Positanos Restaurant & Pizza, Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

4844 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

27 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2023.

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

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

157

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2023

Inspection history

JAN 5

2023

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN HOOD ANFD FILTERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JAN 6

2022

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

THE FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE ON A HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GRILL AND FRYER, BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER, GAS LINE FROM GRILL TO WALL, CAN OPENER BLADE AT PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER AND FREEZER, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF MICROWAVE AND CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAR 29

2021

PASS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 22

2021

FAIL 13 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE RAT DROPPING ON FLOOR AND ALONG WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/22/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 12

2021

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH RECEIPT OF SERVICE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(NO CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE,SAW DUST,CANS AND BOXES.MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE DEBRIS AND GREASE AND SAW DUST AND MAINTAIN AREA.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 21

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT) ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200851 DATE 8-13-18. Violation Codes: PA 100-0367 Inspector Comments: Observed no proof of food handler training available. All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Must provide proof of allergen training for all city sanitation certificate holders. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090

AUG 13

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, WITH SIGNATURES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

2-402.11 Observed food handlers without hair restraints. Food handlers must wear hair restraints, such as a hat, hair net, etc., at all times when in the prep area. Must maintain same.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 Observed foods stored in original metal cans inside cooler, and bulk items without proper name/label. Once opened all foods must be stored in food grade containers. Except for containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta, working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 Observed excessive staining on cutting board on prep cooler. Must resurface or replace to prevent contamination. Must maintain clean cutting board.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed no proof of food handler training available. All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs). Must provide proof of allergen training. Priority foundation violation.

AUG 30

2017

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK SEASONING CONTAINERS ON SHELVES NEXT TO SODA COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL. OBSERVED OPENED CANS CONTAINED FOOD STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CAN AND STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS ONCE CAN PRODUCT IS OPEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED UNCLEAN CUTTING BOARD WITH FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND BROKEN CHEST FREEZER DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE FREEZER DOOR AND REMOVE ICE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP UNDER FRYER AND PREP TABLE NEXT TO FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID ABOVE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND REAR PIZZA PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER ALONG WALL AND SEAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT BULB IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

AUG 23

2017

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF CURRENT PEST ACTIVITY; OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN WALK-IN COOLERS, 5 MORE MICE DROPPING NEXT SODA COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA, 5 DROPPINGS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, 1 ALIVE ROACH IN BASEMENT, 30 MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL. ALSO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1 INCH OPENING ON TOP OF DOOR NEXT TO FAN AND 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES AND CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATORS FOR SERVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING WITH RODENT PROOF. OBSERVED NO WINDOW SCREEN IN DISHWASHING AREA AND WINDOW KEPT OPEN AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WINDOW SCREEN OR CLOSE THE WINDOW. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID ABOVE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REACH IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA AND IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR LIGHT BULB IN DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE AND MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREA.

DEC 21

2016

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 13

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

NOTED 70 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ALONG FLOOR AND WALL INDICATING MICE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT , BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND OVEN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEW STOPPERS NEEDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAY 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

APR 25

2016

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IN COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE; 2LBS OF ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 53.9F AND 10LBS OF CHEESE AT 47.8F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT.12LBS, VALUE $25.00. DISCUSSED KEEPING COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED ONLY EMPLOYEE/FOOD HANDLER WITH POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, HANDLING/PREPARING FOOD, TAKING MONEY, TOUCHING EQUIPMENT, SERVING CUSTOMERS AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASK. INSTRUCTED ON PRPOER HANDWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED WITH DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE/TRASH PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST CORRECT. SEERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVENS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR , ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 26

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE DEEP FRYER'S. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HOLES INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR BASE IN CORNERS. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO NOTED THE CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (WATER DAMAGE AND PEELING PAINT). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVER EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING ANY HAIR RESTAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIR RESTAINS AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

NOV 12

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR BOX FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, AND CLEAN.ALSO OBSERVED THE CHEESE SHREDDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR FRYER GREASY, INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER DUE TO WATER DAMAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER CEILING LIGHT SHIELD OBSERVED WATER ON THE INSIDE OF THE SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WATER/CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE REAR NOZZLE STREAMING WATER FROM THE BASE OF THE NOZZLE WHEN THE WATER IS TURNED ON, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE. ALSO REPLACE MISSING/BROKEN SINK STOPPERS.

APR 10

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN REAR FLOOR MIXER, #10 CAN OPENER, CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE ITEMS. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, THE 2 BURNER STOVE DRIP TRAY, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING FAN OVER DINING TABLES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CEILING VENTS OVER OVEN REAR. OBSERVED THE WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND OR REPAINT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STOCK STORED ON THE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE STOCK 6"OFF THE FLOOR.OBSERVED SOME CLUTTER IN REAR YARD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

APR 22

2013

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

FILTERS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOOD AT REAR OF GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OPENING INTO WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.

APR 6

2012

FAIL 0 violations

MAR 26

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 23

2012

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE 50-70 DROPPINGS BEHIND OVEN/IN OVEN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH-IN COOLER, AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE DRY AND FREE FROM WATER, FLOOR IN OVEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING, DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ALL LIGHTS MUST BE COMPLETELY SHIELDED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

MAR 19

2012

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NUMEROUS FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS (RAT) NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREA. OVER (20) NOTED NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, OVER (20) BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, (15) IN CORNER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER, OVER (10) IN BASEMENT AND IN DINING AREA. NESTING MATERIAL (CHEWED INSULATION) IN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP COOLER IN PREP COOLER. VARIOUS RODENT ENTRY POINTS NOTED IN WALLS AND IN HALLWAY BY STAIRS. STRONG RODENT ODOR DETECTED AT THIS TIME ON PREMISES. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, SCREEN TORN. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF DOOR AND SEAL ALL HOLES/ENTRY POINTS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

Minor Sanitation

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

CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN INCLUDING GASKETS, DOOR HANDLES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PIZZA OVEN, FRYER, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, CUTTING BOARD, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME, FREE OF DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE. CLEAN SAME. BASEMENT FLOOR ALSO NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

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

HOLES NOTED IN VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT ALONG WALLBASE IN CORNERS AND NEXT TO STAIRS. SEAL ALL HOLES NOTED THRU-OUT. WALLS THRU-OUT NEED DETAILED CLEANING. INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 13

2011

PASS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

RAT DROPPINGS (FRESH) NOTED THRU-OUT PREP AREA IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: OVER (20) NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, OVER (20) BEHIND WALK-IN COOLER, (5) DROPPINGS IN CORNER NEXT TO CHEST FREEZER, AND DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT. NESTING MATERIAL (CHEWED INSULATION) NOTED IN UNUSED COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, SCREEN TORN AND WITH HOLES. HOLES NOTED IN REAR HALLWAY ALONG WALLBASE AND IN CORNERS OF STAIRS. VARIOUS RODENT ENTRY POINTS NOTED IN PREP AREA. STRONG RODENT ODOR DETECTED THRU-OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL HOLES, AND RODENT PROOF ALL DOORS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.

SEP 26

2011

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.8. OBSERVED CONDENSER LEAKY WATER INTO A POT INSIDE COOLER.. MUST NOT USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST USE ADDITIONAL WALK IN COOLER FOR STORING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT 40 OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,2LBS COOKED RIB TIPS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.45.8F,1LB COOKED IT BEEF AT 45F, IT SAUSAGE 5LB BAG AT 45.8F. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF BY MANAGER. TOTAL COST APPROX-$50.00. MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES OF COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.COOLER HELD FOR INSPECTION.

Critical Pest 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.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RODENT DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 25 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN SCATTERED AREAS,8 RAT DROPPINGS ON 1ST FLOOR BEHIND BASEMENT DOOR,BETWEEN OVEN AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN,SANITIZE ALL AREAS. STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN,ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.INTERIOR AND SHELVES IN COOLER NOT CLEAN/DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE.

Minor Pest Activity

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 CLOSE OPENING AT BATHROOM WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY WAY.

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. NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 30

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.OBSERVED FRONT DOOR STILL NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM AREAS FROM REPORT 3/23/2011. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED MANAGER MADE REPAIRS TO DOOR DURING INSPECTION,DOOR IS NOW RODENT PROOF-CDI.

Critical Pest Activity

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

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 MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

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. MUST STILL REPAIR RUSTY SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER.

Minor Food 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. MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR CLEAN APRON AND HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 23

2011

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

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 IMPROPER PEST CONTROL-RAT DROPPINGS-13 ON 1ST FLOOR,ON FLOORS BETWEEN HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN SEVERAL AREA OF BASEMENT FLOORS AROUND FURNACE,ON TABLE ON TOP OF STORAGE,- 60 DROPPINGS. ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT BOTTOM CORNERS. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE ALL AREAS,REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT FITTING,STRONGLY RECOMMEND PEST TREATMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (IE PIZZA,HOT LINKS,ETC) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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. MUST REPAIR RUSTY FOOD SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

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 SEAL HOLE IN FLOOR AT LOWER WALL BY FRONT DOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,CLEAN APRON. MUST PROVIDE/WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 1

2010

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOTED 11-17-10 NOT CORRECTED: -19- OVERFLOWING GARBAGE STILL OBSERVED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA. -29-FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-13-09 ON REPORT# 77779 NOT CORRECTED: -32- STILL FINDING RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT- MUST PAINT OR REPLACE THEM -33- THE FOLLOWING STILL NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, HOOD & FILTERS, INTERIOR AREAS OF PIZZA OVEN BREAD MAKER, SHELVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF GRILL -34- FLOORS STILL NOT CLEAN ALONG ALL BASES OF WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT -35- WALL IN 3 COMP. SINK AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD STILL NOT CLEAN - CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS

Critical Pest Activity

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

SEE VIOLATION #14

Serious Other

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

SEE VIOLATION # 14

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE 3 COMP. SINK, DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN MICROWAVE OVEN, AND ALL UNCLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS & FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE-MUST PAINT OR REPLACE TILES IN THIS AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN ENTIRE WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR. SEAL CRACK IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL/FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMP. SINK. ADD ADDITIONAL PIPE TO WAISTLINE PIPE IN BASEMENT SO THAT WATER GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MOVE TABLE TOP STOVE(BURNER) UNDERNEATH HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

NOV 17

2010

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON SHELF IN CABINET UNDERNEATH WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. TEN RAT DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON LOWER SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, ON FLOOR BY PIZZA OVEN, BEHIND BROKEN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE & ON FLOOR LANDING LEADING INTO BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED REAR DOOR WIDE OPEN WITHOUT A SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY- MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS etc, KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS TIGHT-FITTING AT BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, AND REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

Critical Pest Activity

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

GARBAGE DUMPSTER OPEN AND DEBRIS FOUND ALL AROUND IT ON THE GROUND-MUST KEEP LIDS CLOSED AND SURROUNDING AREA OF DUMPSTER CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

Serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-13-09 ON REPORT# 77779 NOT CORRECTED: -32- STILL FINDING RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT- MUST PAINT OR REPLACE THEM -33- THE FOLLOWING STILL NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, HOOD & FILTERS, INTERIOR AREAS OF PIZZA OVEN BREAD MAKER, SHELVES,UNUSED EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COOLERS & FREEZERS, EXTERIORS OF GRILL -34- FLOORS STILL NOT CLEAN ALONG ALL BASES OF WALLS IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT -35- WALL IN 3 COMP. SINK AREA AND LIGHT SHIELD STILL NOT CLEAN - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE 3 COMP. SINK, DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN MICROWAVE OVEN, AND ALL UNCLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS & FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE-MUST PAINT OR REPLACE TILES IN THIS AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

CLEAN ENTIRE WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR. SEAL CRACK IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL/FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THREE COMP. SINK. ADD ADDITIONAL PIPE TO WAISTLINE PIPE IN BASEMENT SO THAT WATER GOES DIRECTLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN. MOVE TABLE TOP STOVE(BURNER) UNDERNEATH HOOD.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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