SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACO LULU.

EAT. 77/100

601 W ADAMS ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 3, 2025 · passed

18 of 25 inspections passed, with 13 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
25
18 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
80
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 3
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS(BEANS, RICE,.)MUST LABEL.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

No exposed backflow prevention device for ice maker, instructed to expose.

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

found employees personal items ( medicine ) stored on food shelves, instructed to keep in designated rea away from food storage.

AUG 1
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FLOORS, WALLS, INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, RACKS, AND SHELVING WITH DUST, GREASE, AND DIRT BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT. RECOMMENDED TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 28
2022
PASSED
0 violations
DEC 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR AREA WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: CONTAINER OF SHREDDED CHICKEN 45.7F AND RICE 48.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 215 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $25.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

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OCT 27
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

JUN 12
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, BEANS, GUACAMOLE, COOKED RICE, SAUCE). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITH VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED.

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

OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVING RACKS LOCATED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

OCT 17
2019
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF RICE AND BEANS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY.

APR 26
2019
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

APR 11
2019
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS; ITALIAN BEEF, HAMBURGERS, AND SLICED TOMATOES, ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL BROWNIES SOLD AT FRONT COUNT WITH INGREDIENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS, ALSO, CLEAN LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED. #58 ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. STILL NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 23
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

: 2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. -

OCT 16
2018
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2.102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE FORM 1B OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2.501.11 NO CLEAN UP KIT AVAILABLE ON-SITE DURING THE INSPECTION FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT & PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA L EVENTS THAT INVOLVE THE DISCHARGE OF FECAL OR VOMITUS MATTER ONTO SURFACES IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6.501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6.202.13 MUST DISCONTINUE USING FLY STRIPS IN FOOD PREP AREAS, FLY STRIPS ARE PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2.402.11 EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREAS WHEN PREPARING OR HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3.304.14 WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZING WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

4.501.11 MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER. 4.402.12 MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4.601.11(B) MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM FRYER, GRILL, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCT TO MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5.205.15 MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.201.11 CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, BASEMENT, WALK IN COOLER, AND FROM UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.201.17 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4.202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD AND FILTERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 6.303.11 MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN REAR PREP AREA AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN..

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON-SITE.

FEB 23
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFacility Condition
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Observed pre-portion salad dressings, for sale to public located inside 2-door True refrigerator unit front line. Observed pre portioned brownies for sale to public without proper labels and dates, located at front counter near register. Informed manager that all food items remove from bulk container must have proper dates and labels.Instructed manager to provide. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed dark deep grooves and cuts on cutting boards located at burger prep line and hotdog and Italian beef station. Instructed manager to resurface and or replace. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed black mold like substance embedded in caulk line at 3 compartment sink. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to remove and resurface caulk line. Maintain at all times.

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

Observed missing grout throughout basement dry storage area. Informed manager that all surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Instructed manager to resurface area.

JUN 30
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed debris and liquid on floor of walkin cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor f walk in cooler. Must maintain same.

JUN 22
2017
FAILED
2 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

Observed previous minor violations from report # 1977063, dated 12/13/16, not corrected by assigned date 3/13/17. Must correct the following (previous) minor violations: #32 OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #33 OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #34 OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. #35 OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. Must correct by next inspection 6/29/17. Serious violation 7-42-090.

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

Observed debris and liquid on floor of rear of walk in cooler. Must detail clean and sanitize floor of walk in cooler. Must maintain same.

DEC 13
2016
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATING ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE AND VEGETABLE RESIDUE DEVELOPING ON THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. NOTED EXCESS OIL ACCUMULATING ON THE ELECTRICAL CONDUIT LINE CONNECTED THE LIGHTS ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED BOXES OF RESTAURANT SUPPLIES (GLOVES, SODA, PACKAGING PRODUCTS) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER ON THE FLOOR IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO IN THE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA MACHINE, NOTED A GAP BETWEEN IN THE TILES NEAR THE FRAME OF THE CABINET WHERE DEBRIS IS COLLECTING. INSTRUCTED TO FILL THE GAP SO THAT THE AREA IS EASILY CLEANABLE. NOTED BROKEN AND LOOSE TILES AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN AT THE FRY WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR AROUND THE DRAIN TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED BROWNISH COLORED STAINS ON THE WALL BELOW THE DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SEVERAL AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE DISHROOM WHERE PAINT IS BUBBLING/PEELING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS (JACKETS) BEING STORED ON FOOD AND SUPPLY STORAGE SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS TO BE SEPARATE FROM RESTAURANT MATERIALS.

APR 25
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED THAT THE GROUTING IS MISSING/SPLITTING FROM THE AREA SURROUNDING THE FLOOR DRAIN SERVING THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOORS TO BE SMOOTH AND DURABLE. OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF PARTICULATE DEBRIS IN THE BASEMENT UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

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

MUST REPAIR THE LEAK ON THE LEFT COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WASTE PIPING.

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER SURROUNDING THE MAINTENANCE WORK BENCH IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE ITEMS TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JUN 8
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.

APR 17
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT WASH BOWLS IN WASHROOMS ON SITE. THE TWO WASHROOMS ON SITE ARE FOR SHARED EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER USE. MUST MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER TO SINKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

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

DISCARD BROKEN OR CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINER LIDS.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE VENT COVERS IN THE WASHROOMS AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT STORAGE CABINETS UNDER THE SODA DISPENSERS.

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

MUST INCREASE THE COLD WATER PRESSURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK USED FOR DISH WASHING.

DEC 26
2014
PASSED
0 violations
JUL 31
2014
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL PREPARED FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

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

FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER WITH POOLING FOOD DEBRIS, SOUTHEAST CORNER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 19
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN CORNER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

JUN 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE POTATO CUTTER.

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

MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL COUVING ALONG WALLBASE ON THE EAST SIDE AND THE WEST SIDE OF THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT.

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

MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

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

MUST CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD AND CHANGE FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE.

JUN 9
2011
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
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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. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS BROKEN CONCRETE IN FRONT OF THE OUTER DOOR, REPAIR THE BROKEN CONCRETE.

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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. THE CEILINGS ARE MOLDY IN THE UNUSED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, REMOVE THE MOLDY SECTIONS OF CEILING.

JAN 25
2010
PASSED
0 violations

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