SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PETE'S GRILL.

BEAT. 18/100

7557 N PAULINA ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 3, 2019 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 12 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
12
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Jul 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 3
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND SHELVES INCLUDED AT HALLWAY THE SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CEILING FANS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT BULBS AT COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -

MAR 26
2019
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(B) FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER:2# OF SLICED TOMATOES(AT TEMP OF 57.8F; 2 POUNDS OF SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 58.7F;3# OF SAUSAGE AT TEMP OF 61.7F; 6 LINKS OF RAW SAUSAGES AT OF 54.3F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 8,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

PREMISES SERVES EGGS,HAMBURGERS. OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS -

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

WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF ICE SHOOTER AT ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN -

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

GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,PIPES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,AND SHELVES,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, EXTERIOR OF THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER TOP PART WITH EXCESS SOLID GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE EXCESS WASTE OIL,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNIT,TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND RODENT ACTIVITIES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. -

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS AND SHELVES INCLUDED AT HALLWAY THE SHELVES CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,ALSO CEILING FANS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA WITH EXCESS DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELDING AT LIGHT BULBS AT COOKING AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES -

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. -

APR 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES INCLUDING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. FOOD HANDLER WAS TOLD TO WASH HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES AND HE PUT GLOVES ON DIRECTLY WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. WHEN HE WAS TOLD TO REMOVE HIS GLOVES AND WASH HIS HANDS HE ATTEMPTED TO WASH HIS HANDS IN A 1 COMPARTMENT FOOD PREPARATION SINK. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO RETRAIN HIS STAFF ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER HANDWASHING, GOOD HYGEINIC PRACTICES AND NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN AND ALONG WALLS AND IN CLOSET CONTAINING HOT WATER HEATER. CLEAN ALL FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXHAUST VENT IN WASHROOM WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 16
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVING AT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

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

SODA NOZZLELS AT SODA DISPENSING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING

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

WALL BEHIND MENU SIGN DRIPPING WITH GREASE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN. CEILING PANELS MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL CEILING PANELS.

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

LIGHT BURNT OUT ABOVE SERVICE AREA WHERE HOT LINE IS LOCATED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT.

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

VENTILATION GRIDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND DINING ROOM DIRTY. INSTUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION GRIDS.

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. CEILING VENTS IN CUSTOMER DINING AND TOILET ROOM, HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. ALSO, CONTACT SURFACES AROUND THE COFFEE STATION AND ON PREP TABLES AR NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN HALLWAY NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ALONG BASE BOARDS. FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN, AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK. FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 21
2016
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER, ALSO USE OF CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT THE STORE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO DISCONTINUE USE OF CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD-UP ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; FRYER, GRILL, BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, AND ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRTY AND GREASY FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER. DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER STORAGE RACKS LOCATED NEAR THE STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. ALSO DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL/CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS STORED IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITZER SOLUTION WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAY 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL EXCESS BURNED AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 27
2015
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN USE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORED MULTI USE UTENSILS: POTS,PANS,SPOONS,FORKS ETC.ALSO NO SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED AT BUCKETS BY THE WORK STATION,ONLY WATER.MANAGER PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION AT THIRD COMPARTMENT SINK:100ppm. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL BOX HAS EXCESSIVE HARDEN GREASE ON TOP THE BOX ALSO DANGLING FROM EDGE OF THE CONTAINER.CEMENT GROUND WITH WITH GREASE UNDER AND AROUND THE CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX AND AREA MENTIONED TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

DIRTY,STAINED CARDBOARDS ARE USED AT TRAY LINE TO STORE FOOD,PAPER LINERS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AT FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIALS

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,UNDER THE FLAT GRILL EXCESS BURNED AND ENCRUSTED FOOD,BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVENS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SIDE OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

CEILING FANS AND VENT COVERS IN DINING AREA WITH DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAR 7
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

FEB 27
2014
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT MAINTAINED. FOUND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: HOOD EXHAUST, COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR WALLS AND CEILING OF WALK IN COOLER.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

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

FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

JUN 19
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND DICED HAM STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 50.7F, UNIT MAINTAIN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F; TWO WHOLE HAM COOKED AND STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 69.7F TO 99.8F. UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 42.1F. NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR COOLING PROCESS LOG. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 63, VALUE $77.40. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER BY THE SPIT UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

DEBRIS BUILD-UP BEHIND THE 4 BURNER STOVE,SOUTH-EAST CORNER,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

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

DUST BUILD-UP AT VENT COVER IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 20
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 50.4F AND SLICED GYROS MEAT AT TEMP OF 75F TO 78F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED AT FIRST COOLER(NORTH SIDE) ; DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OD 61F, STORED AT SECOND COOLER(SOUTH SIDE), BOTH UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.ALSO FOUND MEAT AT SPIT UNIT BOTTOM PART AT 51.6F TOP PART 41F. UNIT WAS TURNED OFF. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED NOR COOLING METHODS APPLIED AT PRESENT TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZE SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING RINSING MULTI USE UTENSILS:POT, CONTAINER AND COOKING UTENSILS. PERSONALLY SET UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK:WASH RINSE AMND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

REMOVE OLD LABELS(FROM 2011)TO FOOD CONTAINER AND PROVIDE PROPER LABEL AND DATED FOR FOOD STORED IN COOLER AND FREEZERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILD-UP), SIDE OF COOLERS(FOOD DEBRIS), PIPE BEHIND AND ABOVE COOKING EQUPMENT(GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP).

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN CEILING TILES ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DUST BUILD-UP.

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

REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

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

PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

EVERY ONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.

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