Chicago
73
YOUR CALL

Smoque BBQ

3800 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
73/100

Passed most recently but 3 prior failures on record

Inspections
21
13 passed
Last Inspected
2025-08-12
Pass Rate
62%
3 failures
Score
73/100
YOUR CALL
6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-08-12
Failed 3 inspections (2021, 2017, 2016)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 7 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Other minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling serious
Chemical Safety minor
2025-08-12 Pass Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF YELLOW SLIME IN INTERIOR OR ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2025-02-06 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS (COOKED PASTA, BRISKET, CHILI) IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR WALK-IN COOLERS STORED COVERED BY CONTAINER LIDS WHILE COOLING. INSTRUCTED TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS LOOSLY-COVERED OR UNCOVERED (IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINA...

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FOOT PEDALS AT FRONT AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWAHSING SINK FOOT PEDALS AT FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GRATE AT OUTDOOR WASTE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH BUILD-UP GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTDOOR WASTE AND GREASE DISPOSAL RECEPTACLES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL OR GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WOODEN DOOR FRAME AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR (NEAR CATERING PREP AREA) IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR FRAME AT REAR EXTERIOR DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES ADJACENT TO FOOD PREP AREAS EASI...

2024-05-15 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT (DEEP FRYER) BEING STORED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-03-10 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOODS AND FILTERS FOR THE SMOKERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

2022-07-27 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOORS IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2021-05-18 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2021-05-11 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP POLICY NOR SUPPLIES FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED CHICKEN HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (123.8). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT A COST OF $40 . ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LIDS FOR RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON HOOD AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.

serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA(S) HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #47 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTE...

2019-01-15 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE INFORMED OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY DISEASE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT REAR PREP AREA(S) HAND WASHING SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (PASTAS,CHILIS ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HO...

minor Other

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

SINGLE USE SPOONS,FORKS AT FRONT COUNTER SERVICE AREA MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AND INVERTED (HANDLES-UP)TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD AT TOP OF FRONT PREP COOLER WORNED-OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS ON CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DIM LIGHTING IN WALK-IN-COOLER ADJACENT TO DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND BACK REAR PREP WALK-IN-COOLER HAS BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOMS NOT WORKING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

2018-02-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES/FOOD HANDLERS WEARING GLOVES AND NOT WASHING HANDS PRIOR TO HANDLING FOOD OR AFTER HANDS HAVE BECOME CONTAMINATED IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES AFTER EACH ACTIVITY. CRITICAL VIOLAT...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT RUSTY METAL PREP SHELVES IN BARBECUE SAUCE PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,FOOD PREP AREA FRONT AREA,2ND PREP AREA BY THE SMOKER,OVEN AREA WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING (ON PIPES AND ELECTRICAL WIRINGS) WITH GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA. (WHERE SINGLE BURNER GAS STOVE AND OVEN TOASTER ARE LOCATED). WALLS LOCATED IN SIDE REAR AREA, IN THE BA...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE IN REAR PREP/COOKING BRISKET AREA.-----------FOUND ONE BURNER GAS STOVE AND OVEN TOASTER WITHOUT PROPER VENTILATION IN REAR PREP/CO...

2017-03-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES STILL DID NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST =PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2017-03-21 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EXIT DOORS, DELIVERY DOOR, AND FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT INSECTS PROOFED WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER OF THE DOORS AND BOTTOM DOOR OF THE DELIVERY DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE DOORS . SERIOUS VIOLA...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT DINING AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED BEHIND AND UNDER THE DEEP FRYER STOVE AND OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPES IN THE STORAGE ROOM WITH SPICES AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN,REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP ON THE WALLS BY THE EXIT DOOR CLOSE TO THE MOP SINK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE IN THE FRONT AREA, AND IN THE CATERING AREA, AND ON THE HOOD IN THE SMOKER MACHINE AREA. MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SOME OF THE EMPLOYEES STILL DID NOT HAVE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. MUST =PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

2016-06-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of calcium buildup on crease of ice machine door. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of same machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

2016-05-23 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

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

Found 2 rear entry doors with damaged door sweeps/weather strips along the bottom, providing 1/2 - 1 inch gaps. Instructed to repair/replace to make door tight fitting on all sides to prevent pest entry. Serious violation 7-38-020.

minor Sanitation

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

Found small amount of calcium buildup on crease of ice machine door. Found small amount of orange mold like substance on lower interior of same machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

minor Pest Activity

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

found holes along bottom edge of walls leading to employee restroom. Instructed to repair/fill to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.

2015-09-03 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE FOUND AT 77.5F. MANAGEMENT TURNED ON THE HOT WATER TANK USED FOR THAT WASHROOM ONLY AND TEMPERATURE WAS REGAINED TO 93.3F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

critical Employee Hygiene

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

NO PAPER TOWELS IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN POT/PAN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD WITH DUCT TAPE AS SHELVING OR TO GO FOOD CONTAINER HOLDERS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST BE A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CONTAINER/SHELVING.

minor Sanitation

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

TABLE TOP 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

FLOOR UNDER THE REAR OF SMOKER IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH GREASE AND DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT AND DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. HOLE IN THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE MUST SEAL OR REPLACE TILE.

minor Food Temperature

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR LARGE PREP AREA, HOT HOLDING UNITS.

minor Food Temperature

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

LEAK ON THE NOZZLE OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR. MUST PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LARGE WALK-IN COOLER ARE LOCATED. MOP SINK IN POOR R...

minor Sanitation

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.

2014-11-06 Pass Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH OVEN (BETWEEN WALL AND STOVE/OVEN) ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE MEN AND WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM.

2014-06-10 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COOKING/SERVING LINE, UNDERNEATH SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP ABOVE PREP/SERVING LINE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

2013-11-08 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF DOUBLE OVEN IN PREP AREA HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER COLD HOLD UNIT IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA, OVER TABLES , ARE NOT SHIELDED. NEED TO PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHT BULBS IN DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NEED TO PROVIDE EXHAUST VENT IN STAFF TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES. EXHAUST VENTS ARE NOT WORKER IN MEN AND WOMENS TOILET ROOM. NEED TO REPAIR/REPLACE EXHAUST VENTS.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED TO PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETERS AND REGULAR COLD THERMOMETERS FOR COLD HOLD UNITS.

2013-01-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT IN MEN TOILET ROOM AND DINNER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT/PAINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP WAS IN ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE SCOOP AND PLACE IN ITS OWN CONTAINER.

2011-06-22 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURE ,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, 5 SLABS OF BABY BACK RIBS IN THE OVEN AT 129.9F AND 130.4F ,MAN...

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Sanitation

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

minor Facility Condition

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

2011-04-20 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
5
minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. ADDITIONAL BRUSH ON THE SIDE OF EXIT DOOR MUST BE PROVIDED; COOKING HOOD ON 3 SMOKEHOUSES UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAIN...

minor Sanitation

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. SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR IN CORNERS OF THE STORAGE AREA AND IN WATER HEATER AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING SCREENS IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHTING FIXTURES IN FRONT PREP AREA UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; B...

2010-07-22 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Potentially hazardous foods does not meet the temperature requirements during storage, preparation display and service. Found cooked ribs in warmer at 118.5 F to 135.1 F. Manager states the process of preparation is cooking, cool to room temperature ...

minor Sanitation

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

Door on storage closet not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior panel of ice machine, exterior of cooking equipment, prep tables and equipment in rear not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in prep area and dining area not maintained. Instructed to detail clean floor behind all heavy equipment and repair and seal floor in dining area.

minor Sanitation

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

Light and ventilation covers throught-out not cleaned or maintained. Instructed to detail clean all covers and/or replace any damaged ceiling tile. Walls and basebaord in rear storage area not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and install c...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Drainline under three compartment sink leaking. Instructed to repair drainline to prevent leak.

minor Sanitation

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

Unnecessary articles and clutter in rear adjacent storage rooms. Instructed to remove all unused articles and elevate supplies and stock 6 inches off floor and away from wall.

100
LA Villa
100
Dunkin Donuts
59
Borinquen Restaurant
76
Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant
18
Mudder'S

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