Chicago Health Dept
1337 W TAYLOR ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).
26 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2026.
MISSING PROPER STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT HANDWASH SINK IN 1ST TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN
EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR UNDER STOVE, FRYER AND DEEP FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 0 PPM. EQUIPMENT MUST PROPERLY SANITIZE AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (CDPH). TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE ITEMS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN AS A MEANS OF BEING ABLE TO CLEAN AS NEEDED.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CAKES, MILK, ETC.) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDS WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR THE HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES AND RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM THE 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO THE 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS AND SHELVING WITH FLOUR, DUST, GREASE, DEAD INSECTS AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2577370 ON 6/15/23 WAS NOT CORRECTED:47-OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEAN AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL AND VALID CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
4-101.19 OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
6-202.14 OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
OBSERVED A PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/22 REPORT #2577370: VIOLATION #48 (4-302.14) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 3-DOOR COOLER. MILK, HALF & HALF, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, CREAM CHEESE, RICOTTA CHEESE, CAKE MIX WITH RICOTTA, EGGS, AND EGGS WHITES FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 46F TO 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 46.0 F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 1-DOOR DAIRY COOLER UNDERNEATH THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND INSIDE THE 2-DOOR HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
FOUND INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. OBSERVED NO RECENT INSPECTION RECEIPTS (AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR PER CODE) ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION; LAST REPORT PROVIDED ON SITE IS DATED 7/16/2022. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE ALL TIMES WITH UPDATED INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED AN UNSEALED WOOD BEING USED AS SHELVING IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET. MUST SEAL OR PAINT SHELVES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE FOR THE SANITIZER (QUAT) BEING USED FOR SANITIZING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. AN INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF A SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE BOTH UNISEX WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE EACH WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13--OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED BROKEN WASH TEMPERATURE GAGE READING AT BELOW ZERO DEGREE FARENHEIT AT HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. WASH TEMPERATURE GAGE MUST BE ABLE TO SHOW ACCURATE TEMPERATURE OF WASH SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION ON SITE. MUST POST A VALID, ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE IN PLAIN SITE OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPPING (BAKED GOODS, COFFEE DRINKS WITH MILK, ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT FRONT HAND WASHING SINK.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE. MUST PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH IDPH LICENSE, MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULTION OF DEBRIS ON BOTTOM OF 3 DOOR COOLER IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 2385851, DATED 8/7/20. MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: # THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE BOTTOM; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. #45 ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED AND IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CENTER VENT IN PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE FRONT WASHROOM ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WAS REMOVED DUE TO A PLUMBING ISSUE; MUST REINSTALL SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER (SOAP AND HANDTOWELS) ONCE REPAIRS MADE AND ESTABLISHMENT RESUMES SERVING COFFEE FROM THIS AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS BELOW.
THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE RIGHT SIDE AT THE BOTTOM; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED SOME LARGE BOXES USED FOR PACKAGING ON THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF OF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA, EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNIT, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF FLOOR MIXER AND PREP TABLE.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE REPAIRS TO WALL AND WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FLOOR TILE WHERE MISSING AND NEEDED TO MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT WHERE NEEDED AND IN PREP AREA AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CENTER VENT IN PREP AREA ON THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND TO REMOVE DUST FROM THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE FRONT WASHROOM ON THE CEILING.
INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL STORAGE AREAS TO AVOID CLUTTER; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 3 PRE CUT SLICES OF PIZZA IN ALUMINUM PAN ON DISPLAY WIRED RACKS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCOVERED AND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 70.9F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL HOT FOOD ITEMS SHALL BE KEPT AT 135F OR HIGHER AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEM DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS (CARROT CAKE MIXTURE,COOKED PEPPERS AND ONIONS (WITH PREP DATE, CHICKPEA SPREAD, FRESH MOZZARELLA CHEESE) IN REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCARD OR USE BY DATE ON ALL REFRIGERATED, READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED PRE CUT PIZZA SLICES IN AN ALUMINUM PAN STORED ON WIRED RACKS IN PREP AREA UNCOVERED, AND UNPROTECTED. NO TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT WRITTEN PROCEDURES SHALL BE PREPARED IN ADVANCE, MAINTAINED IN THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE DEPARTMENT UPON REQUEST THAT SPECIFY METHODS OF COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3-501.14 FOR FOOD THAT IS PREPARED, COOKED, AND REFRIGERATED BEFORE TIME IS USED AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION #21 FOR CITATION.
OBSERVED 1 INCH GAP IN BACK DOOR LEADING TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR NEAR OVEN, BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, DOUGH ROLLERS, ETC.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CARDBOARD BOXES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE FLOOR AREA. NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES, BAKING GOOD CONTAINERS,AND PACKAGING ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT CLOSET LOCATED IN SITTING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE SAID AREAS, REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CARDBOARD AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED DIRT/DUST DEBRIS BUILT UP ON VENTILATION UNIT DIRECTLY ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLE IN REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED MISSING VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE REFRIGERATION AND STORAGE CONTAINER RACKS IN REAR. MUST REPLACE AND ENCLOSE.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON-SITE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
RUBBER GASKETS ON SMALL REACHIN COOLERS IN FRONT AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS MUST IN GOOD REPAIR AND CLEAN FREE FROM BUILD UP. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
SEE VIOLATION #60
#58 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM JULY 17, 2018 REPORT #2184672 NOT CORRECTED. NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
NO CLEAN-UP KIT ON-SITE AVAILABLE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE KIT OR PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF VOMITUS OR FECAL MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE INTERIOR & EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF THE OVEN AND THE LARGE MIXER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. CORE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP TABLES AND LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES, CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE
MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, FROM WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE
MUST PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD/BEVERAGE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN THE ABOVE THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. CORE.
NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR THE INSPECTOR TO REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES WITH THE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA; (FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.). WHEN FOOD HAS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS(CORNERS)THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN DRY STORAGE AND IN THE MOP CLOSET.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM VENTS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO PREP AREA. ALSO, INSTALL SHATTERPROOF LIGHTS OR INSTALL SHIELDS ON LIGHTS HANGING ABOVE FRONT PREP COUNTER WHERE BEVERAGES AREA PREPARED.
MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 1-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN COLD WATER KNOB ON HAND SINK IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM.
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER,(CARDBOARD, BOXES, ETC.), FROM AROUND REAR EXIT DOOR.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
INTERIOR REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM SHELF REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR AREA PREP TABLE, AND SOME LIGHT NOT ON SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
OBSERVED APPROX., 40-50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALL AREA, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENING, CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
INTERIOR REACH-IN COOLER BOTTOM SHELF REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
FLOORS FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS NOT CLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY, GROUND AREA OUTSIDE BACK DOOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
ATTACHED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN CEILING NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY, MISSING VENT COVERS REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR AREA PREP TABLE, AND SOME LIGHT NOT ON SAME AREA, INSTRUCTED TO BETTER MAINTAIN,
FAUCET LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
CLUTTER BASEMENT AREA AND FRONT AREA STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN, RODENT HOBORAGE,
EXTERIOR SIDES OF DISHMACHINE WITH LIME/CALCIUM BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INTERIOR OF FREEZERS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
EXTERIOR SIDES OF ICE MACHINE AND EXTERIOR TOP/SIDES OF GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
MISSIN VENT COVERS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE SAME.
BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN, DUST/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT. PROVIDE SAME.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING, MOP, IN STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHICH WILL ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, A LARGE HOLE 3 INCHES LONG FOUND ON LEFT REAR SECTION OF LID ON RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO REQUEST A NEW LID OR DUMPSTER FROM GARBAGE COMPANY. ALSO FOUND TRASH AND DEBRIS AROUND RECEPTACLE, MUST KEEP SURROUNDING AROUND DUMPSTER CLEAN 7-38-020 SERIOUS
THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOTED 8-12-14 ON REPORT# 1467432 NOT CORRECTED: -34- MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090.
CLEAN DOOR INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SIDES OF COOKING STOVE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
SEE VIOLATION #29
CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS IN FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AND FILTERS IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CELINGS AND CORNERS OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
ALL ARTICLES AND ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT PREP, DISHWASHING, MOP, IN STORAGE CLOSET IN DINING ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE PROPERLY ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR WHICH WILL ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ALLOW ACCESS TO FLOORS FOR CLEANING AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS, REGARDLESS OF TITLE, THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AS NEEDED. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE WEEDS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NOTED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING FROM THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GARBAGE, CLOSE THE LID AND PROPERLY MAINTIAIN AREA. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS AS NEEDED. (SALT,SUGAR,FLOUR,ETC)
SEAL SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE,ALL COOLERS,PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE HEAVY DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN PREP AREA, UNDER STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREAS,ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE WEEDS DIRECTLY OUTSIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
WALL BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE NOT SEALED. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL.
MUST PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARD AT SERVICE COUNTER COFFEE/PREP AREA. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATION BETWEEN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA AND FOOD STORAGE/DISPLAY AREA. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINTION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WALL BEHIND COFFEE MACHINE NOT SEALED. WALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL.
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