RENAISSANCE CHICAGO O'HARE HOTEL.
8500 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 42019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER AMBIEN THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON WORKING ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA
OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND TOP OF SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE HEAT SANITATION DISH MACHINE FORM CALCIUM AND FOOD RESIDUE DEPOSITS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN ON BUSTER HEATER RELEASE VALVE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE SMALL TRASH CONTAINER IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR COVE BASE ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH OF LIGHTS IN "OPEN KITCHEN" BREAKFAST PREPARATION-COOKING AREA
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAY 312019PASS W/ CONDITIONS15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED AND STORED IN COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER OF RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED) STATEMENT THAT EATING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST PROVIDE PROPER AMBIEN THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS
MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
MUST REPAIR OR REMOVE NON WORKING ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN AREA
OBSERVED COOKING POTS USED FOR SOUP COOKING TO BE BIGGER THAN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK(OR DISH MACHINE) AND CANT BE SUBMERGED IN WASH WATER IN SINK.MUST USE SMALLER POTS OR MUST PROVIDE CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR EACH SEPARATE PIECE OF FOOD-CONTACT EQUIPMENT WITH DESCRIPTION HOW TO BE CLEANED IN PLACE AND/OR .MUST SUBMIT THE PROCEDURES TO CDPH AT FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . 7-38.025 NO CITATION ISSUED
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR AND TOP OF SODA MACHINE.
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN INTERIOR OF LARGE HEAT SANITATION DISH MACHINE FORM CALCIUM AND FOOD RESIDUE DEPOSITS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN ON BUSTER HEATER RELEASE VALVE UNDER DISH WASHING MACHINE
OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE SMALL TRASH CONTAINER IS NOT PROPERLY COVERED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b) CITATION ISSUED
MUST REPAIR COVE BASE ON FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH OF LIGHTS IN "OPEN KITCHEN" BREAKFAST PREPARATION-COOKING AREA
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
MAR 62018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK(ASADO PREP AREA) AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD UP ON CONDENSER PIPELINE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ALSO,THE CUTTING BOARDS AT TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT (ASADO PREP AREA),MUST REPLACE DUE TO WORNED-OUT,WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN/KITCHEN AREAS AND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ALONG THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNER COVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEAR THE WALK-IN- PRODUCE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 222018FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER "(AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 38.0F OF SAID COOLER)".OBSERVED 1 LARGE CONTAINER OF SPLIT PEA SOUP AT (46.1F-48.7F).MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED APPROX: 20 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $15.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE STORED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BAR AREAS AND INSIDE THE MOP SINK ROOM.APPROXIMATELY 15-25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN/DISHWASHING AREAS AND IN BAR AREAS AND MOP SINK ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS,DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS IN DETAIL, ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.ALSO,SEVERAL DOORS NOT RODENT/PROOFED,THE FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR AT BOTTOM CORNERS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING, SIDE ENTRANCE DOORS BETWEEN CENTER DOOR WITH DAMAGED WEATHER STRIPS (LEADING TO GARAGE) AND REAR DOCK DOORS WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AT BOTTOMS OF DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST-ENTRY AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2064346 DATED:06/15/2017. 31 OBSERVED PLATES AT ASADO COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. 09/07/2017 34 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ASADO, BAR AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 09/07/2017 35 OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE MAIN KITCHEN VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES (ABOVE DISH MACHINE) TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 09/07/2017 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 3/1/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE EXPOSED HANDSINK(ASADO PREP AREA) AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD UP ON CONDENSER PIPELINE INSIDE THE WALK-IN-FREEZER ALSO,THE CUTTING BOARDS AT TOP OF PREP LINE COOLERS AT (ASADO PREP AREA),MUST REPLACE DUE TO WORNED-OUT,WITH DEEP GROOVES AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AND SHELVINGS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN-COOLERS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS AT(ASADO PREP AREA),KITCHEN STORAGE SHELFS,INTERIORS OF SINKS AT BAR AREAS,ROLLING UTILITY CARTS,BENEATH THE DISHMACHINE UNITS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES IN THE MAIN/KITCHEN AREAS AND IN FRONT OF EXPOSED HANDSINK ALONG THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND REPAIR BROKEN CORNER COVING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEAR THE WALK-IN- PRODUCE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN/PREP AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREAS AND UPPER/LOWER WALLS IN THE DISHWASHING AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLASHED FOOD DIRT/DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLERS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAKS AT THE DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
OBDSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE MILK/JUICE COOLER(IRD ROOM SERVICE AREA).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN ICE SCOOP UTENSIL FOR ICE BIN MAIN KITCHEN (FRONT SERVICE STATION AREA) AND WASH CLOTHS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 152017PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PLATES AT ASADO COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD TO THE RIGHT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN DISH AREA.
OBSERVED HOODS IN FRYER IN ASADO AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BAR DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE STORAGE CABINETS BELOW THE BUFFET AREA TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ASADO, BAR AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES. INSTRCD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE MAIN KITCHEN VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES (ABOVE DISH MACHINE) TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE DINING AREA WITH DUST. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET NECK BASE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE AN ICE BIN IN THE 16TH FLOOR LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE, SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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JUN 72017FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE COOLER AT ASADA COOKING LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. CHICKEN (5LBS) AT 48.2 DEGREES, BEEF (3LBS) AT 48.1 DEGREES AND SHREDDED CHEESE (2.5 LBS) AT 47.1. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW OR 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)
OBSERVED DISHMACHINE AT FRONT BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED, FINAL SANITIZING AT 0 PARTS PER MILLILON. INSTRD TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. DISHMACHINE TAGGED BY CDPH. INSTRD TO NOT REMOVE TAG, UNTIL NEXT INSPECTION. CRITICAL VILOATION# 7-38-030
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO, 1 LARGE DUMPSTER WITH OUT LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SERVICE. SERIOIUS VIOLATION # 7-38-020
OBSERVED PLATES AT ASADO COUNTER NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN TO HELP PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A LARGE WASTE PIPE ABOVE THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SHIELD OR RELOCATE DRY STORAGE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A SPLASHGUARD TO THE RIGHT OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE MAIN DISH AREA.
OBSERVED HOODS IN FRYER IN ASADO AND KITCHEN AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE BAR DISH MACHINE TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE STORAGE CABINETS BELOW THE BUFFET AREA TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT ASADO, BAR AND MAIN KITCHEN AREA AND DISH AREA WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AND ALONG ALL WALL BASES. INSTRCD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WALLS IN DRY STORAGE AREA WITH FOOD STAINS AND DEBRIS. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE MAIN KITCHEN VENTILATION COVERS AND CEILING TILES (ABOVE DISH MACHINE) TO BE DIRTY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE DINING AREA WITH DUST. INSTRD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE LEFT FAUCET NECK BASE OF THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE AN ICE BIN IN THE 16TH FLOOR LOUNGE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE IN A SEPARATE, SANITARY MANNER AND TO MAINTAIN.
JUN 302016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1933203, ISSUED ON 06-21-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 #16 - FOUND FOOD STILL NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE ON A BUFFET TABLE (LOCATED IN HALLWAY) WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER BARRIER TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SNEEZE GUARD AT THIS TIME).
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL 3 CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE CABINETS IN STARBUCKS, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLER GASKET AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT STATION NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER IN ALL COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL 5 COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
JUN 212016FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COLESLAW AT 60.2F, SOUR CREAM AT 60.4F AND GUACAMOLE AT 60.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $ 20.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 2 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1932720 ISSUED ON 06-14-2016. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 FOUND OVER 70 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALLS AND CEILING AND OVER 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.
FOUND FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING DISPLAY AND SERVICE ON A BUFFET TABLE (LOCATED IN HALLWAY) WITHOUT ANY SNEEZE GUARDS OR BARRIER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EFFECTIVE SNEEZE GUARDS OR OTHER BARRIER TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL 3 CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL 3 WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER IN ALL COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL 5 COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
JUN 142016FAILED14 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND (FACILITIES) 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.8F) IN MAIN PREP AREA AND 6 COOLER DRAWER DOOR (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.3F) IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. THE SAID 2 COOLERS IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION". INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP COOLER AND INSIDE 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT. NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE: SKIRT STEAK AT 44.3F, DICED CHICKEN AT 45.3F, BRAISED SHORT RIBS AT 44.2F, PORK BUTT AT 44.5F, BURGER PATTIES AT 44.3F, VEGETABLE KABOB AT 43.6F, RAW CHICKEN AT 45.1F, SALSA AT 45.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL VALUE $350.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 50 LBS.
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AT IMPROPER SANITIZING RINSE CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. A MECHANICAL DISH WASHING MACHINES SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF EITHER 50 – 100 PPM CHLORINE (FOR CHEMICAL SANITIZING MACHINE) OR 180F FINAL RINSE (FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING MACHINE). MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 25 PPM AT 120F, 50 PPM AT 75F, 100 PPM AT 55F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND NO HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING OR PAPER TOWEL AVAILABLE FOR 2 EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOUND FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE (2) ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. NOTED INTERNAL SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA, DISH WASHING AREA, ON WALLS AND CEILING AND OVER 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN BAR AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.---------FOUND FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING, SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR BETWEEN BOTTOM OF 2 DOOR (LEADING TO GARAGE) WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING AND SIDE BOTTOM DOOR (HUMAN RESOURCES) WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
SILVERWARES ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE ALL 3 CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE ALL 3 WALK-IN COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR CABINETS UNDERNEATH HOT AND COLD HOLDING BUFFET TABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR INCLUDING INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL DRAIN FLOORS IN BAR AND IN MAIN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL AND CEILING WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE 3 WALK-IN COOLERS.---------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE 4 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER IN ALL COFFEE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL 5 COOLERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
AUG 212015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MULTI USE UTENSILS ON TABLES IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND WRAP ALL UTENSILS ON TABLES.
DEEP FRYER CABINETS, STORAGE CABINETS IN STARBUCKS, CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, COOLER GASKET AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOT STATION NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN STORAGE ROOM AND STARBUCK AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN NOT COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO COVER ALL DRAINS.
CEILING NOT MAINTAINED ABOVE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WORN CEILING TILE. LIGHT COVERS THROUGH PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
ICE SCOOP NOT PROPERLY STORED IN STARBUCKS AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZE HOLDER OR CONTAINER.
AUG 152014PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER EXTERIOR AND GROUND ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE BUILD UP, POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER AND GROUND AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARDS, CALCIUM/LIME BUILD UP ON AND ROUND EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HANDLES, FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS AND PREP COOLER DOOR GASKETS WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED STANDING LIQUID ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA UNDER/BEHIND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AND CLEAN.
OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT COFFEE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS.
2ND FLOOR EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL HOT WATER HANDLE LOOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
OBSERVED SOME COOLERS WITHOUT THEROMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE THEROMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
OCT 72013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED HEAVY LIME BUILT UP AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DISH MACHINES. ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT UNDERNEATH SHELVING WITH STEAM TABLE AT THE BASEMENT OF EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA, CLEAN INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AT PREP AREAS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS ALONG WALL UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP LINE AND UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED.ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA.
NOTED BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ON WALLS AT THE DISH WASHER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR PROVIDE SHATTERED PROOF LIGHT BULBS AT THE FRONT BUFFET TABLE.
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