SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SPINZER RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 24/100

2331 W DEVON AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 21, 2025 · passed

Failed 7 of 26 inspections. 27 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
11 passed · 8 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
160
includes 27 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Sep 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 21
2025
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 13
2025
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDTIONAL STOPPERS FOR BASEMENT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING CEILING PAINT ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING CEILING PAINT AT SAID LOCATION.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600509 DATED ON 08/21/24 NOT CORRECTED-#47 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

AUG 21
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE BOX FREEZER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER MUST USE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES IS REQUIRED ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

SEP 25
2023
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

SEP 18
2023
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 25 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN SURFACES, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST. RECOMMENDED RECEIVING ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THEY MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD-HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS OF ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN BOTH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM FOR THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN IT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RENEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

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MAY 23
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STROE FOOD ITEMS IN REFRIGERATORS LOCATED IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AND BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD ITEMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED INTERIOR IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER CHESTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVERS IN ALL TOILET ROOMS WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ENSURE THAT FLOOR REMAINS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

APR 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS LIKE BEEF AND CHICKEN WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-204.11-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-305.11-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND STORE FOOD ONTO SHELVING.

FEB 17
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND STORE FOOD ONTO SHELVING.

FEB 3
2021
FAILED
8 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA IN BASEMENT WHERE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK ARE LOCATED. MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT DISHWASHING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14-OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 4 GLUEBOARDS STORED IN OVEN AT FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. OBSERVED 1 DEAD COCKROACH. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM OVEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 135 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER BASEMENT STAIRS AND ALONG WALLS, APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM BEHIND WOODEN BOARDS, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND BEHIND CRATES BY BASEMENT STAIRS AND ICE CREAM COLD HOLDING UNIT. MUST REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED TO ELEVATE FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CRATES AND STORE FOOD ONTO SHELVING.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRATES AND BINS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ON FIRST FLOOR AND NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.

DEC 22
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED SINKS LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE UNDERNEATH HEAT LAMPS LOCATED AT FRONT SERVICE AREA: CHICKEN SAMOSAS HELD AT 129.6F, BEEF PUFFS HELD AT 125.6F, AND VARIOUS FRIED VEGETABLES HELD AT 104.0F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $30. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL HOT TCS ITEMS AT OR ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED LEAK UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK AT FAUCET ON ADDITIONAL 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MAIN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EITHER ALL GENDER TOILET ROOM LOCATED ON FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIM ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON SIDE OF AND BENEATH ALL EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN REAR FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT ACROSS FROM PIZZA OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON VENT INSIDE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEEH HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND PROVIDE THE CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT COOKED TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN THE COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED WITH EXPIRATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABELED ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED ON THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE LOCATED TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS CLOSE TO THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR BY DEVON AVE NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR MAKE THE WALLS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MISSING FLOOR TILES BELOW THE FOAM CUP CONTAINERS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS THRU -OUT THE REAR PREP AREA WITH FOOD STAINED AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

JUL 5
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 12
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP ONE DOOR COOLER RANGING IN TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.7F TO 47.1F WITH YOGURT FOUND AT 51.3F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

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

THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN AND CHEESE PATTIES AT 125.6F, VEGETABLE FRITTERS AT 129.2F BOTH IN HOT HOLDING DISPLAY CASE. YOGURT AT 51.3F IN SMALL ONE DOOR COOLER. CHIC PEAS AT 103.7F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. HOT FOODS HELD AT 140F OR ABOVE. 10 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $20.00 DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. FOUND BLOCKED BY SHELVING WITH STORED ITEMS ON SHELVING. ALSO REAR PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR WASHING HANDS, DIRTY POTS AND PANS BEING STORED INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE IN THE FOLLOWING COOLERS: OBSERVED RAW BEEF STORED ON TOP SHELVING DIRECTLY ABOVE FRESH CILANTRO AND COOKED FOODS. RAW EGGS STORED DIRECTLY ON TOP OF CONTAINERS OF COOKED MEATS BOTH INSIDE THE REAR PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF STORED OVER COOKED RICE AND RAW EGGS STORED OVER FRESH TOMATOES AND PREPARED SAUCES BOTH INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT ALL TIMES IN ALL COOLERS. MANAGEMENT REARRANGED BOTH COOLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO A CUSTOMER. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED UPON MY ARRIVAL AND ARRIVED ONE HOUR LATER. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

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

ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER FOR SALE MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS. ALL PREPARED FOODS IN BASEMENT PREEZERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

RAW WOODEN SHELVING IN THE FRONT PREP MUST BE PAINTED/SEALED.--- DIRTY SHELVING NOTED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM, AND ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP. MUST CLEAN ANS MAINTAIN.---MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE FREEZERS. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER THE BASEMENT TO GO CONTAINER STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---ALL STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AND BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.

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

MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE ALL PREP, FOOD STORAGE AND DISH WASHING AREAS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT OR ENCASE ALL PLUMBING PIPING WITH HARD PLASTIC.---WALLS IN POOR REPAIR WITH OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS, CREVICES AT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.---DIRTY WALLS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER. DIRTY WALL AT THE BASEMENT TO GO STORAGE SHELVING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER ON LIGHT SHIELD THROUGHOUT THE 1ST FLOOR REAR PREP AND MISSING SHIELD END CAPS IN SAME AREA. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE SHIELD END CAPS.

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

MUST INSTALL AN HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. SINK BEING USED TO WASH DISHES AT THIS TIME.---INOPERABLE VENTILATION ABOVE THE BASEMENT PREP GAS STOVES AND NO VENTILATION ABOVE THE LARGE GAS BREAD OVEN MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR REMOVE OVEN.---PLASTIC BAG BEING USED AS A MEANS OF REPAIR UNDER THE BASEMENT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG AND PROPERLY REPAIR.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES INSIDE THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO PROOF OF TRAINING, PROOF OF NEW EMPLOYEE STATUS OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

NOV 7
2017
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 31
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2028216 DATED 4/12/2017 NOT CORRECTED:-#30) NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. #32) NOTED INNER LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.#33) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY THE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISPLAY COUNTERS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #38) NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090

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

NOTED LEAKING PIPPING AT THE BOTTOM OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BY THE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE FOLLOWING AREAS:-BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS-69.5F/68.5F,HAND WASH SINKS- 66.7/77.9F, BATHROOM 69.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SAMUSA, BEEF ETC) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

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

NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN TIN CANS INSIDE THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

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

NOTED INNER LID OF CHEST FREEZER BROKEN AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY THE SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND DISPLAY COUNTERS WITH DIRT, FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS......NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZERS AND UPRIGHT FREEZERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK BY THE SECOND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BASEMENT PREP AREA...MUST ALSO REPLACE OR REPLACE THE SPRINGS OF THE SPRAYER NOZZLE AT THE SAME SINK....NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26
2016
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

STORE ALL SINGLE SERVICE UNTENSILS WITH HANDLES FACING OUT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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

OBSERVED BLACK MILDEWY CAULKING AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK ON 1 ST FLOOR MAIN COOKING AREA. OBSERVED NEW CAULKING NEEDED IN WASHBOWL SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELF IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. RAW WOOD SHELF IS ACCROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT AND TO THE RIGHT OF REACH IN REFIRGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT.MUST PAINT OR SEAL RAW WOOD SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE LOCATED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNCLEAN WITH CAKED ON FOOD DEBRIS. MICROWAVE MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATORS NEED TO BE CLEANED. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ALL CASES THAT HOLD DRY SNACKS NEED TO BE CLEANED.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN IN FRONT SERVICE AREA ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SHELVES. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FLOORS IN CORNERS. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN MAIN COOKING AREA UNDER STOVES AND FYERS. REPLACE ALL CRACKED BROKEN FLOOR TILES. OBSERVED FLOORS BY EXIT DOOR LEADING TO BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND RESTORE SURFACE OF FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN 1 ST FLOOR WASHROOM IN KITCHEN NEED REPAIR BEHIND TOILET. OBSERVED HOLE IN WALL. RESTORE ALL WALLS TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED WALL BEHIND STOVE SHEET METAL PEELING AWAY FROM WALL. REATTACH METAL TO WALL. OBSERVED COVER MISSING FROM CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING AREA. INSTALL COVER OF CONDENSER SO THAT ALL FOOD IS PROTECTED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN NON COOKING ROOM USED FOR DRY STORAGE. OBSERVED SINK STOPPERS NEEDED FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT COOKING ROOM.

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

OBSERVED ROOM IN BASEMENT OFF OF COOKING AREA CONTAINING SUMP PUMP. THIS ROOM CONTAINS ALOT OF OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPEMNT AND CLUTTER. REMOVE ANY OLD UNUSABLE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN ROOM ACCESSIBLE FOR PEST CONTROL.

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

OBSERVED LONG HANDLED SCOOPS NEEDED IN ALL FOOD PRODUCT. PROVIDE LONG HANDLED SCOOPS TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT FROM CONTAMINATING FOOD. MAINTAIN LONG HANDLED SCOOPS. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON COUNTERS. WIPING CLOTHS NEED TO BE STORED WITHIN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.

AUG 4
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in freezers, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and in freezers.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced, reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust/peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in prep area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment 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 in kitchen prep area not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas under heavy equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). broken/damaged floor tiles in 1st floor, shall be reapired/replaced.

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

Drain pipe of bathroom sink in bsmt was leaking, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAR 11
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:ONE AND HALF LARGE CONTAINERS FILLED WITH HOME YOGURT STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN AT TEMP OF 46.4F(HALF FILLED CONTAINER); OTHER CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 68F. NO COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER/OWNER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD. POUNDS 20,VALUE 24. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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

RAW AND COOKED FOOD MUST BE STORED INSIDE A FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINER WITH LIDS. WHITE SHELVES IN THE FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN NOT CLEANABLE WITH POROUS SURFACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

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

MISSING HANDLE AT ONE DOOR COCA-COLA REFRIGERATOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

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

ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE MEAT GRINDER AND CAN OPENER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

BROKEN WALL ABOVE THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

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

END CAPS IS MISSING AT LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN,FIRST FLOOR. BURNED LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE LARGE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.BROKEN STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT AREA MUST PROVIDE TO PROPERLY ABLE TO SET-UP THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.

APR 25
2013
PASSED
0 violations
APR 18
2013
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND SAMOSA (VEGETABLES/POTATO) STORED UNDER THE LAMP UNIT AT TEMP OF 124.5F; EGG ROLL SAMOSA AT TEMP OF 128.1F TO 129.OF; COOKED RICE INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 119.0F; FRESH EGGS STORED ON TOP THE LEDGE OF STAIRCASE AT TEMP OF 67F, 57.2F AND 58F. FOUND AN OPENED CAN OF CHICK PEA STORED INSIDE THE COOLER (NOT ON) AT TEMP OF 67.8F; SLICE TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 68.9F; BUN KABAB AT TEMP OF 45.9F; COOKED PULLED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.6F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. INFORMATION GIVEN ON PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. POUNDS: 25 VALUE: $123. CRITICAL VIOLATION, 7-38-005A.

CRITICALOther
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

NO HOT WATER PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. PRESENT WATER TEMP OF 52.5F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

CRITICALSanitation
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

FROM STAIRCASE OBSERVED SEVERAL INCHES OF WASTE WATER THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. BASEMENT HAS A FULL PREP AREA WITH COOLERS, FREEZERS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UTENSIL WASHING FACILIITES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WASTE WATER AND THEN WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE BASEMENT AREA(WALLS, FLOORS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT), INCLUDED INTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. MUST REMOVE ALL FOOD AFFECTED BY THE WASTE WATER, AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES. REPAIR ANY DAMAGE DONE BY ACCUMULATED WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES: ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE DISPLAY (UNUSED) COOLER IN SELLING/SERVING AREA. OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/2" TO 1" ON BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ROACHES AND RODENT/INSECT PROOF DOOR. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

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

ONCE FOOD PRODUCTS ARE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER, THE NEW CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED FOAM PLATE INSIDE THE RICE POT WITH COOKED RICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO PICK UP FOOD. RAW AND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER AND COOLERS,MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS.

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

SHELF BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR/BROKEN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOILED, TORN ALUMINUM FOIL LINING SHELVES. MUST REMOVE.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING DEEP FRYER AND UNDER THE BURNERS OF THE STOVE, ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON DINING TABLE PEPPER/SUGAR DISPENSERS. SHELVING, COOLERS/FREEZERS, GASKETS/HINGES, TABLETOPS THROUGH-OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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

OBSERVED FLOOR WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED UNDER THE UNUSED DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT AREA,CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD STAINS AND DIRT ON WALLS, CONDUITS AND CEILING THROUGHOUT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT, AND SEAL ALL HOLES ON CEILING IN PREP AREA AND THOUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA,FOOD DEBRIS

MINORFood Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDE ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CHECKING FOOD TEMPERATURE.

SEP 6
2012
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

SEAL HOLES THROUGH-OUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED IN BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL FOAM, FOIL, PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS THAT ARE USED TO SEAL HOLES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS. REMOVE ALL STAINS AND DEBRIS. REPAIR BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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

VENTILATION IN BASEMENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME..

AUG 29
2012
FAILED
15 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,INSIDE THE SINK WAS STORED A BIG POT WITH FOOD INSIDE,A CONTAINER WITH SOAP AND SPONGES TO WASH DISHES,AND DIRTY DISHES. NO PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT SINK. POT AND DISHES WAS REMOVED AND PAPER TOWEL WAS PROVIDED UPON MY REQUEST,INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030.

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

OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED, OBSERVED BASEMENT DOOR WIDE OPENED, NO SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. ALSO REPAIR MAIN DOOR IN BASEMENT (TO OUTSIDE STAIRWELL), IT IS NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOF. OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES IN DIFFERENT LOCATION OF PREMISES: ON WALL BY THE STAIR CASE THAT GOES DOWN TO BASEMENT, AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK, ON EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN DOOR IN BASEMENT,IN THE MIDDLE OF ROLLED UP GARDEN HOSE, INSIDE THE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,ON WALL BY THE REFRIGERATOR IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA (10 LIVE ROACHES). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020.

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-14-2011, REPORT #664275 #30-MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT. #32-MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES. #33-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE REACH IN FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER,ALL THE ATTACHED SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND IST FLOOR,THE INTERIOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN. #34-MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVINGS. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. #35-MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR,(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) #36-MISSING END CAPS IN THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOKING AREA IN THE BASEMENT, AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS #38-LEAKING UNDER THE BIG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. #42-OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29.

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

VIOLATION UP GRATED TO VIOLATION # 29

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

REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN WASH ROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT AREA.

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION#29

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INCLUDED DEEP FRYER,GREASE BUILD-UP.

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

SEAL HOLES THROUGH-OUT THE PREMISES INCLUDED IN BASEMENT AREAS, REMOVE ALL FOAM, FOIL, PAPER AND PLASTIC BAGS THAT ARE USED TO SEAL HOLES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH-OUT PREMISES, INCLUDING DINING ROOM AND WASHROOMS. REMOVE ALL STAINS AND DEBRIS. REPAIR BASEBOARDS IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.

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

VIOLATION UPDRADED TO VIOLATION #29

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

VIOLATION UP GRADED TO VIOLATION#29

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

VENTILATION IN BASEMENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME..

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

VIOLATION UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #29.

DEC 14
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
TOILET ROOMS ENCLOSED CLEAN, PROVIDED WITH HAND CLEANSER, SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AND PROPER WASTE RECEPTACLES

FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT WASROOM MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. MANAGER ASKED HIS EMPLOYEE TO BUY PAPER TOWEL AND HE PUT IT INSIDE THE WASHROOM WHILE I WS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS. 7-38-030

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED FROM REPORT #413792 DATED 9/22/10.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO THE CUSTOMER. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-010(B).

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

MUST PROVIDE LABEL ON ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST DEFROST ALL CHEST FREEZER AND REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT, WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ALL GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP/SERVING AREA. MUST PROVIDE KNIFE RACK FOR ALL KNIVES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE REACH IN FREEZER, CHEST FREEZER, REACH IN COOLER,ALL THE ATTACHED SHELVINGS IN THE BASEMENT AND IST FLOOR,THE INTERIOR AND BOTTOM PART OF THE SLIDING DOOR OF THE DISPLAY COOLER,WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR. MUST REMOVE MILK CRATE BEING USED AS A PALLET INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA. PROVIDE REGULAR PALLET OR SHELVINGS. FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT, MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES AND SERVING AREA IST FLOOR/BASEMENT, AND THE HOOD AND FILTER. MUST REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FIRST FLOOR,(NOT IN GOOD REPAIR).

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

MISSING END CAPS IN THE LIGHT BULBS IN THE COOKING AREA IN THE BASEMENT, AND FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE END CAPS.

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

LEAKING UNDER THE BIG 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL REACH IN FREEZER AND CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

SEP 22
2010
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 15
2010
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

found/observed live roaches 7 in kitchen area, dishwashing areas (1st fl., and bsmt.), also observed side entrance door(east)not roden proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door.citation issued#H000062821 with a court date of 10/28/2010, at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am. or use pre-paid option.

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

found some foods not properly dated/labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.

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

cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.

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

non food cotact surfaces of cooking equipment had excess grease build up needs detailed cleaning(crevices), cooler shelving, cabinet drawers, storage shelving(1st fl.,bsmt. need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep tables need detailed cleaning.

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

floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment in kitchen had excess grease, debris build up needs detailed cleaning(corners). floors in bsmt., prep areas, storage areas, storage rooms not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).

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

walls that had gaps, damaged, holes(around pipes), shall be repair,sealed. walls, ceilings that had peeling paint, grease build up need repairing, cleaning.

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

missing light shields in bsmt prep areas, storage areas, and display cooler shall be provided.light shields in prep area need cleaning(1st floor).

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

exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen prep area, bathrooms, storage areas not clean need cleaning.exhaust fan in bathroom in state of disrepair(broken), shall be repair/replaced. must move fryer to be completely under exhaust canopy.

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

excess clutter in bsmt. storage areas shall be removed. must move grinder in bsmt. away from drain line.

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