SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SWEET APPLE CHINESEFOOD INC..

BEAT. 24/100

4116 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 26, 2016 · passed

Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Apr 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 26
2016
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 21
2016
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED DROPPINGS UNDER THE STEAM TABLE IN PREP AREA, AND FURNACE ROOM, AND UNDER REAR STAIR STORAGE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1465146 DATED 9/22/2015. VIOLATION #32 FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN. #34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED FRYER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OIL, CLEAN AND ADD FRESH OIL.

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, SHELVES, COOLER/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINK, NOT CLEAN THRU OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE,LITTER ETC.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR REST ROOM PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS.

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

LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED, MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE BASEMENT MOP/UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIBB, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FLRST FLOOD AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE, AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

JAN 6
2016
FAILED
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, GREASETRAP HAS A LARGE LEAK FROM A HOLE IN THE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GREASETRAP.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE INFESTATION THRU OUT PREMISES. OVER 300 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR, SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THRU-OUT. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # 1465146 DATED 9/22/2015: VIOLATION # 32 FOUND SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREA. #34 FLOOR NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AND FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPLACE.ALSO OBSERVED FRYER NOT MAINTAINED, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OIL,CLEAN AND ADD FRESH OIL.

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, SHELVES, COOLERS/FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS NOT CLEAN THRU OUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, LITTER ETC.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.

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

OBSERVED WALLS AND CEILING IN REAR REST ROOM PEELING PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/REPAINT. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES. ACCUMULATED DUST ON CEILING VENTS. MUST CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS.

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

LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS ARE NOT SHIELDED. MUST SHIELD ALL LIGHTS.

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

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES ON BASEMENT MOP/UTILITY SINK AND HOSE BIBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER THRU-OUT FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

SEP 22
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

SEP 15
2015
FAILED
4 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 MICE AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 75 MICE DROPPINGS AT PREMISES ALONG WALLS. MICE DROPPINGS AT STORAGE AREAS, HOT WATER TANK AREAS, AND FRONT WALK IN COOLER AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION.7-38-020.

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

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

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

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST NOT CLEAN.(EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP). MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT KITCHEN AREAS/WOK AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE.

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MAY 23
2014
PASSED
11 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST NOT USE CARRY FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY ROLLING CART

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS,UNUSED FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

nspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH,ON PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS.

MAY 12
2014
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 3- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 48.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE (COOKED EGG ROLLS,PORK EGG ROLL MIX).NO TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40F OR BELOW (CRITICAL 7-38-005A).

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

OBSERVED COOKED EGG ROLLS RANGING FROM 44.8F-47.9F,PORK EGG ROLL MIXTURE RANGING FROM 45.2F-46.5F STORED INSIDE 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED BY OWNER.MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.APPX 31LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

SERIOUSFacility Condition
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED DRAIN PIPE UNDER SINK NOT CONNECTED AT FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON IT DRAINS ONTO FLOOR.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)

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

MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLER & BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

MUST NOT USE CARRY FOOD BAGS TO STORE FOOD IN MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS & CONTAINERS.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS & RUSTY ROLLING CART.

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

MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF FOOD DEBRI & GREASE FROM WOK STATION & FAUCETS,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS,MEAT SLICER,EXTERIOR OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,STOVE,OVENS,UNUSED FREEZERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVES,CUTTING BOARDS.

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

MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALONG WALL BASES,UNDER,AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN BASEMENT.

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

MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING & STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS & FOOD DEBRI FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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

MUST CLEAN MASSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

MUST REMOVE ,ORGANIZE MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER ON REAR PORCH,ON PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTERS.

FEB 19
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JAN 22
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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

STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS, VIOLATION STILL PENDING

JAN 11
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPROX. 35 RODENT DROPPING IN REAR STORAGE AND ENCLOSED BACK PORCH AREAS, AND NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE UPON NEXT VISIT, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDERS LISTED BELOW, DATED 4/6/2012, REPORT #679595 32 Front exposed had sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks. 33 Storage shelves, coolers and gaskets, cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize. 34 Floor along wall base and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food and grease build-up. 35 Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Openings and gaps noted in walls in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to seal all openings and holes. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090

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

MUST RESTRICT USING CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST INVEST IN FOOD GRADE BAGS, FOR FOOD STORAGE

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

STAINED CEILING TILES NEEDS REPLACED IN KITCHEN AREA

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS

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

MUST CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZED REAR AREA, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER MAINTAIN

APR 6
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Front exposed had sink installed next to one compartment sink. Instructed to install shield between sinks.

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

Storage shelves, coolers and gaskets, cooking equipment and prep tables not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

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

Floor along wallbase and behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily and remove food and grease build-up.

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

Light and ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Walls behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Openings and gaps noted in walls in dining room and kitchen. Instructed to seal all openings and holes.

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