REZA'S ANDERSONVILLE.

Chicago Health Dept

5255-5259 N CLARK ST · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

18 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2019.

Last inspected Oct 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 3

2019

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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 26

2019

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

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 19

2019

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Serious Other

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

Minor Food Temperature

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.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT IN KITCHEN NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION # 60

Minor Facility Condition

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 12

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

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 PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

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.

Serious Other

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

Minor Other

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS

REFER TO VIOLATION # 29

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVETION DEVICE NEEDED ON WATER LINE OF HOT WATER FOR TEA.

Minor Sanitation

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.

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 SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN

JUL 31

2018

PASS · 0 violations

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MAY 23

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 17

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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 16

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 2

2018

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 12

2017

PASS 11 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS AT THE BASEMENT DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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 25

2016

FAIL 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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).

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INISIDE THE PREP COOLER IN THE COOK LINE 1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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 6

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 16

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE STOVES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 11

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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)

Critical Food Temperature

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

Critical Other

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS INSIDE STOVES IN BASEMENT AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DEC 3

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 9

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

MAY 21

2013

PASS · 0 violations

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