MAY 7
2026
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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PRIME PIZZERIA.
BEAT. 29/100
5925 W DIVERSEY AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 7, 2026 · failed
Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF DINING/BREAK AREA BAR FLOOR, BEHIND COLD-HOLD UNIT, BEHIND REACH IN FREEZER, ON STORAGE RACK IN HOT COOKING AREA, BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN SMALL CORNER NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN, ON FLOOR IN CORNER NEAR UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.#7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING IN REAR DINING/BREAK AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS AT LEAST 6' OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESS UNUSED/BROKEN EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES IN MULTIPLE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNUSED/UNECCESARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 142025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 14
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
NOTED ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN TOP INTERIOR SURFACES.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED 1/4TH IN GAP AT REAR DOOR TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHTSEAL TO EXTERIOR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN HALL WAY BETWEEN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA, IN SOUTHEAST CORNER OF KITCHEN NEAR STORAGE CLOSET AND THROUGHOUGHT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO BUSINESS FROM BUSINESS. ALL KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES OFF THE GROUND
JAN 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT 3 DOOR PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45-47.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. BACKING UP HAD BEEN FIX BY THE NEXT DAY WHEN I RETURNED TO FINSH THE REPORT AND ISSUE CITATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
JUN 172024PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 17
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS PORK, CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WASHROOM IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, MEN WASHROOM AND HAMDWASHING SINK IN BAR AND HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN MEN WASHROOM AND HANDWASHROOM IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53.4F-57.3F). FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS. RIBS AT 47.8F AND CHICKEN AT 49.7F INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 53.4F AND 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT 57.0F. MANAGER CAME SOMEONE TO FIX IT DURING WRITING MY REPORT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINIUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL TILES IN THE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
MAY 152023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT END OF OUTSIDE GREASE OIL CONTAINER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11--FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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MAR 272023PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 27
2023
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 4 DEAD COCKROACHES IN CLOSET ADJACENT TO EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE. MANAGER REMOVED COCKROACHES PREMISES DURING INSPECTION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. FOUND PUDDLE OF WATER UNDER DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12022PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUN 1
2022
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
MAY 272022FAILED9 violationsDETAILS
MAY 27
2022
FAILED
9 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
NOTED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA-PREP COOLER IN THE PACKING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45F (TOP RAIL) AND 48F (UNDERNEATH). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
MAY 252022FAILED13 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2022
FAILED
13 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED MUTLIPLE COOLERS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE PIZZA-PREP COOLER IN THE PACKING AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51F, THE TEMPERATURE OF THE COOKS LINE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 50F, AND THE TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR (LEFT) COOLER IN THE BAR TO BE IMPROPER AT 59F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR EQUIPMENT TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED; WATER BACKS UP INTO ADJACENT COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH FRYERS ON THE COOKS LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE SPRAYER ARM IN THE DISH AREA AND AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED NO RUNNING WATER AT THE BAR AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN ON WATER/REPAIR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO A WATER TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 110F AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND MISSING/BROKEN WALL BASE TILES UNDERNEATH THE DISH MACHINE, IN THE CUSTOMER PICK UP AREA HALLWAY, AND INSIDE THE HANDICAP STALL IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL BASE TILES AND MAINTAIN. FOUND A LEAK COMING FROM THE BASEMENT ENTRANCE AREA CEILING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO STOP LEAK AND REPAIR CEILING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND THE WALLS IN THE PIZZA PACKING AREA STAINED YELLOW. NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GRIME BUILD UP INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT AREA IN THE REAR CORNER/NOOK. MUST REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION, DETAIL CLEAN AREA, AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS ON SHELVING OFF THE FLOOR TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE MENS WASHROOM, AND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE BURNED OUT BULBS, AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE METAL FAN/VENTILATION LOCATED ON THE REAR EXIT DOOR WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST PROVIDE A WORKING MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS.
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