SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

PRIDE SUSHI AND THAI.

BEAT. 32/100

2706 W PETERSON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 18, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 22 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
22
14 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 18
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 11
2025
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ALL MICE DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT AT OUTER REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLERS AND INTERIOR OF PREP AREA SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE

MAY 10
2024
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

WE OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE STORED IN TWO DIFFERENT COOLERS: 1 POUND OF COOKED READY TO EAT SHRIMP AT TEMP OF 60F TO 80F,STORED INSIDE PREP COOLER;COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 45.6F,STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 8,VALUE 10. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED APPROX 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF THE PREMISES: KITCHEN ON SHELVES BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN BETWEEN POTS AND DRY FOOD; ON FLOORS ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. AT FRONT EAST SERVING AREA ON SHELVES AND UNDER SHELVES.CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST NOT STORE CLEAN CUTTING BOARD ON THE BACK-SPLASH OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGER REMOVED

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA.REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE SAID GASKET.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NEED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALSO WATER LINE LEAKING BEHIND THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE,IN THE KITCHEN. REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

DEBRIS(EMPTY CARDBOARDS,PAPER FOOD DEBRIS,ETC) SURROUNDING GARBAGE CONTAINER AND WASTE OIL CONTAINER. DEBRIS BY THE OUTSIDE SCREEN DOOR. EXCESS GRIME ON TOP THE WASTE OIL CONTAINER,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING MENTIONED AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GREASE BULD-UP ON FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER,

AUG 11
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR TILES BROKEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR.

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AUG 4
2023
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR RAW FOOD BEING SOLD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK.MUST INSTALL WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR TILES BROKEN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR.

OCT 3
2022
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP TABLES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVERS WITH DUST ACCUMUALTION INSIDE BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 14
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

MAY 11
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TOFU AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 45.8F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED RICE FOUND AT 48.2F AND SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 47.9F. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS AT A COST OF $140.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 45.9F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. 4-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

DEC 15
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

DEC 8
2020
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO FROZEN FISH LETTER ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT FISH PURVEYOR, REQUEST LETTER INDICATING THAT ALL FISH HAS BEEN FROZEN FOR PARASITE DESTRUCTION FOLOVING THE LAW, AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

OBSERVED NO SUSHI RICE LETTER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO SEND RICE SAMPLE TO LAB AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE INDICATING RICE HAS APPROPRIATE PH LEVELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SUSHI DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND 2 LIVE ROACHES BEHIND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXES AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR CLEANING.

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDTION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TRASH AND DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER AND REAR PARKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ATTRACTING PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED ROTISSERIE CHICKEN EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MOVE OUT ALL EQUIPMENT, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DIRT ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTS IN MIDDLE OF REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES COVERED IN HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND CLEANING KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED AND INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL TCS FOOD HELD OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFacility Condition
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU AND ON THE WALLS REGARDING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BEING SERVE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD,AND COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIFES IN THE SUSHI STATION MUST BE STORED PROPERLY ON A KNIFE RACK NOT ON THE BOTTOM OF THE COOLER.

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

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN CHILI AND FROZEN TEMPURA. REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. DEFROST SOME CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATED ICE BUILD-UP.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

JAN 12
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 5
2018
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM #2064865 ON 6-23-17 NOT CORRECTED. #34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE, ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC OR TAPE AS SHIELD/CURTAIN AT THE FRONT SUSHI PREP SHELVING. MUST USE CLEANABLE MATERIAL. HARD PLASTIC SHELVING LINER ON COOKS LINE METAL RACK SHELVING FOUND DIRTY WITH GREASE AND FOOD ACCUMULATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTERIOR OF THE KITCHEN STOVE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. TOASTER OVEN FOUND DIRTY. PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

MISSING COVING ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS/FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS. MUST INSTALL TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. HOLE IN BASEBOARD WALL/FLOOR NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

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

HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP AND ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

JUN 23
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES:- WENT TO THE REFRIGERATION UNIT, OPENED THE DOOR GOT THE FOOD AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPPING. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE PREPARING FOOD WIPED THE SUSHI MART AND CLEANED THE CUTTING BOARD EMPTIED THE TRASH INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN AND WENT BACK TO THE PREP TABLE TO CONTINUE PREPPING. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT TH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STARTED WASHING DISHING, THEN LATER WENT BACK TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS OR CHANGING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS WASH HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER CHANGING GLOVES OR MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE.

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT OF THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

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

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER (ICE CREAM) AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE, ALONG WALL BASE OF THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS AT THE CEILING OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES WITH FOOD PRODUCTS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS

SEP 30
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER. REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD. OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED AS TABLE FOR RICE COOKER IN KITHCEN. PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED LARGE RICE COOKER IN KITHCEN WITH DIRT EXTERIOR OF GREASE ACCUMULAITON. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF RICE COOKER.

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

OBSERVED AIR VENTS IN KITHCEN UNCLEAN WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AOR VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUL 18
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON MOP SINK IN BASEMNT INBETWEEN MOP SINK AND SHELVES CONTAINING TO GO CONTAINERS. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER AND TOWELS USED AS SHELF LINES. UST HAVE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NON ABSORABT.

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

OBSERVED OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS. OBSERVED UNCLEAN MOP SINK IN BASEMENT WITH DIRT. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DRYING RACK ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALL BEHIND AND TO THE RIGHT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN. CLEAN WALLS OR REPAINT.

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT NEEDED. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL/REPAIR SINK STOPPERS. OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTER NEEEDED ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED SOME THERMOEMTERS NEEDED IN REFRIGERATORS INSTALL AND MAINTAIN EASY TO READ THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS.

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

CLEAN OUT FRONT AREA WITH TO GO ITEMS, PERSONAL AND SERVICE AREA. GET RID OF UNECESSARY ITEMS.

NOV 19
2015
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 13
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired. Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(crevices), Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Bsmt cooler lids not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in front prep area under shelving/heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage area by hot water heater, ice machine areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

Ceiling in Kitchen prep area had peeling paint, shall be repaired/sealed, walls in kitchen area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

JAN 22
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(Corners).

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

Walls that had broken wall tiles, exposed raw wood, plaster in bsmt storage area shall be replaced/repaired.

OCT 8
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR PLASTIC FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.(FOUND CUT VEGETABLES INSIDE PLASTIC BAGS AT THE 4DR COOLER.)

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

MUST REPAIR THE LOOSE GASKETS AT THE 4DR COOLER.

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

MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE/FLOOR AT THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FOUND FLOOR TILES LOOSE AND BULGING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST ADJUST TEMPERATURE VALVE AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN.

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

MUST REMOVE OFF PREMISES INOPERABLE EQUIPTMENT BEING STORED IN THE BASEMENT(LARGE ICE BOX FREEZER WITH BROKEN INTERIOR LID.)

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE FRONT COUNTER AREA WHERE THE BUDDAH STATUE IS LOCATED FOUND CLUTTERED PERSONAL ITEMS ON THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 5
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST SEAL OPENING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILE AND THE STEP INTO THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULB OR LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE 1DR UPRIGHT FREEZER UNIT.

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

MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER FOR THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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