SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PASADITA EXPRESS.

BEAT. 18/100

2925 W IRVING PARK RD · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 28, 2016 · passed

Failed 6 of 15 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 28
2016
PASSED
0 violations
APR 22
2016
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FACILITY STILL HAS NO HOT WATER. WATER TEMPERATURE TESTED AT ALL SINKS AND AFTER TESTING SINKS, WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 89F AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS. DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THROUGHLY. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS MUST CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIOR DEEP FRYER.

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

POOLING LIQUID ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING VENT IN THE SERVER STATION PREP AREA.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

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

LEAK UNDER THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

APR 11
2016
FAILED
13 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 47.6F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED BEEF AT 43.2 AND 43.7F. REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 57.3F WITH COOKED RICE AT 50F. MUST REPAIR ALL TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE IN THE REAR PREP COOLER AT 50F. COOKED BEEF IN COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT 43.7F. COOKED RICE AT 43.3F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF DISCARDED FOODS TO BE $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND TO BE 75.4F. AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER THROUGHOUT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS BACKING UP INTO THE TWO COMPARTMENTS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THIRD COMPARTMENT IS BEING DRAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO SINKS PROPERLY DRAINS WITHOUT BACK UP FOOD WASTE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHROOM WASH BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HAND WASHING STATIONS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH OPEN 1/4 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.OBSERVED 15 TO 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DINING ROOM STORAGE CLOSET. 20 TO 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SERVER STATION COLA/SALSA COOLER.OBSERVED SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE SERVER STATION AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND RECOMMEND HAVING PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS. RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING ABOVE THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AND STEAM TABLE MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED. DIRTY CUTTING BOARD IN POOR REPAIR WITH DEEP BLACKENED GROOVES. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN THROUGHLY. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER MUST REPLACE. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD CONTACT ITEMS MUST CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, INTERIOR DEEP FRYER, COOKS LINE EXHAUST HOOD.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE AND OFFICE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD SPILLAGE AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES AT THE REAR KITCHEN EXIT TO DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. HOLE IN BASEBOARD AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG THE WALL NEXT TO THE REAR EXIT TO OUTDOORS. MUST SEAL.

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

EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILINGS VENT ON COOKS LINE. MUST CLEAN. MISSING WALL VENT COVER IN THE DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREAS. PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE. MISSING BRICKS AND HOLES IN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL.

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

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

MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. LEAK UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.

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

CLUTTER THROUGHOUT OFFICE. MUST CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

JAN 29
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND ONE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING A PROPER TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOUND A 2DR COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AT 48F DEGREES. UNIT WAS TAGGED. DO NOT USE UNIT OR REMOVE TAG. UNIT MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

DURING INSPECTION FOUND CHICKEN 48F, BEEF 50F, BROTH 47F, AND RICE 49.7F (70 LBS AT A VALUE OF $1000.00) ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE STATED FOODS WERE DENATURED AND DISCARDED.CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES OR POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. MUST ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR. FOUND LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER AT BOTTOM SHELF OF ABOVE FRIDGE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR SHELVING RACKS AT ALL REFRIGERATORS TO REMOVE RUSTY AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI.ALSO CLEAN AT ALL REFRIGERATORS AND COOLERS THE BOTTOM SHELF TO REMOVE WATER SPILLS AND FOOD STAINS.

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

MUST REPAIR UNEVEN FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE UNEVEN. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS AND FLOOR UNDER COOKING AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST HOOD CANOPY TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING MOP SINK. FOUND ABOVE WITH NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 2-C0MP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST HAVE NEW EMPLOYEES.(JOSE AVILES AND NANCY HERNANDEZ) OBTAIN THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

AUG 5
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,TORTAS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

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JUL 21
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOORS TO THE PREMISES NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS AND TOPS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DINING ROOM/KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN,PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TACOS,TORTAS,BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1502161 DATED:11/21/2014, 33 THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 02/21/2015 34 MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. 02/21/2015 35 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CHIPPING WALL SURFACES FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, 02/21/2015 36 MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA, 02/21/2015. --MUST CORRECT ABOVE VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 7/28/2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

RUSTY SHELVINGS AT THE FRONT 2 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN. GASKETS AT REAR 2 DOOR COOLER ARE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENTILATION INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM IS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE BROKEN SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

COOK HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AS REQUIRED.

NOV 21
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE: COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT CHIPPING WALL SURFACES FRONT PREP AREA, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA,

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA,

APR 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING FRONT SERVICE AREA,

APR 15
2014
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT AND BACK DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF THE DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOORS, AND BETTER MAINTAIN, CITATION SERIOUS ISSUED :7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS ISSUED DATED: 08/14/2013 FOR INSPECTION REPORT #1360254, VIOLATIONS LISTED BELOW: 33 MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN. 35 VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND GAP AROUND THE VENT AND ON THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. 38 LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. 40 MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

MUST RESEAL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING FRONT SERVICE AREA,

AUG 14
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL CHOPPING BOARD, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND MAINTAIN.

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

VENT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP ON THE WALL ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AND GAP AROUND THE VENT AND ON THE WALL IN THE REAR AREA CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN.

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

LEAKING HEAVY ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

SEP 5
2012
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS DOORS AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, MOP SINK AND CABINET UNDER HAND WASHING BOWL IN WASHROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT MAIN KITCHEN. CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA, REMOVE CEILING PEELING PAINT AT SAME AREA, CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS THRU-OUT PREMISES AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES THRU-OUT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINK.

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

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 17
2011
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED BY 9/10/11.

JUN 10
2011
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY OF THE SINKS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. WATER TEMP AT 59.5F-60.0F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED, CRITICAL VIOLATION. MANAGER RE-IGNITED WATER HEATER PILOT AND TANK RECOVERED TO 117.7F AT 3:10PM.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT /INSECTS PROOF THE DOOR.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. WITH GREASE DRIPPING ON THE RIM OF THE LID AND TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.

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

MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 2 COMPT SINK AND 3 COMPT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD. MUST RELOCATE THE PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER FROM ABOVE DRAINBOARD. MUST REMOVE ALL THE OVER SIZED POTS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONE THAT WILL FIT INSIDE THE SINK OF THE 3 COMPT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

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

CEILING VENTS IN THE DINING AREA, BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILT UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN THE DINING AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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

MUST RELOCATE THE GAS STOVE COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, GAS BURNERS EXTEND BEYOND HOOD CANOPY. MUST RE INSTALL THE MOP SINK, WHICH WAS REMOVED.

FEB 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 17
2010
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REAR STORAGE AREA FLOOR NEEDS REPAIR AND RESEALING.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

NEED TO CAP OFF UNUSED SODA DRAIN FRONT.

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

UNUSED EQUIPMENT CLUTTER REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

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