SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RADAIOS BROS FRANKSVILLE INC.

BEAT. 47/100

3550 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 29, 2026 · passed

Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
10 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 29
2026
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 27
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOTDOGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 47F IN PREP COOLER. THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS WERE ALSO AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 46-48F SUCH AS COOKED GYROS, GYROS SAUCE CONTAINING SOUR CREAM AND SAURKRAUT. TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 47F LOCATED AT MAIN PREP LINE. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

APR 1
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE WHILE COOK WAS HANDLING FOOD. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED JACKET STORED ON TOP OF MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS IN DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD PREP, CLEAN EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 7/19/2024, REPORT #2597794. #55--6-501.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 19
2024
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JUL 15
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT DOGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 80F INSIDE OF PREP COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE SUCH AS CORNDOGS, SLICED CHEESE, GYRO SAUCE, HARD BOILED EGGS AND SLICED TOMATOES FOUND BETWEEN 44-80F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS AT A COST OF $125.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF PREP COOLER AT 81F. PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF A COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 31
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID DOCUMENTATION WHILE (TCS FOODS)CHILI,HOT DOGS ETC. ARE BEING PREPARED/HANDLED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHILE HANDLING (TCS FOODS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF HANGING DUST BUILD-UP AT CEILING AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS ABOVE THE FRONT MAIN PREP LINE COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 12
2022
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 3
2022
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO REMINDER/DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WRITTEN INSIDE TAKEOUT MENUS/DIGITAL BILLBOARD MENU.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOUND NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN DISHMACHINE AND PREPARATION TABLE. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, ETC.)MUST REMOVE.

MAY 5
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT HAS INCOMPLETE KIT/CLEAN-UP ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Storage & Handling
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE PLATING SALAD CONTAINERS AND TOUCHING CUT LETTUCE WITH THEIR BARE HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED. (COS).

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE AT REAR PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

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

OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT FOOD PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR THE WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE 2ND FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILTATE CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN REAR PREP AREA EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF DUSTS BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN MENS WASHROOM NOT WORKING.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

APR 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL ACCESSIBLE TO FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS (PREP/WASHROOMS).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INFORMATION GIVEN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

PREPACKAGED FOODS ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED (DESSERTS-BAKLAVA). MUST LABEL PACKAGES WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP TABLE (BY DISH MACHINE) IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME LITTER ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE AREA.

OCT 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER FOR UNDERCOOKED MEATS.INSTRUCTED TO PUT CONSUMER REMINDER ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 N0 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE OR FIND THE LOCATION OF BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT BASE OF WALL AT THE SECOND FLOOR DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT THIS AREA.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP POLICY/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENING AT CEILING ADJACENT DRY STORAGE AREA SECOND FLOOR.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING. CORE VIOLATION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER UNDER STAIRWELL LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING SPLATTERED WITH FOOD AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN CEILING. CORE VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD AT DISH MACHINE AREA SPLATERED WITH FOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. CORE VIOLATION

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION

SEP 5
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

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

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED CEILING ON THE 2ND FLOOR ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS SHELVES. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

AUG 28
2017
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER SUCH AS HOT DOG AT 52.0F,3 LBS; PIZZA PUFFS AT 46.5F,2 LBS; HAMBURGER AT 47.4F,3 LBS; CHICKEN AT 50.0F, 3LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR LESS DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00.

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

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER/GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DEBRIS AND GREASE ALL OVER THE AREA. LID OF THE DUMPSTER NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH BIG GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREA AND MAINTAIN AND REPLACE LID OF THE DUMPSTER WITH RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED LID. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZRDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, TRAYS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

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

CAULK WORN OUT WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP; HOOD OF THE OVEN IN THE 2ND FLOOR WITH GREASE BUILD-UP; INSIDE THE CABINET BY THE HALLWAY GOING TO THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE WIRE RACKS SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND FLOOR THRU-OUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

DAMAGED CEILING ON THE 2ND FLOOR ABOVE THE PAPER GOODS SHELVES. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE CEILING SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN WALLS/CEILING ABOVE THE DOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARDS,COOLERS ETC, MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND CHIPPING WOOD SHELVING SECOND FLOOR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

WALLS/CEILING/ATTACKED LIGHT SHIELDS, ALL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

WALLS/CEILING/ATTACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND ATTACHED HOOD AREA ON SECOND FLOOR, ALL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

WALLS/CEILING/ATTACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND ATTACHED HOOD AREA ON SECOND FLOOR, ALL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

APR 27
2016
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 10/08/2015, REPORT # 24224, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. 41 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. 45 NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090

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

USING CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INVEST IN CONTAINERS TO STORE FOODS, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE,

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, ESPECIALLY UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

WALLS/CEILING/ATTACKED LIGHT SHIELDS AND ATTACHED HOOD AREA ON SECOND FLOOR, ALL AREAS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,

OCT 8
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN METAL STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN SECOND FLOOR STORAGE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 5
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

No hot running water under city pressure during inspection. Establishment hot water tank is not working. Hot water temperature from sinks at 54.1 F and water pressure is low. Instructed owner that establishment must have hot running water under city preesure during all hours of operation at 110 F or above. Critical citation issued 7-38-030. Establishment has company on premises installing new hot water tank.

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

Foods inside walk-in cooler not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

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

Can opener attached to prep table, cooking equipment, prep table, storage shelves and three compartment sink not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

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

Ceiling tile damaged in areas. Instructed to replace all missing ceiling tile and damaged tile through-out premises.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometer not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

JUL 18
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 6
2011
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet temperature requirements during storage, preparation and service. Found cooked beef prepared 07-05-2011 not properly cooled inside walk-in in cooler at 46.0 F to 47.3 F. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be cooled from 140 F to 70 F in 2 hours and 70 F to 40 F in 4 hours and must maintain temperature log. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A). Manager voluntarily denatured and discarded. Value $100, 30lbs.

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

Outside garbage and grease area not cleaned, rodent/insect proofed or maintained. Outside garbage has lids missing from dumpster, attracting insects around exposed garbage. Also, lid of grease box has encrusted grease on top. Instructed to have tight-fitting dumpster lids replaced and detail clean grease box to prevent insect and rodent nuisance. Serious citation issued 7-38-020

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

Can opener, deep fryer cabinets, cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floors along wallbase, under equipment and storage area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Thermometers not visible inside coolers. Instructed to have thermometers conspicuous inside all coolers.

MAR 4
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. LITTLE LIGHT COMING THRU THE ENTRANCE DOOR ,MUST INSTALL ADDITIONAL STRIP TO PROPERLY SEAL DOOR

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CAN OPENER,UNCLEAN BECOMING RUSTY MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZE; SHELVES FOR INGREDIENTS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT GRESY AND UNCLEAN,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN; CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST,MUST DETAIL CLEAN

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN

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