ROCKY PANCAKE HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

2948 E 83RD ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

22 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected May 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

144

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 12

2025

PASS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FRONT DOOR IN NEED OF CLOSING TO PROTECT AREA FROM FLYING INSPECTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLOSE DOOR AND MAINTAIN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

ALL MULTI USE UNTILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER NOT IN BETWEEN COOLERS AND CUTTING AREAS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL PREP TABLES AND TABLE LEGS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

LARGE CAN OPENER IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AT BLADE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL D=FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

AREA AROUND DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER IN NEED OF WEED GROWTH REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WEEDS AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 1

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITITNGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 22

2024

FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON LEDGE NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF FURNACE, INSIDE VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM, INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF COOLERS, ON FLOOR INSIDE CLOSET IN DINING AREA, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS AND PIPE FITITNGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS AND CREVICES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN DINING AREA, ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLAITONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2574960 ON 4-26-24:37-MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 38-OBSERVED REAR DOOR FRAME HAS SEVEARL HOLES MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.41-MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.56-MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.58-OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 26

2023

PASS 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR FRAME HAS SEVEARL HOLES MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.12 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

APR 17

2023

FAIL 21 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (GRITS,RICE,EGGS,SAUSAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.OWNERS DAUGHTER HAD OBTAINED A COPY ON HER PHONE FROM THE INSTRUCTOR THAT WAS NOT PROPERLY FILLED OUT AND AFTER SPEAKING WITH HER ABOUT IT CHANGES WERE MADE TO PAPER WORK STILL ONLY A COPY ON PHONE THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.MUST PROVIDE A VALID RECEIPT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER HANDLING REPORT PAPERS THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PUT FOOD ON THE GRILL TO COOK FOR A CUSTOMER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS AND THEN PUT ON HIS HAT WITH THE GLOVES ON .MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A FLOOR LAMP STORED IN FRONT OF HAND SINK NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS.LAMP WAS REMOVED FROM IN FRONT OF SINK DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(COS)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 5.6LBS. COOKED SAUSAGE AT 101.7F AND 2.5 LBS. HASH BROWNS 51.8F IN A PLASTIC/BOX CONTAINER ON LEDGE NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 8.1 LBS. $30.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED TOXIC RODENT POISON OPEN AND SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OPEN CONTAINERS OF OVER THE COUNTER RODENT POISON STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER NEXT TO JARS OF PEANUT BUTTER,CAN MILK,ETC.MUST REMOVE POISON AND HAVE CLOSED INSIDE OF PROPER BAIT STATIONS.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-015)

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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR LEDGES AND ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK,BEHIND FURNACE & HOT WATER TANK,ON & INSIDE OF BRICKS AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER TABLE OF ARTICLES FOR SALE IN DINING AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/17/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION FROM CUTTING BOARDS WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

Minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER PUT ON GLOVES AND HAT WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,ALL USED AND UNUSED COOLERS AND FREEZERS,COUNTERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPALCE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

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DEC 5

2022

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 28

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN. ALSO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, DRY STORAGE RACKS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND DROPPINGS WERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

NOV 5

2021

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 18

2021

FAIL 17 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT 150F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: BACON 48, IMPROPER:STEAK 46-56,RICE 52, RAW CHICKEN 58,EGGS 53, SAUSAGE 88.F, SLICED TOMATOES 61.0. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 30LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 65.9F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. TAG WAS PLACED ON PREP COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 250 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE FOOD PREP COOLER, SHELF ABOVE THE PREP COOLER, FLOORS IN FRONT AND BACK AREA, AND CORNERS OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXS OF POTATOES AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED KNIVES AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED BETWEEN A SOILED WALL AND COOLER NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORED UTENSILS IN BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE AND SEWAGE WATER BACKING UP IN THE 3-COMP SINK WHEN WATER IS RELEASED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOLIET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE LOBBY AND FOOD PREP/DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #25 (OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU OR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #40 (OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS) #49 (OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN)#55 (OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK AND ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER) #57 (OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING) #58 (OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT #2382238 DATED FOR 06/25/20 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NONCOMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

JUN 25

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE EATING DONUT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED EATING AREA OUTSIDE OF PREP AREA.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING MONEY AND PREPARING COFFEE WITH SAME GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. HANDS SHALL BE WASHED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE ENGAGING IN FOOD PREPARATION AND AFTER ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES THAT CONTAMINATE HANDS. PRIORITY 7-38-010

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN UTILITY SINK AND ON SHELVING UNITS UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 25

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP HEAD, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED POTATOES) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL THAT CONTAINS THE DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS RTE FOODS WITH DISCARD DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUN 18

2019

FAIL 15 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED FLAT TOP GRILL AND STOVE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED PORK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 10LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 64.4, 10LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 74.4, AND 7 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 57.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE AND A REMINDER ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED A THERMOMETER IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR WITH MILK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW LEDGE LOCATED IN THE REAR AND ABOT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK NEEDS A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING HELD IN ADEQUATE SANITIZER BETWEEN USES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING REUSED AS SHELF AND FLOOR LINERS AND THE STOVE LINED WITH ALUMINUM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND DO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER OR ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS WALLS AND CEILING LOCATED ABOVE THE HOT WATER HEATER, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WITH MISSING TILES AND NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

APR 27

2018

PASS · 0 violations

APR 20

2018

FAIL 5 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

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 60 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AT THE SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, UNDER THE GRILL ON THE SHELF, BETWEEN THE POP COOLER AND HAND SINK AND ON THE FLOOR UNDER/AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PSET COTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR OF GRILL AREA UNDER GRILL, BOTTOM OF FRYER, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN VENT/HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK.

FEB 10

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA

FEB 3

2017

FAIL 4 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

OBSERVED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED BEHIND A REFRIGERATOR ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ON WALLS NEAR STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER OVER BULB ABOVE PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA

MAR 24

2016

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 17

2016

FAIL 5 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

OBSREVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE NEXT TO THE GRILL, AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANIZIE THE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER OF THE FRONT DOOR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEM. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER, COUNTER TOP,PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE PREP AREAS, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS. MUST CLEAN VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDERNEATH COUNTER TOP. MUST ORGANIZE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

NOV 30

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AND THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

MAR 24

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOOLERS AND DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA OF GREASE BUILD-UP NEAR STOVE.GRILL,INSTRUCTED CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND SEAL OPENING INTO WALL IN THE REAR WASHROOM NEAR BOWL AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS INM PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA OF DUST

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA

SEP 3

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

UNABLE TO VERIFY IF THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. HAS NO PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKET AT THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA AND REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL OF THE CHEST FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

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

DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZERS OF PREMISES AND REACH-IN FREEZERS IN PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZERS ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

THE FOOD HANDLER MUST PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT FOOD PREP AREA

DEC 18

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLET ON WALL BY WINDOW IN DINING ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT NOT SHIELD IN DISH AREA.MUST INSTALL

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES OF FOOD.MUST PROVIDE.

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