SHEEBA MANDI HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

3456 W FOSTER AVE · LINCOLN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2025), 1 critical violation noted.

13 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jan 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 13

2025

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLES AT THE HAND SINKS IN WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

DEC 30

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

DEC 23

2024

FAIL 11 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES AT 50.9F-51.9F,HUMMUS AT 47.1F,CUT TOMATOES AT 55.3F,EGGS AT 60.3F,GARLIC SAUCE AT 48.1.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 7#'S OF FOOD WORTH $80.00.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD (TCS FOODS) AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F.THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE (TCS FOODS) SUCH AS COOKED POTATOES AND EGGS ETC.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED REFRIGERATION REPAIR SERVICE.THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(SEE COMMENTS BELOW).PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM(SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES.OBSERVED 2 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE COCKROACHES INSIDE CLUTTERED UTILITY MOP SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE KITCHEN DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS,INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND GASKETS ALL AROUND THE KITCHEN COOLERS,TOP OF THE DISH MACHINE,TOP OF THE KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS ABOVE THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP TABLES INCLUDING LEGS OF EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN STORAGE RACKS AND THE KITCHEN ROLLING UTILITY CARTS WITH SPILLED FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH GREASE SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH THE KITCHEN COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS ON THE WALLS/CEILING OF THE REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON THE CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN REAR MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND INSIDE WASHROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

NOV 14

2023

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE TOILET ROOM, STORAGE ROOM, AND KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE INSECT CARCASSES

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM WITH WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER ROOM.

AUG 8

2022

PASS 6 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR ETC)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING AND WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE PARKING AREA. NOTED LITTER ON GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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AUG 3

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 29

2021

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE FINAL RINSE CONCENTRATION AT THE DISH MACHINE OR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE TO TEST THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS INCLUDING AROUND THE DOOR GASKETS, ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE WOK STATION AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND AND INSIDE OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS. CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASEBOARDS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE CORNER WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK AND ALONG WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA SO THAT THE AREA DOES NOT HARBOR PEST ACTIVITY.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2522727 ON 7/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND UTILITY CLOSET. OBSERVED 2 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE WALLS, FLOOR AND ON EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK. ALL RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ALL OF THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090.

JUL 21

2021

FAIL 12 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE UNIT. PRIORITY 7-38-025.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.112 OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON GLUE TRAPS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED DEAD COCKROACHES ON THE PREP TABLES AND ON THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DEAD COCKROACHES.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE STEAM TABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

4-903.11 OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE SINGLE USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DISHMACHINE, DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE WOK STATION AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN THE FOOD DEBRIS AROUND AND INSIDE OF ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 SEAL THE OPENINGS IN THE CORNER WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK SO THAT THE AREA DOES NOT HARBOR PEST ACTIVITY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES NOT MAINTAINED. SIGHTED LITTER, WEEDS, UNUSED FURNITURE OUTSIDE REAR OF PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED THE GAS BREAD OVEN AND GAS 1 BURNER STOVE BOTH NOT STORED UNDERNEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2522727 ON 7/14/21 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON THE PREMISES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS AND HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS, DINING ROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES BETWEEN THE CORNER DRYWALL AND FRP WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA, 1 LIVE COCKROACH ON PLASTIC WRAP DISPENSER AND ONE ON THE WALL. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND ON EQUIPMENT/PIPES IN THE UTILITY CLOSET, INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER CABINET DOOR AND ON THE LOWER LEDGES OF THE PREP LINE COOLER. ALL RODENT DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED AND SURFACES CLEANED. ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B)(4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2386471 ON 8/25/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JUL 14

2021

FAIL 16 violations 7 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 169.3F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE FAIL TO DRY THEIR HANDS TWICE AFTER WASHING THEM IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY TRAIN EMPLOYEES TO WASH AND DRY THEIR HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. BOTH THE HOT AND COLD WATER VALVES WERE TURNED OFF. THE SINK LEAKS HEAVILY FROM THE DRAIN LINE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK IS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND SOAP WAS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND AROUND THE FOUNTAIN POP MACHINE AND CABINETS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND ON THE NON-WORKING DISH MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND AND AROUND THE COOLERS, INSIDE OF THE BACK OF THE PREP LINE COOLER ON THE LEDGES, ON THE FLOOR OF THE EMPLOYEE BREAK AND CHANGING AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR AND EQUIPMENT IN THE UTILITY ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE STEAM TABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

OBSERVED SINGLE USE ITEMS STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST STORE SINGLE USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS INVERTED TO PROTECT AGAINST CONTAMINATION.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW LAMB STORED IN A CARDBOARD BOX IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE CARDBOARD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS WHICH CAN BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, PREP TABLES, FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF OVENS, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE WOK STATION AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE THE EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE UTILITY ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES DO NOT HAVE A VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2386471 ON 8/25/20 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 8/25/20 WAS NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT HAD AN INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FROM 2019. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

AUG 25

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, LAMB)NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED TONGS AND SERVING UTENSILS STORED DIRECTLY ON SOME FOOD WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH THE FOOD. MUST REMOVE AND STORE ALL UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLES UP AND AWAY FROM DIRECT CONTACT WITH FOOD, IN-BETWEEN USAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,WALK IN FREEZER

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND MUST NOT USE DUCK TAPE AS WAY OF REPAIR

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON MENU.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CLUTTER AT GARBAGE AREA (SHOPPING CART,WOODEN PALLET AND ECT)INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THIS AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS AT BASE OF WALL BEHIND EQUIPMENT TO BE DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY AT VENTILATION AT HOT LINE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD AND FILTERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED

FEB 13

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR, PUT HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT TWO LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.

FEB 6

2018

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL A PHYSICAL BARRIER ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING GARBAGE. MUST MAINTAIN CLOSED THE LID OF THE DUMPSTER ALL THE TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET ON THE BOTTOM OF THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING HANDLE OF THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER . MUST REPAIR, PUT HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL THE FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT TWO LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN. MUST REPLACE WITH NEW LIGHT BULBS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

VENTILATION ON THE HOOD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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