APR 8
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PEPE'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 70/100
1901 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 8, 2026 · passed
7 of 14 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
87
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 162026PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 16
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR(LEAKS). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS IN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
FEB 262025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
FEB 26
2025
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED HORCHATA STORED IN A REUSED VINEGAR BOTTLE INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER MUST USE PROPER FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAIMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE STRING USED FOR A HANDLE ON HOT HOLDING LID AND PROVIDE PROPER HANDLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE CALCIUM BUILD UP FROM HANDLES ON FAUCETS AT HAND SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN MAIN PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED MISSING AND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 1
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12 : OBSEVED A FEW OVERSIZED POTS AND LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED.MUST PROVIDE SMALL POTS OR LARGE SINK IS NEEDED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.
FEB 232024FAILED14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 23
2024
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE SANITIZING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 0.0 PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED HER TWICE USE A POT WITH SOAP IN FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT TO WASH 2- BOWLS AND THEN RINSE UNDER RUNNING WATER AND PROCEEDED TO USE BOWLS. INSTRUCTED AGAIN TO SET UP SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND MOP SINK AREA,ON CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA AND MOP SINK AREA AND CRAWLING ON DAMAGED ONIONS IN A BIN ON SHELVING UNIT. MUST REMOVE DAMAGED PRODUCE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-0209A)(CITATION ISSUED)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREZER MUST STORE OFF OF FLOOR TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER.SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM UNDERNEATH CHEMICAL STORED ON SHELVING UNIT.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSEVED A FEW OVERSIZED POTS AND LARGE PLASTIC BINS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZED.MUST PROVIDE SMALL POTS OR LARGE SINK IS NEEDED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR OBSERVED 2- FAUCETS AT SAID SINK AND THE FAR LEFT HOT WATER FAUCET IS TRICKLING WATER AND FAR RIGHT TRICKLING COLD WATER AND A LOUD PIERCING SOUND AND FAUCETS SHAKING WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON NOT ENOUGH WATER PRESSURE TO FILL UP SINK TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE A CLEAN CONTAINER TO DIVERT WATER TO FILL UP OTHER COMPARTMENTS PROPERLY.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,WALK IN COOLER -FAN GUARD COVERS.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCETS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR.
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JUN 212023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 21
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BETTER WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK: LEFT FAUCET AT THE BASE & PIPE UNDERNEATH ON THE RIGHT SIDE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 252022PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DELI PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,GAP ALONG WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
Violation Codes: 7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A 10% FRUIT JUICE AND PINK LEMONADE WITH(ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS) AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE,NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE (7-38-060)
APR 152022FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 15
2022
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ASTERIKING ON MENU BOARD NOR CARRYOUT MENUS FOR (EGGS,HAMBURGERS AND STEAK).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DELI PAPER FROM LOWER SHELF AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS AND SHELVING UNITS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES NEAR WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER,GAP ALONG WALLBASES IN DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA.
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A 10% FRUIT JUICE AND PINK LEMONADE WITH(ARTIFICIAL SWEETNERS) AS DEFAULT BEVERAGE,NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE (7-38-060)
FEB 222021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 22
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING LEAK IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Violation Codes: 3-603.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-101.19 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD FROM SAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LOCK AND DOOR TRIM IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MAR 62020FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2020
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TCS READY TO EAT SOFT TACO SHELLS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH BARE HANDS ADDED MEATS, CHEESE,LETTUCE AND TOMATOES AND WRAPPED UP TACOS TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER.INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON USING UTENSILS , PAPER AND OR DISPOSABLE GLOVES .(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS AROUND SODA MACHINE MOTOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND ON SEVERAL BOXES OF SODA SYRUP AT CADDY IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON USING GLOVES OR ANOTHER BARRIER BETWEEN READY TO EAT FOODS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AND CARDBOARD FROM SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER, COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FRYER CABINETS,EXTERIOR OF KNIFE CADDY,UNUSED SMALL PREP COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR LOCK AND DOOR TRIM IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP ON FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MAY 82019PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 8
2019
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND THE LEFT FAUCET ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING EVEN WHEN THE WATER IS NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO FIX LEAK AND MAINTAIN FAUCET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -DIRT/DUST PARTICLES ON THE CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TILES.
NOV 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS (RICE, BEANS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME IN THE WALK IN COOLER, WALK IN FREEZER, REFRIGERATORS AND IN THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVIOSRY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE OR A REMINDER LOCATED ON THE MENU FOR ALL TCS FOODS (EGGS, BEEF) THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER FOR ALL PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER LOCATED ON THE PREP TABLES AND SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE LOCATED IN THE WASH ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 272017PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY REQUIRED CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE DISH WASHING PROCESS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR SECTION OF PREP AREA. REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.
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