SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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5357 N ASHLAND AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 29, 2025 · passed

12 of 20 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
20
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
68
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 29
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SOUR CREAM CONTAINERS BEING REUSED TO STORE MEAT BROTH IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

NOV 5
2024
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

JUL 10
2023
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITH AN EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW THE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 6
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH SINK DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 5
2022
PASSED
0 violations
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JUL 29
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR THRESHOLD. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2509609 DATED ON 05/12/21 WAS NOT CORRECTED-#38 6-501.112 REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STORAGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF, AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAY 12
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STOARGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF,AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER

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

4-201.11 BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COFFEE STATION.REPLACE

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

4-101.11(B, C, D, E) BROKEN HANDLES AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.110 EMPLOYEES BAG, ETC STORED AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MAY 5
2021
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP,ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REMOVE FROM BASEMENT STOARGE AREA DEAD INSECT UNDER SHELF,AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN COOLER

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER COFFEE STATION.REPLACE

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

BROKEN HANDLES AT CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED USED LARGE POTS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE SAID UTENSILS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES BAG, ETC STORED ATPREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SEPARATE AREA/LOCKER FOR EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS. NO EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-21-2020,REPORT #2369514 #51) 5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED. #55)6-201.11 FOUND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED

APR 21
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE, DRIP COFFEE MACHINE, AND ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURE ON SITE BUT NO INCIDENT CLEAN UP KIT. INFORMED CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER THAT INCIDENT KIT MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/ COLD HOLD UNIT WHEN YOU ENTER COOKING AREA WITH GASKETS IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED. REPAIR/REPLACE CHEST FREEZER LID.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK WITH DETACHABLE FAUCET THAT CAN CAUSE POSSIBLE CROSS CONNECTION. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE. INSTALL AND BE ABLE TO POINT OUT BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICES TO INSPECTOR AT NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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 VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.18 NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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

4-201.11 NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER, DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DEC 20
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FOR RINSING OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED METAL COFFEE PREP CUPS IN THE FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION AREA.

DEC 11
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT ACCESSIBLE. EMPLOYEE NOTED USING THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK TO RINSE OUT CREAM FROM METAL CUPS USED DURING THE INSPECTION TO MAKE COFFEE DRINKS. INSTRUCTED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #1982627 ON 2-3-17 NOT CORRECTED. #32-MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND PROPERLY REPAIR MACHINE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

KNIVES OBSERVED IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND PREP TABLE. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

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

FLOORS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK WITH BUCKLING, PEELING FLOOR TILES AND OPEN CREVICE ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER SINK. ALSO DEEP HOLES IN WOODEN FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM AND IN FRONT OF DISPLAY COOLER. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE ALL.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A ONE COMPARTMENT PREP SINK FOR RINSING OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED METAL COFFEE PREP CUPS IN THE FRONT PREP COFFEE STATION AREA.

FEB 3
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE CARD BOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING IN FOOD PREP. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE ICE MACHINE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

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

LIGHT AT THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN COOLERS MUST BE SHIELDED OR SHATTER PROOF.

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

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN INSIDE THE PROVIDED CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MAR 22
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE ONE DOOR EACH IN COOLER. SUCH AS GREEK SALAD A 44.1F,2 3/4 LBS, LENTIL SALAD AT 67.2F, 5.5 LBS. CURRY SALAD AT 44,2F, 7LBS, TUNA SALAD AT 44.9F, 6LBS. REACH IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35F. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $ $294.00, TOTAL 21 2.5 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

DAMAGED FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE FLOOR TILES MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

WALLS BY THE DISH WASHING ARE CLOSE TO THE DRAIN BOARD OF THE 3 COMPT SINK WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.

APR 14
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND THE DOOR SWEEP ATTACHED TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IN POOR REPAIR WITH A PIECE OF DUCT TAPE COVERING A SMALL SECTION BUT STILL PROPERLY SEALING THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR SWEEP AND MAINTAIN.

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

REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEEMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 16
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOOD NOT LABELED.OBSERVED FOOD LIQUID ON SERVING CONTAINER ON TOP SELF SERVE STATION.ALL FOOD MUST BE LABELED ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

RAW WOOD PANELS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CABINET IN SERVING AREA IN POOR REPAIR, BROKEN PEELING PAINT AND SURFACE IS POROUS, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

FLOOR NOT SEAL BETWEEN THE WALL AND CEMENT FLOOR BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

JUL 17
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE GARBAGE CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF CABINET.

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

OBSERVED HOLE IN WASHROOM WALL BY HANDWASH BOWL CABINET. MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED UNDER STAIRCASE (BOXES, CHAIRS, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.

MAR 6
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

FEB 29
2012
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR/AWAY FROM WALLS OR REMOVE ALL ITMES TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

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