SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TACONTENTO.

BEAT. 43/100

3500 W MONTROSE AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 15, 2022 · passed

Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
14
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
74
includes 16 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jul 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 15
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14--INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B)--OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3-307.11--OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

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

4-101.19--OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19--INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2022
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (WASHROOMS).

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS AT FRONT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCURATE,VISIBLE THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD AT RIGHT SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAINBOARD OF DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

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

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON BOTH WASHROOM DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 2-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE AT REAR NEAR THE UTILITY MOP SINK.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND RE-ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 1
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 24
2021
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED ITEMS ON MENU SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED SUCH AS EGGS AND CEVICHE WITH NO REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMINDER, DISCLOSURE, AND DISCLAIMER FOR ALL ITEMS SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ON ALL VERSIONS OF THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND OTHER CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500253 DATED 4/16/2021:#10 " OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN." #39 " OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD." #40 "OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD." #53 " OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE." #55 " OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN." #58 " 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." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED OWNER THAT ONCE OPENED, A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE EMPLOYEE IN THE KITCHEN WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE HAND SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR. OBSERVED STAINED CELING TILE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE 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.

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FEB 24
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEEF HELD HOT AT 168.3F. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO WRITTEN VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR SUCH AN EVENT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CLEANING PROCEDURE AND ALL REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR A VOMITING/DIARRHEA EVENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.

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

MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AS FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE PLASTIC BAGS OR WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

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

OBSERVED A BROKEN/CRACKED BOX FREEZER LID WITH EXPOSED INSULATION IN THE REAR ADJACENT FROM THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE LID LINER OR REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR INSIDE COOLERS. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN/INOPERABLE WALL MOUNTED URINAL IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO USE THE AVAILABLE OPERATING TOILET IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM UNTIL REPAIRED. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL OR REMOVE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN/CRACKED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN BOTH WASHROOMS AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOPS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED INSIDE THE MOP SINK. NOT ON REAR REFRIGERATION AREA FLOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELDING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 21
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 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.

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH AL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATES ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON SHELF RACK NEXT TO MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER BETWEEN CLEAN POTS AND PANS ON SHELF RACK AND MOP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DIPPER WELL WATER LINE TURNED OFF/LEAKING. MUST REPAIR DIPPER WELL WATER LINE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE CERTIFICATES AND NAMES OF EMPLOYEES 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.

FEB 20
2018
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE LARGE HOLE CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

FEB 13
2018
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

PEST CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 RAT DROPPINGS AND APPROXIMATELY 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT UNDER A HOLE IN THE WALL WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL. THERE IS NO FOOD STORAGE IN THE BASEMENT AND NO DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE MAIN FLOOR WHERE PREP AND KITCHEN IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, DETAIL CLEAN, AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE LARGE HOLE CUTOUT IN THE BASEMENT WHERE THE PIPES RUN THROUGH THE WALL AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

OBSERVED A WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE IN THE MEN'S BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED TILE AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP FROM THE CEILING VENTS IN THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOM TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 24
2017
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.

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

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT COVER.

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

ICE CREAM DIPPER WELL WATER DISPENSER NOT MAINTAINED (WATER DISPENSER IS SUBMERGED IN DIPPER WELL WATER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE DIPPER WELL WATER DISPENSER ABOVE WATER LINE.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COCA-COLA REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN COOLER.

MAY 6
2016
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROPERLY LABEL LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BY THE GRILL HOLDING FLOUR. FOUND ABOVE NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.

CRITICALPest Activity
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR/REPLACE EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. AT THIS TIME THE DOOR RODENT PROOFEF. THE DOOR IS DIFFICULT TO OPEN AND CLOSE. MUST REPAIR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE REPAIR/REPLACE THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK. AT THIS TIME FOUND ABOVE EXCESSIVELY RUSTY, GRIMMY AND VERY OXIDIZED.

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

MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. FOUND TWO SMALL PUDDLES OF STANDING WATER IN THE BASEMENT AREA.

JUL 23
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXHAUST VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 13
2015
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

FOUND THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED APPROX:1/2" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND EAST WALL VENT IN KITCHEN AREA NOT INSECT PROOFED APPROX:1" MODE OF ENRY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND INSTALL SCREEN ON SAID EXHAUT VENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND EXHAUST VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 1 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN AREA.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE STORAGE NEAR THE WALK-IN-COOLER,BASEMENT AREA, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

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

FOUND 1 FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2014
PASSED
0 violations

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