SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PETE'S PLACE.

EAT. 78/100

3159 W VAN BUREN ST · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 13, 2026 · passed

14 of 22 inspections passed, with 11 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 7 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 13
2026
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND A BULK, PLATIC CONTAINER OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NOT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 26
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. FOUND INSIDE TWO SEPARATE COLD HOLDING UNITS: A CARTON OF HALF AND HALF (46.0F), 2 CONTAINERS OF HAM (46.3F-48.0F), SAUSAGE LINKS (48.0F), CHICKEN (49.8F), AND SAUSAGE PATTIES (46.5F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 17LBS AT $110 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. FOUND A MINI COOLER AT 48.7F AND A TWO DOOR COOLER AT 50.0F BOTH UNITS WERE FOUND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND STOCKED WITH TCS FOODS. BOTH UNITS TAGGED, PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MINI REFRIGERATOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SQUIRT BOTTLES AND A BULK, PLATIC CONTAINER OF BUTTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH NOT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 4
2024
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 23
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE FOOD TWO-DOOR COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: GROUND BEEF 49.0 F TO 52.0 F, EGGS 48.0 F TO 55.0 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 70 LBS OF GROUND BEEF WORTH $250.00 AND NINE TRAYS OF EGGS WORTH $ 220.0 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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MAY 10
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACK TILE ON WALL NEXT TO FRONT COUNTER HANDWASHING SINK.OBSERVED CRACKED LINOLEUM FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE GASKET SEAL AT THE LOWER REACH IN TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT UNDER THE TOASTER DAMAGED WITH TAPE ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT THAT SITS OVER THE FLAT TOP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING COOKED OR THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAIN DRIPPINGS OF SOME SORT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA WELL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT HARBORING.

APR 15
2022
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED RECENTLY HIRED EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

JUL 7
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
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 REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

JUN 25
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS (TOAST,LETTUCE,SLICED TOMATO)BY FOOD HANDLER SEVERAL TIMES.MUST PROVIDE GLOVES , TISSUE PAPER OR UTENSILS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON OLD CUTTING BOARD UNDERNEATH UNUSED TOAST ON REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ON FLOOR UNDER SAME,ON ROLLING CART UNDER SHELF,GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET,UNDER CRATES IN MOP SINK CLOSET,ON FLOOR NEXT TO STOVE,ON SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO GLOVES USED TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON REAR GRILL TABLE,FRYER CABINET

APR 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU PROVIDED FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005

APR 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT IN MENU PROVIDED FOR RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS (EGGS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP IN MINI REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSATION UNITS.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLOSED GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON RECEPTACLE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AT A FREQUENCY NECCESARY TO PREVENT BECOMING ATTRACTED TO INSECTS AND RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FANS/VENTS ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 18
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATORS ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF DISPOSABLE EATERY STORED ON A PALLET IN THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PALLET AND ITEMS FROM THE BASEMENT AND PLACE IN APPROVED STORAGE AREAS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED NO USE OF GLOVES BY THE FOOD HANDLERS AT THE START OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENFORCE FOOD HANDLERS TO UTILIZE GLOVES WHEN HANDLING OR PREPPING FOODS.

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

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

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE TO FREEZER UNIT IN THE REAR PREP/KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE UNFINISHED BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT-BULB IN THE DISPLAY REFRIGERATOR UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING.

JAN 23
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ALL FOOD PRODUCT IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE OFF THE FLOOR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

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

DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. AIR VENT IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME DUST BUILD UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED OWNER TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD WITH HIS BARE HANDS. OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUTTING ON GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HIS HANDS. OBSERVED ANOTHER MALE EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES, RETRIEVE A WASH CLOTH FROM THE SANITIZER CONTAINER, WIPE DOWN A TABLE, PUT THE WASH CLOTH UP AND THEN BEGAN HANDLING FOOD WHILE WEARING THE SAME GLOVES. HE THEN WENT OVER TO THE HAND SINK AND RINSED HIS GLOVED HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES, WHEN MULTI TASKING, HANDLING MONEY, TOUCHING THE BODY, ETC. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOUND THE REAR REACH IN FREEZER WITH THICK ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE REAR STORAGE RACKS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. REMOVE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP.

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

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

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

FOUND THE ICE SCOOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A SANITIZED BIN OR HANDLE UP IN THE ICE.

NOV 25
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SHELL EGGS AT 44-52F INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $96. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 11
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT THE SINGLE USE PLASTIC UTENSILS TO PREVENT AGAINST CONTAMINATION BY HANDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE COOK'S LINE.

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

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON THE FIXTURES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

NOV 7
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY LABELING PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN FREEZER WITH NAME AND DATE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE SMALL REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT HOT LINE.

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

MUST CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS TO REMOVE DUST.

JAN 16
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE REACH IN PREP COOLER DOOR GASKET IN POOR REPAIR AND THE GASKET ON THE DEEP FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE BACK PREP AREA. MUST PAINT OR REPLACE AND MANITAIN.

MAY 2
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR OF STOVE.

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

REMOVE DUST FROM VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

JAN 23
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP AND TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. (UNITS AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).

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

REPAIR/REPLACE CRACKED TOILET SEAT IN WOMENS WASHROOM.

AUG 3
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. CLEAN UPPER INTERIOR OF AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REMOVE DUST FROM BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER.

MINORSanitation
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. PREVIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED. MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS ABOVE HANDSINK. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR KITCHEN AND HALLWAY.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY IN UTILITY CLOSET; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK ON WALL FOR STORAGE.

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