OCT 3
2019
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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REZA'S ANDERSONVILLE.
BEAT. 27/100
5255-5259 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 3, 2019 · passed
Failed 4 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
18
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
96
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since May 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR: IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA NEAR END OF COOKING LINE CLOSESET TO STAIRSIN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN BASEMENT DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN BASEMENT FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT
SEP 262019FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
SEP 26
2019
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
FOUND PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #60 FROM REPORT #231607 ON 9/19/19 NOT CORRECTED VIOLATION. OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER AND BACK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED. THERE ARE 2 PIPES RUNNING ABOVE SINK. ONE PIPE WAS COVERED WITH WHITE TAPE. BOTH PIPES NEED TO BE ENCASED WITH A COVERING MADE OF A MATERIAL THAT WILL NOT ALLOW POTENTIALLY CONTAMINATED WATER TO DRIP INTO THE AREAS BELOW.
SEP 192019FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 19
2019
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK AND THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COOLER IN SMALL KITCHEN ON NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY AT 52F. COOLER ONLY HAD NON TCS FOOD IN COOLER AT TIME OF INSPECTION INCLUDING WHOLE UNCUT VEGETABLES. COOLER WAS TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN 1 DOOR REACH IN COOLER ON FAR END OF MAIN COOKING LINE. RESTORE RACKS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION ATTRACTING FLIES ETC. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN DOORWAY IN BETWEEN ROOM CONTAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ROOM CONTAINING WALK IN COOLER. IN FAR STORAGE ROOM CEILING IS IN DISREPAIR OVER RACKS OF DISHES. ALL CEILINGS IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BROKEN. MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
REFER TO VIOLATION # 60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2283089 DATED 4/12/19 TH SEWER VIOLATION # 39 OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER AND BACK OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO THAT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE DRIP CONTAMINATION. # 55 OBSERVED BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED DROP CEILING TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
APR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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 PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
BOTH THE REMINDER OF: [ * “CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS " ] AND THE DISCLOSURE OF AN ASTERISK IS NEEDED ON MENUS TO INDICATE THE REMINDER AND IDENTIFY THE ITEMS OF RISK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
OBSERVED YOGURT BEING MADE WITHOUT VARIANCE OR APPROVED HACCP PLAN. YOGURT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS
REFER TO VIOLATION # 29
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH SEWER LINE PASSING OVER EDGE OF COOKING AREA. SEWER LINE MUST BE ENCASED SO FOOD PREPARATION AREAS ARE PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED SEWER LINE RUNNING OVER THE BACK OF A PREP TABLE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROTECT PREP AREAS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WOOD TABLE/BENCH IN BASEMENT TO PUT RACKS ON TOP OF. TABLE/BENCH MUST BE REMOVED FROM FACILITY AND REPLACED WITH A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE BENCH TO PUT TRAYS ON.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CAULK BEHIND THE HAND SINK WHEN YOU FIRST ENTER KITCHEN WITH BLACK MILDEW LIKE SUBSTANCE. CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF HOT WATER FOR TEA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREAS NEED TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED BASEMENT WATER DAMAGED DROP CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACED IN FOOD PREPARTION AREA AT BOTTOME OF STAIRS IN BASEMENT.
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 SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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MAY 232018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE AND ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
APR 172018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 17
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
NOTED TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE APPETIZER PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 47.3F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO BE IMPROPER:- STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS 47.1F, RICE PUDDING 84.2F, EGGS 44.8F, MIXED VEGETABLES 50.7F, GREEN BEANS (ASSORTED VEGETABLES) 51.0F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $300.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICA VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE AND ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED INSIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED RUSTY SHELVES THROUGHOUT THE DRY STORAGE AND INSIDE SOME REFRIGERATION UNITS AND WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE PREP TABLE OF THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD.
FEB 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 16
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 22018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 2
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING FROM THE SIDES ON TO THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2010208 DATED 4/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, #31) MUST USE A FOOD SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE READY TO EAT CHOPPED SALAD IN THE APPETIZER PREP COOLER,#32) MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS,#34)MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR ON THE COOKS LINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN ,DAMAGED CEMENT CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: AT BASEMENT SUMP PUMP WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOP SINK BUCKET, THROUGHOUT BAR AND THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, AT COFFEE MAKING STATION UNDER WOODEN STAIRCASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL, #35) DAMAGED/CRACKED WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND BASEMENT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, #36) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE, #41) ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AND COFFEE STATION UNDER THE WOODEN STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED WOODEN COLORED CUTTING BOARD AT THE PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR) WITH DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CUTTING BOARD AND USE CUTTING BOARDS THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OTHER CUTTING BOARDS WITH DIRT AND DEEP CUTS THROUGH OUT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED STANDING WATER INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER WITH PRODUCE BY THE DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA....NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
NOTED CRACKS OF FLOOR THROUGH OUT THE 3RD FLOOR AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN...NOTED CRACKS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE GRILL ON THE 1ST FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STOVE AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.
APR 122017PASSED11 violationsDETAILS
APR 12
2017
PASSED
11 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST USE A FOOD SCOOP WITH A HANDLE TO BE STORED INVERTED FROM THE READY TO EAT CHOPPED SALAD IN THE APPETIZER PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS SHELVING BEHIND THE BAR. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
RUSTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT UNUSED THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNUSED PLASTIC BINS ON WHEELS WITH STORED UTENSILS FOUND DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR THE FLOOR ON THE COOKS LINE. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER WITH UNEVEN ,DAMAGED CEMENT CREATING POOLING LIQUID WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NEED CLEANING: AT BASEMENT SUMP PUMP WITH FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOP SINK BUCKET, THROUGHOUT BAR AND THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS, AT COFFEE MAKING STATION UNDER WOODEN STAIRCASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DAMAGED/CRACKED WALL TILES AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT DISH AREA AND BASEMENT COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE. FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK FROM BASEMENT HOT WATER TANK ONTO THE FLOOR. LEAK ON NOZZLE AT THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE THIRD FLOOR STORAGE AND COFFEE STATION UNDER THE WOODEN STAIRWELL MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ALL COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD ON BOTH COOK LINE IST AND BASEMENT,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
MAR 252016FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. BEEF AT 44.8F TO 49.8F, 25LBS, CHICKEN AT 45.8F-48.7F, 20LBS AND CHICK PEAS AT 49.8F, 10LBS. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $270.00, 55 LBS TOTAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT AND SIDE ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED. WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS INISDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ALSO SOME DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM NEEDS LABEL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SIDE OF THE STOVE,DEEP FRYER AND WOK STATION(WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DRY THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT PREP AND COOK LINE AFTER MOPPING THE FLOOR. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE IST FLOOR COOK LINE AND BASEMENT COOK LINE(WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED AND DEBRIS)AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
HOOD ON BOTH COOK LINE IST AND BASEMENT,WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE BASEMENT COOK LINE/PRE AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SEAL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE ON TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD BY COOK LINE/PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
HEAVY LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND AND ON THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE APPETIZER KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED ON A SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE. WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPNG BOARD,PREP TABLES ETC. MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
FEB 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED MEAT STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE EAST KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY PROTECT MEAT DURING STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE BROKEN LID ON THE GREASE RECEPTOR OUTSIDE. NO EVIDENCE OF GREASE ON THE GROUND OR LEAKING FROM THE RECEPTOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE BASEMENT AND ALSO THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE 2ND KITCHEN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF FACILITY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE PLASTIC DRAPES COVERING THE FRONT ENTRANCE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRAPES AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE THE DISHROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
APR 162014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 16
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPAIR UNIT,DO NOT STORE ANY PLATES OR ANY OTHER UTENSIL UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS INSIDE STOVES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT/BROKEN CEILING WALL IN APPETIZER / PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT ON PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAINT AND REPAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN ,MISSING DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN SAID LIGHT SHIELD
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS: APPETIZER PREP AREA,BAR AT FIRST FLOOR,SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT THE MECHANICAL DRAINS ARE BROKEN UNABLE TO HOLD WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPAIR SAID STOPPERS. WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING ,ALSO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT APPETIZER PREP AREA,AND THE FAUCET AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 112014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TWO DOOR PEPSI COOLER AND AND DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP OF TWO DOOR PEPSI COOLER AT AIR TEMP OF 56.1F TO 60F; THE AIR TEMP OD DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.9F; POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE BOTH UNITS: HUMMUS,CHEESE CAKES ETC. TAGGED BOTH UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION". DO NOT USE. COOLERS MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:PURRED HUMMUS AT TEMP OF 46.7F; DICED TOMATOES SALAD AT TEMP OF 48.7F; PURRED EGGPLANTS AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.9F,HOME MADE CUCUMBER SOUR CREAM AT TEMP OF 46.8F; CHEESES CAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES AT TEMP OF 50.7F, 52.1F AND 53.4F; PLAIN CHEESE CAKE AT TEMP OF 52.1F,PRODUCTS MENTIONED WERE STORED INSIDE THE ABOVE MENTIONED UNITS.MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 46.5,VALUE $192 CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
FOUND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,0PPM.UNIT IN USE.A TECHNICIAN WAS CALLED AT 1:00PM ,REPAIRED BROKEN UNIT DURING THE INSPECTION, LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE MAINTAINS 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN DISH ROOM/PREP AREA,AND EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MIDDLE PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINED. BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINK HAD HOT COLD WATER TURNED OFF FROM MAIN WATER VALVE, EXPOSED HAND SINK WERE CLOGGED. PLUMBER REPORTED ON PREMISES AT 12:30PM, WHICH REPAIRED CAUSE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS,UNCLOGGED AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
EXPOSED INSULATION UNDER THE STEAM TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE /REPAIR UNIT,DO NOT STORE ANY PLATES OR ANY OTHER UTENSIL UNTIL UNIT IS REPAIRED,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DEBRIS INSIDE STOVES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PEELING PAINT/BROKEN CEILING WALL IN APPETIZER / PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.RUSTY AND PEELING PAINT ON PIPE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAID PAINT AND REPAINT.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BROKEN ,MISSING DIRTY LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN SAID LIGHT SHIELD
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS: APPETIZER PREP AREA,BAR AT FIRST FLOOR,SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT THE MECHANICAL DRAINS ARE BROKEN UNABLE TO HOLD WATER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND REPAIR SAID STOPPERS. WATER PIPE UNDER THE DISH MACHINE IS HEAVILY LEAKING ,ALSO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AT APPETIZER PREP AREA,AND THE FAUCET AT SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 32013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
DEC 3
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD DEBRIS/SMEARS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, PAPER, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
SEP 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 9
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE UNUSED REACH IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD DEBRIS/SMEARS ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS AT 2ND FLOOR BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2ND FLOOR BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THEROMETER INSIDE 3-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THEROMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
3RD FLOOR STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED (BOXES, PAPER, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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