SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

POPEYE FAMOUS FRIED CHICKEN.

YOUR CALL. 74/100

3202 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 3, 2024 · passed

17 of 22 inspections passed, 5 failed. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
17 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 3
2024
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBDERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/POST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN UTILITY SINK AREA STORED/DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE/DRY MOP PROPERLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LIGHTBULB WITH NO COVER/SHEILD IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AT HOOD VENT FILTER OVER THE FRYER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND ICE ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG WALL OF BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A OLD ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IF NOT BEING USED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING INSIDE OF UNUSED UNIT.

FEB 9
2022
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 1
2022
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES APPROX 5-7 IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA CRAWLING ON THE WALL, THE FLOOR, BOXES AND BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST SERVICE AND HAVE SERVICE PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION ON FEB 8TH 2022 WITH PROOF OF LOG SHEET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA UNDER AND BEHIND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.

DEC 21
2020
PASSED
0 violations
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SEP 16
2020
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED WIRED RACKS WHERE PREPPED CHICKEN IS STORED, INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED, BOXES, BUCKETS OF PICKLES, AND CARDBOARD BOXES FILLED WITH STORE EQUIPMENT ALL STORED ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS (MATTRESSES, BIKES, CLOTHING ARTICLES AND ELEVATE OTHER OPERATIONAL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED POOLED PUDDLES OF WATER ON FLOOR NEAR DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT BREEDING SITES FOR PEST. MUST MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN ALL PREP STATION, COUNTER TOPS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE ENCLOSED REFUSE AREA DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOORS TO PREVENT STANDING WATER AND BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR (SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE).

JUN 6
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER RACKS AND FRYERS ENCRUSTED WITH FLOUR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THESE AREAS.

JAN 26
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 18
2018
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION #32 OBSERVED ON1/14/2016 REPORT#1516768 REPLACE WALK-INCOOLER STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE RUSTY SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO OR AROUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDSINK. OBSERVED CEILING VENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER DUSTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN VENT.

JAN 14
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSE.RVED EXCESSIVE ICE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER(LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE/REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE RACK THAT IS RUSTY.

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

OBSERVED FRYING COLD TABLE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR REAR DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRY MOP. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

SEP 29
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN OOOLER UNDER SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

SEP 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS.

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES, POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT AND MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES AT FRYERS , EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.

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

MUST CLEAN ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE BOXES, BAGS ECT. FROM THE PAPER STORAGE ROOM SO NO RODENT OR INSECT HARBORAGE PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 7
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED MISSING COVING AT WALL ADJACENT TO REAR EXIT DOOR INSTUCTED TO REPLACE WITH NEW COVING ALSO FLOORS NEED CLEANING AT BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA AT BASEBOARD.

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

NOTED MOISTURE AT NORTH BASEMENT WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR TO MAKE WATER REPELANT.

AUG 3
2012
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 2
2012
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH OUT NO HOT RUNNING WATER .MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

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

Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #42235 3/9/12 NOT CORRECTED #32MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,FANGUARD IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.#33 MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.#35MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.#36 MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.#41 MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,VENTILATION VENTS,POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE & WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.

AUG 1
2012
FAILED
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #42235 3/9/12 NOT CORRECTED #32MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT,FANGUARD IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION.#33 MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.#34 MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS.#35MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALLBASES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.#36 MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEAT LAMPS.#41 MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).

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

MUST LABEL COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BISCUIT PREP COOLER,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA,DAMAGED CORD ON DEEP FRYER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SIDES OF PREP TABLES,SODA NOZZLES,VENTILATION VENTS,POP STORAGE RACK IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER.MUST GROUT FLOOR NEAR ICE MACHINE & WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE UPPER WALL TRIM AT BISCUIT HOT HOLDING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL LEAKY OVER HEAD PIPES IN BASEMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.

MAR 9
2012
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER,OVER HEAD SHELVES & BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WATER SPOUT AT HOT WATER MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & CEILING TILE,WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR UPPER WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILING.

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

Inspector Comments: 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 SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEATLAMPS.

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

MAR 2
2012
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 40 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON WALLS,CEILINGS,OVER HEAD SHELVING UNIT,ON DRAIN PIPES UNDER 1- COMP SINK.ALSO BAGS OF RODENT POISION ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT PAPER STORAGE AREA.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK (NO MAP).MUST PROVIDE A MAP.REMOVE POISION.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/2/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER,OVER HEAD SHELVES & BASEMENT SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARDS IN BISCUIT PREP COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE ROTTEN WOOD LOWER SURFACE AT SODA STATION.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN WHEEL BASES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,WATER SPOUT AT HOT WATER MACHINE,FRYERS,PREP TABLES,ALL SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
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 FLOOR THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER ON FLOOR WHERE NEEDED & KEEP DRY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CONCRETE AT INSIDE GARBAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS & REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & CEILING TILE,WALL TILE UNDER 3- COMP SINK WHERE NEEDED.MUST REPAIR UPPER WALL LEADING TO BASEMENT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILING.

MINORFacility 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 SHATTER PROOF BULBS AT HEATLAMPS.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS IN PAPER STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.

FEB 8
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. KEEP COOLER GASKETS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
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. PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.

OCT 21
2010
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REMOVE ALL FOILED FROM FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE REAR PREP AREA, AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR

MINORFacility 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 SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER

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

MUST PROVIDE ONE DESIGNATED SPACE, WITH RACKS, HOOKS, OR LOCKERS FOR EMPLOYEES BELONGINGS TO BE STORED NICE AND NEATLY

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AREA, PROVIDE STORAGE SHELVES FOR WANTED ITEMS

JUN 21
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN WHITE PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
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, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT

MINORSanitation
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. MUST CLEAN BASEMENT AREA FLOOR DRAINS, STRONG SEWER SMELLS COMING FROM DRAINS

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