PREP AREA AT FRONT.

OCT 26
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. ALSO, INSTRUCTED THAT CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED. DISCONTINUE USE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR, NOT CLEAN, AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN TOILET ROOM. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER DINING, ON WEST WALL, AND IN TOILET ROOM, HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PEELING PAINT AND DETAIL CLEAN VENTS, FILTERS AND HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JAN 22
2016
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON DOOR OF DEEP FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA, RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR,AND RUST ON GREASE TRAP. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED IN THE SAME COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET AND RACKS, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; BOTTOM SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COFFEE STATION, DIRTY FLOORS AND CORNERS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, REAR PREP, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN FRONT PREP AREA. STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOM. REMOVE GRAFFITI FROM WALLS, AND REPAIR DETACHED WALL VENT IN TOILET ROOM. ALSO HOOD HAS GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS INSIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN AND AROUND MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 13
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

2-DOOR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON WASHROOM FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

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

MOP SINK COLD WATER LEAKING AT FAUCET ALSO WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

AUG 6
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 30
2014
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. SEE REPORT 1464387. DATED 7-30-14.

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