SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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6682 1/2 N NORTHWEST HWY · EDISON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 5, 2023 · passed

11 of 19 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
11 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
89
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jul 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 5
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST/FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WASHROOM WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN

NOV 25
2022
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A FACE MASKS INSIDE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A FACE COVERING/FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN PUBLIC INDOOR SPACES SUCH AS RESTAURANTS/STORES. MUST PROPERLY WEAR A FACE MASK TO COVER NOSE AND MOUTH WHEN WORKING IN THE RESTAURANT. CITATION ISSUED 7-28-060 (CORRECTED ON SITE)

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER AND TREE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE REAR OUTSIDE STORAGE ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR STORAGE AREA (BY MOPSINK).

MAY 28
2021
FAILED
13 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WASH HANDS AT DESIGNATED HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HANDSINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA WITHOUT HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE (MANAGER FIX THE HOT WATER LINE UNDERNEATH THE SAID SINK. HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN PROVIDED). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. LEAKING HEAVILY WITH TOWEL WRAPPED ARROUND FAUCET NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE PREP/REACH-IN COOLERS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COVER FOR MOPSINK BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED WATER LEAK AROUND GREASE BOX WITH SEWER/FOUL ODOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED THROUGHOUT PREMISES (PREP/STORAGE AREA) TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHT FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2282805 ISSUED ON 04-08-2019 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED #36 - 4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETER. #38 - 6-202.15 MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REDUCE OPENINGS AROUND DOOR #47 - 4-101.19 MUST CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT. #49 - 4-601.11(C) MUST CLEAN DIRTY HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS #51 - 5-204.12 BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED #53 - 6-202.14 MUST REPAIR BROKEN BATHROOM DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE CLOSED AND LOCKED IF NEEDED. #56 - 6-303.11 MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR MOP ROOM #57 - 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT #58 - 2-102.13 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 7-42-010 (B) NO CITATION ISSUED

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APR 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES) STORED INSIDE OF COOLERS FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.( PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)7-38-005

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST REPAIR REAR EXIT DOOR AND REDUCE OPENINGS AROUND DOOR

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORE UNAPPROVED HANDS JEWELRY (WATCH) WHILE PREPARING FOOD AMD WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD

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

MUST CLEAN DOOR GASKETS ON FOOD PREP COOLING UNIT

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRTY HOOD SYSTEM FILTERS

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN BATHROOM DOOR SO DOOR CAN BE CLOSED AND LOCKED IF NEEDED

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE REACH OVER FREEZER FROM REAR SHED STORAGE (LOCATION ADDED AFTER LICENSING) . ALL SPACES WHERE FOOD OR FOOD ITEM IS STORED SHOULD BE WITH SMOOTH EASY CLEANABLE SURFACES. FREEZER AND FOOD SHOULD BE REMOVED IN APPROVED SPACE AND APPROVED PART OF FACILITY

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHTS IN REAR MOP ROOM

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FROM EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE'S MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

DEC 7
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Facility recently remodeled floor from exposed handsink to rear back door. Observed various gaps and spacing in floor edges along walls and equipment/fixtures. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so floor is tight fitting without any gaps or exposures.

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

Observed the wall in the rear office area, directly under the computer/TV screen to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed the light shield above the Iced Tea machine to be missing. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

NOV 30
2017
FAILED
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

Observed a black, mold-like substance on the interior of the dispensing chute at the ice cream/milkshake machine that would come in direct contact with said food items. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain equipment. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).

SERIOUSPlumbing & Waste
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed the three compartment sink not properly maintainted: when a compartment of water is released, the floor drain does not fully contain waste water causing it to overflow on to floor. Instructed facility to repair said drain and maintain so that all water released is contained in drain pipe without any overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030.

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

Observed the gaskets on the 4 door refrigerator to be dirty. At the same cooler observed the condenser/electrical components to be heavily dirty with grease and food debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain both. Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Facility recently remodeled floor from exposed handsink to rear back door. Observed various gaps and spacing in floor edges along walls and equipment/fixtures. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so floor is tight fitting without any gaps or exposures. Instructed facility to clean and remove food and grease from under fryer and maintain.

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

Observed food stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed the wall in the rear office area, directly under the computer/TV screen to be damaged. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed the light shield above the Iced Tea machine to be missing. Instructed facility to install and maintain.

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

Observed an old toilet and other various clutter outside the rear door. Instructed facility to remove all clutter and maintain.

JAN 26
2017
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed worn and torn gaskets on all coolers. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and food debris on counters, cooking equipment, shelves and more. Instructed facility to detail clean all food and non food contact surfaces regularly and maintain.

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

Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.

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

Observed heavy dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under, around, and behind heavy equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt, debris, and food splatters on the walls throughout and ceilings throughout. Also observed the exhaust hood to have very heavy grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak from the floor compressor at the front counter. Also observed leaks at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

JAN 19
2017
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

Observed the floor drain that is connected (air gapped) to the three compartment sink to overflow shortly after water is released from a compartment. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so drain does not overflow. Serious violation 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1965722, dated 9-30-16: Violation 34- "FLOOR CRACKED AND DAMAGED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE." Violation 35- "MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND COOLERS. MUST REPLACE." Violation 40-"MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE PATIO SHED TALL REACH-IN COOLER." Violation 41-"ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD AND UNUSED MILK/BREAD CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed worn and torn gaskets on all coolers. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed cardboard being used as a shelving liner above the prep cooler. Instructed facility to remove and maintain.

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

Observed dirt and food debris on counters, cooking equipment, shelves and more. Instructed facility to detail clean all food and non food contact surfaces regularly and maintain.

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

Observed heavy dirt and food debris on the floors throughout: under, around, and behind heavy equipment and along walls. Instructed facility to detail clean and maintain.

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

Observed dirt, debris, and food splatters on the walls throughout and ceilings throughout. Also observed the exhaust hood to have very heavy grease and dust accumulation. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

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

Observed a missing light shield above the prep coolers. Instructed facility to replace and maintain.

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

Observed a small leak from the floor compressor at the front counter. Also observed leaks at the three compartment faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

Observed foodhandlers working without hair restraints. Instructed facility that all foodhandlers must wear proper hair restraints.

MINORFacility Condition
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

Found 15 cigarette butts on the floor in the rear area and a used ashtray stored in a sweeping debris collector. Instructed facility that there is to be no smoking inside establishment and no ashtrays are to be kept on site. Facility removed during inspection. Violation 7-32-020(c).

SEP 30
2016
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

TABLE TOP CAN OPENER 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 CRACKED AND DAMAGED UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND THE GREASE TRAP MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. FLOORS UNDER THE REAR BAG IN BOX SODA DISPENSER SYSTEM AND PALLETS USED AS SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MISSING WALLS TILES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND BEHIND BOX FREEZER AND COOLERS. .MUST REPLACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE PATIO SHED TALL REACH-IN COOLER.

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PILED WOOD AND UNUSED MILK/BREAD CRATES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE REAR PATIO AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

APR 13
2015
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 31
2015
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IS BEING SERVED AND PREPARED-CHILI AT 175.1 F. INSTRUCTED THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED OR OPERATED. WHILE DRAINING WATER ON LEFT SIDE OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WATER COMING UP FORM AIR GAP FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DRAINLINE AND GREASE TRAP TO PREVENT INADEQUATE DISPOSAL OF DRAIN WATER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.

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

EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS, FRY LIGHT, AND DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR STORAGE AREA AND TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SLL UNUSED ARTICLES AND ELEVATE SUPPLIES 6 INCHES OR HIGHER OFF FLOOR.

JUL 17
2014
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DUST/GREASE ON VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.

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

OBSERVED LITTER ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE SHED ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR AT CORNER UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

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

PLASTIC FLOORBASE PEELING FROM WALL ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REATTACH PLASTIC FLOORBASE TO WALL.

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

WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL WATER PRESSURE LOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP 3-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER/MAKE THEROMETER VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

APR 16
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

APR 15
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 45.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40.0F OR BELOW IS ATTAINED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICING OF EQUIPMENT. BY END OF INSPECTION STILL NO REPAIR PERSON ON SITE. EQUIPMENT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44.5F TO 54.1F.(CORN DOG 44.5F, CHEESE STICKS 46.9F, BEEF TAMALES 45.7, SLICED TOMATOES 54.1F, HOT DOG 47.5F, POLISH SAUSAGE 47.9F). MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCT 51LBS WORTH $163 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER UNTIL PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW IS REACHED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)

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

NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 27
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, door tracks 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, and 3 compartment sink not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floor in rear kitchen areas by hot water heater not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

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

Missing light shields in rear kitchen area must be provided, light shields in kitchen prep area need cleaning.

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

Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

JUL 27
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 18
2011
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

Coolers not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to have all coolers on and running at 40 F or below.

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

Pest control logbook not provided or mantianed on premises. Instructed to obtain a licensed pest control oompany and service premises and provide logbook with all required documents. Front entry door not rodent proofed. Instructed to to rodent proof front door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Instructed manager to install screen door to prevent flying insects or keep door closed during operation.

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

Water pressure low at all sinks. Instructed to increase water pressure under city pressure. Taylor soft serve machine not provided with hot and cold running water supply at top of machine. Instructed to install hot and cold running water.

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