SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SOUTHERN CUT BARBECUE.

BEAT. 38/100

198 E DELAWARE PL · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 5, 2020 · passed with conditions

Failed 5 of 15 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
60
includes 12 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS ( PORK, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER FOUND IN PREP KITCHEN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

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

SODA GUN HOLDER AT BAR AREA NOT CLEAN, STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 14
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS THROUGHOUT REAR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES.

DEC 11
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

DEC 4
2018
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK AT -MAIN BAR. -REAR PREP AREA -COOK LINE -2ND FLOOR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SAID AREAS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B)- OBSERVED TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN COOLER AT SAUTE STATION: 55.2F, 2LBS OF WHITE CHEESE SAUCE, $12.00 49.7F, 1.5LBS OF COOKED ELBOW PASTA, $2.00 52.2F, 2.5LBS OF CRAB CAKES, $17.50 54.4F, 7LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE, $25.00 48.7F, 2LBS OF ROASTED TOMATOES, $30.00 47.6F, 1LB OF SAUTEED ONIONS, $1.00 47.7F, 2LB OF QUESI FRSOCO, $15.00 54.7F, 4LBS OF CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP, $10.00 54.7F, 1LB OF ROASTED BUTTER NUT SQUASH, $5.00 55.4F, 1LB OF QUINOA, $3.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 24LBS AT A VALUE OF $120.50 INFORMED MANAGER THAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS MUST BE 41F OR LESS FOR COLD FOODS AND 135F OR MORE FOR HOT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11- OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION, HOLDING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS). COOLER WAS TAGGED DURING DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO REMOVE TAG. SITE INSTRUCTED NOT USE COOLER. CONTACT CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL. SITE INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE COOLER AND ENSURE TEMPERATURE HOLDS AT 40.0F OR LESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. SERVICED ON SITE AND VIOLATION CORRECTED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111-OBSERVED 10 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND NEAR FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR AND NOTED 5 MORE RESTING ON BACK BAR SHELVING AREA. ALSO NOTED 2 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES RESTING ON GLASS SURFACE OF KITCHEN DISPLAY/OBSERVATION WINDOW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO ELIMINATED ACTIVITY, BEFORE RE INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

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

4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED ON TABLE TOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLE TOPS INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11-OBSERVED BROKEN SPLASH GUARD ON LEFT SIDE OF HAND SINK AT BAR REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11- OBSERVED GAPS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR TITLE IN -DISH WASHING AREA AND -COOK LINE AREA INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/RE GROUT AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.

MAY 15
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REGROUT FLOOR TILES.

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MAY 8
2018
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT BAR, 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT DISH WASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (HAM, EGGS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST BUILD UP ON SHELVES AT BOTH PREP AREAS INSIDE CABINETS AND AT PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN ALL SHELVES AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREAS ALSO OBSERVED LOW FLOOR GROUT AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND REGROUT FLOOR TILES.

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REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

SOME REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

JUN 7
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND 10 LBS OF COOKED CHILI BEANS STORED IN A LARGE TUB COVERED TIGHTLY IN WALK-IN COOLER AT 52.4F, ITEM PLACED IN WALK-IN COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $700.

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

BULK FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED( SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

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

A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AROUND HAND SINK AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN.

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

WALLS AROUND PREP AREAS AT 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN WITH CHIPPED PAINT, FOOD STAINS AND DAMAGED DRY WALL. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

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

EMPLOYEES DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS NOT COVERED, KEEP A WAY.

AUG 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ONLY EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE ABOVE MENTIONED HAND SINK UPON REQUEST. ALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN WITH THE HANDLE LYING DOWN IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SCOOPS EITHER IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OUT OF THE ICE.

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

REMOVE DUST DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER ON THE 2ND FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

REPLACE STAINED, DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS ON THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE MEAT SLICER ON THE 2ND FLOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING ON THE 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND PREVENT LEAKAGE ONTO THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

NOV 5
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS.

OCT 29
2015
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALChemical Safety
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NOTED SHELLFISH BEING STORED WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS. OBSERVED 4LBS OF MUSSELS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT THE PROPER IDENTIFICATION TAGS ATTACHED. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B

CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REFRIGERATED FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED PREP COOLER AT 47-51.2 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST COOLER TO MAINTAIN 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOTED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1LB OF COOKED LOBSTER AT 47.5 DEGREES F, 1LB OF COOKED CORN AT 49.1 DEGREES F,1LB OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 50 DEGREES F,1LB OF CHEESE AT 49 DEGREES F, AND 1LB OF COLE SLAW AT 50.4 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A

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 ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 45 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS, CEILINGS AND THE EXTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED.

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

MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER LIDS FOR THE CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BAR AREA. DISCARD ALL BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT AS NEEDED.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREAS.

APR 8
2014
PASSED
0 violations
APR 1
2014
FAILED
10 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

OBSERVED FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF WITH A 1/4 INCH OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED UNLABELED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR, SUGAR AND CORN MEAL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED CAN OPENER WITH FOOD DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR OF WALK IN BEER COOLER IN THE BASEMENT WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLERS.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD VENTS.

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER PREP AREA HOOD, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN DAIRY COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER ON THE 2ND FLOOR, IN THE HALLWAY FOR 2ND FLOOR WALK INS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE 2ND FLOOR 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

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

OBSERVED MOP STORED IN THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOP HANGING OR INVERTED.

JUN 6
2013
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 30
2013
FAILED
5 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

OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE 1ST FLOOR DISHWASH AREA AND 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. 3 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THIS AREA.

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO RUNNING WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE DIPPER WELL. REPAIR THE DIPPER WELL SO THAT IT HAS RUNNING WATER PROVIDED TO IT. OBSERVED LEAKING WATER FROM THE CEILING ABOVE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR THE SOURCE OF THE LEAKS.

OCT 30
2012
PASSED
0 violations

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