SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SUBWAY.

BEAT. 25/100

3601 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 14, 2022 · passed

Failed 5 of 21 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
12 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
69
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jun 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 14
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

JAN 12
2022
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED WHILE RUNNING AND DRAINING WATER IN SINK DIRTY WATERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS BACKING-UP AT OPEN SITE DRAIN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE SO THAT IT DRAINS PROPERLY AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL.MUST HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES.

JAN 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, DELI MEATS, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. 7-38-012.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT STOPPER NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE A WORKING STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK RIGHT SIDE COMPARTMENT.

JUL 1
2020
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

JUN 12
2020
FAILED
6 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER/ICE RESERVOIR AND THE ATTACHED PLASTIC ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

WOODEN DOOR TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIRS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. 5-205.15 WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER". MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AND WITH BLACK MOLD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

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JUN 10
2020
FAILED
19 violations3 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 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER AT BOTH WASHBOWLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. MEN'S WASHROOM WASH BOWL HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOTED AT 93.9F AND THE WOMAN'S WASHROOM HOT WATER NOTED AT 93.7F. ADEQUATE HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT ALL OTHER SINKS. MUST PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT BOTH WASHROOMS WASH BOWLS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER/ICE RESERVOIR AND THE ATTACHED PLASTIC ICE SHOOT WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND REMOVE ALL BLACK SUBSTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER AND THE TWO DOOR COOLER. MAYONNAISE FOUND AT 59.5F IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER. TUNA SALAD AT 51F, HAM AT 47.8F, CHICKEN AT 43.5F, TURKEY AT 46.9F, ROAST BEEF AT 50F, CHEESE AT 52.5F, DELI MEAT AT 51.6F, ALL IN THE DISPLAY COOLER. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 15 LBS WITH AN ESTIMATED VALUE OF $100.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. FRONT PREP DISPLAY COOLER FOUND WITH AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.8 WITH FOOD SUCH AS HAM AT 47.8F. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER FOUND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 59.9F WITH MAYONNAISE AT 59.5F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED BY WRITTEN REQUEST TO RE-INSPECT AND REMOVE TAGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY PAPER STRIPS WITH DEAD INSECTS HANGING ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND CLEAN DISH STORAGE. MUST REMOVE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAT/HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS HANGING ON SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

MINORFacility Condition
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

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

WOODEN DOOR TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIRS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTOR NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM "OUT OF ORDER". MUST REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MOPS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PEELING/DAMAGED WALL CAULKING AND WITH BLACK MOLD AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE ABOVE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED SEVERAL CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING MASKS/FACIAL COVERINGS AND NO SIGNAGE POSTED ON PREMISES FOR DISTANCING AND REQUIRED WEARING OF FACIAL COVERING. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 28
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LIQUID SPILL INSIDE CABINET UNDER SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SAID CABINET AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PLASTIC FLOOR BASE PEELING FROM WALL UNDER DISHWASH HAND WASH BOWL. INSRUCTED MANAGER MUST REATTACH PEELING FLOOR BASE TO WALL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANGER ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAR 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

FOUND NO SOAP AT THE REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON PREMISES MUST CONTAIN HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REFILLED THE SOAP DISPENSER DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZAROUDS FOODS I.E. SOUP, DELI MEAT, MEATBALLS, ETC. INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT THERE MUST BE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE CAULK AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND SANDWICH LINER STUCK TO THE BOTTOM OF THE MICROWAVE.

DEC 1
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL CAULK BETWEEN WALL AND SINK WITH SMALL CRACKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/RECAULK DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL TO WALL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

JUN 27
2017
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST RAISE FRONT DOOR THRESHOLD, SAID DOOR IS RODENT PROOF.

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

OCT 28
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST THE 3-COMP SINK MAIN FAUCET HANDLE AT THE MIDDLE SECTION SO AS TO BE EASIER TO OPEN AND CLOSE.ABOVE STATED FACUET HANDLE IS EXTREMELY TIGHT AND DIFFICULT TO OPEN. THE MIDDLE SPRAYER AT ABOVE STATED 3-COMP SINK IS IN PROPER WORKING CONDITION AND REACHES ALL 3-COMPARTMENS OF THE 3-COMP SINK IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE.

MAR 21
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST ADJUST THE COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE SO AS TO BE EASY TO OPEN AND CLOSE AT THE NEXT SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR AREA. ALSO MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING URINAL IN THE MEN'S RESTROOM. TOILET IS IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION IN SAME RESTROOM.

MAY 15
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LOOSE LIGHT COVER ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT COVER.

MAY 6
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOOD WAS BEING HELD AT COLD HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE PREP STATION. TUNA AT 48.5 F, TURKEY AT 51.4 F, CHICKEN AT 49.3 F, SLICED CHEESE AT 43.3 F, BEEF AT 46.3 F, ROAST BEEF AT 49.7 F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN 40 F OR BELOW OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 30LBS OF FOOD WORTH $300 WAS DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF A BLACK SLIMEY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE IN DETAIL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

FOUND NOZZLES AT FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

FOUND LOOSE LIGHT COVER ABOVE HANDWASHING SINK IN BACK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SECURE LIGHT COVER.

OCT 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 14
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 7
2014
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, WHEN WATER DRAINS FROM 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, OVERFLOWS ONTO FLOOR, DOES NOT DRAIN PROPERLY INTO FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE DRAINS RODDED, AND REPAIRED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030

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

MUST REPAIR THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,

MAR 25
2013
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE SODA RACK AND UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE VENT COVER IN BOTH WASHROOMS(WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP).

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

MUST INCREASE WATER PRESSURE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER IN THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA.

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

MUST DISPOSE CLUTTER(EMPTY BOXES) IN THE REAR EXIT AREA.

JUN 15
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; CABINETS AT SERVING AREA AND UNDER SODA MACHINE.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS A REAR STORAGE AREA AND UNDER 3PART SINK.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AT DINING AREA AND CLEAN WEST WALL NEAR THE WALK IN COOLER; ALSO CLEAN VENT COVERS IN WASHROOMS.

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

MUST REPAIR EXPOSED SINK FAUCET AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

MAY 26
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON THE HAND SINK FAUCET INSIDE BOTH WASHROOM. TEMPERATURE WAS 78.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. MAINTENANCE PERSON ARRIVED ON SITE AND WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER,WITH A TEMPERATURE OF 110F.CITATION ISSUED. SERIOUS 7-38-030.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food unit. FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, PREP COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE.

JUN 10
2010
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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.OBSERVED THE SODA MACHINE NOZZLES NOT CLEAN AND SANITIZED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILE WATER DAMAGED INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO CLEAN WALL IN MEN'S ROOM.

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