RESTAURANT LOS LANGOSTINOS.

Name: Restaurant Los Langostinos
Address: 3059 S HARDING AVE, Chicago, IL, 60623

Chicago Health Dept

3059 S HARDING AVE · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

143

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 25

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN CUSTOMER AND STAFF WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT STAFF UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP AND FOYER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERABLE IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN MEN WASHROOM.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2625353 ON 10-15-25:57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. 58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

OCT 15

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE SHELVING COVER NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REMOVE/REPLACE. ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING WHERE POTS ARE STORED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING. ALSO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN DEEP FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS IN THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER ON DUTY WITHOUT HER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MUST COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MANAINTAIN.

DEC 11

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

OCT 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT ALL THE WASHROOM IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 47.2F AND 2LBS OF DICE BEEF AT 46.8F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 56.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE FREEZER AND COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 31

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIORS OF ALL COLD HOLD UNIT AND REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACK TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA FLOOR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT ON FLOORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE OF FILTERS IN VENTILATION SYSTEM OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR LICENSED FOODSERVICE SANITATION MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.

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NOV 26

2021

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD. INSTD TO STORE PROPER GRADE CONTAINERS/EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

OCT 14

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS.. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF COOKED BEANS @52.0F, AND 5 LBS RED SALSA @56.0F STORED INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD HELD TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED VOLUNTARILY AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS TAKEN OUT OF ITS ORGINAL PACKAGING AND STORED IN PREP AREA COOLERS. MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JUN 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE HAS TO BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CONTAINER NOT, POTS, AND PANS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON THE DISH STORAGE RACK. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL DISHES MUST BE INVERTED TO PROVIDE PROPER AIR DRYING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE GRILL, STOVE, FLATTOP, AND BACK WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESS BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA ABOVE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS FOR THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 8/29/2018, REPORT #2213671: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT KITCHEN ENTRY WAY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL FROM ENTERING THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

AUG 15

2018

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON WALLS AND IN CRACKS IN WALL AND NEAR WALL PIPE IN BASEMENT.DOOR JAM AND CREVICE OF REAR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER,WHEEL BASES AT 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR STORAGE PREP COOLER,TOPSIDE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER ALSO.SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLERS AND DOOR JAMS.APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER TABLE AND ALONG WALL BEHIND BAR AND IN HOT WATER TANK ROOM ON FLOOR AND ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SHELVING UNITS IN SAME AREA.AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/15/18.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE TOP OF FRONT DOOR.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AND GAPS AROUND PIPES , WIRES AND WALLS LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN

JUL 30

2018

FAIL 18 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER OF THE RISK OF CONSUMING FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA AND UNDER FRYER,IN DOOR JAMS AND CRACKS AND CREVICES OF THE 2 & 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AND OVERHEAD SHELVING UNITS BRACKETS,UPPER DOOR JAM OF 2- DOOR SLIDING GLASS REACH IN COOLER,INSIDE OF UNUSED OVEN,MOTOR OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,CRAWLING ON STORAGE RACK,IN GAPS AND CRACKS AT WALL AND COUNTER TOP AT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO BEHIND SOAP DISPENSER MOUNTED ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND FRP WALL PANELS, BEHIND BASEBOARDS,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ON STAIRS LEADING TO THE BASMENT AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO,1- LIVE MOUSE MOVING AROUND AND SITTING ON FLOOR NEXT TO GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT.APPX.25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF IN CABINET AT JUICE SERVICE STATION AND ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE IN BASEMENT.APPX.10 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND AT FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT,35 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON DRIP TRAY AT JUICE MACHINES AND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE LIVE MOUSE AND DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/18.(PRIORITY 7-38-020)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REACH IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD INSIDE AND BEHIND GRILL.(INCLUDING THE WALLS AND FLOORS)

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM OVEN,PIPES AND WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,STOVE,PREP TABLES,GRILL TABLE,STORAGE SHELVES,ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,BRICK ON FLOOR,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES AND HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALL PANELS AND TRIM.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS,FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND MOLD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG WRAPPED AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR FRYER AND SIDE DOOR TO PATIO.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM AND REAR YARD.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN BUILD UP AT HOOD AND FILTERS AT EQUIPMENT.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS ARE NOT MET FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 20

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER OPEN PACKAGE OF RAW MEAT TAKE MEAT OUT WITH BARE HANDS TO PUT ON THE GRILL, THEN USE COMMON TOWEL TO WIPE HANDS AND PROCEDED TO COOK FOOD ON THE GRILL. OBSERVED SAME EMPLOYEE DRESS PLATE OF FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. NO GLOVE USAGE OR UTENSIL. INSTRUCTED MANAER TO DISCONTINUE USE OF COMMON TOWEL AND WASH HIS HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE UTENSIL OR GLOVES TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

LADIES ROOM WITH BROKEN SOAP DISPENSOR, PREP SINK IN PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWEL TO DRY HANDS AND EMPLOYEE BASEMENT WASHROOM WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT PREP AREA, WORN DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. BACK OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP. FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MENS ROOM TOILET ROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF REMOVING AND OR ORGANIZING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

AUG 5

2016

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Facility Condition

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566518,DATE 08-20-2015(32) OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

AUG 20

2015

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER LOCATED IN A PREP COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER LABEL CONTAINING NAME OF PRODUCT AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BEING STORED BEHIND THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE CUTTING BOARDS PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTANMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PREP COOLER'S DOORS IN POOR REPAIR LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE STOVE. ALSO OBSERVED SAID PREP COOLER HAS TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOORS AND REPLACE GASKETS ON SAID PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES LOCATED AT THE PREP COOLERS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: INSIDE STOVE, ON TOP OF GRILL AND INSIDE OF THE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF MINOR CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BURNT OUT BULBS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25

2014

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED (PLATES). INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN CORNERS OF BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, SPIDERWEBS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER IN MENS TOILET ROOM.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

FEB 14

2014

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 7

2014

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

MICE DROPPINGS NOTED (0VER 30) SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDES AND BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND RODENT PROOF DOOR. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT WALLS IN POOR REPAIR, HOLES NOTED IN WALLS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND SEAL HOLES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

STOPPERS MISSING FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE COOLERS. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 20

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

THE WOODEN TABLE TOP ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA IS STICKY/DIRTY, CLEAN THE TABLE TOP AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SHELVING AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOORS FROM CORNER TO CORNER.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILINGS HAVE SOME DIRTY, WATER DAMAGED TILES, CLEAN AND/OR REPAIR THE CEILING TILES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

THE LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT WORKING, REPAIR THE FIXTURE.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE CEILING VENTS ARE GREASY, CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WET WIPING CLOTHS LEFT ON THE TABLES IN THE KITCHEN SHOULD BE SOAKED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

AUG 21

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND PANELS IN DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR WALLS AND WALLBASES IN BASEMENT WHERE NEEDED BY SEALING HOLES OBSERVED, PAINTING AND PROVIDING WALL COVING AT BASES OF WALL. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALLS BY TABLE BOOTHS; PAINT WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 24

2011

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE,FOIL FROM WINDOW SILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS,HOOD,DEEP FRYER,VENT IN TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREA & BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER.MUST REMOVE MOLD FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN BASEMENT.

Minor Other

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.CHEST FREEZERS.

JUN 29

2010

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS IN STORAGE COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, CHEST FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE SHELVES UNDER FRONT SERVING COUNTERS, AND CLEAN UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND COVER OR REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING BASEMENT.

Minor Pest Activity

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. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS THRU-OUT BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS THRU-OUT PREMISES, AND CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

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