SERENA RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

2309-2311 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2022.

17 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Jun 2022.

Last inspected Jun 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

102

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING UNITS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA WITH NO LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOWLS AND OTHER UTENSILS STORED FACING UP ON SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER BEING STORED INSIDE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 18

2021

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE LOCATED AT FRONT BAR AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Serious Food Temperature

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK AT MAIN DISH WASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 108.7F. MUST MAINTAIN HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. ALSO OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO MIDDLE LIGHTS BURNT OUT AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED NEAR BACK DOOR. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

DEC 15

2020

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SIGNAGE AT WASHBOWL SINKS LOCATED IN RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY PAPER COVERED IN DEAD FLIES HANGING IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF DEAD INSECTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA BEFORE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED AND BROKEN TILES ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL COLLAPSED AND BROKEN CEILING PANELS IN CEILING ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST AND DEBRIS ON HOOD FILTERS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEFORE MAIN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SEVERAL BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

AUG 28

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O- NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14- WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLES, CHOPPING BOARD MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11- TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17-WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE USE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13- ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 19

2019

FAIL 16 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE CLEANING MATERIALS KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS(FLOUR,SUGAR,SALT) UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE SHELVINGS WITH NON FOOD ITEMS, OVER 25 TOTAL . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS,REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AREAS. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION BY PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

ALL BOXED FOODS AND BUCKETS WITH FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER MUST BE ELEVATED 6"OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE SUCH ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL CLEAN UTENSILS, POTS, PANS, BOWLS, FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTED CART WITH DE-GREASER CONTAINERS IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REMOVE RUST,RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT DOOR OF THE TWO, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CAULK WORN OUT AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FAN GUARD OF THE (2) 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WOMEN'S WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST BE PROVIDED WITH LID OR COVER FOR FEMININE USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN ALL THREE WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WHITE WOODEN BASEBOARD/COVING ON THE HALLWAY BY THE PREP AREA KITCHEN, WITH DIRT ACCUMULATED AND PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DIRT AND SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

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MAY 15

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING

Minor Sanitation

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

NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT

MAY 11

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED. VIOLATION #16: FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW LAMB BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PARSLEY AND RAW BEEF/CHICKEN BEING DIRECTLY STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT SAUCE. OBSERVED CHICK PEAS IN BUCKETS WITH NO COVER STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST NOT STORE ANY RAW MEAT OVER READY TO EAT FOODS AND MUST STORE ALL FOODS OFF FLOOR TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO CLEANING AND MONITORING. VIOLATION #18: OBSERVED NEW SCREEN DOOR ON REAR EXIT OF KITCHEN NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREEN DOOR WITH OPENINGS LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS TO ENTER AND 1/2" OPENING ON SIDE OF DOOR; LARGE ENOUGH FOR INSECTS AND RODENTS TO ENTER. MUST PROVIDE A MESH DOOR WITHOUT HOLES AND SEAL GAPS IN SIDE OF DOOR TO BE PEST PROOFED. CRITICAL VIOLTION# 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MOLDY BLACKENED WALL CAULKING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE TANDOR OVEN PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE.----WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MAY 3

2018

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER DISH WASHING. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES USING A BUS PAN FILLED WITH WATER, A BUCKET OF SOAPY WATER AND A TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DIRTY DISHES PILED INSIDE. NO SANITIZER. DISH MACHINE WITH SIGNAGE STATING OUT OF ORDER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY SET THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE WITH CHLORINE ON PREMISES. DISH MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED MUST USE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR ALL DISH WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW EGGS BEING STORED OVER COOKED BEEF, RAW CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE PREPARED SAUCE AND HOMEMADE YOGURT. NO FOODS WITHIN COOLER FOUND COVERED DURING INITIAL INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL RAW AND PREPARED FOODS MUST BE STORED PROPERLY IN THE COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED REAR EXIT OF KITCHEN SCREENED DOOR BEING USED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED. METAL SCREEN ON DOOR WITH LARGE HOLES ENABLING FLY ENTRY. HOLES AND OPENINGS IN THE METAL SCREEN FROM 1/2 INCH HOLE TO 2 INCH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A MESH SCREEN ON DOOR WITHOUT HOLES TO PREVENT FLY OR RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. MANAGER ARRIVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MINUTES AFTER BEING TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL. IE:RICE IN MICROWAVE AT 149F. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Serious Food Temperature

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-17 #2010004 NOT CORRECTED. #30- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC WRAP AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE REAR KITCHEN OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT .

Minor Sanitation

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

TABLETOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT INCLUDING THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD/GRAIN STORAGE WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. POOLING WATER THROUGHOUT SEVERAL AREAS OF THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

NO STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.---- NO DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK OR ANY AREA FOR DISHES TO DRY. MUST PROVIDE.----NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE LOCATED ON THE ATTACHED HOSE/WATER NOZZLE BEHIND THE COOKS LINE. MUST PROVIDE.----GIGANTIC POTS ON PREMISES UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ENABLE PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. MUST REMOVE ALL OVER SIZED POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER LOCATED AT THE DISH MACHINE AREA.----EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING WATER AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. NO DOCUMENTATION FOR NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

APR 5

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND PREPARED BY DATE....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE COOLING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVING RACKS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.

JUL 13

2016

PASS 8 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED NO LABELS OR DATES ON PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLERS. LABEL AND DATE FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SALAD COLD HOLD UNIT AND COOLER LEAKING FROM CONDENSER. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN FRONT CASH REGISTER AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARD IN SALAD PREP AREA. CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AND REMOVE DARK GROOVES OR REPLACE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILDS NEEDED IN BASEMENT. INSTALL LIGHT SHEILDS OR PROOF OF SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS. OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE NAAN OVENS IN FRONT COOKING AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER WITHIN SALAD REFRIGERATOR AND COLD HOLD UIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED OVEN IN REAR OF PREMISES ON SIDEWALK IN REAR. REMOVE OR REPAIR. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND HAVE ALL SPICES AND FOOD PRODUCT IN ONE PROTECTED AREA STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AWAY FROM WALLS AND NOT STORED DIRECTLY UNDER SEWAR PIPES.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

DEC 2

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Caulk around exposed hand sink in 1st prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks in 2nd prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under dish machine, 3 compartment areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need cleaning.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Missing light shields in bsmt storage area shall be provided.

AUG 21

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.

Minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler, reach in cooler shelving/racks thta had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning. Prep tables lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

SEP 16

2014

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR SMALL HAND RAIL AT THE BOTTOM PORTION OF THE STAIRWAY CASE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE. FOUND ABOVE LOOSE AND NOT ATTACHED TO WALL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REPAIR WROUGHT IRON SCREEN DOOR SCREEN SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DURING INSPECTION REAR DOOR LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND SCREEN DOOR WAS CLOSED AND RODENT PROOFED AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE/FROST FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST REPAINT THE WALL AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BBQ MAKING AREA. PAINT IS PEELING AT ABOVE STATED AREA. ALSO MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM JUST IN FRONT OF THE STAIRWAY CASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE EXHAUST HOOD VENT FILTERS AT CEILING OF EXHAUST HOOD. FOUND ABOVE WITH EXCESSIVE DUST AND GRIME BUILD-UP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RECAULK TOP PORTION OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AT WALL IN THE BBQ MAKING AREA. ABOVE STATED CAULKING IS MOLDY AT THIS TIME.

SEP 16

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELF RACK UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST PAINT SHELF, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN/KEEP DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALLS/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AROUND DISHMACHINE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS AND CLEAN WALLS.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE SALAD REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER ALSO MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 11

2012

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 3

2012

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

MUST REPAIR THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE, NOT REACHING THE FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 100 PPM.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

WASTE WATER BACKING UP ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN ONE OF THE CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND IN THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR THE PROBLEM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER.(LOOSE AND RIPPED OFF). RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVING ON ONE OF THE PREP COOLER AND RUSTY CART BY THE ONE BURNER STOVE. MUST REMOVE THE RUST. MUST INSTALL SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSE HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 PREP COOLER AND CLEAN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST RE GROUT THE FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA, THE TILES COVING BEHIND THE CHARCOAL OVEN. MUST CLEAN AND PUT COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN CLOSE TO THE STOVE IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST FINISH THE COUNTER ON THE JUICE AREA. MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE JUICE AREA, AND THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA, MUST FINISH THE WALLS IN THE MAIN FRONT COUNTER. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAP/CREVICES AROUND THE PIPING AND CONDUIT IN THE KITCHEN DISHWASHING AREA,PREP AREA. MUST SEAL THE GAP/CREVICES ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE DINIING AREA, KITCHEN, JUICE AREA AND CHARCOAL AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MISSING FAUCET ON THE MOP SINK, AND MISSING HOT HANDLE OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE HANDLE, FAUCET AND INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE .

APR 26

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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