SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STELLA'S DINER.

BEAT. 42/100

3042 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 2, 2021 · passed

Failed 4 of 17 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
12 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
72
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Mar 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 2
2021
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 16
2021
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

CONSUMER ADVISORY NOTED ON THE MENU IS INCORRECT IN DISCLOSING ITEMS THAT ARE NOT RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR THAT MAY BE COOKED TO ORDER SUCH AS ALL CHICKEN DISHES. REVIEWED CONSUMER ADVISORY REQUIREMENTS, GIVEN SAMPLE MEMO AND INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT MISLABELED ITEMS ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN USE, WET WIPING CLOTHS NOTED MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION PROVIDED BETWEEN USE.

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

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT PREP/SERVER COUNTER AND THE REAR PREP AREA PLASTIC STORAGE BINS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. FLOORS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING.

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

I NOTED A CLEAN RUBBER SPATULA IN POOR REPAIR WITH TORN/MISSING RUBBER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

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

MUST NOT USE A CARDBOARD BOX AS A FOOD CONTAINER ON KITCHEN SHELVING. FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE A WASHABLE MATERIAL.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS UNDER RUBBER MATTING THROUGHOUT.-----FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND DEEP FRYER ON THE COOKS LINE AND AROUND THE REAR PREP THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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

NOTED EMPLOYEE HANDBAGS AT THE FRONT PREP/SERVER AREA. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA, AWAY FROM FOOD PREP/STORAGE, FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359970 ON 2-6-20 NOT CORRECTED. #51- 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR ALL 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.#53- NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR ALL WASHROOMS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FEB 6
2020
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIVDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR ALL WASHROOMS.

JAN 30
2020
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X3). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIVDE ADDITIONAL WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR ALL WASHROOMS.

MAY 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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

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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

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEES WHILE WEARING GLOVES RINSED THE WASH CLOTHS AND WIPED THE PREP TABLE AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS -PUTTING HANDS WITH GLOVES INSIDE PANTS POCKET AND WIPING HANDS ON APRON AND CONTINUED TO PREPARE FOOD. -WENT TO THE WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT AND RETURNED TO CONTINUE PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THAT GLOVES NEED TO BE CHANGED WHEN CHANGING TASK OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST WASH HANDS AFTER CHANGE OF GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

NOTED TRAYS OF RAW EGGS STORED ABOVE COOKED AND READY TO EAT VEGETABLES AND FOOD ITEMS (LETTUCE, GRAVY SAUCE,BERRIED), INSIDE REFRIGERATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS ABOVE THE UNCOOKED (RAW) FOODS. FOOD MUST ALSO BE COVERED AND PROTECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005.

SERIOUSFood 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

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS/EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE CONTAINERS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS

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

NOTED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND DRY STORAGE AREAS AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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FEB 28
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON CLEAN DISK RACKS.(CLOTHES, APRONS, ETC.) MUST RELOCATE.

SEP 28
2017
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 21
2017
FAILED
7 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 ROACH ACTIVITY ON SITE. NOTED APPROX. 4 ROACHES IN THE DISHROOM. ALSO NOTED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN BASEMENT EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA. NOTED APPROX. 10 SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND SODA BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED BOWLS BEING USED TO DISPENSE BULK GOODS IN REAR COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SCOOPS WITH HANDLES.

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

OBSERVED WATER POOLING IN BOTTOM OF 1 DOOR UPRRIGHT COOLER AND LONG PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE WATER AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED THE WIRE RACKS ABOVE THE PREP TOP COOLER TO BE IN POOR REPAIR: WHITE COATING IS WEARING OFF AND EXPOSED METAL UNDERNEATH IS RUSTING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPLACE CAULKING AT LEFT DISH MACHINE DRAINBOARD, WHERE CAULKING IS DETACHING FROM WALL AND CREATING COARSE POCKETS THAT ARE DIFFICULT TO CLEAN. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO COVER THE GREASE TRAP LID IN DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED CONDENSATION LEAKING FROM PIPING ONTO FLOOR IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE CONDENSATION LEAK. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING STACKED AND USED AS A SHELF IN THE COOKLINE, WHERE IT IS CONSTANTLY EXPOSED TO GREASE SPLATTERS FROM FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE A SHELF THAT IS EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS OF EQUIPMENT ON EITHER SIDE OF FRYER. OBSERVED ORGANIC RESIDUE ACCUMULATING ON THE REAR LEDGE OF THE LONG PREP TOP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THESE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AT FLOOR COVERING IN COOK LINE AND IN EMPLOYEE CHANGING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN FLOORS TO BE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING CORNER GUARD AT WALL TO RIGHT OF WAFFLE STATION (WHERE FRP IS DETACHING FROM WALL AND EXPOSING DRYWALL UNDERNEATH).

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

MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO MINIMIZE MICROBIAL GROWTH.

JAN 5
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE COFFEE GRINDER DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE FRONT COUNTER HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SINK TO PROTECT THE COFFEE GRINDER, OR PROVIDE AT LEAST 12 INCHES OF CLEARANCE.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE GRILL AND FRYERS. ALSO OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREPARED FOOD WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET MINIMUM FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 27
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT COOKING AREA. OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON HANDLE OF REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT COOKING AREA NECT TO REACH IN FREEZER. REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR RESTORE HANDLE TO A SMOOTH EASILY SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED CEILING VENT IN WOMENS WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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

OBSERVED NO LIGHTS SHEILDS IN BASEMENT WITH FOOD STORAGE. MUST INSTALL ADN MAINTAIN LIGHT SHEILDS IN BASEMENT.

MAR 25
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER NEAR THE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AT THE WEST 3 C0OMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT ABOVE THE DISH MACHINE AND TO MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE HOT WATER HANDLE LOCATED AT THE EAST 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FACILITY OUT OF COMPLIANCE. AWARE OF REQUIREMENT.

SEP 19
2014
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 12
2014
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED INSIDE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED RAW BEEF HAMBURGERS AT INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 47.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD ITEMS. APPROXIMATELY 11LBS VALUE OF $22 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREAS NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. 0PPM CHLORINE OBSERVED AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS WHILE DISHES BEING WASHED. MUST MAINTAIN SANITIZING RINSE AT 100PPM. AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE TO 100PPM. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED GOLDEN SHIELD COMPANY TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE. DISHMACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100PPM. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 01/10/14 REPORT#1092771.(32)FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE. (35)FOUND CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT. (40) MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

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

OBSERVED WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

JAN 10
2014
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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

FOUND CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALL ON WEST SIDE OF BASEMENT. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER AT WALK-IN MEAT COOLER IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA.

MAY 8
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLERS.

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

FOUND WALL IN POOR REPAIR BY STAIRWELL LEADING DOWNSTAIRS.

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

FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS.(WASHCLOTHS, CLOTHES,ETC.)

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

FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.

DEC 11
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

EXPOSED TABLEWARES MUST BE COVERED OR WRAPPED.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING. METAL RACK SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST PAINT/RE-SEAL/REPAIR. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN. WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

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

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER.

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

BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.

MAR 30
2010
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. OBSERVED RUSTED WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE LARGE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR OF ICE CRAM FREEZER AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE PREP AREA.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP KITCHEN.

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