SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

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7914 S EXCHANGE AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 11, 2025 · passed

8 of 16 inspections passed, 2 failed, 6 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
65
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 11
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE ICE CREAM REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE OF THE FREEZER THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A ONE INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 13
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER FRYERS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE AND PREP TABLE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK AND MOP BUCKET.

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

FOUND MOP ON FLOOR BY THE UTILITY SINK; INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP PROPERLY TO DRY AND TO REPLACE MOP HEAD OR CLEAN IT TO AVOID ODOR FROM MOP.

APR 28
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKIN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

FEB 26
2016
PASSED
0 violations
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FEB 19
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER MULTI-TASKING, PUT ON GLOVES AND WRAPPED SANDWICHES WITHOUT ANY HAND WASHING PRIOR TO PUTTING ON GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

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

FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. A PACKAGE OF BREADS WERE BEING STORED INSIDE OF THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS KEEP SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. FOOD, GREASE AND DEBRIS FOUND ON TOP OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO STORE ARTICLES 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN BOTH WASH ROOMS AND WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BLOWN LIGHT BULBS IN THE FRONT AND REAR. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO UNCLOG THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 9
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE ON THE TOP AND LIP OF COINTAINER.THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CONTAINER,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE, AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST REPLACE 2 BURNED OUT BULBS AT THE VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

DEC 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN 85.1F STANDING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND FROZEN GROUND BEEF AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON DRAINBOARD. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE PROPERLY THAWED USING ONE OF THE FOLLIWING METHODS: UNDER REFRIGERATION AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW, UNDER POTABLE RUNNING WATER AT 70 DEGREES OR BELOW, WITH SUFFICIENT WATER VELOCITY TO AGITATE AND FLOAT OFF LOOSE FOOD PARTICLES INTO THE OVERFLOW, OR IN A MICROWAVE OVEN WHEN THE FOOD WILL IMMEDIATELY BE TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING FACILITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND GREASE AND GARBAGE DUMPSTERS INSIDE THE ENCLOSED GARBAGE AREA. MUST KEEP ALL TRASH AND DEBRIS OFF GROUND AND INSIDE RECEPTACLES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP COVER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER NEXT TO ICE CREAM FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER, AND MEAT SLICER.

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

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

REMVOE DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS, WINDOW LEDGES, AND INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF WASHROOM DOORS THROUGHOUT(DIRT AND STAINS).

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

OUTSIDE PROPERTY LINE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, LOT'S OF TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED - MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN. BOTH WASHROOMS CLUTTERED, MUST KEEP AREAS ORGANIZED AND NEAT. ALL STOCK ITEMS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT(INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER). EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL ITEMS(PHONES ETC) MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA(NOT ON PREP TABLE OR MEAT SLICER). CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE. REFRAIN FROM STORING UNCOVERED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

JUN 27
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOTED JUNE 20, 2014 ON REPORT# 920460 NOT CORECTED: -19- OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA STILL NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE STILL FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTACLE AND OVERFLOWING TRASH WITH LIDS UP ON DUMPSTERS. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREAE DUMPSTER AND TO PROPELY DISCARD TRASH IN DUMPSTERS MAKING SURE TO KEEP LIDS CLOSED. CRITICAL VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

SEE VIOLATION #14.

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

REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELF IN PREP AREA.

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR CLOGGED, REPAIR COVER. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

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

PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP COVER ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 20
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

BLACK DIRT AND MOLD FOUND INSIDE ICE MACHINE. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AND GREASE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ON EXTERIOR OF RECEPTACLE, LIDS OPEN ON DUMPSTERS, AND TRASH FOUND ON GROUND IN CORALE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

REMOVE CARD BOARD FROM SHELF IN PREP AREA. PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZER.

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT SLICER, AND INTERIOR OF ICE CREAM FREEZER.

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

FLOOR DRAIN IN REAR CLOGGED, REPAIR COVER. CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

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

PAINT AND SEAL RAW WOOD AT BASE OF POP COOLER.

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

PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD.

JAN 8
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

exterior of ice machine not clean.must clean/maintain.

FEB 17
2012
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination.MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP IN CONTAINER.

MAR 11
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND KNIFES BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

SEP 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHEN FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED,IT BEEF,FRIED CHICKEN WINGS,ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST STILL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.

AUG 27
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER RINSE HIS HANDS AT THE 3-COMP. SINK, WIPE THEM ON A WASH CLOTH AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES. USING THE SAME GLOVES, HE WENT FROM HANDLING RAW BEEF/CHICKEN TO HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. BUNS, LETTUCE,ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS USING SOAP AND HOT WATER (TO COMFORT) WHEN MULTI-TASKING, HANDLING RAW, READY TO EAT, ETC. **PROPER HAND WASHING DEMONSTRATED** CITATION #64672-18 ISSUED

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. FOUND OPENED NACHO CHEESE AND PEPPERS IN WALK-IN COOLER IN #10 CAN. INSTRUCTED TO PUT IN CONTAINERS, COVER AND PROPERLY LABEL IT.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN PREP COOLERS.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENTS.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WAITING AREA.

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.

MAR 30
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST REMOVE PRODUCTS STORED IN #10 CANS FROM WALK-IN COOLER AND PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINERS THAT MUST BE DATED AND LABELED.

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING FOR WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE, MUST BE ATLEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS AND INTERIOR OF PREP REACH-IN COOLER AND CLEAN GYROS COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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