SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SMOQUE BBQ.

YOUR CALL. 73/100

3800 N PULASKI RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 12, 2025 · passed

13 of 21 inspections passed, 3 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
13 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
85
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jul 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 12
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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.

FEB 6
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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 CONTAMINATION) WHILE COOLING AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 EASILY-CLEANABLE.

MAY 15
2024
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAR 10
2023
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

JUL 27
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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MAY 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 11
2021
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
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.

SERIOUSFood 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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

SERIOUSEmployee 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.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #55 DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS ON CONDENSOR UNIT IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 15
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

SERIOUSFood 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 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility 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.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

FEB 2
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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 VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 BACK STORAGE AREA HAS DUST ACCUMULATION.

MINORPlumbing & 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/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. (OVEN TOASTER SPECIFIES VENTILATION/ HOOD NEEDED).

MAR 28
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

MAR 21
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 VIOLATION 7-38-020.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

JUN 1
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 23
2016
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPest 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.

SEP 3
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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.

CRITICALEmployee 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.

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

ALL BULK FOOD AND SPICE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

MINORFood 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 REPAIR WITH CRACKED MISSING SIDE AND HOLES IN THE BOTTOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

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

NOV 6
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 10
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFood 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

NOV 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

JAN 3
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

JUN 22
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 ,MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED ALL HOT FOODS MUST BE 140F OR ABOVE AND REHEATING AT 165F

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

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

FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION

APR 20
2011
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 MAINTAIN; AROUND AIR VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH ACCUMULATED DUST MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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

MINORSanitation
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; BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH AREA MUST BE REPLACED

JUL 22
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 or to 70 F, refrigerate in walk-in cooler, reheat in oven at 350 F for 20 mins, hold in warmer and then place in conveyor for 3 mins at 450 F. Establishment has no documentation to support how long potentially hazardous food has been in the temperature danger zone. Instructed manager to provide and have available at all times temperature logs to support that foods are properly cooled from 140 F to 70 F within 2 hours and 70 F to 40 F within 4 hours and temperature logs for all steps of handling and preparation potentially hazardous foods. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 11 slabs of ribs-approximately 15 lbs., value $198.00. Critical citation issued 7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 coving thats missing in areas.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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