SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7416-7418 N WESTERN AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 29, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
18
10 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
82
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 29
2022
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.

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

3-307.11 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-904.11 OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN

DEC 6
2022
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING THE EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE RESTAURANT/ DINING AREA AND IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE WITH SERVICE REPORTS FROM ONLY 2019 AND IS NOT UP TO DATE WITH THE REQUIRED INFORMATION: RECORD OF VISITS FROM THIS YEAR (2022), MISSING COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED PEST CONTROL RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FROM THE CURRENT YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38.020 (C), CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEAR THE LAST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARMENT SINK WITHOUT A SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD AT THE SAID HANDWASHING SINK.

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

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE SAID ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED THE TABLEWARE (FORKS, SPOONS, AND BUTTER KNIVES) NOT STORED PROPERLY IN THE PACKAGE/ORDER PREP AREA ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE DINING AREA IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SAID TABLEWARE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNIT, IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH SEVERE GREASE BUILD UP ON THE PIPES AND CONDUITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

SERIOUSSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SLIGHT DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT AND THE CEILING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID CEILING TILE AND THE VENTILATION ATTACHMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH GREASE BUILD UP ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID VENTILATION SYSTEM MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS OF THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TO RETAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 18
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 3-18-2021 INSPECTION # 2493077. VIOLATION 53. FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE. VIOLATION 55.FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-09. MISSING CEILING TILES REPLACED AT MEN AND WOMAN'S RESTROOM DURING INSPECTION. ALSO, PROVIDE TRASH CAN WITH LID AT WOMEN RESTROOM.

MAR 18
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED ON DRYING RACKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND TRASH CANS WITH NO LIDS INSIDE WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST PROVVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND MISSING CEILING TILES INSIDE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

NOV 18
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR

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SEP 19
2019
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO VOMITT SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR ICE MACHINE.(WATERLINE). MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND WALLS AND CEILING NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE. MUST REPAIR.

AUG 20
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11 OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT SERVICE BAR IN 2ND DINING ROOM WITH NO EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100 0367 OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

MAY 8
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS THAI FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

NOTED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABLED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABLE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING.

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

NOTED CEILING TILES IN DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.

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

NOTED HOT LINE HOOD AND FILTERS GREASY IN KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 16
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION LICENSE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW EXPIRED, 10/2016. MUST ENROLL IN SANITATION COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANGER IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OF SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE WALKING COOLER, FREEZER AND DEEP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE, AND USE FOOD GRADE BAGS INSTEAD TO STORE FOOD, AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN. ALSO, THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK, MENS TOILET ROOM, AND THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. HOOD AND FILTERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS. ALSO, STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE TOILET ROOMS, AND ABOVE THE CASH REGISTER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN VENTS, REPAIR PEELING PAINT, AND REPAIR/REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN ON THE NORTH WALL, WITH A SEVERE PIPE LEAK. ALSO, THE FAUCET ON THE 3-COMP SINK IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE MOP CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED ONLY EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WITHIN KITCHEN BLOCKED BY STACKED UP BUCKETS AND SINK FILLED WITH PLASTIC CONTAINER. EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK WAS MADE FULLY ACCESSIBLE DURING INSPECTION. CRITIAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED PREPACKAGED ICE CREAM DESSERTS NEED A LABEL OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, RESTAURANT NAME AND ADDRESS.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GLASS AT REACH IN COOLER NEAR REGISTERS. REPLACE GLASS AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER RICE COOKER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF FRYER WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR TILE IN WOMENS WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOOR TILE.

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

OBSERVED WALLS NEXT TO AND BEHIND COOKING FRYERS AND WOKS WITH EXCESS GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM UNCLEAN WITH BLACK DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BASEMENT CONTAINING FOOD STORAGE WITH LIGHTS NOT SHEILDED. PROTECT LIGHTS WITH SHEILDS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach in freezer.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Cutting boards that had deep cuts, shall be replaced/repaired.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

MINORSanitation
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(crevices).

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

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles shall be replaced, walls that had peeling paint/exposed plaster in rear kitchen areas, dining areas, shall be repaired/sealed.

APR 3
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN.

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

FOUND CEILING TILE MISSING ABOVE SINK AT MEN'S RESTROOM.

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

JAN 10
2013
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE FIRST FLOOR,(WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED). MISSING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: ALL THE CHOPPING BOARD, ALL THE EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK CONTAINERS,AND THE DOOR OF THE X3 CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT)WITH RUST AND FOOD STAINED), EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE WOK STATION, DEEP FRYER AND STOVE AND INTERIOR OF THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER(WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE) AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,AND TOOL CLOSET IN THE BASEMNENT. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR TO HAVE AN EASY ACCESS IN CLEANING THE FLOOR AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH (HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATED). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING THERMOMETER IN ONE OF THE CHEST FREEZER(ONE OUT OF FIVE). MUST PROVIDE AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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

PIECES OF BIG AND SMALL WOODS ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE REAR BASEMENT, MUST REMOVE OR DISPOSE OR ELEVATE OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

SEP 16
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

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

REMAINS TO BE CORRECTED.

JUL 21
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER, RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

CEILING TILES ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTERS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE RESTAURANT) WITH DEBRIS-DRIED LEAVES, DUST BUILT UP AND SIDER WEB) AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 14
2011
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #234087 DATED 5/20/10 #30-LABELED ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS WITH DATE AND NAME.#31- INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS. #33-DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER,ON SIDES,INSIDE OUT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES AND COOLING UNITS RACKS. CLEAN ALL THE TABLES AND GARBAGE CANS,ETC. THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. #41- CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MOSTLY ALONG THE WALLS AND SMALL ROOMS. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

MUST DEFROST ALL THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MISSING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 2 MORE DRAIN STOPPER.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PART OF ALL THE DRAWER OF THE CABINETS IN THE CASHIER AREA AND BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER ALL THE COOKING STOVE,DEEP FRYER,WOK.BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AREA BY THE BAR AREA AND BY THE CASHIER, MUST REPLACE CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE CEILING ABOVE THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WINDOW SILLS IN THE DINING AREA(INSIDE THE RESTAURANT AND OUTSIDE)AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR.(NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN ALL CHEST FREEZER).

MAY 20
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABELED ALL REFRIGERATED FOODS WITH DATE AND NAME.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL DISHWARE AND UTENSILS.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER, ON SIDES, INSIDE AND OUT. INCLUDE ALL CONNECTED PIPES AND COOLING UNIT RACKS. CLEAN ALL TABLES AND GARBAGE CANS ETC THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT MOSTLY ALONG WALLS AND IN SMALL ROOMS. STORE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 10
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.

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

MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT 234087 DATED 5.20.10.

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