PHO VIET.
4941 N BROADWAY · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Failed 10 of 28 inspections. 25 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 302025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE ON THE CORNER INSIDE PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE COUNTERS AND PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2603962 DATED 10/2/2024 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 "2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE", AND "2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION." MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 22024PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, MSG ETC)
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.
6-202.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE
2-102.13 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
SEP 252024FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS (PREP COOLER, REACH-IN COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER)
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC)
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AN A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, PREP SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF (2) PREP COOLER WITH STAIN AND DEEP SEAMS IN THE KITCHEN.
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER (PEPPER) INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/ COOKING AREA, REAR AND SIDE STORAGE AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER COOLERS, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER ETC)
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CLUTTER IN FRONT PREP AREA, IN REAR STORAGE AREA, SIDE STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE PREP/COOKING AREA.
FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2579857 ISSUED ON 08-09-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #47 - OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #49 - OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES) #53 - OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 92023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
6-501.19 OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 22023FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PESTS. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD- CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE FOR THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TOILET ROOMS DOORS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR TOILET ROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 01/13/2023 INSPECTION, REPORT #2569712 NOT CORRECTED: #39-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. #43-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION.#47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.#55 OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) STORED ON THE BAR'S SIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. #56-OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2-DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES. #58-OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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JAN 132023PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
OBSERVED UNUSED ITEMS (TABLES, BOXES, BIKES) BEING STORED ON THE SIDE OF THE BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED A MISSING LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT ABOVE 2 DOOR FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AND MAINTAIN IT AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE COMPLETES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND OBTAINS ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE.
FEB 182022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE PREP AREA REACH-IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PREP AREA COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING ALSO MIDDLE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT SAME SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY THROUGHOUT.
NO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER EXHIBIT A. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.
JUN 72021PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
WHITE FOOD CONTAINER FOR DRY INGREDIENT(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC) MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME
ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER BY THE DISH MACHINE. REPAIR/REPLACE
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE CHEST AND REACH-IN FREEZERS. MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD-GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS. PROVIDE SAID BAGS.
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
4-601.11(B) MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR COOLER SHELVING.THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE, AT KITCHEN AREA. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS MATTING FOR FLOORS. MATTING MUST BE WASHABLE/CLEANABLE.
BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.METAL SHEET ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND SEAL FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
OCT 62020FAILED3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER, AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST INSTALL HAND SINK AT ABOVE MENTIONED AREA.
FOUND LIVE RAT ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 1 LIVE RAT RUNNING ACROSS REAR DINING AREAS AND ENTERING STORAGE ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020A. MUST NOTIFY PEST CONTROL OPERATOR AND ELIMINATE RAT ACTIVITY.
FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREAS.(CHAIRS, BOXES,ETC.) MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS.
OCT 182019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITCHEN WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OCT 92019FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED ADDITIONAL HAND SINK NEEDED IN FRONT SMOOTHIE MAKING AREA CONTAINING: SUGAR CANE PRESS, JUICER, BLENDER AND MICROWAVE. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THIS AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIOIRTY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C)
OBSERVED SALT, SUGAR, MSG NOT LABELED AS WELL AS VARIOUS OTHER POWDERS AND SPICES. LABEL ALL SPICES AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACH CLIMBING UP WALL IN KITHCEN. OBSERVED 4 HOUSEFLIES WITHIN KITCHEN COOKING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED BEIGE PLATIC CUTTING BOARD IN KITCHEN WITH DARK GROOVES UNABLE TO COME CLEAN. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
OBSERVED INTERIOR CABINET UNDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN SMOOTHIE AREA MADE OF RAW WOOD. MUST PAINT OR SEAL INTERIOR OF CABINET TO MAKE WOOD NON POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD UNDER MICROWAVE THAT IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE MUST REMOVE.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITHCEN WITH A HEAVY ACCUMUALTION OF GREASE. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL INCLUDING STOVES, TOASTER OVEN, MICROWAVES, AND EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS AND FREEZER. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SLICER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEPOSITS MUST BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED LEAK UNDER FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN SINK.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER BEHIND BAR. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ALL ITEMS AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS VERY UNCLEAN IN KITHCEN WITH AN ACCUMUALTION OF DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2279337 DATED 3/13/19 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION # 36 NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES, #38 DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS NOT RODENTPROOF WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, #55 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
MAR 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN TEA AND SMOOTHIE AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 52019FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, WHERE ICE IS MADE, UNCLEAN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. ICE MACHINE IS USED FOR CONSUMPTION. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE NEAR DUMPSTERS WITH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST COMPLETLY RODENTPROOF DOOR.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN CABINET UNDER HAND SINK IN TEA AND SMOOTHIE AREA. MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. MUST SUPPLY AND MAINTAIN TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO INSURE DISH MACHINE IS SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
OBSERVED MANAGER COULD NOT LOCATE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR STAFF. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL STAFF AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162018PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
NOTED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK...NOTED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN SERVICE COOLER COVERS AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DIRT, MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA......NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES....ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BEHIND COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE THEIR BELONGINGS DURING WORKING HOURS
JAN 52018FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED EMPLOYEES PRACTICING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICE. NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES:- WASHED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH THE GLOVES ON AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNITS MULTIPLE TIMES AND OPENED THE DOOR AND BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING STILL WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS, SERVING NOODLES WITH SAME GLOVES WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE TASK TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010
NOTED EMPLOYEES WASHING DISHES AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE (LOW TEMPERATURE SANITIZER) WAS 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL ITS IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED THE COMPANY FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
NOTED OVER 6 LIVE ROACHES ON WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING AREA AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, ON WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT AREA AND ON AT THE HAND WASH SINK. ALSO NOTED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BY THE COOKING STOVE AND AT THE REAR BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.
NOTED AN EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE COFFEE AND SMOOTHIE PREP TABLE WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE SINK...NOTED DIRTY KNIVES BETWEEN SERVICE COOLER COVERS AT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND STORE ALL KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST AND DIRT, MEAT SLICER AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA......NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AND WALLS AT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACES....ALSO NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT PREMISES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA, BEHIND COUNTER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO PROPERLY STORE THEIR BELONGINGS DURING WORKING HOURS.
NOTED DIRTY WASH CLOTHS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
JAN 202017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES
JAN 132017FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE AND PREPARATION. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON ICE CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL INTERIOR SURFACES. ALSO OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGER REMOVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 5-24-16 NOT CORRECTED. #32- FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.#34- FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. #45- NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS MUST NOT BE STORED ON TOP OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK NOZZLE.
SHELVING ON THE COOKS LINE THROUGHOUT MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE COOKS LINE. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. METAL FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. BUCKLED AND WITH OPEN CRACKS/CREVICES BETWEEN METAL SEAMS COLLECTING FOOD AND LIQUID DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. NO OPEN SEAMS/CREVICES. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
LEAK UNDER THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT BOTH BARS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTARINTS.
MAY 242016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
MAY 182016FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FINAL SANITIZING RESULT OF CHLORINE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AT 0PPM. INSTRUCTED MANGER THAT FINAL RESULT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MUST BE 100 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. TAGGED THE DISH MACHINE "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL THE DISH MACHINE REACHES FINAL SANITIZING RINSE AT 100 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE 3 COMPT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES,POTS,PANS,UTENSILS,ETC. PLEASE FAX LETTER TO 312 -746 -4240 WHEN THE DSIH MACHINE IS REACHING A FINAL SANITINZIG RINSE FOR CHLORINE AT 100PPM.
FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE DOORS.
FOUND FROZEN FOODS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. REPLACE WORN OUT CHOPPING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER(WITH DEEP CUTS AND BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE) AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER, STOVE, GRILL AND WOK STATION (WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP)AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INSIDE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STANDING WATER UNDER OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST DRY THE GROUND TO PREVENT INSECTS HARBORAGE.
DAMAGED WALLS ON THE SIDE AND BEHIND THE DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALLS,MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.
MISSING SOLID LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHTING FIXTURES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
JUN 42015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
PLASTIC COVERING OVER THE WALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IS PEELING NEAR THE DOOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE THE WALLS TO PREVENT PLASTIC FROM PEELING AND MAINTAIN.
REPLACE BURNT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE REAR BAR. BAR IS NOT CURRENTLY STOCKED OR BEING USED AT THIS TIME.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
FEB 112015PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1522640 ON FEBRUARY 4, 2015 AND REPORT #1107104 ON 3/24/2014: "#32- A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. #34- GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER CONTACTED EXTRA EMPLOYEES TO HELP CLEAN THE FRONT, SIDES, AND REAR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND ALSO TO REPLACE THE OLD CUTTING BOARDS WITH NEW ONES. CRTIICAL VIOLATION CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CRTIICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FEB 42015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1107104 ON 3/24/2014 NOT CORRECTED: "#32- A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. #33- HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34- GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." SAME VIOLATIONS WERE OBSERVED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
OBSERVED BOXES OF COVERED FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND AT ALL TIMES.
GREASE BUILDUP ENCRUSTED AROUND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK. THE WALL WAS SATURATED WITH DRIP MARKS BUT THE HOLE WAS NOT ACTIVELY LEAKING. OBSERVED NO SIGNS OF CONTAMINATION ON THE DRY FOODS, HOWEVER ALL FOODS WERE RE-LOCATED AND THE MANAGER WAS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE LEAK IN THE CEILING.
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK IN REAR KITCHEN. MANAGER GROUTED OUT THE PIPE DURING INSPECTION. MINOR VIOLATION CORRECTED.
MAR 242014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED RICE NOODLES STORED ON TOP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF48.7F,55.0F AND 57.7F; COOKED MEAT AT TEMP OF 52.9F AND 67.4F, COOKED WHOLE CHICKENS AT TEMP OF 83.2F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.SOUP AT TEMP OF 100F, AND BBQ CHICKEN LEGS AT TEMP OF 75.6F TO 77.5F STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.MILK AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 46.7F STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER. ALL COOLER UNIT MAINTAINED AIR TEMP OF 41.5F OR BELOW. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 5,VALUE 80. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORE POTS AND PANS. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED. AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER PROVIDED SANITIZING SOLUTION BY SETTING UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND COOKED EGG ROLLS INSIDE THE COLANDER WHICH WAS LINED WITH NEWS PAPERS INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. FOUND 4 CANS HALF FULL OF PESTICIDE" ONE CAN OF BLACK FLAG,2 CANS OF RAIDS AND ONE CAN HOT SHOT",STORED UNDER THE TWO PREP TABLES BY OPENED FOOD IN THE KITCHEN. CANS OF PESTICIDE REMOVED. PESTICIDE/CHEMICALS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED SEPARATELY AWAY FROM ANY FOOD OR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. SERIOUS VIOOLATION:7-38-005(A)
A LOT OF CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN ARE HEAVILY CUT/PITTED AND SURFACES ARE NOT CLEANABLE,BLACK /BROWN SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
HOOD AND FILTERS WITH A GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD BUILD UP UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BLACK DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING TILES BY THE VENT IN THE KICHEN ALSO GRIME BUILD-UP ON WALL BY THE HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO CLWAN AND MAINTAIN.
DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AND DINING AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 12013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS/CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONT WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
JUL 252013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 10 LIVE ROACHES ON PREP AREA WALLS, AROUND PREP HANDWASH BOWL AND ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (08/01/13). ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLERS DOOR GASKETS/CORNERS AND DOOR HINDGES AND CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONT WALLS/CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE PREP AREA (X2). MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS/COVERS FOR ALL LIGHT BULBS.
PREP AREA EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
FEB 152012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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JAN 302012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND TOFU AT TEMP OF 50F AND COOKED SLICED BEEF AT TEMP OF 45.6F,BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER( AIR COOLER TEMP OF 40.1F).FOUND 8 FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 86F,STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT;FOUND COOKED STEAK AT TEMP OF 72F, STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(AIR TEMP OF 39.9F). FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 13 VALUE 85.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005 H000077344-18
All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD,TOUCHING NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, SUCH AS GARBAGE CANS,TURNING OFF THE HOT/ COLD WATER HANDLES ON EXPOSED HAND SINK,HANDLING DIRTY POTS,AND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,THEN GOING BACK TO TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD WITHOUT CHANGING FOOD GLOVES OR NOR WASHING HANDS,ALSO OBSERVED THE WAITER COME IN THE KITCHEN WITH BARE HANDS PICK-UP FOOD AND PUT IT ON CUSTOMER PLATE.EXPLAINED HAND WASHING PROCEDURE ALSO TO FOOD TONGS TO MINIMIZE CROSS CONTAMINATION.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A) H000077344-18
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED WATER PITCHERS WITH WATER IN IT, USED FOR CUSTOMERS,STORED ON TOP THE JUICE COUNTER IN DINING AREA UNCOVERED ,MUST PROVIDE LIDS.REPLACE ALL HEAVILY PITTED AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE ALL NEW PAPER AND CARDBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WITH LIDS TO STORE COOKED AND RAW FOOD.PROVIDE CHEESE CLOTH OR WAX PAPER TO DRAIN OILY FOOD.PROVIDE SCOOPS OR UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK-UP DRY FOOD.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED BOTTOM OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BROKEN,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.REPAINT WITH NON- TOXIC PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN, OR REPLACE IT.COVER OR INVERT CLEAN DISHES STORED IN DINING AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS FOOD DEBRIS,INCLUDED RUBBER GASKET AROUND COOLERS/FREEZER.CLEAN INTERIOR OF CHEST COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR(WATER AND RUST IN IT)
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN VENT COVER IN DINING AND KITCHEN AREA(DUST BUILD-UP).ALSO CLEAN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN AREA(BUILD-UP DEBRIS).
All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR THE COOLER BEHIND THE JUICE BAR,IN DINING AREA.
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