SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

STICKY RICE.

BEAT. 33/100

4018 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 16, 2024 · passed

Failed 8 of 31 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
31
17 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
150
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since May 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 16
2024
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 7
2023
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 27
2023
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, PORK, SOUP, SALAD ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (RICE, CHILI PEPPER ETC) IN THE KITCHEN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE COCKROACHES CRAWLING ON TOP AND BEHIND DISHMACHINE IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP AND STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOPSINK IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNCESSARY ARTICLES (PILE OF WOOD) AND CLUTTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

NOV 15
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED PORK)HELD INSIDE COOLER IN PREP AREA NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEARLY DATE MARK ALL REFRIGERATED,READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS

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

4-501.11--FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

AUG 30
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

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AUG 19
2022
FAILED
17 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MULTIPLE COOLERS MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMTERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS, MAINTAIN.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS STORED IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINER, MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING INSIDE CABINET NEXT TO COFFEE STATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOORS IN DISH AREA, BASEMENT ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF, AND IN FRONT FRONT BEVERAGE AREA INSIDE CABINETS. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BASEMENT, NEAR GARBAGE CANS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND SOILED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON SHELF IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZER SOLUTION.

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

FOUND PANS AND POTS STORED IN DISH AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT DURING STORAGE.

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

FOUND COLOR CODED CUTTING BOARDS WITH STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE, MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN, MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND MEAT IN GARAGE FREEZER STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS, MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND TORN DOOR GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER, 2 DOOR COOLER IN DISH AREA, 2 DOOR FREEZER IN DISH AREA, AND IN FREEZER IN GARAGE. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND CARDBOARD LINED ON FLOORS IN PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND CRACKED CEILING TILES IN MEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER INSIDE CABINET SHELVES IN BEVERAGE AREA, BROKEN DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS, MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING: VENTILATION HOOD IN PREP AREA, AND FLOORS/WALLS/CEILINGS THROUGHOUT DISH AREA. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND HOLES IN WALL IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 18
2021
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 10
2021
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A VERY THICK BROWNISH-PINK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE USED FRO HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED FROZEN CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR FREEZER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT TO HAVE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMENS TOLIET ROOM. INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
14 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED ANIMAL ORIGIN RAW GROUND CHICKEN, RAW PORK AND RAW EGGS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKED, UNCOVERED READY TO EAT TOFU, COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED EGGPLANT IN THE COOKS LINE COOLER. ALSO OBSERVED A BAG OF COOKED CHOPPED PORK, A BAG OF CHOPPED READY TO EAT TOFU IN A CONTAINER DIRECTLY ON TOP OF AND TOUCHING A PLASTIC BAG OF RAW CHOPPED CHICKEN INSIDE A TALL REACH-IN COOLER. ALL COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $150.00. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL RAW ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS AND STORE ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED RICE HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE A RICE WARMER AT 118.4F, 111.0F AND RANGING TO 129.9F. APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS DISCARDED WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $10.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER WITH NO LABELS. NO PROPER DATE LABELING WITH EXPIRATION DATES NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK, COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED RICE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS WITH A VALUE OF $100.00. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE LABEL ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

COOKS LINE WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED EXTREMELY SOILED, WET CLOTH TOWELS AS A LINER SHELVING ON COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE SOILED, WET TOWELS WHEN NEEDED.

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

TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED INVERTED ON A METAL POLE OF SHELVING. MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD CONTACT TO GO CONTAINERS TO BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.----CLEAN STORED MIXING BOWLS MUST BE STORED INVERTED ON CLEAN SHELVING.

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS, AS ELECTRICAL SOCKET COVERS AND AS A MEANS TO ELEVATE/SECURE ELECTRICAL WIRING ON WALLS AND FLOORS.----PEELING PLASTIC NOTED ON THE METAL SPLASH GUARD AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PLASTIC.-----MUST NOT USE ROPE TO HANG METAL RACK SHELVING. ALL PARTS OF SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING/COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE RAW WOOD AS SHELVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL ALL RAW WOOD TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXTREMELY SOILED BRICK WALL AND WALL FAN AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BRICK WITH PEELING, CHIPPING PAINT AND PIECES OF BRICK. MUST SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN/DISH AREAS TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRTY BROOM AND DUST PAN STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING STORED DRY FOODS ON SHELVING IN REAR KITCHEN. MUST PROPERLY STORE MAINTENANCE TOOLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES INCLUDING SERVERS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUL 17
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS.

JUL 10
2019
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WIHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPAPRED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND KEEP ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE STAND UP 2-DOOR REAR PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, 4 LIVE ROACHES UNDERNEATH TABLE TOP (UNDER AIR CONDITIONER UNIT) AT REAR PREP AREA AND 2 LIVE ROACHES IN EMPLOYEES LOCKERS. MUST REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS, COOLERS DOOR HINDGES/CORNERS ALSO OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS THAT ARE MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STRORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 17
2018
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(A) EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT AN APPROPRIATE PROCEDURE, WITH NECESSARY SUPPLIES, AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: FOUND 2 BAGS OF PRE-COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.8F, 3 BAGS OF COOKED SHRIMP AT 52.3F, AND A BAG OF RAW CHICKEN AT 53.8F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. FOUND A LARGE TRAY OF SEMI COOKED SAUSAGE IN THE 2-DOOR REACHIN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $100. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE RACKS ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASMENT, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BATHROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 10 DROPPINGS UNDER THE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE GARAGE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED STAFF, ALL DROPPINGS MUST BE REMOVED, INFECTED AREAS SHALL BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITIZED, AND ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

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

4-501.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN BOTH MICROWAVE OVENS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-102.11(A) OBSERVED OLD COOKING EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER STORED IN THE BACK YARD, BEHIND THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BROKEN AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-202.11(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE END CAPS THAT ARE MISSING FROM THE LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE DRY FOOD STRORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CORE VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 16
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED (ON RIGHT SIDE DOOR). MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET.

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM UP IN ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE, FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF BASEMENT GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR LITTERED UNDER SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO STAIRS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN CEILING ABOVE DISHWASH AREA.

DEC 8
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND FOODS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN 2DR REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLERS LOCATED IN THE REAR GARAGE, AND ALSO IN THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN AREA.

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

MUST REGROUT FLOOR IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA IN FRONT OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR, AND IN THE MIDDLE PORTION OF THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI AND GRIME. IN THE BASEMENT MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND SMALL PUDDLES OF WATER IN VARIOUS CORNERS OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL AND CEILING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.

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

MUST PROVIDE A SPLACH GUARD ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT SERVICE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.

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

FOUND ACCUMULATED DRY WEEDS LEANED UP AGAINIST THE EXTERIOR RIGHT HAND SIDE TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE GARAGE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ACCUMULATED DRY WEEDS SO AS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND BREEDING.

MAR 3
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SCOOPERS WITH HANDLES FOR THE RICE COOKER IN THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. FOUND A PLASTIC CONTAINER WTHOUT A SCOOPER BEING USED.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR DOORS OF THE 2DR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AT THE GASKETS TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRI; THE INTERIOR BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE ICE MACHINE PANEL TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE AND REPAINT THE EXTERIOR LID AND ENTIRE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN. ALSO MUST REPAINT RUSTY BOTTOM SHELF OF ALL STAINLESS STEEL PREP TABLES IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA SO AS TO HAVE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE SURFACES.

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CEILING ABOVE THE UPROGHT ONE DOOR FREEZER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE SAUCE SPLASHES. ALSO MUST DO SAME AT WALLS AND CEILING ACROSS AND ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE GREASY AND GRIMMY EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS AT THE EXHAUST CANOPY ABOVE THE STOVES IN THE KITCHEN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND 6 KITCHEN PREP COOK STAFF WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL STAFF AT RESTAURANT FOR THE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.

JUN 15
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3PART SINK USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, BLENDERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND GARAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. ALSO,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED AND MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 8
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT ADEQUATELY SANITIZING FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS, CHEMICAL PPM 0. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN SANITIZER AT 100 PPM WHEN USING CHLORINE. DISH MACHINE IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE RAW WOODEN SHELVINGS INSIDE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER KITCHEN 3PART SINK USE A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, BLENDERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA AND GARAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS. ALSO,WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT MUST BE FINISHED AND MAKE IT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 15
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS INSIDE COOLERS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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

MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

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

STORAGE SHELVES UNUDER PREP TABLES NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND APPLY NON-TOXIC SEALANT TO SURFACE.

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

CAN OPENER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE, INTERIOR UPPER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTER, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR COOLERS AND ALONG SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

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

FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR DAILY AND RESEAL FLOOR TO HAVE NON-POROUS SURFACE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

THERMOMETER NOT CONSPICUOUS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETERS VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

AUG 20
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTER TABLES, CUTTING BOARD, RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDER MICROWAVE, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

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

WALL NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES

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

KITCHEN PREP AND GARAGE STORAGE AREAS CLUTTER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

MAY 23
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTER TABLES, CUTTING BOARD, RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDER MICROWAVE, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

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

WALL NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES,

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

KITCHEN PREP AND GARAGE STORAGE AREAS CLUTTER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

MAY 16
2014
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

OUTSIDE GARAGE FOOD STORAGE AREA ENTRY AND OVERHEAD DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, NOT SEALED, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

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

ALL SURFACES NEEDS DETAIL CLEAN: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, COUNTER TABLES, CUTTING BOARD, RAW WOOD BLOCK UNDER MICROWAVE, TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

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

WALL NOT CLEAN AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED IN REAR KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAIR WALL SURFACES,

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

KITCHEN PREP AND GARAGE STORAGE AREAS CLUTTER, NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN,

NOV 21
2013
PASSED
0 violations
NOV 13
2013
FAILED
3 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 EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT,(UNDER THE STAIR WHERE THE EMPLOYEES BIKE ARE STORED)OVER 60 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUE SERIOUS 7-38-020.

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

TWO DEEP FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT NEED TO BE DEFROSTED.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE DETAILED CLEAN . MUST CLEAN ALONG BOARDERS OF WALLS.

SEP 6
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

TWO DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE DEFROSTED.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN. MUST CLEAN ALONG BORDERS OF WALLS.

AUG 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, WAS AT 57F. AND UNRIGHT FREEZER WAS AT 47F. BOTH UNIT TAGGED (HELD FOR INSPECTION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER, PREP AREA, WAS OUT OF TEMPERATURE RANGE (59F). FOOD WAS DISCARDED. POUNDS: 89LBS COST: $700.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION.

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

TWO DEEP FREEZER IN BASEMENT NEED TO BE DEFROSTED.

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

BASEMENT FLOOR NEEDS TO BE DETAIL CLEAN. MUST CLEAM ALONG BORDERS OF WALLS.

SEP 14
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; ONE FOOD HANDLER, TOUCHING FACE/NOSE AND RETURED TO PREP AREA TO HANDLE/PREPARED FOODS. ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE CAME INTO THE KITCHEN AND PUT ON GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HER HAND. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION WITH SOAP AND WARM WATER AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).

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

KITCHEN/PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED A CONDIMENTS STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN FRONT OF SINK, AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE THE SINK. SINK HAD EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD PARTICLES IN IT. INSTRUCTED EXPOSED SINK MUST BE ACCESSIVE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

PREP FOODS AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO DATE/LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE UNITS AT DISH WASHING AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON TWO DOORS OF PREP REACH IN COOLER IN KITCHEN, REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS, AND PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK AND PREP COOLER.

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

THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEANED, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL SHELVING UNITS, BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF DISH WASHING MACHINE, MICROWAVE OVENS, BLENDERS, ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, CABINETS, STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND, BETWEEN EQUIPMENT AT PREP AREAS AND DISH WASHING AREA.

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

MUST CLEAN/REPAIR AND REPAINT WALLS AND CEILING THRU-OUT DISH WASHING AREA, AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AT KITCHEN. ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WASHROOMS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3PART SINK AND DISH MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RUSTY GREASE TRAPS UNDER 3PART SINK AND BASEMENT.

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

INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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

INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

AUG 1
2011
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 25
2011
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS AT 0PPM. MECHANICAL DISHWASHING MACHINE SHOULD PROVIDE A FINAL SANITIZING RINSE OF 100PPM. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL. MANAGER CALLED ECOLAB TECHNICIAN AND HE WAS ABLE TO FIX THE MACHINE. FINAL SANITIZING RINSE WAS AT 100PPM ALREADY.

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE GARAGE BEING USED AS A STORAGE ROOM. ALONG THE WALL BASE ,BEHIND ALL THE COOLERS AND UNDER ALL THE CHAIRS AND STOVE, APPROXIMATELY OVER 85 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. ALSO MUST SEAL THE GAP ON THE SIDE OF THE GARAGE DOOR WITH OVER AN INCH GAP. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS .

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

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE PREP COOLER RIPPED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CAULKING AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK WORN OUT. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. DOOR OF THE TWO CHEST FREEZERS (2 OUT OF 6 FREEZERS)WITH RUST AND MOLDY TYPE SUBSTANCE AROUND THE DOOR AND NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AROUND THE DOOR OR REPLACE DOOR.

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

MUST SEAL OR PAINT ALL THE RAW WOODS AROUND THE WINDOW IN THE REAR KITCHEN AND RAW WOODS OF THE EXIT DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR DOOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE GARAGE AND IN THE MAIN KITCHEN, ALL THE SPICES CONTAINER LID AND EXTERIOR, ALL THE SHELVINGS IN THE KITCHEN, INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

CONCRETE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NOT IN GOOD REPAIR ,WITH CRACKED AND HOLES BY THE EMPLOYEES LUNCH AREA. MUST REPAIR,SEAL THE HOLES, MAKE IT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE GARAGE ,UNDER,BEHIND ALL THE COOLER AND FREEZER AND ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE HOOD, FILTER,PIPE CONNECTING TO THE HOOD,TO THE STOVE AND PIPE CONNECTING TO THE GREASE TRAP BOX, LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE PREP AREA KITCHEN, AND WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL CHEST FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT AND MUST BE VISIBLE.(NONE OF THE 6 FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT HAS A THERMOMETER).

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

MUST PROVIDE A PLACE OR RACK FOR ALL THE CLOTHINGS AND SHOES OF THE EMPLOYEES. FOUND ALL THE CLOTHINGS AND SHOES STORED BY THE DRY FOODS AND CANNED FOODS SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT.

MAY 26
2010
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.OBSERVED 3 KNIFES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE KNIFE RACK AND WASH AND SANITIZE THE 3 KNIFES.

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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WOK, SIDE OF STOVE AND THE INTERIOR BASEMENT BOX FREEZER, 1ST FLOOR ICE MACHINE LID, AND REAR MICROWAVE, UPRIGHT FREEZER.ALSO OBSERVED THE STORAGE SHELF ABOVE SALAD COOLER NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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.OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE BASEMENT STEPS NOT CLEAN INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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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.OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN ABOVE THE SALAD COOLER.

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.OBSERVED CLUTTER BOXES IN REAR GARAGE STORAGE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

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