SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SABRI NIHARI.

BEAT. 48/100

2500-2502 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 14, 2025 · passed

Failed 5 of 23 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
23
14 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
118
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since May 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 14
2025
PASSED
0 violations
APR 4
2025
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE/FOOD SPILLS ON ALLEY FLOOR AROUND GREASE CONTAINER AND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALLEY GREASE CONTAINER FLOOR AND EXTERIOR OF SAME BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

AUG 20
2024
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 13
2024
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 59F; PUREE VEGGIE AT TEMP OF 57.2F; CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 51.3F.SLICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 49F TO 50.7F; COOKED DIFFENTE MEAT AT TEMP OF 47F TO 52.1. THE MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED IN THREE DIFFERENT COOLERS: 2 PREP UNITS AND ONE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 40 AND VALUE 325. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

DRY FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN PREP/KITCHEN, DISHROOM AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THREE EMPLOYEES WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS. ALSO CHEF WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE. EVERYONE ENTERING PREP/KITCHEN AREA MUST HAVE A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER FLOW IS REQUIRED IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM (MIDDLE FAUCET) AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT THE LAST FAUCET BY THE STALL, REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR RECEPTACLES INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REGROUT FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA IN DIFFERNT AREA: IN FRONT COOLER,DISHROOM AND PREP AREA.

SEP 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GUARD OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP SURFACES IN THE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE SMOOTHLY TO SEAL THE HOLE AND MAINTAIN IT IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT BUILDUP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 2
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, LOCATED IN THE REAR PREARATION AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO KEEP ALL ITEMS ELEVATED SIX INXHES OFF OF THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT ON FLOORS AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 24
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-202.16 REMOVE THE NEWSPAPER USED TO LINE THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINETS IN THE JUICE BAR AREA.

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.110 OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AND LITTER ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND TO MAINTAIN THE AREA CLEAN AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WATER IS COLLECTING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST SEAL AND GROUT THE TOPS OF ALL BASEBOARD TILES ALONG THE WALLS. SEAL THE WALLS AND WALL GROUT ALONG THE DOOR JAMBS. REPLACE BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD TILES. REPAIR THE CEILING DRYWALL AND WALLS THAT HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DUE TO LEAKING WATER. REPAINT ANY CRACKED AND CHIPPED PAINTED CEILING AND WALLS SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE DINING ROOM. CLEAN THE WALLS ALONG THE CEILING WHERE THE ELECTRICAL WIRES ARE LOCATED.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2523808 ON 8/9/21 NOT CORRECTED: 38 - OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND CEILING OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CONTINUE A PEST MANAGEMENT AND SANITATION PROGRAM TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 9
2021
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES FOR TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 57.7F AND COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 77.8F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT OF THE COOKING LINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AREA, OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS AND IN THE DINING AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A PLASTIC PITCHER USED TO SERVE YOGURT STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE THE CONTAINER OF YOGURT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE A DIFFERENT UTENSIL TO SERVE THE YOGURT FROM THIS CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED ESPECIALLY IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE WATER IS COLLECTION BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2492338 ON 3/2/21: 37 - OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT (SPICES, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON EACH CONTAINER THAT IS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM. 49 - OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 51 - OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE. 53 - OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. 55 - OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

MAR 2
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED TWO BINS OF FROZEN SPINACH SITTING OUT ON COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN REFRIGERATOR THAT MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW OR UNDER RUNNING WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF 70F OR BELOW.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT (SPICES, RICE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON EACH CONTAINER THAT IS OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINER BOXES ON FLOORS IN WALK IN COOLER (VEGETABLES AND MILK CRATES). MUST ELEVATE AND STORE ON CLEAN SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK ON RIGHT SIDE OUTSIDE OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOMS AT 93.2F. PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100.0F OR ABOVE. THERE ARE TWO HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S BATHROOM. HAND WASHING SINK ON LEFT SIDE WAS REACHING PROPER WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED SEWAGE BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN SERVICE PREP AREA AND AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. SEWAGE MUST BE COMPLETELY DRAINED INTO AN APPROVED SEWAGE SYSTEM AND MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER AND FIXED ISSUE ON SITE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S AND EMPLOYEE BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN SERVICE PREP AREA WITH GREASE SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND IN MEN AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. ALSO OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED 3 OUT OF 4 BURNT OUT LIGHTS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AT SERVICE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE BULBS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE INCOMPLETE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

JUL 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.5F, AND 58.0F. COOKED GOAT MEAT AT 54.0F AND 60.0F. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 35.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD FOOD INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR LOWER DURING STORAGE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $1,600.00 TOTAL 80 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

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

CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP CUT AND BLACK COLOR. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

SLOW DRAINING OF THE WASHBOWL SINK OUTSIDE THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLES MUST HAVE A COVER OR LID.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WITH WATER STANDING IN BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES.(MISSING GROUT)INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE STOVE, DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE.MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED BROKEN SOLID LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 28
2018
PASSED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE/DISH WASH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.14(A)-(E)MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH FOR THE MAKING OF HOMEMADE YOGURT.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO, SMALL KITCHEN WITH DOUBLE DOOR SIDE EXIT TO STREET WITH AN OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SCREENED DOOR IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALS ON ALL DOORS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A) ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL KITCHENS TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HOBART BRAND FLOOR STAND MIXER IN POOR REPAIR. PLASTIC TOP OF MACHINE CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH PEELING TAPE. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC TOP PIECE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND BLACKENED, MOLDY, PEELING. MUST REPLACE.---MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN GRID AT THE COOKS LINE. MISSING TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

AUG 20
2018
FAILED
23 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH MACHINE/DISH WASH ROOM WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 (A) HAND WASHING SINK, THAT WAS NEAR WATER HEATER, AT THE REAR KITCHEN COOKS LINE, HAS BEEN REMOVED. ONLY EXPOSED PIPES. MUST REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE HAND WASHING SINK AVAILABLE IN THE REAR PART OF THE KITCHEN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN TWO COOLERS. IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AT 52.9F, 53.9F, POTATO STUFFED SAMOSAS AT 48.2F. ALSO NOTED IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER CHICKEN AT 62.6F AND 65.1F. AN ESTIMATED 70 LBS AT $500.00 DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17(D) ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED, DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

8-201.14(A)-(E)MUST OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM IDPH FOR THE MAKING OF HOMEMADE YOGURT.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 TWO COOLERS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 55F WITH FOOD SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 53.9F. COOKS LINE COOLER FOUND AT 62.6F WITH COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE AT 65.1F. REPAIRMAN ARRIVED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(A)MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER.---ALSO INACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BAR FOOD COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-3-2.12 BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE TWO DOUBLE DOORS. ALSO, SMALL KITCHEN WITH DOUBLE DOOR SIDE EXIT TO STREET WITH AN OPEN 3 INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM THRESHOLD OF THE SCREENED DOOR IN USE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TIGHT SEALS ON ALL DOORS.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.14 DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 (A)(B)(A) ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT/BEARD RESTRAINT.

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

4-202.16 TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SMALL KITCHENS TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.----HOBART BRAND FLOOR STAND MIXER IN POOR REPAIR. PLASTIC TOP OF MACHINE CRACKED WITH OPEN CREVICES AND REPAIRED WITH PEELING TAPE. MUST REPLACE PLASTIC TOP PIECE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.---BLACKENED, DIRT ENCRUSTED DISH RACKS. MUST REPLACE.---PARTIAL MISSING LID FOR BULK FOOD CONTAINER. MUST REPLACE.

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

4-501.12 CUTTING BOARD ON COOKS LINE IN POOR CONDITION. MANAGER DISCARDED.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 (B) (B) NOTED POTS TOO LARGE TO FIT INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE POT SIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES BIN UPPER PLASTIC SHIELD WITH SOME SLIGHT SLIME SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 (B) FAR RIGHT WASHBOWL IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM NOT OPERATIONAL WITHOUT HOT OR COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND USE THE TWO OTHER ADDITIONAL WASHBOWLS IN THE WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH AREA THREE COMPARTMENT AND ONE COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND BLACKENED, MOLDY, PEELING. MUST REPLACE.---HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE HALLWAY TO THE REAR KITCHEN. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.---MISSING FLOOR TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN GRID AT THE COOKS LINE. MISSING TILE GROUT THROUGHOUT THE DISH ROOM. MUST REPLACE.---FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(B) MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE BAR COOLER WHERE FOOD IS STORED. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD OR PROVIDE A SHATTER PROOF BULB.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-305.11(B)EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 8
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

BULK SALT AND SUGAR CONTAINERS ARE NOT FOOD GRADE, ALSO HAVE RUSTY LIDS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR BULK INGREDIENT STORAGE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HAND SINK, THAT WAS NEAR WATER HEATER (NEAR REAR COOKING BATTERY), HAS BEEN REMOVED. ONLY EXPOSED PIPES AND SOAP/TOWEL DISPENSER REMAINS. MUST REINSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 4
2017
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

OBSERVED RAW FOOD MARINATED CHICKEN AND FISH) STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE MAIN PREP AREA AND REAR WALK IN COOLER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS STORE RAW FOODS BELOW READY TO EAT FOODS, DURING STORAGE. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ALL THE COOKED FOOD AND STORED THEM ABOVE THE SHELVES AND UNCOOKED FOOD BELOW THE SHELVES CRITICAL VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED WASTE WATER FROM THE COOLER EXHAUST FAN DRIPPING INTO YOUGURT SAUCE, IN REAR WALKIN COOLER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED YOGURT SAUCE. WEIGHT 64LBS AT A VALUE OF $40.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. ICE MACHINE HAD SLIMY RESIDUE ON WATER CURTAIN. MANAGER DERFROSTED, CLEANED, AND SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINCE DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED STAFF WASHING FEET IN PREP, SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TRAIN AND ENSURE PROPER HYIGENE PRACTICES, WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION # 7-38-005 (A)

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEEP CUTS ON THE SURFACE OF SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTH SURFACE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED ON SHELVING UNITS IN DRY STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ENSURE THAT SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION ON WATER CURTAIN IN LOWER COMPATMENT AREA, OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER DERFROSTED, CLEANED, SANITIZE AND MAINTAINED.

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

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAIRY WALK IN COOLER AREA, WITH DEBRIS, CLUTTER AND FOOD PARTICLES. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DISH PIT AREA WERE COVERED WITH FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, THE ABOVE AREAS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND HOODS IN REAR KITCHEN AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO OBSERVED FANS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, THE ABOVE AREAS.

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

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND CLUTTER THROUGHTOUT THE OPERATION, IN FRONT AND BACK KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN,ORGANIZE AND OR REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 16
2017
PASSED
0 violations
APR 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 20
2017
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 8
2017
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 UNIT TO BE IMPROPER:-MIXED VEGETABLE SAUCE 47.1F, CHICKEN 45.9F, GROUND BEEF 45.3F, OKRA SAUCE 48.2F, CHICKEN 45.1F/50.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 150 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $1,500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES, POTS AND PANS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THAT WAS NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE WHEN EVER DISHES ARE WASHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USING CHLORINE WITH THE FINAL RINSE STRENGTH OF 75 PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

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

NOTED OVER 8 RAT DROPPINGS AT CORNER BASE OF THE CLOSET ON THE HALL WAY OF THE PREP AREA AND OVER 8 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT OF REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE JUICE BAR AND WALL OF BEHIND SAME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER...NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKETS AT DOOR OF SERVICE COOLER BY THE COOKING STOVE AND DOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE....NOTED DEEP CUTS AND BLACK DISCOLORATION ON CUTTING BOARDS AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SMOOTHEN SURFACE AND/OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA WITH WET FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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

NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY CEILING FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS AT SERVICE LINE IN SERVICE KITCHEN IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE TORN GASKETS. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON LEFT SIDE OF MOP SINK TO PROTECT ABLE WITH BLENDER USED FOR FOOD SERVICE.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS AT DISH MACHINE WET. FLOORS NEED TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND DRY.

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

REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN COOKING AREA IN PREP KITHCEN. MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HANGING LIGHT IN BEER COOLER OF BAR. REPAIR LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM DISH MACHINE ON LEFT SIDE. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MOP HANGERS NEAR MOP SINK BROKEN. REPAIR MOP HANGERS AND HANG ALL MOPS TO DRY IN DESIGANTED AREA.

SEP 17
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler in bar area had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

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

Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed), rear storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

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

Floors in rear kitchen areas, and rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

MINORPest 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.

MAY 12
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sinks in kitchen prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), reach in cooler shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning(crevices).

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

Floors in kitchen prep area that were damaged/broken shall be replaced/repaired, floor in rear prep area need re-grouting.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Missing light shields in rear kitchen storage area shall be provided, missing light shield in walk in freezer, shall be provided.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Washbowl faucet in women leaking, at handle, shall be repaired/replaced.

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