Su Taqueria El Gallo Bravo 5, Inc.
Mixed record — 14 of 31 inspections passed
2026-03-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND 2-DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED COOKED RICE AT 50F, COOKED BEANS AT 48F, SALSA AT 48F AND GUACAMOLE AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS GUACAMOLE AND SALSA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, ICE MACHINE AND DEEP FRYERS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
REPLACE OR REPAIR THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM.
2025-04-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS/DISHWASHING AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE 62.1F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIUM TEMPERATURE OF 100.0F FOR PROPER...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED OPENING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR RECEIVING DOORS. MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIOING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND DINING AREA NOT ELEVATED OF THE FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED BETWEEN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP INSIDE VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP ON WALL...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS IN FRONT/REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREAS AND DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2024-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 7 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: 15LBS OF SOUP AT 51.1F, 20LBS OF RICE AT 50.8, 5LBS OF BEEF AT 50.3F, AND 10 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.0F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND ALL ITEMS AT TIME OF INS...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE LARGE STORAGE BINS OF RICE AND BEANS TO NOT BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME OF CONTENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF FOOD ITEMS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED HANDLES OF SCOOPS IN DRY STORGAE BINS AND PREPARATION COOLER TO BE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGE BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS TO ENSURE HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BINS.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED SPATULAS, WHISKS, AND SCOOPS STORED WITH FOOD CONTACT SURFACES EXPOSED IN CUPS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS WHEN STORING TO HAVE HANDLES EXPOSED TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFA...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE PLASTIC LINING ON THE TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DIRTY. OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINING ON OVEN AND SHELVING IN THE BACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC LINING AND ALUMINUM FOIL TO PROVIDE A SMOO...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF TWO DOOR PREPARATION COOLER ON WEST SIDE OF FACILITY TO BE HEAVILY TORN AND DAMAGED ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BOTH GASKETS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF REACH IN COOLER ON EAST SIDE OF PREPARATION AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND FILLED WITH FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS FREE OF EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
2023-10-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-10-24 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN, BEEF, SOUP, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER SHOULD BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
NOTED EMPLOYEE DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE CREAM CHEST FREEZER IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNITS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
NOTED NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. HOT WATER TEMPERATURES WERE AS FOLLOWS: WASH SINKS 90 F,3 COMPARTMENT SINK 89F. BATHROOM HAND WASH SINKS 90.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER OF ABOUT 100F MINIMUM FOR HAND WASH S...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
NOTED DIRT, GREASE, AND RUST ONTOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALLBASE, UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT (UNUSED AND STORED AT THE DINING AREA), UNDERNEATH HOT HEATING UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
2023-05-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS WITH WATER UNABLE TO BE TURNED OFF AT THE FAUCET OF THE HOT WATER (WATER THEREFORE TURNED OFF).INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH SOAP AND...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. ALSO NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER WITH NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NOTED INDIVIDUAL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO HANDLE INSIDE A FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER USED FOR SCOOPING . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE ON ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER.
2022-08-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B) NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-08-04 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 62.5F DURING THE INSPECTION. NO TCS FOODS WERE STORED INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNIT, ONLY SALSAS, WHOLE TOMATOES, AND AVOCADOS. INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING...
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE FOOD ITEMS COMMON NAME.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. THE ICE SCOOP WAS MAKING DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE ICE, WHICH IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP AND MAINTAIN PROPERLY.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S ON DUTY EXPIRED(06/12/2022) ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO RETAKE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM03/04/2021, REPORT #2492411 #38 NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF, WITH A GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. #43 NOTED SERV...
2021-03-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
NOTED REAR ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
NOTED SERVING PLATES AT THE WAITERS STATION NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES AND CUTLERY DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED MECHANICAL STOPPER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING NOT MAINTAINED WITH THICK GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON TOP OF CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38...
2020-07-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2020-06-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 8 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED E...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER WITH BOXES STORED BY REAR EXIT DOOR AND BOXES STORED ABOVE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 90 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE AND ON FOOD CONTAINERS, ...
2020-06-22 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11-OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDE...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 DEAD FRUIT FLIES IN WINDOW SILLS IN MAIN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11-OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11-OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13-OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/15/2020 REPORT #2373699. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 120 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE WHERE BOXES OF BRUSSEL ...
2020-06-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN UNISEX BATHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED NEXT TO RAW BEEF WITH BOTH FOOD ITEMS UNCOVERED IN FRONT PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER RAW BEEF MUST BE STORED ABOVE RAW CHICKEN AND FOOD ITEMS MUST BE COVERED TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN IN FRONT PREP COOLER STORED AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 45.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 41.0F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY....
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEAT (CHICKEN) AND SOUPS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECTLY WRITTEN ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCLOSE FOOD ITEMS WITH AN ASTERIK (EGGS), THEN ON BOTTOM OF MENU, CONSUMER ADVISORY NEEDS TO STATE, (*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER. CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED E...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 300 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED ABOUT 200 FRUIT FLIES MAINLY IN REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS (50), DRY FOOD STORAGE (25), (25) ON BOXES, 25 FRUIT FLIES ON EQUIPMENT (LADDER), (25) ON BACK DOOR EXIT AND (50) INSIDE...
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS THAT EFFECTIVELY COVER HAIR FROM FALLING INTO FOOD, EQUIPMENT OR UTENSILS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RUSTY AND DIRTY SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAINT, DETAIL CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES WHERE THEY CAN BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING INCOMPLETE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING BY ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS.
2019-05-09 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 19 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INITIAL INSPECTION WAS NOT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PERSONS IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED SUCH AS GRILLED BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 186.2F. MANAGER WAS TELEPHONED AND ARRIVED 1 HOUR LATER. ALSO NO CERTIFICATES ON SITE POSTED, FOUN...
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 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE OR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENT ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED BEEF AT 56.1F, 10 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.8F. ALL OTHER RAW MEATS FOUND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES AND AMBIENT COOLER TEMPERATUR...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED ALL FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. NO LABELS FOUND ON ANY PREPARED, TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED MEATS, SOUPS, COOKED STUFFED PEPPERS AND SHRIMP. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING OF PREPARED TCS FOODS HELD LONG...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED ITEMS ON THE MENU NOT DISCLOSED OR REMINDED PERTAINING TO THE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOUND PRINTED ON THE MENU. REVIEWED WITH OWNER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED WITH PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL PRE-PACKAGED FLAN FOR SALE IN CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS, LIST OF INGREDIENTS, EXPIRATION DATE AND AN ALLERGEN WARNING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
ALL STORED CANNED GOODS AND OTHER STORED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE. INTERIOR OF THE REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH FOOD DEBRIS. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING FOUND DIRTY: EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BROKEN URINAL IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE COOKS LINE, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DRY FOOD STORAGE WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MISSING BASEBOARD FLOOR COVING BEHIND COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INADEQUATE LIGHT INTENSITY IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE GREATER LIGHT INTENSITY.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58- OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ...
2018-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2018-08-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES WHEN RESPONDING TO A VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED THE COOK HANDLING RTE FOOD(SHREDDED CHEESE,DICED TOMATOES,ETC.) WITH BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS OR GLOVES TO PREVENT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED:7-38-010
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCS FOOD(12# OF CHICKEN WITH CHICKEN BROTH) STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 51.9F; COOKED BEANS IN POT STORED ON TOP SHELF AT TEMP OF 99.7F TO 110.4F; DICED STEAK INSIDE THE PREP COOLER BY THE COOKING LINE AT TEMP OF 45.3F,CHOPPED B...
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED(FLAN DESERT), PREPARED FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED AND DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL WRAP AS LINER FOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
TORN RUBBER GASKET AT WALK-IN DOOR COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT AND INTERIORS BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.GREASE AND RUST ON LID OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,...
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESS GREASE ON TOP AT EDGE OF CONTAINER AND ON GROUND INSTRUCTED TO KEEP UNIT AND GROUND CLEAN AT ALL TIME TO MINIMIZE INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED: 7-38-020(b).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR AREA WITH EXCESS CLUTTER INSTRUCTED TO RE-ORGANIZE REAR AREA INCLUDED ON TOP THE WALK-IN COOLER
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE WITH REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
2017-09-14 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.) MUST LABEL.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
2017-02-09 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE. FOUND LOOSE BASE COVING BEHIND GRILL AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
2017-02-03 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE/CHECK VALVE. MUST PROVIDE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AT BUSINESS. MUST PROVIDE.
2016-06-07 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 8 ▾
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING STORAGE AND DISPLAY. APPROXIMATELY 5LBS COOKED ONION AND JALAPE�O AT 132.5F IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER WITH LID AND TONGS FOR SERVICE ON DISPLAY AT COUNTER WHERE CUSTOMERS PICK UP FOODS. 1...
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
OBSERVED CONTAMINATION OF READY TO EAT ICE. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES SODA BEVERAGE STORED INSIDE THE ICE USED FOR CONSUMPTION IN THE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED ALL ICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-005(A).
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED FOODS NOT CORRECTED DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED A CASE OF RAW EGGS STORED ON OPEN FLATS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY OVER AN OPEN CONTAINER OF PREPARED, CUT, READY TO EAT LETTUCE PREPARED FOR SALADS. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE FOR FOODS. MAN...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW FOR COOK ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION PREPARING AND HANDLING FOODS AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR ANY SHELVING OR COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER INSIDE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR METAL SHELVING AT COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER. MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR OF THE TALL REACH-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE BLOOD DRIPPINGS FROM RAW MEAT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING OF THE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR WITH WATER DAMAGE, MOLD AND PEELING PLASTER. MUST REPAIR ANY LEAK AND REPAIR PLASTER CEILING.
2016-01-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 4 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, BEANS, BURRITOS, TACOS, SOUPS, STEAKS ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SI...
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 02/04/15, REPORT#1522646 NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 742-090
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE FRONT PREP 2-DOOR COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE ITEMS UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
2015-02-04 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL BULK CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
2014-07-08 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO...
2014-07-01 Fail Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED PINK AND GREEN SLIMY, DISCOLORATIONS ON THE INTERIOR FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISCOLORATION FROM THE INTERI...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTER ON THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
OBSERVED CUPS AND PLATES USED TO DISPENSE READY TO EAT FOODS (I.E. PRE-COOKED STEAK & RICE). INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP AND TO STORE THE SCOOP IN A SEPERATRE CONTAINER OR IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP TO AVOID CROSS HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO...
2014-04-07 Pass Short Form Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2014-02-07 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE ICE MACHINE HAS A STAINED INTERIOR LIP, SANITIZE THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPACE UNDER THE SINK AREA IS DIRTY, CLEAN AREA IN DETAIL.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE CEILING ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA IS GREASY AND DUSTY, CLEAN THE CEILING.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
THE WEST PREP COOLER HAS A BROKEN THERMOMETER, REPLACE WITH A WORKING, EASY TO READ THERMOMETER.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
THE COOK PREPARING THE FOOD HAS NO HAIR RESTRAINT, THE COOK MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
2013-04-15 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED ITEMS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WIPPING CLOTHES STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZINH SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
2012-12-17 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL PUDDING CUPS LOCATED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL MEATS IN THE FREEZER IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE GASKET AT 2DR FREEZER IN THE REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF AT 2DR FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES UNDER THE HANDSINK IN THE RESTROOM.
2011-04-04 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
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. OBSERVED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.
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 FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL OR DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LABEL AND DATE ALL FOODS.
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. REMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLING ARE...
2011-02-07 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
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.ALL FOOD CONTAINER NEEDS TO HAVE LABLES AND DATES. IN REACH IN COOLER WALK IN AND PREP COOLER,
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. PROVIDE UTENSILS WITH HANDLE TO STORE WITH FOOD.
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. MUST REMMOVE ALL PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AND SELLI...
2010-08-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F.N...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVING.OBSERVED COOKED FOOD IN A BOWL(PEPPER AND ONIONS) STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP FRONT COUNTER FOR ...
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 COOKED FOOD AND DRY FOOD WITH FOAM OR OTHER...
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.COLD WATER HANDLE IN EXPOSED HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR,HANDLE BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.HOT WATER TEMP 110F ABLE TO WASH...
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