PEEPLES TACO'S.

Chicago Health Dept

5944 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

33 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

164

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS, TIME TEMPERATURE AND CONTROL, FOODS ARE STORED, PREPARED AND SERVED. CFM ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 12:35PM. INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BOX OF CHICKEN THAWING IMPROPERLY IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR UNDER FLOOR MATS IN FOOD PREP AREA AT THE FRYER AND GRILL AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR FREEZER BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT-LINE AND PREP FOOD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY SHOE PRINTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT-LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTIAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIVE.

OCT 15

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR TO BE NOT TIGHT-FITTING AND UNABLE TO SECURELY CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO ALLOW FOR DOOR TO CLOSE SECURELY AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM DOORS TIGHT-FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL LINE) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT WITH ADEQUATE CLEANING SUPPLIES AND AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF HEAVY SOILS SUCH AS GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR PREP AREA BEHIND COLD-HOLDING UNITS AND IN CORNERS OF PREP AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE INACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING OR PEST MONITORING, SUCH AS BETWEEN LARGE IMMOBILE EQUIPMENT ITEMS SUCH AS FREEZERS AND LARGE DRY STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO FOOD OPERATIONS AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP AREAS FREE FROM EXCESSIVE CLUTTER TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE ACCESS AND EFFECTIVE PEST MONITORING.

OCT 8

2024

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLD-HOLDING UNITS MISSING INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWEABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROXIMATELY 40 DROPPINGS IN REAR CORNER BEHIND UPRIGHT COLD-HOLDING AND FREEZER UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH MILK CRATES IN CORNER NEAR 2-DOOR FREEZER UNITS, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA, APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FRONT PREP AREA BENEATH COLD-HOLDING UNITS, FRONT SERVICE SHELF, AND IN AND BELOW DRY STORAGE CABINETS NEAR HOT-HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EFFECTIVELY REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, AND SEEK ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 DEAD COCKROACHES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 DEAD COCKROACHES SURROUNDING MILK CRATES IN THE REAR AREA NEAR 2-DOOR FREEZER UNITS, 1 DEAD COCKROACH BENEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD COCKROACHES AND OTHER DEAD OR TRAPPED INSECTS AND PESTS AT AN ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP AND DECOMPOSITION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED INVIDUALLY-WRAPPED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWEL ROLLS STORED ON ELEVATED WALL SHELF IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FROM TOILET ROOM AND CEASE STORAGE OF ANY SINGLE-USE OR SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES IN TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR CAVITY OF SMALL LINE COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND DE-ICE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

APR 16

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PERSONAL ITEMS, ETC AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JAN 10

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF,CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHEESE AND FROZEN HOT SAUCE THAWING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS ON THE SIDES, UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTER TOPS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND RACKS TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS AND CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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JUL 21

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF,CHICKEN,STEAK,ETC). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK AND COOKED BEEF) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

OCT 26

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REACH UNITS WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT, SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. ON THE LOWER FLOOR OF THE UNITS, DOORS AND GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE SIDES AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREAS FRONT AND REAR WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER, ALONG THE SIDES AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO PULL FROM THE WALLS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN REAR IN FRONT OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 12

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MULTILE BLACK PLASTIC MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING FOR STORING ITEMS AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPOLYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR NEAR THE MULTI DOOR FREEZER AS WELL AS A DEEP FRYER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO ONE DOOR UP RIGHT REACH IN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND OR INSECT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE HOOF VENTILATION SYSTEMS AND THE HOOD FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

MAY 14

2021

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 7

2021

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2365952 DATED ON 03/18/20 NOT CORRECTED#49-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN /2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAR 18

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND-SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN /2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZERS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILT UP GREASE ACCUMULATION ON MENUS LOCATED IN FRONT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN FRONT AND REAR OF FACILITY IN CORNERS ALONG SIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, PERSONAL ITEMS , CARDBOARD BOXES, ETC AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISES.

AUG 20

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUPPLIES AND A PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND FREEZER WITH THE DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCT (FIFO).

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY COVER AND STORAGE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FREEZER BURN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILL, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2238212 DATE 10-23-18. Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAVE TO COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

OCT 23

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY. PRI0RITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT MOPSINK. CORE

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE

MAR 8

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

.CARDBOARD LINER ON SHELVING IN TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SUR FACES MAY BE USED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER SPLASHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SAINITIZE AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PEELIN PAINT FROM CEILING ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA CREATEING CLUTTER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE OR REORGANIZE SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGES.

JUN 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 48.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 2- DOOR GLASS REACH COOLER SUCH AS 25LBS OF CHICKEN AT 59.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. TOTAL COST WAS $125. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

FEB 21

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZERS AND THE FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT INSIDE THE 2 DOOR FREEZER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

NOV 2

2016

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA ,IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE COLD WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON AT BOTTOM OF SINK ,DUE TO THE HANDLE BROKEN AT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS OF FOOD SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,THE FAUCET NECK IS LOOSE AND LEAKING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MAR 10

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

MAR 2

2016

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NO CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1583716 DATE 10-30-2015(45)INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE INFO CAN BE OBTAINRD ON THE IDPH WEBSITE,(34) CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS,SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYERS NEED REPLACED,REPLACE WHERE NEEDED(35)SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM,REMOVE DUST OBSERVED FROM CEILING AND VENTS,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR NEAR STOVE IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

OCT 30

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE REAR PREP TABLE. CLEAN INTERIORS OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYERS NEED REPLACING; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED FROM CEILING AND VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INFO CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

AUG 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS. SOME MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER FRYERS NEED REPLACING; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING AND VENTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN THE CENTER OF THE ROOM; REMOVE DUST OBSERVED FROM CEILING AND VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE AMOUNT OF DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INFO CAN BE OBTAINED ON THE IDPH WEBSITE.

JUN 27

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA

JUN 20

2014

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND REAR DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM IN RIGHT CORNER AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,ALSO WATER BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND FAUCETS AT SAME.ALSO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS STOPPED UP NOT DRAINING,USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASETRAP & SLOW DRAIN ,PIPES AND FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA

JUN 19

2014

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA AT 59.0F AND 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AT 53,8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0.0F.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS IN 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SUCH AS GROUND BEEF 51.1F-76.3F,ITALIAN BEEF 47.1F,CHICKEN IN RANCHERA SAUCE 48.2F-51.4F,RAW SHELLED EGGS 50.7F-52.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 68LBS. $241.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Pest 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 RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND REAR DOOR RUSTED OUT ALONG BOTTOM IN RIGHT CORNER AND FRONT DOOR ALONG TOP AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/19/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

Serious Facility Condition

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK GREASETRAP RUSTED OUT AND LEAKING WATER ON FLOOR,ALSO WATER BACKING UP IN FAR LEFT AND RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED AND SLOW DRAINING.ALSO PIPES LEAKING UNDERNEATH AND FAUCETS AT SAME.ALSO HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA IS STOPPED UP NOT DRAINING,USE ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GREASETRAP & SLOW DRAIN ,PIPES AND FAUCETS AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON LID AT STEAM TABLE,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM 1 & 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,ALL LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,CUTTING BOARDS,DISH RACK,EXTERIOR OF ALL STORAGE BINS,WHEEL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,LOBBY ,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN REAR AREA BY FURNANCE.MUST CLEAN HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI ON WALLS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT STORAGE AREA AND PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE PERSONAL BELONGINGS FROM FLOOR IN REAR AREA UNDER FOOD STORAGE UNITS AND IN FRONT AREA.

MAR 13

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

PASTIC FOOD CONTAINER IN COLD HOLD UNIT NOT DATED AND LABELED. ISTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME ON RUBBER SEAL, AND BOTTOM OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS .

OCT 21

2013

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS, POP COOLER, FRYERS,HOOD, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, WHEEL BASES, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS, MICROWAVE, WALL VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT, FLOOR MATS. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY AND PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS AND LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST ELEVATE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAY 30

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINEDR IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

MAY 22

2013

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE FOUR TOPS OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE TOP AND IS NOT RODENT PROOFED. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE MISSING TOP SO DUMPSTER IS COVERED AND RODENT PROOFED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THE LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINEDR IN THE REACHIN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS SOME DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

OCT 22

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 2

2012

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

FRONT REACHIN COOLER IS DRIPPING WATER INTO A PAN.TEMPERATURES ARE 38.5F. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE COMPRESSOR REPAIRED. THE GREASE TRAP IS RUSTY. REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT IT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DIRT BUILDUP ON THEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

SOME LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR AND SOME ARE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE LIGHT SHIELDS THAT ARE IN POOR REPAIR CLEAN ALL.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HAS STEADY STREAM OF WATER COMMING FROM BOTH OF THEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH FAUCETS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO ALL THE COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

FEB 6

2012

PASS 9 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STEAM TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN REACH IN COOLERS,GREASE TRAP,PREP TABLE.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD SHELF & DOOR IN TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER,DAMAGED DOOR ON 8- DOOR FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FGREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS,POP COOLER,FRYERS,HOOD,STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES,WHEEL BASES,FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS,MICROWAVE,WALL VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT & ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,FLOOR MATS.MUST REPAIR OR RWEPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED WALL TILES IN LOBBY & PREP AREAS,REAR DOOR SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR.MUST CLEAN WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN PREP AREAS & LOBBY.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY COMPRESSOR LINE IN REAR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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.MUST PROVIDE STEM & COLD HOLDING THERMOMETERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.

JAN 27

2012

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