POSITANOS RESTAURANT & PIZZA, INC..
4844 S ASHLAND AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Failed 11 of 27 inspections. 42 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 52023PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN HOOD ANFD FILTERS.
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 62022PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR TO SEAL 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM.
THE FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES DID NOT HAVE ON A HAIR RESTRAINT AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FOOD ITEMS NOT STORED IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD IN PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 292021PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
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.
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.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 222021FAILED13 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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)
Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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.
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)
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 122021FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(NO CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER.
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)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND FLOORING IN PREP AREA AND WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AND FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST PLACE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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NOV 212019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NOTED DARK GROVES INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER.
CEILING IN POOR REPAIR (PEELING PAINT) ABOVE THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND REPAINT.
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
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 132018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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
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.
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.
4-501.12 Observed excessive staining on cutting board on prep cooler. Must resurface or replace to prevent contamination. Must maintain clean cutting board.
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 302017PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
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 232017FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON WALK-IN COOLER FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID ABOVE AREAS.
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.
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.
OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS 6 INCH OFF THE FLOOR.
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 132016FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED 70 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT ALONG FLOOR AND WALL INDICATING MICE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT , BEHIND WALK IN COOLER AND BEHIND OVEN.
NEW STOPPERS NEEDED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAY 42016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
APR 252016FAILED8 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OR AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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.
DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, OVENS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER. CLEAN/SANITIZE COUNTER TOPS AND PREP TABLES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRIUGHOUT PREMISES.
REPLACE BURNT OUT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.
REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND AT REAR , ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAY 262015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED FLOORS DIRTY AROUND THE DEEP FRYER'S. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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.
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 122014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE REAR FRYER GREASY, INSTRUCTRED TO CLEAN.
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.
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 102014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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.
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.
OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK.
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 222013PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FILTERS NEED CLEANING UNDER HOOD AT REAR OF GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN.
OPENING INTO WALL AROUND PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR. MUST REPAIR.
MAR 232012FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE 50-70 DROPPINGS BEHIND OVEN/IN OVEN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN WALK-IN COOLERS.
3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REACH-IN COOLER, AND RUBBER GASKETS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE DRY AND FREE FROM WATER, FLOOR IN OVEN AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING.
HOLES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING, DRAINS IN NEED OF CLEANING.
ALL LIGHTS MUST BE COMPLETELY SHIELDED.
BATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
MAR 192012FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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.
CONDENSOR LEAKING IN WALK-IN COOLER. REPAIR SAME.
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.
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.
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 132011PASSED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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 262011FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST CLOSE OPENING AT BATHROOM WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY WAY.
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 302011PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.CITATION ISSUED CRTTICAL FOR IMPROPER PEST CONTROL FROM REPORT DATED 3/23/2011-#529223-SEE VIOLATION -#14
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
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.
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.
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 232011FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
SEE VIOLATION #14
SEE VIOLATION # 14
CLEAN THE 3 COMP. SINK, DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN MICROWAVE OVEN, AND ALL UNCLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS & FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOM
FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE-MUST PAINT OR REPLACE TILES IN THIS AREA.
CLEAN ENTIRE WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR. SEAL CRACK IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL/FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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.
KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NOV 172010FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
CLEAN THE 3 COMP. SINK, DEFROST AND CLEAN DEEP FREEZER, CLEAN MICROWAVE OVEN, AND ALL UNCLEAN DISHES AND UTENSILS & FIXTURES INSIDE WASHROOM.
FLOOR TILES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE-MUST PAINT OR REPLACE TILES IN THIS AREA.
CLEAN ENTIRE WINDOW LEDGE ABOVE 3 COMP. SINK IN REAR. SEAL CRACK IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL/FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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.
KEEP THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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