Chicago
82
EAT

Ruk Sushi and Thai

4431 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
82/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
16 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-27
Pass Rate
76%
2 failures
Score
82/100
EAT
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-27
Failed 2 inspections (2020, 2011)
Other issues found across 6 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 61×
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Other critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-08-27 Pass Canvass
3
minor Other

23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PREP AREA BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REMOVE ITEMS OR ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOOR.

2024-06-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON 2 DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT SUSHI PREP AREA AND ON FREEZER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS AND LIGHTSHIELDS IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SIT...

2023-10-11 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2022-06-23 Pass Canvass
2
minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE AND MOP SINK AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

2021-04-26 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS SUCH AS RICE AND SUGAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS WITH THE COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON FREEZER LOCATED NEXT TO EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED BROKEN GAGE ON THE SIDE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-09-22 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2020-09-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: EGGS AT 464.F, CHICKEN AT 47.7F, TOFU AT 44.6F, CREAM CHEESE AT 47.5F, AND HALF AND HALF CREAMER AT 48.2F. ...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.5F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND CREAM CHEESE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALL AND FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE BASEMENT. ALSO OBSERVED 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE WASHROOMS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

CLEAN THE DEAD INSECTS INSIDE OF THE STOVE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE STOVE AND GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE DOOR HANDLES AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN THE DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2019-08-01 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Documentation & Training

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

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE ...

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

NOTED SERVING SUSHI FISH (SALMON NORWAY) COMES IN FRESH (FROM INVOICE - MARTINEZ PRODUCE AND SEAFOOD - 349 N SACRAMENTO BLVD CHICAGO IL 60612)). INSTRUCTED THAT SALMON MUST BE FROZEN AT -4F OR BELOW FOR A MINIMUM OF 7 DAYS UNLESS IT IS AQUACULTURED...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA ARE STORED UNDER EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES. FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REMOVE FROM EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES OR PROPERLY ENCLOSE SEWER LINES THAT ARE NOT SHIELDED TO INTERCEPT POTENTIAL DRIPS.

minor Sanitation

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

SILVERWARE ON TABLE SETTINGS MUST BE WRAPPED, COVERED OR RESET WHEN CUSTOMER IS SEATED TO PREVENT PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT, DEBRIS, AND DEAD BUGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENTS IN BOTH CUSTOMER BATHROOMS COVERED IN DUST AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD OVER GRILL IN PREP AREA COVERED IN GREASE AND DEBRIS WITH BROKEN LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPLACE LIGHTBULBS, AND MAINTAIN.

2017-10-31 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

All single service articles(forks,spoons etc.) at front sushi prep area must be properly stored,inverted to prevent contamination before use (handles-up) and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed excessive ice build-up inside the kitchen (white) 1 door freezer and grease trap box under the kitchen dishwashing 3 compartment sink is rusty.Instructed to remove excessive ice build-up and remove rusts from grease trap box and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Detail clean kitchen exhaust hood/filters above the cooking equipments to remove heavy grease build up and clean and sanitize walls near the kitchen microwave to remove food splashed debris and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small water leaks at the base of faucet at the kitchen dishwashing 3 compartment sink.Instructed to repair plumbing leaks and maintain.

2017-01-17 Pass Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISH MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.-------MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS, NO MILK CRATES.

2016-04-08 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

Observed torn gaskets on the prep cooler in the kitchen. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Instructed facility to install splashguards on both sides of the front prep area exposed handsink and to maintain smooth and easily cleanable.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed oil and food debris on the lower compartment of the deep fryer. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed dirt and debris on the floors under the three compartment sink and under the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Observed the kitchen washroom door not to be self closing. Instructed facility to install a self closing device and to maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed the three compartment sink in the kitchen to be slow draining. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2015-07-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 3 POUNDS OF COOKED WIDE RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 64.4F; 5 POUNDS OF COOKED THIN RICE NODDLES AT TEMP OF 68F BOTH PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER WHICH UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF ...

critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND EXPOSED HANDS SINK AT FRONT PREP/SUSHI AREA NOT MAINTAINED. UNABLE TO WASH HANDS DUE TO SINK IS CLOGGED.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.MANAGER AND EMPLOYEE STATED THAT EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT IN WORKING CONDITION SINCE YESTERDAY(7-19-15). CRITICAL VIOLATI...

minor Sanitation

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

FOUND COOLERS AND FREEZERS COOKED AND RAW FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2014-10-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6" OFF FLOOR.

2014-10-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE, WHILE IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DISHMACHINE ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT SODA STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BASEMENT FLOOR CLUTTERED (CARDBOARD BOXES WITH PLASTIC CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL BOXES 6" OFF FLOOR.

2014-05-01 Pass Complaint
6
minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK CONTAINER NOT LABELED (SUGAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM TIN FOIL ON SHELVES UNDER SOUP KETTLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL TIN FOIL, ALL SAID SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND ON EXTERIOR/LOWER SIDE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR, SAID DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

2013-12-12 Pass Complaint
4
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST USE FREEZER GRADE FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD.

minor Sanitation

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

BUILD UP OF DEBRIS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FRONT COUNTER. MUST MAINTAIN CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND COVES IN FRONT DINING AREA HAVE GAPS AND CERVICES. MUST SEAL GAPS AND CREVICES IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

CRATES ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND BROKEN REFRIGERATORS. MUST REMOVE CRATES OFF FLOOR REMOVE BROKEN REFRIGERATORS.

2013-05-14 Pass Canvass
7
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER (2) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.---------MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD LINER ON STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.--------NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE RACKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INST...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS (REAR PREP/BASEMENT) WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP, STORAGE RACKS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION IN REAR PREP AREA, GAS/...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (PAPERS)STORED IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A CLEAN, SANITIZED CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2012-05-30 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelving/racks that had exposed raw wood in bsmt storage areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, prep table lower shelving, microwave oven not clean need cleaning(detailed), cooler shelving, kitchen storage shelving, bsmt storage shelving need cleaning(detailed).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in front prep area, under 3 compartment sink, dish machine area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under racks need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, not clean needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation) in kitchen area need cleaning.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Must provide thermometers to all coolers to properly maintain 40f or less.

2012-02-01 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in freezers, must date, and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.

minor Sanitation

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

Rear storage cabinet shelving in kitchen prep area that had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen prep area need cleaning, floors in bsmt., storage areas need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Pest Activity

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

Stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

2011-10-06 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-07-27 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All refrigeration equipment must be kept at 40f or less, and plugged in and in working order in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.

critical Pest Activity

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

Above had no proof of pest control service, log book at time of license inspection on 7/27/2011. Must provide proof of pest control service, log book in order to pass license inspection. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.

serious Sanitation

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Must provide drain stoppers to both 3 compartment sinks, in order to properly wash, rinse and sanitize all dishes, utensils. No citation issued due to license inspection on 7/27/2011.

minor Sanitation

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

Storage shelving, cabinet shelving not clean need detailed cleaning, front couter cabinet shelving need cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors in kitchen prep areas under heavy equipment need detailed cleaning, floors in bsmt storage areas that had peeling paint shall be repair/sealed, floors in storage room/office areas in bsmt. need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling in bsmt. storage room had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed. Walls that had peeling paint, broken/missing wall tiles shall be repair/sealed. Cove moulding in bsmt. storage room shall be repair/sealed.

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Light shields in bsmt storage areas were missing end caps, shall be provided, missing light shield in 1st floor storage room shall be provided.

minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust vents(ventilation) not clean need cleaning(detailed).

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
75
Cafe Marbella
67
Jimmy John'S
38
Corner Shop 1

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