SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

RAYMOND'S HAMBURGERS & TACOS.

BEAT. 38/100

2404 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 22, 2025 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
76
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 22
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS WITH NOT HANDWASHING SIGNS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER: TWO BUCKETS OF REFRIED BEANS (69.0F-72.2F), CONTAINER OF PORK (54.6F), BEEF TONGUE (59.9F). FOUND IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA: CONTAINER OF RICE (60.8°F). MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 215LBS AT $388 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 49.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. MAINTENANCE ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO REPAIR TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED A DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED TWO MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ONE OF THE THREE OUTDOOR GARBAGE RECEPTACLES LID SLIGHTLY DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LID AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22
2024
PASSED
0 violations
APR 15
2024
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE PROPERLY TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

MAR 21
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD TO THE PIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE PREP AREA. HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SEASONING STORED IN BULK CONTAINER WITHOUT COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF WOMEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING IN EMPLOYEE/ CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 20
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST THE REAR WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM AROUND THE DOOR. ALSO MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK COOLER AND THE INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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DEC 11
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REAR REACH IN DEEP FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE FRONT HAND SINK AND 3 COMP SINK FAUCET FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, FROM REPORT #2311434, DATE 8-28-19. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

AUG 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR CLEANING UP VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. BUT MISSING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED A VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED(COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, REFRIED BEANS, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41*F OR BELOW SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD, CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE, OR REMINDER ON MENU AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.DISCLOSURE BY ASTRISK AND FOOTNOTE, AND REMINDER CONSUMER ADVISORY. BY USING BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABLE STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS OR OTHER WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DUSTY/NOT CLEAN,ALSO THE FRONT DRIP TRAY FILLED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE LADIES RESTROOM TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH OUT LID, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE, FROM REPORT #2243284 DATED 12/7/2018, CORRECT BY DATE MAY 7,2019. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

DEC 7
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW AND/OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN LABELS FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE NAME AND DATE OF PRODUCT.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS, DEFROST AND CLEAN REACH IN CHEST FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUN 6
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AND SUPPORTS BELOW THE COUNTER NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW WHERE COUNTER TOP FOUNTAIN DRINKS ARE STORED AND DISPLAYED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP TO PORTION SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A PROPER SCOOP FOR SALSA.

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

SEAL THE WALL BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER UNIT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAY 30
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE DINING ROOM AND FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD USED FOR SHELVING AND SUPPORTS BELOW THE COUNTER NEAR THE FRONT WINDOW WHERE COUNTER TOP FOUNTAIN DRINKS ARE STORED AND DISPLAYED. MUST PAINT OR SEAL THE RAW WOOD. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEAT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE STAINLESS STEEL SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

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

SEAL THE WALL BETWEEN THE FRP BOARD IN THE DISHWASHING AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER UNIT.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 5
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1559552 DATED ON JUNE 25, 2015; #33 CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, #45 PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS A FLOOR LINING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBOARD. ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS LOCATED IN THE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TOILET BOWL IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR (HANDLE BROKEN). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN DINING AND WASHROOM AREAS(DUST BUILDUP).

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

JUN 6
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE POTS/PANS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

DAMAGE FLOOR TILES, REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.

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

CEILING VENT IN DINING , GRILL, AND TOILETS ROOM AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS TO COOKS.

JUN 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DAMAGE FLOOR TILES, REAR DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.

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

CEILING VENT IN DINING , GRILL, AND TOILETS ROOM AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS TO COOKS.

JUL 10
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES.

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR PREP TABLES, FRONT CUTTING BOARD, REAR SLICER AND INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR FAN GUARD COVERS.

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

CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP AREA.

DEC 19
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLER AND WALKIN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SAME.

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. THE GASKETS AROUND THE DOORS OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER AND THE REACHIN DOUBLE DOOR COOLER ARE TORN AND RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW GASKETS TO THE DOORS.

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. THE HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES ABOVE STOVE AND THE FRYER AND CABINET BELOW HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE TOILET ROOM CEILING AND DOOR IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME.

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

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOILET ROOM IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAME.

MAY 20
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE SAME.

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. THE TOILET ROOM CEILING IS FILLED WITH GRAFFITI. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT THE CEILING.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SAME

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