MAY 6
2026
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SALERNO'S.
BEAT. 18/100
1201 W GRAND AVE · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · failed
Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Aug 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK#1 AT THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE WITH WATER PITCHER IN THE HANDWASHING SINK WHICH APPREARED TO BE FILLED WITH A CLEANING LIQUID SOAKING A HOSE/NOZZEL. INSTRUCTED THAT HANDWASHING SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE ALL-GENDER WASHROOM, WOMEN AND MEN WASHROOMS ALSO AT THE BAR AREA HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER(S) INSIDE THE REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER IN THE CARRYOUT FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETTO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SEASONINGS) WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY IN PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT PLATES AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON HOLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 272025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 27
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS, WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN THE MAIN PREP AREA.
JUL 12025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.11 : MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS,WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN MAIN PREP AREA.
JUN 262025FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 26
2025
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE DRINKING FROM A LARGE PITCHER IN PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LID AND STRAW AND GO TO A DESIGNATED AREA.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK AT 65.5F IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM NEAR BAR AREA.MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
OBSERVED 90-DAY SHELLFISH TAGS FOR CLAMS NOT DATED AND SIGNED OF LAST DATE SOLD OR SERVED .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 4LBS. COOKED MEAT BALLS AT 128.0F AND 1LBS. COOKED LASAGNA-108.0F ON STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 5LBS.$93. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 26LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS- AT 70.0F .10LBS. SAUSAGE-50.0F. IN PREP COOLERS. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 36LBS.$428. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 69.1F AND 62.4F AT PIZZA PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG WHEN READY. (PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP COOLERS ON HOT & COLD LINE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE (BULK & SQUEEZE BOTTLES)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER FLOOR AND STORE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON HOT & COLD HOLDING LINE & PASTA PREP COOLERS,WALK IN FREEZER INTERIOR DOOR PANEL IN POOR REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND GROUT THE SAME IN MAIN PREP AREA.
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APR 112025FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 11
2025
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THE REPAIR OF THE HANDWASHING SINK SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2593423 ON 4/25/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
APR 252024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASHING AREA BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A STAINED AND HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD USED TO CUT CHICKEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET COVERED WITH DUCT TAPE INSIDE OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER'S LEFT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE AND THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
OCT 232023FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 23
2023
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SEVERAL PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE BIN LOCATED AT BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE OUTSIDE OF ICE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON INTERIOR DOORS OF PREP COOLER LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT REPAIRED WITH A ZIP TIE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED 1 CERTIFIED MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM PREVIOUS REPORT #2552791 DATED 3/11/2022: #53 "TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAR 112022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 11
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
JAN 192022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 19
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS STORED IN MOP BUCKETS AND REFUSE CONTAINERS. MOPS AND BROOMS MUST HANG TO AIR DRY AND PREVENT POTENITAL PEST HARBORAGE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
TOILET ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT IS NOT SELF COLSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE.
MAR 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
FOUND CUTTING SURFACES THROUGHOUT FACILITY STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. MUST RESURFACE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN.
MAR 182021FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 18
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION
FOUND SHELL STOCK TAGS WITHOUT LAST SERVED OR SOLD DATE. THE DATE WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED SHALL BE RECORDED ON THE TAG OR LABEL.SHELLSTOCK TAGS OR LABELS SHALL REMAIN ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER IN WHICH THE SHELLSTOCK ARE RECEIVED UNTIL THE CONTAINER IS EMPTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS)COOKED: LASAGNA, SAUSAGE, AND MASH POTATOES AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 92F - 110F. ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED VOLUNTARILY BY MANAGER.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER AT 52F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSALIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED STEAK AND BURGERS ON ON MENU SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA ALONG WALL BEHIND HOBART MIXER IN STORAGE AREA BEHIND PIZZA BOXES, INSTRUCTED MANBAGER TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) .CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING FOOD AT PASTA STATION. OBSERVED UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE DRIPPING FROM CEILING IN PASTA STATION ON CUTTING BOARD WHERE BREAD WAS LOCATED. DURING PREPARATION, UNPACKAGED FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FIX LEAK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASEMENT CEILING OVER FOOD PREPRATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNFINISHED. MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORS WALLS AND CEILINGS AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT SHEILD OVER PASTA STATION PARTIALLY BROKEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 232020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 23
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NO WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ENCASED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A COOLER AND A FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN
AUG 132019PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 13
2019
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE TABLES IN THE PREP/KITCHEN AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF ONIONS, FLOUR, SUGAR WITH NO LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT WHEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THERE MUST BE A FOOD LABEL OF THE COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP TABLE IN THE BACK KITCHEN MOUNTED ON WOODEN SLATES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING IN THE WAREWASHING AREA ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA ALONG THE BASEBOARDS ENCASED WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE PREP AREA AND AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOOR SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE-----MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILL, DEBRIS AND/OR WATER: KITCHEN, DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN BASEMENT BEHIND DRY STORAGE SHELVING
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