SOUPBOX.

Chicago Health Dept

2943 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2023.

Last inspected Jan 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

103

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 18

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED - 1-19-23 ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED. 1-19-23 ENROLLED MANAGER ON SITE

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR PREP AREA. PAPER TOWEL OR HANDDRYING DEVICE MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT HANDWASHING SINK FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. AFTER MY REQUEST PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

IMPROPER COOLING PROCESS. NOTED LARGE 7 PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF 7.5 TO 8 QUART OF REHEATED SOUP COVERED AND STORED INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 139.7F TO 140F. ALSO 142 OF 8oz PLASTIC CONTAINERS STACKED ON TOP EACH OTHER WITH REHEATED SOUPS AT TEMP OF 136.7 TO 139F. MANAGER STATED FOOD WAS REHEATED TODAY( AT 180F) ON "FRONTIER KETTLES". HOWEVER NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS PROVIDED ON SITE. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING METHODS: A COOKED/REHEATED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD SHALL BE COOLED: WITHIN 2 HOURS FROM 135F TO 70F, THAN ADDITIONAL 4 HOURS TO REACH 41F. INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING METHODS:USING QUICK CHILL UNIT OR RAPID COOLING EQUIPMENT; COOL IN A SHALLOW PAN, SMALL PORTIONS, UNCOVERED OR PLACED CONTAINERS IN A ICE WATER. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED ISSUE ON SITE. PRIORITYFOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED ON 1-19-23 MANAGER ON SITE AND PROVIDED LOG ALSO OTHER METHODS TO COOL FOOD AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY CODE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED REMOVABLE SPLASH GUARD STORED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.ALSO BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND FRONT COUNTER TOP.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID SPLASHGUARD.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.OBSERVED BREAD IN PLASTIV BAGS ABD PAPER BAGS STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SHELF OR TABLE TO STORE DELIVERED FOOD AT FRONT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT REAR PREP AREA REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS NEEDED AT STAFF WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT: UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDER REACH-IN COOLERS ETC. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

DEC 14

2021

PASS · 0 violations

DEC 10

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SURROUNDING PIPING ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-21 REPORT #2497807 NOT CORRECTED. #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAINBOARD AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR-DRIED AFTER WASHING, RINSING, AND SANITIZING. #57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

DEC 6

2021

FAIL 12 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DID NOT HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR TWO OF THE EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA HAND WASHING SINK. PIPES UNDER THE SINK NOT ATTACHED DUE TO A PIPE BURST IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER THAT PROPERLY DRAINS AT THE SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN THE FRONT PREP SMALL COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. TURKEY AT 49.8F, AMERICAN CHEESE AT 52.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER NOTED AT 49F WITH FOOD SUCH AS TURKEY AT 49.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BAGGED FROZEN SOUPS BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING COOL WATER. MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR UNDER REFRIGERATION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK WHERE FOODS WERE NOTED BEING PREPPED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING AT THE FRONT PANINI PRESS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR OF THE REAR TOASTER OVEN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE/FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM SURROUNDING PIPING ON THE FLOORS IN THE REAR REFRIGERATOR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4-5-21 REPORT #2497807 NOT CORRECTED. #39- MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.#45-: ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.#49- RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE REAR OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. #55- BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.#57- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

APR 5

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE FOR A VOMIT/DIAHREA EVENT AND INCOMPLETE REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH AN EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN SOUPS BEING THAWED UNDER HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REVEIWED THAT USING THE QUICK THAW METHOD FROZEN FOODS MUST BE THAWED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND THE DRYING DRAIN BOARD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE CLEAN UTENSILS ARE TO BE AIR DRYED AFTER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED CLEAN UTENSIL BEING STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AT THE THREE COPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL CLEAN UNTENSILS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR WALLS OF THE SMALL, ONE DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING WALL AND EXPOSED INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: INTERIOR OF THE REAR OVEN, INTERIOR OF REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

RAW PRESSED WOODEN SHELVING UNDER THE REAR OVEN MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.----FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING FLOOR TILES, HOLES AND EXPOSED RAW WOOD. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

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FEB 13

2020

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 11

2020

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE NOT CONNECTED AND LEAKING PROFUSELY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID HANDWASH BOWL BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2293332 DATED ON 06/11/19 NOT CORRECTED-#58 NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

JUN 18

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NOTED EMPLOYEES AT WORK WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES AND ONE MONTH (30 DAYS) GRACE PERIOD FOR NEW HIRES

JUN 11

2019

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING AND CHANGING GLOVES DID NOT WASHING HANDS AT ANYTIME, USED THE PHONE, WENT TO THE CASH REGISTER, COLLECTED CASH FROM CUSTOMERS ALL WITHOUT WASHING HANDS BETWEEN EACH TASKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO ALWAYS WASH HAND AFTER EACH GLOVE CHANGE DURING THE CHANGE OF EACH TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

NOTED TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USED BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DOOR OF REFRIGERATOR ALL AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PF. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK HANGING BELOW THE RIM OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DEVICE TO HOLD THE SPRAYER ABOVE THE WATER RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Minor Other

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.

FEB 28

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TABLE AT DISWASHING AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 15

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZERS IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED BREAD BEING HELD IN LARGE PLASTIC BINS AT FRONT COUNTER WHICH HAVE CRACKS AND CHIPS IN THE PLASTIC. MUST REPLACE BINS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, FREE OF CHIPS AND CRACKS AND EASY TO CLEAN.

JUN 8

2017

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED GLASS DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 45-47 DEGREES F WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE. THE UNIT WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS UNTIL THE CDPH HAS REMOVED THE TAG. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FACILITIES MUST HOLD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE CLEAR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: LOBSTER, 54 DEGREES F; CHEESE, 53 DEGREES F; DELI MEAT, 53 DEGREES F; CHICKEN, 51 DEGREES F; BEANS, 53 DEGREES F; PASTA, 54 DEGREES F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 3 LBS OF PRODUCT WORTH $70. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A)

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1937441 DATED 6/23/16: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE RESTROOM DOOR (WHICH OPENS INTO REAR PREP/FOOD STORAGE AREA).

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (ONLY 2 STOPPERS AVAILABLE ON SITE).

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN CLEAR DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

EMPLOYEE AT FRONT COUNTER SERVING SOUP TO CUSTOMERS HAS NOT COMPLETED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRING AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF COMPLETION ON SITE AT ALL TIME.

JUL 6

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

JUN 23

2016

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT 46.1F WITH FOOD SUCH AS CHEESE AT 45.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Food Temperature

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. 1 LB DELI MEAT AT 46.7F, 4 LBS CHEESE AT 45.6F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGER STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $100.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO CHECK SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

Minor Sanitation

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

EXTREMELY DIRTY PLASTIC SOILED LINEN CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRACKED AND BROKEN MIXING CUP FOR CORNSTARCH & WATER MUST BE REPLACED.

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREA DIRTY WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SPRAY ARM ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT HANGS BELOW THE WASH BASIN OF THE SINKS. SPRAY ARM MUST HANG ABOVE THE WASHBASIN LEVEL TO PREVENT BACK SIPHONAGE. MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS.

OCT 26

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR: FOUND A CONTAINER OF SLICED HAM 15 50.6F, CONTAINER OF BACON AT 50.4F, CONTAINER OF DIFFERENT KINDS OF CHEESES AT 50.4F, CONTAINER OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50.4F, AND A CONTAINER OF SLICED TURKEY AT 50.3F. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WAS 40.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# OF FOOD WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

Minor Sanitation

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

THE METAL GASKET AROUND THE DEEP FREEZER HAS RIPPED AWAY FROM THE FREEZER UNIT AND IS BEING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPAIR THE GASKET PROPERLY OR REPLACE THE GASEKTS AND REMOVE DUCT TAPE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 3-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR TO REMOVE HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP- MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE WALL NEAR THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARMTENT SINK TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DUST, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE OLD EQUIPMENT (SOUP POTS, SHELVES, ETC.) FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN THE REAR AND MAINTAIN BATHROOM FREE OF CLUTTER.

DEC 5

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS IN REAR AREA.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NEEDED AT FRONT PREP AREA REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 18

2014

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED ON WALL BEHIND 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST MAKE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM DOOR SELF-CLOSING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM AND UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST STORED FOOD ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA FORV EASIER CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 17

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean fan covers inside the 3 door cooler to remove dust build-up.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left kitchen 3 compartment sink and detail clean dusts accumulations on the exhaust fan above the front entrance door near the dining customer areas.

OCT 7

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

THE REAR DOOR TO THE BUSINESS IS NOT INSECT/RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/4" MODE OF ENTRY AND THE TOILET ROOM WINDOW IS MISSING A SCREEN .MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.ALSO,THE PEST CONTROL MUST BE COMPLETE WITH A CURRENT I.D.P.H. LICENSE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves must be sanded/bleached or replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must clean fan covers inside the 3 door cooler to remove dust build-up.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Must repair water leak at drain pipe beneath the left kitchen 3 compartment sink and detail clean dusts accumulations on the exhaust fan above the front entrance door near the dining customer areas.

Minor Pest Activity

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

UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE REAR NEAR THE COOLER AREAS,INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM MUST BE REMOVED DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.MUST PROPERLY STORE 6" OFF FLOOR FOR EASIER CLEANING.

DEC 17

2012

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST CLEAN MICROWAVE, INTERIORS OF UNUSED COOLER, PREP TABLES AND HANDWASH SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE BATHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 28

2011

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 21

2011

FAIL 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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 RAT DROPPINGS IN STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.BOXES OF PAPER GOOD ARE STORED IN IT.OBSERVED 60 OR MORE DROPPINGS UNDER THE SHELVES.OBSERVED STAGNATE WATER WITH A DEAD RAT .INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE AREA., ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED.NEED TO REMOVE STAGNATE WATER, ALSO TO REPAIR ANY BROKEN PIPE.SEAL HOLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 HOOOO72094

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.SWEEP FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA,UNDER THE EQUIPMENT

AUG 4

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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