SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PASTES Y EMPANADAS GOLDEN TUZO, CORP.

YOUR CALL. 53/100

5648 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 31, 2025 · passed

9 of 16 inspections passed, 5 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 16 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
71
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since May 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 31
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO CEILING TILES NEAR WINDOW WITH WATER STAINING DAMAGE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE TILES AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVING AREA AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 25
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OSERVED CLOSING WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 4
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BETWEEN THE OVEN AND STOVE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ONE OF THE LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA IS MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.

JUL 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA, AND ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2022
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AN AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 14 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PLACES: ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE CHEST FREEZER AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER, ON THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, ON THE WALL NEAR THE EXIT DOOR, INSIDE THE DIRTY LINEN BAG, ON THE GARBAGE CAN, AND ON THE CLEAN DISH SHELF ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND ACTIVITY, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSEST, AS WELL AS DEAD INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS FROM PREMISES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1 INCH GAP ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE AC UNIT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT PEST/RODENT ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A KNIFE BEING STORED IN BETWEEN A PREP TABLE AND DIRTY WALL. OBSERVED A CUP BEING USED AS A SCOOP INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STORE UNTENSILS IN CLEAN LOCATIONS, AND TO USE A SCOOP WITH A HANDLE, AND THAT THE HANDLE MUST BE STORED ABOVE THE TOP OF THE FOOD.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED AN EXCESS OF OLD FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON AND INSIDE THE SMALL OVENS, INSIDE THE GLASS TOP CHEST FREEZER LID, AND ON THE PASTRY MACHINE AND LARGE FLOOR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA, SUCH AS BROKEN EQUIPEMNT, ETC. MUST REMOVE ALL ITMES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, CLEAN, AND REORGANIZE ALL REMAINING ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND FOOD INSIDE THE CREVICES OF THE DISH AREA FLOOR MAT, AND ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR MAT AND FLOORS, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS OVER THE REAR PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE GLASS BULB LOCATED ON THE EDGE OF THE VENTILATION HOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 2/24/2021 REPORT #2485122 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #10 (6-301.14) OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE. VIOLATION #37 (3-302.12) MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. VIOLATION #40 (2-402.11) OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. VIOLATION #55 (6-201.16) OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #56 (6-501.14) OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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FEB 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING AND PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE IN FOOD PREPARION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT THE COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE IN FRONT COFFEE STATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE SO THAT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE UNISEX WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A FEW WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP TABLES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUID UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED PIC THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

AUG 20
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 13
2019
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BOTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVES, PREP TABLES, AND OVENS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED AN OPENING (APPROXIMATELY 1" HIGH AND 3 FEET LONG) ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE OF THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. THE DUMPSTER IS RUSTED OUT ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT SIDE AND IS ACCESSIBLE TO RODENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

MAR 21
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TERRY CLOTH TOWELS LINEING SHELF AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

OBSERVED CRACKED AND BROKEN CEILNG PANELS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING PANELS THAT ARE CRACKED AND BROKEN.

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT-UP LIGHT SHIELD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA/HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AND BENT UP LIGHT SHIELD.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

JUL 7
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP

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

Inspector Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

JUN 26
2017
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 44.7F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F R BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS 2- 1/2 QTS. NATURAL YOGURT 45.5F-46.3F,1QT. STRAWBERRY YOGURT 45.3F,1- GALLON NUT YOGURT 45.4F,1/2 LB. SHREDDED CHICKEN 47.6F,1LB. CUT LETTUCE 49.2F,4QTS. VERDE SALSA 48.5F. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. APPX.22.4 LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND IN POOLING DIRTY BLACK WATER ON FLOOR NEXT TO WASH MACHINE, FLYING AROUND IN REAR PREP AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/26/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UNUSED COOLERS,PREP TABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM,STORAGE CLOSET AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CONNECT THE DIPPING WELL AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT

SEP 19
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED REAR MICROWAVE, AND TOASTER OVEN NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT DINING AREA NOT CLEAN UNDER TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

APR 19
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO FILL HOLES ON THE FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO REMOVE SMALL PROPANE TANK FROM BASEMENT, CAN'T BE STORED INSIDE.

APR 12
2016
FAILED
6 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

OBSERVED 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HEATER ROOM, UNDER THE 3 COMP. SINK AREA, AND BEHIND THE COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. ALSO HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR MIXER NOT CLEAN , INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN PLACE FLOOR MIXER. ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOLER DOORS.ALSO CLEAN/SANITIZE THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET.

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

OBSERVED FRONT WALL IN POOR REPAIR NEXT TO CONDIMENT COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOZZLE LEAKING AND HAS BLACK ELECTRICAL TAPE ON IT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MAY 29
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 27
2015
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT PREMISES.CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE.

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