SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SEASHELL RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

6940 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected May 1, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 8 of 31 inspections. 31 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
11 passed · 12 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
166
includes 31 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Jan 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 1
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No paper towels Provided to prep area hand and employees restroom hand wash sinks, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

No food temperature measuring devices on site, no probe thermometer, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Missing thermometer in front prep cooler, instructed to provide.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Leaky faucet at 3-comp sink, unable to shut off water. instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

AUG 18
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HELP ELIMINATE THE ODOR INSIDE OF THE UNIT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

AUG 8
2025
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

EVIDENCE OF PESTS ON PREMISES. FOUND SIX LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA, ON THE WALL UNDER THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE MANAGERS OFFICE AND ON THE FLOOR BY THE THREE DOOR COOLER. FOUND TWELVE OR MORE LIVE FLIES ON PREMISES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. FRONT DOOR WAS WIDE OPEN FOR ENTRY. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOOR CLOSED DURING BUSINESS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK AND TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN DISHWASHING AREA AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

A FOUL ODOR WAS NOTED FROM STANDING WATER INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE WALK-IN UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE COOLER AND OUTSIDE OF THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT INCLUDING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE INSECTS AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE PIPES CONNECTED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING AS IT CAN BE A BREEDING AREA FOR PEST.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND NO LIGHT INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER; MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

MINORSanitation
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE

OBSERVED AN ASHTRAY AT THE BOTTOM OF A PREP TABLE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AS NO EVIDENCE OF SMOKING SHALL BE STORED ON PREMISES. CITATION ISSUED PER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C). FIRST OFFENSE.

DEC 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 7
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE FRONT PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE/DEFROST AND CLEAN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PEST.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT REAR STORAGE AREA,PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

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JUN 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC WITH NO VERIFIABLE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CATFISH, CHICKEN) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD RESIDUE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, COOLERS, HOT HOLD UNITS).

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA(CASES OF SLUSH MIX, CLEANING BUCKETS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR.

MAR 4
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
15 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (BEEF 159.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT DOUBLE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

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

OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 19
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,FISH,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORPest Activity
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 12
2021
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 20-30 LIVE ROACHES AND 15 FLYING INSECTS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UNDERNEATH THE REACH IN COOLERS, UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND COMING OUT OF THE HOT WATER TANK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-30-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

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

OBSERVED COARDBOARD USED TO LINE SHELVING RACKS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CARDBOARD TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LEAK FROM CEILING AND LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR

JUL 8
2021
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2521811 ON 6-23-21: 54-OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

JUN 23
2021
FAILED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER USED BY RESTAURANT NOT MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, LIDS OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

FEB 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE NOR SUPPLIES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005(A). CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

CONTAINER OF CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F IN COOLER. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROX 10LBS $30 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). PRIORITY VIOLATION.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP COOLER STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK COLORS. INSTD TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR ALL FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE GREASE/DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STORAGE SHELVES AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL BASE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. ALL WALLS AND DOORS (TOILET ROOM, WALK IN COOLER) THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

EMPLOYEE MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

SEP 13
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-01

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

JUN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM VIOLATION #54.A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME FRAME SPECIFIED ON THE PREVIOUS REPORT SHALL BE CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY VIOLATION. OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090

JUN 17
2019
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE AT ALL TIME TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM. HAND WASHING SINKS SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A SUPPLY OF HAND CLEANING LIQUID OR POWDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF TZATZKII SAUCE OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE FRONT PREP COOLER . FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE AT ALL TIMES. PF VIOLATION #7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE ARE, REAR PREP AREA, AND UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND OTHER PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED RAGS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING REFRIGERATOR AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FRYERS BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

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

FOUND 1 DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 2 ADDITIONAL DRAIN STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE WITH AN ACCUMULATION OF GARBAGE ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE RECEPTACLE. RECEPTACLES SHALL BE MAINTAINED WITH THE ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS TO MINIMIZE INSECT AND PEST ATTRACTION AND HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILES STAINED AND MISSING IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, AND SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME F INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

APR 3
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINER OF TILAPIA FISH IN STANDING WATER ON SHELF IN REAR AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.1F. FISH DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SOAP NOTED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, OVERFLOWING TRASH BIN WITH SOILED TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS, AND NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SOAP AND MAINTAIN TOILET ROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

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

FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.

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

: INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.

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

WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 15
2018
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.

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

FRYERS LEAKING CAUSING EXCESSIVE GREASE IN CABINETS AND FLOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR, FREE OF LEAKS.

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

INTERIOR OF FRYERS CABINETS, WHEELS OF FRYERS, AND INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS OF ALL PREP COOLER DOORS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MEAT SLICER NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS, INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDERNEATH FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FREE OF GREASE.

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

WALL NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR, UNFINISHED DRY WALL. INSTD TO REPAR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 27
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HANDSINK, NO SOAP AT HANDSINK IN TOILET ROOM. STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN, TRASH BIN OVERFLOWING WITH DEBRIS, SOILED PAPER TOWELS. TOILET ROOM WALLS AND DOOR NOT CLEAN. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL. INSTD TO MAINTAIN TOILET ROOM CLEAN AND PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

JUN 21
2017
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE IN REAR KITCHEN, SHELVE IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST IN ALL AFFECTED AREA. OBSERVED FISH IN GROCERY BAG INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINER/BAGIE.ZIPLOCK/BAGIE TO STORE FOOD. OBSERVED REAR BREADING STORAGE AREA LINED WITH CARDBOARD ON BOTTOM SHELVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD, #10 CAN OPENERS, AND FOOD PREP TABLE/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD STORING SHELVE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELVE IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER WITH ACCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE FROM THE FLOOR. ALSO, OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE REAR STORAGE RACKS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER/AROUND THE FLOOR. FOUND INBETWEEN FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SODA STORAGE TRAYS FELL ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS IN REAR KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA ACUUMULATED CLUTTERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ORGAINZE WHEN NOT BEING USED.

MAR 20
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

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

THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

MAR 16
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

EXPOSED HANDSINK IN FOOD PREP/DISHASHING AREA IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER KNOB STRIPPED, UNABLE TO GET HOT WATER FOR HAND WASHING. MUST HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF THE DEEP FRYERS, REACH-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES AND SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, AND FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN REAR.

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(DIRT, DEBRIS, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD-UP).

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

THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. CLEAN DIRT AND STAINS FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES(OR REPLACE) THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT.

DEC 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.

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

THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.

NOV 30
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1575763 ON 9/18/15 NOT CORRECTED: 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE FISH/CHICKEN PREP COOLER DOORS.

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

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

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

THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR TO THE WALK-IN COOLER IS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST COVER EXPOSED INSULATION WITH A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA.

SEP 18
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

Inspector Comments: WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

SEP 11
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT, DRAIN AND HOUSE FLIES IN REAR ON WALLS, STORAGE BOXES AND FLYING. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, RUBBER GASKETS, DOORS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, CONTAINERS, BOXES, SINKS, COUNTERTOPS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASED WITH FOOD. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LIGHTSHIELD THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, DEAD INSECTS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

AUG 4
2015
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS: LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN

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

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

JUL 28
2015
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT ACCESSIBLE OR CONVENIENT. ROACH AND SOILED CLOTH IN BASIN OF SINK, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAME. INSTD TO HAVE CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN IMMEDIATELY ABOVE BAGS OF VANILLA SHAKE MIX IN WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED BOXES OF SHRIMP, FISH STORED ON FLOOR. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.

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

LIVE ROACH NOTED IN EXPOSED HANDSINK. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR. LIVE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY (OVER 20) NOTED IN IN REAR ON WALLS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL INSECTS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 1/14/14 REPORT 1307269 NOT CORRECTED: 32 DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. 33 FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. 34 FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. 35 CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT. 36 CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DEBRIS: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, CAN OPENER, STORAGE SHELVES, SINKS, FRYER VAT, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER, LEGS, WHEELS, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT, INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. OBSERVED WHOLE CONTAINER OF MUSTARD SPILLED ON FLOOR AND LEFT UNCLEAN. OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE UNDERNEATH FRYERS AND COOKING LINE. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

LOOSE WALL PANELING AT NORTH WALL LEADING TO REAR. INSDT TO REPAIR SAME. ALL WALLS THROUGH OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

PIPE LEAKING UNDER TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR SAME. NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

JAN 14
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. ALSO THE WALKIN FREEZER FLOOR THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP UNDER. MUST REMOVE THE ICE THEN CLEAN.

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

CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON IT.

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

CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS UNDERNEATH THE HOOD THEY ARE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

MAR 14
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
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* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(i.e., CHICKEN, FISH, SANDWICHES, SOUPS AND HAMBURGERS ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-012.

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

LEFT DOOR OF PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR, OFF HINGES. MUST REPAIR.

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

FLOOR IN KITCHEN BY HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WALK-IN FREEZER NEED CLEANING. MUST CLEAN.

JAN 27
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DOOR GASKETS OF REACH-IN COOLERS LOOSE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP: ALL ROLLING CARTS, SIDES AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS INCLUDING LEGS, WHEELS, HOT HOLDING UNIT, MEAT SLICER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING GASKETS AND MOTOR HARDWARE, AND PREP TABLES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

FLOOR THRU-OUT INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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