PHO 777 RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

1063-1065 W ARGYLE ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

24 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Apr 2023.

Last inspected Apr 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

128

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 4

2023

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE MEN'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND INCREASED THE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 16

2022

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 9

2022

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WEST WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR CLUTTERED AT 1063 W ARGYLE SIDE SEATING AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DUST/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MENS WASHROOM CEILING LIGHT BULBS NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE PROTOCOL ON PREMISES.

JAN 15

2021

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY INGREDIENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ACCROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRY BLOOD FROM INSIDE THE LAST SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

JAN 8

2021

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME DRY INGREDIENT

Minor Other

41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED SHELVES INSIDE THE SMALL COOLER ACCROSS THE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST REPAIR AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE OR REPLACE

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRY BLOOD FROM INSIDE THE LAST SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER,IN REAR PREP AREA AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,REPAIR MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-7-2019,REPORT#2345272. #39) 3-307.11 OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BETWEEN WATER PITCHER FILLING STATION AND ADJACENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

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NOV 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MEAT THAWING ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR FROM FREEZER TO REFRIGERATOR.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA BETWEEN WATER PITCHER FILLING STATION AND ADJACENT EXPOSED HAND SINK. INSTALL A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2229305 DATED 9/20/18. OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

OCT 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER AT THE 1063 SIDE AND AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 NOTED THE FOLLOWING:- -STAINED CEILING TILES AT ROOM BY THE UTILITY SINK AREA AND AT THE FRONT DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. -HOLE AT CORNER WALL BASE AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE MICE ACTIVITY WAS NOTED AND WHERE EVER NEEDED TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE 1063 ADDRESS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SEP 20

2018

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A POLICY IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-601.11(A) NOTED THICK BLACK,GREY PINKISH AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR MAINTENANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-703.11(c2) NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. NO SANITIZER WAS USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE USING THE CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:-SHRIMP 49.6F, NOODLES 97.6F, NOODLES 73.4F, SOUP 44.9F, BEEF TRIP 47.1F, MEATBALLS 47.1F, BEEF TENDON 45.0F,BEEF 44.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS AND FLOOR AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA AND OVER 10 FLYING INSECTS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.13 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 NOTED AN ICE SCOOP ON PLATE B THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO ICE SCOOP HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B)NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11 NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS AT THE 1063 ADDRESS THROUGHOUT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEP 6

2017

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 31

2017

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. IN THE KITCHEN: OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE EQUIPMENT AND METAL LEGS,4 ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(IN THE KITCHEN),1 ON METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES,CUPS ARE STORED;1 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY THE PREP COOLER, 5 ROACHES UNDER OVEN, 6 AT REAR LEG OF THE FLAT GRILL, ALSO SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN OPENINGS AT SAID EQUIPMENT. THREE ROACHES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE BOWL, AND UNDER THE ALUMINUM FOIL. ROACHES COMING OUT FROM OPENED WALL PANELS AT PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,FROM BEHIND PAPER ON WALL AT SAME AREA, ROACHES ON WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 6 ROACHES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

IMPROPERLY, HEAVILY APPLIED BORIC ACID ON FLOORS, IN DRAWERS AND ON COUNTERTOP UNDER MICROWAVE. MUST REMOVE AND APPLY PESTICIDES PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOILS, NEWS PAPERS, AND CARDBOARD USED FOR LINING ON SHELVES ABOVE HAND-SINK IN COOK LINE, IN FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN BARD AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WORN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED TWO CHEST FREEZERS AND FOOD ITEMS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED REMOVE/RELOCATE ITEMS FROM UNDER WASTE PIPES. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE HAD FOOD AND DEBRIS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF BULK CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREPAREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (2) COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS OVER REACH-IN COOLER NEAR WATER HEATER, BEHIND FOOD PREP TABLES, AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (2). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS THROUGH-OUT. OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN UTILITY ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; CARDBOARD USED AS CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. BROKEN/CRACKED CEMENT ALONG WALL-FLOOR JUNCTION BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES ON PREMISES IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT, IN REAR DINING AREA AND IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE.

AUG 25

2017

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE AIR TEMP PRESENTLY 50.2F AND INSIDE THE BOTTOM PART 46.0F. THEIR OWN THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMPERATURE OF 46F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT: COOKED BEEF,CRAB IMITATION,TENDONS ETC. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. NEED TO REPAIR CAUSE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 1# OF COOKED MEAT/TENDONS AT TEMP OF 55F; 1# OF COOKED MUSHROOM AT TEMP OF 53.6F; 1# OF IMITATION CRAB AT TEMP OF 51.1F; 3# OF COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 50.7F.FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES:WE (SANITARIAN) OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE KILLING ROACHES WITH BARE HANDS AND WIPING CLOTH AND WITHOUT WASHING HANDS RINSED THE SAID CLOTH UNDER RUNNING WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THAN WIPED SURFACE OF THE CUTTING BOARD AND PREP TABLE.THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS CHOPPED COOKED MEAT AND CONSTANTLY TOUCHING NON FOOD SURFACE SUCH AS DIRTY REACH-IN HANDLES,CONTAINERS WIPING KNIFE AT DIRTY DRY LINEN AND THAN GOING BACK AND HANDLING CUT MEAT.NO HAND WASHING NOR REMOVAL OF FOOD GLOVES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COMING BACK IN THE KITCHEN FROM FRONT STORAGE, HANDLING LETTUCE FROM PREP COOLER TO SERVING DISH WITHOUT HAND WASHING NOR GLOVED HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND GLOVE HANDS ANY TIME THAT READY TO EAT FOOD IS HANDLED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

EVIDENCE OF LIVE ROACH INFESTATION ON SITE. IN THE KITCHEN: OVER 15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE WOK EQUIPMENT BETWEEN THE BOTTOM OF THE EQUIPMENT AND METAL LEGS,4 ROACHES ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(IN THE KITCHEN),1 ON METAL SHELF WERE CLEAN DISHES,CUPS ARE STORED;1 ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR BY THE PREP COOLER, 5 ROACHES UNDER OVEN, 6 AT REAR LEG OF THE FLAT GRILL, ALSO SEVERAL LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING BETWEEN OPENINGS AT SAID EQUIPMENT. THREE ROACHES AT EXPOSED HAND SINK INSIDE THE BOWL, AND UNDER THE ALUMINUM FOIL. ROACHES COMING OUT FROM OPENED WALL PANELS AT PREP AREA/DISH ROOM,FROM BEHIND PAPER ON WALL AT SAME AREA, ROACHES ON WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 6 ROACHES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. NEED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. FOUND OVER 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT REAR STORAGE INSIDE THE FRESH GINGER BAG, ON WALLS AND AROUND MOP SINK AT SAME MENTIONED AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROPERLY STORED.FOUND CUT FRESH VEGETABLE IN WATER STORED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. RAW EGGS STORED ON TOP OPENED CONTAINER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD:CUT VEGETABLE,FLOUR DOUGH ETC. FOUND COOKED BEEF/BONES FOR SOUP STORED INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT ANY PROTECTION/COVERING MIXED WITH ICE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR,MUST USE FOOD BAGS,OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS AND RAW FOOD MUST BE STORED UNDER THE COOKED FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED RUSTY AND CHIPPED WALK-IN FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT. OBSERVED OPENINGS AND HOLES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOK LINE AND UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK (2) COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND SEAL TO PREVENT FOR PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEAD INSECT INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE HAND SINK IN FRONT BEVERAGE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOV 1

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2016

FAIL 9 violations 2 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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT FURNACE ROOM OVER 15 TOTAL AND BY THE CORNER CLOSE TO THE STAIR OVER 17 TOTAL. ALSO FOUND RAT RUNNING OUTSIDE THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609435 DATED 1/07/16. #32- OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES. #32-RUSTED SHELVE OF THE CART FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE PREP AND COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #33-CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NEEDS LABEL ALSO.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS SHELVE LINER OF THE SHELVE WITH CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. REMOVE EXTRA BIG POTS. REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES TO BE ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE AND FITS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE STOVE AND WOK STATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, ALL CORNER THRU-OUT BASEMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BY THE PREP AREA WITH TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH VEGETABLES AND SHELVE WITH CLEAN DISHES AND MAINTAIN. WATER STAINED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT THE RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

TWO LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE CLOSE TO THE STOVE FOR SOUP AND LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER NOT SHIELDED. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS OR REPLACE LIGHT BULBS WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULBS. AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS/ARTICLES NOT BEING USED. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR. TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

JAN 7

2016

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED SHELVE OF THE CART FOR THE CLEAN UTENSILS IN THE PREP AND COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FAN GUARD OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER(WITH DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTER,HOOD WITH GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE PREP AFREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A MINI DEEP FRYER ON A PREP COUNTER NOT UNDER A HOOD OR VENTILATION UNIT. COOKING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD, DUCT, AND CANOPY.

NOV 19

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MEAT STORED DIRECTLY IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE BASEMENT DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE MEATS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND A MINI DEEP FRYER ON A PREP COUNTER NOT UNDER A HOOD OR VENTILATION UNIT. COOKING EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD, DUCT, AND CANOPY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE DRAINING AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 1

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED BOWLS USED TO DISPENSE DRY FOOD IN THE SUGAR CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO USE HANDLED SCOOPS AND TO STORE THE SCOOPS IN A SEPERATE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP IN BETWEEN USE TO AVOID INDIRECT HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ICE CUBES STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE FOOD IN THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT. THE ICE MACHINE AND ICE STORED IN THE MACHINE WAS CLEAN AT TIME OF INSPECTION SO FOOD WAS NOT DISCARDED, HOWEVER THE FOOD WAS TRANSFERED TO A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH NO ICE.

OCT 9

2014

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 2

2014

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND PREPARED UNCOVERED FOOD STORED ON KITCHEN FLOOR BY COOKING EQUIPMENT;COOKED BEEF WITH BONES STORED INSIDE THROUGHOUT THE CHEST FREEZER WITHOUT CONTAINER OR FOOD BAGS. ALSO INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER AND ICE CUBES.INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOORS,PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE..FOOD STORED ON FLOOR WAS REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

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

IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. FOUND OPENED PESTICIDE PELLETS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.PESTICIDE PELLETS MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE BAIT BOXES,IN PREP AREA.ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS: 4DROPPINGS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 6 AT CHEMICAL/MOP STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE PESTICIDE AND DROPPINGS AT AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

BLACK SLIMES ON RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOORS OF REACH-IN COOLERS UNDER THE PREP COOLERS,IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZER REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SIDE OF DEEP FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON FLOOR UNDER THE EQUIPMENT BY THE DEEP FRYER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED A BABY CRIB AND OTHER ITEMS AT SECOND DINING AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM DINING AREA AND PROVIDE A SEPARATE SLEEPING QUARTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA .INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION AND CLEAN WIPING CLOTH IN EACH WORKING STATION,

JAN 24

2014

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 17

2014

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-28-2013,REPORT # 1326721 #30-MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS HELD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS, PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT THIS TIME. #33-OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT. #38- 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET) ALSO PREP AREA HAND WASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK. #43-OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP. STILL TODAY OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY CARDBOARDS AND NEWS PAPER FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SURFACE OF SIDE OF PREP TABLE NOT CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING FANS ON DINING AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF DUST INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

DEAD INSECTS AND DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

APR 4

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS HELD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS, PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DUST BUILD UP ON TABLE TOPS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS AND DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS/DISHWASH AREA AND BASEMENT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET) ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DINING AREA CLUTTERED AT 1063 W ARGYLE SIDE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAR 28

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS AND GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED, OBSERVED LITTER AND GREASE OVERFLOWED ON ALLEY GROUND. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE AREA BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (04/04/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FROZEN MEATS HELD INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS, PREMISES USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA/DUST BUILD UP ON TABLE TOPS/SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE (RIGHT SIDE FAUCET) ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

DINING AREA CLUTTERED AT 1063 W ARGYLE SIDE. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED METAL ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

MAR 28

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2012

FAIL 6 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

Found over 30 mice droppings on floor and on shelves in prep areas and in storage room. Instructed manager to remove all droppings and also sanitize all unclean areas. Serious violation, citation issued. Must correct by date of re-inspection (3/28/12).

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Must label all bulk containers in prep area.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed food debris on shelves throughout prep area. Must clean all unclean shelves and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed food build up on floor in prep and storage areas. Must clean floor throughout and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed food stains on wall behind 3 compartment sink at 1065 W. Argyle address side. Must clean and maintain unclean wall.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3 compartment sink pipe leaking right side compartment at 1065 W. Argyle side address. Must repair and maintain sink.

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