Chicago
48
BEAT

Pita Grill

1241 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
48/100

Passed most recently but 6 prior failures on record

Inspections
18
10 passed
Last Inspected
2017-09-06
Pass Rate
56%
6 failures
Score
48/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2017-09-06)
Failed 6 inspections (2017, 2016, 2014...)
Food Temperature issues found across 8 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 50×
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
2017-09-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2017-08-29 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL. FOUND AROUND 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN FILTHY AND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES, THE DOOR TRACKS AND DOORS.ALSO FOUND ENCRUSTED ICE/FROST AT THE RE...

minor Sanitation

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

CLUTTERED REAR STORAGE AREA, PERSONAL ITEMS STORED WITH FOOD BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2017-07-13 Pass Complaint
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE WHITE SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE THE 2DR FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS INSIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.MUST PROVIDE. All food not stored in the original containe...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND KNIVES BEING STORED AGAINST THE WALL AND THE TOP OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE PRODUCE COOLER AND THE 2-DR COOLER IN THE REAR KITCHEN FILTHY AND EXTREMELY DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI AND FOOD SPLASHES AT THE BOTTOM SHELVES, THE DOOR TRACKS AND DOORS.ALSO FOUND ENCRUSTED ICE/FROST AT THE RE...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND DIRTY WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH SAUCE AND FOOD SPLASHES ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK AREA AND AT THE FRONT COOKING AREA.MUST DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRIME AND GREASE UNCRUSTED ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.ALSO FOUND ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE BUILD-UP. FOUND CORNER OF WALL WITH A BROKEN WALL COVING AND A HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. ...

minor Sanitation

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

ONLY FOUND TWO WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE 3 WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3-COMP IN ORDER TO PROPERLY SET-UP 3-COMP SINK FOR WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA I.E. OLD CARD BOARD BOXES, AND BROKEN COOLER DOORS. MUST DECLUTTER REAR KITCHEN AREA OF ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

2017-05-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE FRONT SCREEN DOOR HANGING OFF THE HINGES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND GRIME AND GREASE UNCRUSTED ON CEILING PANELS ABOVE THE COOKING AREA.ALSO FOUND ALL EXHAUST HOOD VENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND GREASE BUILD-UP. FOUND CORNER OF WALL WITH A BROKEN WALL COVING AND A HOLE AT WALL UNDER THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINK. ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOUND SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

FOUND WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON COUNTER TOPS IN THE KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.

2016-06-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER AREA WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

2016-06-10 Fail Canvass
5
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF RAW FOODS (BEEF,CHICKEN ETC.) STORED ABOVE AND NEXT TO UNCOVERED,UNLABELED READY-TO-EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.ALSO,OBSERVED CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK-IN-COOLER DRIPPING ON LID OF LARGE CONTAINER ...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1523180 DATED:02/23/2015.. 30 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE CUTTING BOARD AT THE FRONT PREP COOLER AREA WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED A SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT REAR PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

2015-02-23 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 44.6F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND DISPLAY COOLER TO BE IMPROPER:RICE 51.7F,CHICK PEAS 48.1F, CHICKEN 44.4F, POTATOES 68F,EGGS 48F,FISH 46.4F,CHICKEN 47.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND V...

minor Chemical Safety

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE INCLUDING BULK ITEMS.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DIRTY AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SHELVES INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER LINED WITH NEWS PAPERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON FOOD GRADE TOXIC PAINT AND/OR REPLACE. MUST ALSO REMOVE NEWSPAPERS USED TO LINE SHELVES AND CL...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HEAVY STAINS AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING PANELS AT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT THE PREP AREAS PREPARING FOOD WITH NO HATS OR HAIR RESTRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED WASH DIRTY CLOTHS ON TABLE AT THE REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES ENROLL INTO THE FOOD HANDLER PROGRAM.

2014-07-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE CEILING.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

2014-07-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
serious Pest Activity

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED IN SEVERAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS WHICH WERE LABELED "DETERGENT." ALSO, OBSERVED NAAN BREAD WRAPPED IN NEWSPAPER ON THE PREP TABLE. ALSO, OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE R...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AND LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF THE DOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT F...

critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE LITTER ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT LABELED AND DATED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS INCLUDING: INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF STOVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, FO...

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE OPENINGS IN THE WALL BASE BELOW THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THE CEILING.

minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING PROVIDED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO PROBE THERMOMETER PROVIDED TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE ON PREMISES.

2013-06-19 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2013-06-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

INADEQUATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND 4 LIVE COCKROACHES UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN FRONT HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES THROUGH OUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS IN POOR REPAIR BEHIND PREP AND CLEAN UTENSILS STORAGE AREAS, CHIPPED PAINT DAMAGED WALLS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRIP PAN LEAKING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2012-05-10 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2012-04-24 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2012-04-17 Fail Complaint
7
serious Documentation & Training

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

(7-38-012) NO ONE ON PREMISES WITH A CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST HAVE ONE PERSON ON SITE, WITH THIS CREDENTIALS, WHILE HANDLING, COOKING, PREPPING FOOD (LAMB, CHICKEN, BEEF). A certified food service manager must be present in all establishme...

serious Sanitation

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

(7-42-090) PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5/24/11 VISIT. (#30-ALL FOOD IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED; #32-STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED; CHEST FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, MUST FIX; #33-VENTILATION FILTERS AT ...

minor Food Temperature

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

ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE DATED, COVERED & LABELED. IF COOLING DOWN, THE START TIME OF COOLING PROCESS MUST BE INDICATED ON THE CONTAINER. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled...

minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES ON BOTH SIDES OF PREP TABLES AT REAR KITCHEN, BOTTOM OF SAME TABLES & CABINETS AT FRONT PREP AREA/STEAMTABLE MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. EXTERIOR OF 3-COMP SINK NEED CLEANING ALSO. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food st...

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS UNDER ALL STORAGE SHELVINGS, BEHIND & UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

minor Sanitation

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

DUSTY CEILING VENTS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE CLEANED & ANY WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES MUST BE REPLACED. WALLS AROUND/UNDER PREP TABLES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK & AT THE COLD WATER SIDE OF REAR HANDSINK. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and ...

2011-06-06 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRA...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP AR...

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST HAVE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES ...

2011-05-24 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 12
critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER IN THE LOT BEHIND THE RESTAURANT AND AROUND THE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTERS...

serious Other

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

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED....

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT WHERE IT IS VISIB...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS (PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS) USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD G...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR PREP A...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. PROVIDE FLOOR TILES WHERE MISSING IN THE REAR PREP AREA NEAR THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Facility Condition

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE THE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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. MUST HAVE A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. NO HAIR RESTRAINTS WERE WORN BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

2010-04-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF CHICKEN,GOAT MEAT AND COOKED RICE IN STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATRES RANGING BETWEEN 110...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH THE PROPER LIDS TO STORE ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS. MUST ALSO PROPERLY LABEL ALL ITEMS STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL CABINETS,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, WASHROOM SURFACES...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN WALLS IN DISHWASHING AREA AND REPAINT WHERE NEEDED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROPERLY REPAIR FAUCET.

minor Sanitation

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. REMOVE MILK CRATE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING TO ...

2010-01-12 Pass Short Form Complaint
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minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 30 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 33 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 34 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 35 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 38 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CORRECT VIOLATION # 41 FROM REPORT # 163371 ON 11-25-09

100
Quest Food Management Services
100
Quest Food Management Services
66
Pump Room
73
Surf'S Old Town
48
Mcfadden'S

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