SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SNAIL THAI CUISINE.

EAT. 82/100

1649 E 55TH ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 10, 2025 · passed

13 of 17 inspections passed, with 12 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Feb 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 10
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXTERIOR EXIT DOOR IN THE KITCHEN NOT TIGHT FITTING AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AROUND THE DISHWASHING MACHINE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 4
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK HAS A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEAN THROUGH OUT 1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

JAN 9
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN NEED OF MARKING WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING, FLOORS NEAR DISHMACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 17
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMP SINK; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

MAR 31
2020
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND SAUCE STORED IN BULK DETERGENT CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILDUP ON SURFACES INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 2
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy on site. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200975 DATED 8/15/2018,#58 Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers. Not corrected. Must correct. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

AUG 15
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no written employee health policy on site. Must provide printed employee health policy, with employee signatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a).

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up policy on site. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORFood Temperature
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11 Observed no labels on any bulk food, or TCS (Time/temperature control for safety)Foods. Must label all bulk food items, and TCS Foods with common name, prep date, and discard date. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Observed wiping cloths improperly stored on counters. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other EQUIPMENT surfaces shall be Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114. Must maintain same.

MINORFood Temperature
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Observed utensils stored in standing, room temperatures water on counter near rice maker. During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container, In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 57°C (135°F) and the container is cleaned at regular intervals. Must properly store all utensils. Must maintain same.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Must provide proof of allergen training for all food sanitation managers.

OCT 17
2017
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON BEVERAGE REACH-IN COOLER NEAR BASEMENT AND UPRIGHT TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS ON PREP AND REACH-IN COOLERS.

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN BASEMENT(DEAD ROACHES).

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRANIPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN PREP AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

DEC 6
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR/SEAL GASKETS ALONG INTERIOR DOOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR IN KITCHEN.

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

CLEAN FLOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER UNDERSHELVES OF FROZEN FOOD SPILLS.

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

REMOVE PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER, RE-PAINT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CLEAN BOTTOM SHELF OF BASEMENT PREP TABLE WHERE BULK CONTAINERS ARE STORED, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 23
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVING RACKS, IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND UNDER THE COOK LINE.

APR 16
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK AND SMALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

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

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK AND SHELF OF PREP TABLE.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP AND 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS.

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

MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXTERIOR OF WOK STATION,MICROWAVE,INTERIOR PART OF ICE MACHINE.

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

MUST CLEANFLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND RADIATOR IN DINING AREA.

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

MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE IN DINING AREA NEAR TOILETROOM,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP /DISH MACHINE AREA.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON BASEMENT TOILETROOM DOOR.

NOV 19
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN KITCHEN.

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

MUST PROVIDE THREE METAL OR RUBBER STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK AND REFRAIN FROM USING PLASTIC TO HOLD IN WATER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.

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

OBSERVED A MOP UP AGAINST THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST STORE MOP ON A HANGING RACK IN A DESIGNATED AREA AND NOT BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

FEB 4
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NEEDS A LITTLE CLEANING.

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, SOME WATER ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER; REMOVE, CLEAN FLOOR UNDER ONE COMP SINK NEXT TO DISHMACHINE.

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

REMOVE LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST FROM CEILING FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

JAN 24
2013
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

JAN 16
2013
FAILED
5 violations2 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

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS AND RODENTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP NEXT TO WOK STATION,ALONG WALLS BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES IN HALLWAY AND BEHIND STORAGE CART IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON PREP TABLE NEXT TO WOK STATION AND IN BASEMENT NEAR WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS AND DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE WOK STATION INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE ENTIRE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE WATER AND DEAD ROACH FROM THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE BLACK GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH THE COOK LINE.

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

MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE REAR HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A MOP SINK ON SITE.

FEB 24
2012
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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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 CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

FEB 16
2012
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF RAW EGGS 67.2F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A CITATION ISSUED.

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND WOODEN LEDGE ALONG WALK-IN COOLER AND IN CORNER, ONE LIVE ROACH NEAR SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

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. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

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 CONTAINERS AND UTENSILS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

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. CLEAN ALL SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER AREAS. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS.

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