REDZ BELIZEAN RESTAURANT LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

7605 N PAULINA ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2025).

20 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Mar 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 10

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL DRY FOOD IN CONTAINER WITH A COMMON NAME:FLOUR,ETC. AT STORAGE AREA

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DEBRIS ON SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES.CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN DIFFERENT AREA OF KITCHEN.REPLACE SAID TILES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS UNDER SHELVE IN PREP AREA,ALSO AT FRONT SERVING AREA BY THE REACH-IN COOLER(NORTH SITE)CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE FROM 2023,CERTIFICATE MUST BE RENEWED EVERY THREE YEARS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUL 1

2024

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS OF GRAINS TO NOT BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ON EXTERIOR OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON TRAP IN REAR UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REGULARLY CHECK AREA TO MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF DEAD PESTS. REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE POT WITH DAMAGED BASE AND WARPED FROM BELOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND PROVIDE REPLACEMENT. DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HANDLES AND SIDES OF STOVES (TWO) TO BE COATED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND LOOSE BUILDING MATERIALS IN THE REAR UTILITY CLOSET BEHIND THE HOT WATER HEATER. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE OF GRAINS AND SEASONING BELOW THE TWO (2) STOVES IN THE MAIN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE GREASE AND SPILLAGE BUILD UP, AND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND DEBRIS IN UTILITY CLOSET.

MAR 8

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED BAKERY ITEMS ARE IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF WHERE ITEM WAS PREPACKAGED.

MAR 25

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13-- NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER LEVI PEREZ. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 17

2022

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDWASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT ALL HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERARY CHEMICAL SANITZER BEING USED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DISHES WERE BEING WASHED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. REVIEWED PROPER SANITATION METHODS. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEAN UTENSILS BEING STORED HANGING ABOVE THE DIRTY WASH BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS TO BIG TO BE WASHED , RINSED, AND SANITIZED AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE METHOD ABOVE. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE CHLORINE SANITIZER ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.--- EXTERIOR OF STAND MIXER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.--- INTERIOR OF BOX FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED PILED WOOD, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL, CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE REAR WALK WAY TO GARBAGE AND GARBAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.---- FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE UTILITY CLOSET WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS GRILLS ON THE REAR WALK WAY. MUST BE REMOVED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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NOV 3

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 27

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 19

2021

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NEED TO LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME, UNDER STEAM TABLE

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON THE TWO-DOOR OF REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE REPLACE THE BROKEN HANDLE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS, INCLUDED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR PLASTIC TILES IN PREP AREA,REMOVE AND REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-3-20,REPORT#2363153 #53) 5-501.17 NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISES WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS. #55) 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM. #56) 4-202.18 NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090,NO CITATION ISSUED

MAR 3

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DISPOSABLE CUPS USED FOR CUSTOMERS CONDIMENTS INSIDE FOOD CONTAINERS USED TO SERVE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO APPROPRIATE UTENSILS (SPOONS, FORKS ETC) TO SERVING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED A LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS)

Serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS:-HAND WASH SINKS 83.1f/72.1F, ONE COMPARTMENT SINK 73.1F, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK 75.2F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 69.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH SINKS AND 110F FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. BY END OF INSPECTION TEMPERATURES OF HOT RUNNING WATER WAS MAINTAINED AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS WERE ADEQUATE AT 105.3F/101.8F, 117.9F,103F AND 1004.7F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT, CRACKS ON WALL BASE AT THE WASH ROOM AND STAINED CEILING TILLS AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH SHELVING ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE PREP AREA AND INSIDE THE REAR HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER ON THE FLOOR AT THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

MAR 26

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:10# OF COOKED WHITE RICE AT TEMP OF 50.7F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-25-19, PER MANAGER STATEMENT),COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 10. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL FOOD BOTTLES/CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ONCE IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. ALSO LABEL WHITE FOOD CONTAINERS:SUGAR,FLOUR ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR WITH A GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2".INSTRUCTED TO RODENT,INSECT PROOF DOOR. -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS ARE TO BE USED FOR A DESIGNATED PURPOSE AND STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONCENTRATION

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS.ALSO COOLER AT NORTH WALL HANDLE BROKEN REPAIRER WITH DUCT TAPE,WHICH IS FILTHY AND BROKEN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXCESS GREASE ON HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALSO COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES AT REAR AREA BY THE DOOR(SOUTH AREA),CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN ,DISHROOM AND REAR AREA.REPLACE REPAIR SAID TILES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-8--18,REPORT #2232984 #58- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

NOV 8

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

OCT 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING IN FRONT OF DOORWAY LEADING INTO RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL FLOOR TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALLS DUSTY AT WALLS NEAR REAR EXIT/RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN WALLS. NOTED STAINED CEILING TILES AT HOT LINE HOOD AND REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE VICINITY OF THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANGEMENT TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP NOT PROPRLY STORED IN SLEVE OR SANITIZING SOLUTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ON NHOW TO PROPERLY STORE AN ICE SCOOP.

JAN 4

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CARDBOARD LINERS ON FOOD PREP TABLE SHELVING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS AND THAT ONLY SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING. HOT LINE EQUIPMENT (OVEN,RANGE AND ECT)NEEDS CLEANING AT FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER FOOD PREPARATION AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL A LIGHT SHIELD.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED HOT LINE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY. INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND SCREENS.

FEB 4

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JAN 28

2016

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Chemical Safety

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ONSITE. INSTRUCTED ON LAST INSP. DATED 6/18/2015 TO MAINTAIN TEST KIT ON-SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED BULK FOOD OUT OF ORGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED; DESSERTS, BREADS AND SOUP. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, AND ON THE DEEP FREEZER BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. ALSO, RUST, GREASE BUILD UP, AND DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS, AND CLEAN RACKS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT; MIXER, LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES, STOVE, FRYER, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, MOP ROOM, AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALL AND CEILING VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING LIGHTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUN 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER A LARGE CONTAINER WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F-48.9F- 60.7F AND 60.9F.MANAGER/OWNER STATED CHICKEN WAS COOKED YESTERDAY.FOOD WITH TEMPERATURE ABUSE WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS.POUNDS 35,VALUE 49.50.)COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW,FROZEN FOOD 0(F) AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

WASTE LINE CONNECTION PIPE FROM AIR CONDITION IS DISCHARGING WATER AT OUTSIDE CEMENT FLOOR BY THE EXIT DOOR FORMING A LAYER OF GREEN SUBSTANCE ON GROUND.MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH IT DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A DRAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER FACING THE EXIT DOOR,NEED TO REPLACE.DUST BUILD-UP ON WALL BY THE FURNACE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

NO HAIR RESTRAINT WORN BY EMPLOYEE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANGERS.ALL EMPLOYEES,MANAGERS AND ANYONE ENTERING PREP AREA SHALL BE REQUIRED TO USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE HAIR.

SEP 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTIANERS NOT LABELED. (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOOL STORAGE NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.

AUG 14

2013

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 7

2013

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: REFRIED BEANS STORED ON TOP THE STOVE AT TEMP OF 122F, 123.4F AND 124F; MARINATED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DO0R FREEZER BY THE EXIT DOOR AT TEMP OF 79.5F TO 85.7F; MARINATED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER BY THE FRONT PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 79F TO 81.6F; COOKED CORN TAMALE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 91.4F; COOKED OXTAIL AT TEMP OF 47.3F TO 48.1F; COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.1.COOKED GREENS WITH PIECES OF TURKEY AT TEMP OF 49.8F TO 50.0F; CHICKEN BROTH AT TEMP OF 47.6F; COOKED BBQ CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; ALL COOKED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND WERE COOKED ON TUESDAY PER MANAGER STATEMENT. TWO DOOR COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 38.5F. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 130,VALUE $184. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 10-12-2012, REPORT # 1285846. #32-OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE DOOR LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE SAID AREA #34-CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA. STILL TODAY OBSERVED SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL FOOD STORED IN COOLERS.NAME AND DATE OF WHEN PRODUCTS WAS MADE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FEW PLASTIC CONTAINER BROKEN, HOWEVER FOOD IS STORED INSIDE THEM,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CONTAINERS. CLEAN UTENSILS AND SMALL POTS ARE STORED ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE OBJECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UP GRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE THE STOVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO A SERIOUS VIOLATION #29

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

CONNECTED WATER PIPE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IS LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

OCT 12

2012

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER BY THE ICE MACHINE AND INSIDE DOOR LINER WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.MUST REPAIR /REPLACE SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT SAME AREA.SEAL ALL BASEBOARD THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL CEILING AROUND PIPE ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NORTH-EAST CORNER

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BACK FLOW FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEED AT MOP SINK, OR PROVIDE AN UN-THREAD FAUCET NEED TO PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

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