TANAKA RAMEN.

Chicago Health Dept

553-555 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2023.

18 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Mar 2023.

Last inspected Mar 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

132

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11-- MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR AND PEELING TAPE NOTED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT PREP SHELVING.MUST REMOVE RUST. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. 4-601.11(B)---EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVES IN THE REAR PREP WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15--- EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11--MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.-- 6-501.114--- ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO IE: UNUSED PREP TABLES AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. : 6-501.113-- NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE PENDING CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 3

2023

FAIL 13 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED DISHWARE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROTECTED FROM THE PUBLIC. MUST REMOVE OR PROVIDE SNEEZE GUARDS TO PROTECT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

ALL DRY STORAGE AND STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT OFFICE STORAGE MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPEN SEAMS, CRACKS/CREVICES IN BOTH WASHROOM WASHBOWL WOODEN COUNTERTOPS. MUST SEAL TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN ATTACHED STOPPERS AT THE KITCHEN/DISH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NOTED EXTREMELY LARGE OVERSIZED POTS UNABLE TO BE SUBMERGED INTO THE THREE COMPARTMENT TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE A LARGE ENOUGH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE POTS OR REMOVE LARGE POTS AND PROVIDE SMALLER POTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DISHWASHING MACHINE DIRTY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.----EXTERIOR OF THE GAS STOVES IN THE REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE BAR, DIRTY METAL RACK SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.----DIRTY CLOTH CURTAINS TO THE FOOD PREP AREAS.----EXTERIOR OF PREP AREA GARBAGE CANS DIRTY WITH FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MUST REMOVE PLASTIC TAPE ON THE FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR AND PEELING TAPE NOTED ON THE SPLASH GUARDS OF THE REAR PREP ONE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ALL.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE FRONT PREP SHELVING.MUST REMOVE RUST. ALL MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK AT THE BAR. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL ITEMS STORED ON THE REAR PATIO IE: UNUSED PREP TABLES AND FURNITURE MUST BE REMOVED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS, BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, GREASE TRAP ETC. WITH DIRT, DEBRIS AND GREASE.----DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.----MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE KITCHEN ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----PEELING/DAMAGED CAULKING AT THE SPLASH GUARD ON THE FRONT PREP HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE REAR PREP. MUST PROPERLY STORE AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

NOV 28

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

4-204.18 ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO-DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

SEP 30

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA .INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER ON FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING UNITS AND IN DISHROOM.KEEP FLOOR DRY

OCT 6

2020

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BEGINNING MINERAL SUBSTANCE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN UNIT. EXCESS WATER INSIDE THE TWO DOOR SMALL COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA,REPAIR CAUSE.KEEP UNIT DRY.

Minor Sanitation

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

RUSTY BASE OF PREP TABLE,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. DISCARDING HOSE FROM PROOF UNIT DISCARDING WATER INSIDE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA. MUST RE-ROUTE HOSE TO A FLOOR DRAIN. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE STOVE AND WASHER.SURAFCE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT. REMOVE PLASTIC CURTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AT FRONT COOKING AREA/KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR ON FOOD BOXES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

LID ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE BUILD-UP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIME AND BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP ON WALLS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,FRONT PREP AREA,ETC.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA WITH EXCESS DUST BUILD-UP.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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JAN 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MECHANICAL STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Over-sized utensils too large for 3 compartment sink. Must provide alternate manual warewashing equipment install larger 3 compartment sink or remove all over-sized items.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENT SINKS,REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED COVER FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER TOP,BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILING AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN SPLATTERED LIQUID FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELD AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JAN 9

2020

FAIL 16 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E)WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR TOP WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 - MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE PREPARATION AND CONSUME BY/DISCARD DATE (MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS TOTAL) OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY (ON SITE), REMINDER (IN THE MENU), AND DISCLOSURE (BY THE FOOD ITEMS) FOR ALL UNDERCOOKED FOODS(EGGS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 MECHANICAL STOPPERS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR CAUSE.

Minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(C) Over-sized utensils too large for 3 compartment sink. Must provide alternate manual warewashing equipment install larger 3 compartment sink or remove all over-sized items.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WATER SPRAYER AT SCRAPE SINK ATTACHED AT LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE IS LEAKING REPAIR CAUSE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MECHANICAL STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER IN COMPARTMENT SINKS,REPAIR CAUSE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED LID FOR RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN CAULKING ON WALL BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,HANDWASHING SINK AND MOP SINK,REMOVE,CLEAN AND REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER BAR COUNTER WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE AREA IN REAR PREP AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

GRIMES ON WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER TOP,BEHIND LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE AND ON CEILING AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN SPLATTERED LIQUID FOOD ON LIGHT SHIELD AT MIDDLE PREP/DISHROOM AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

JUN 1

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USE BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND NMAINTAIN. OBSERFVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLERS AND ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,REFRIGERATION UNITS AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 24

2018

FAIL 14 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED ON TOP OF FRONT PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED COOKED PORK 88.4.F COOKED CHICKEN AT 80.3F RAW EGGS AT 80.6F, COOKED EGGS AT 71.1F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURATED FOOD ITEMS APPROXIMATELY 30LBD VALUE OF $100 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN FRONT PREP AREA WIPING FACE AND MOUTH AND HANDLING SPOON TO STIR FOOD ON STOVE AND TOUCHING CELL PHONE AND THEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS ON CUTTING BOARDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP SINKS, EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN TOILET ROOM WATER TEMPERATURE TAKEN UPON ARRIVAL WAS RANGING FROM 67.5F TO 77.2F. MUST REPAIR RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION. HOT WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CONTINUES SUPPLY OF HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS, CEILING DISHWASHING MACHINE AND STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND WHEREVER NEEDED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE FLYING INSECT PROBLEM SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RICE, SOUP, CHICKEN PORK ETC. INSTRUCTED TO OPERATE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE ITEMS WIT PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR USED BY DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR ICE BIN AT THE FRONT BAR AREA AND MUST MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATED ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND FRONT BAR AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINKS, PREP SINKS IN REAR OF PREMISES. MUST REMOVE CLUTER CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED ITEMS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVETE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

DEC 13

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MUTI-USE POT AND PANS PROPERLY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL 1-COMP SINKS (ABUTTING FOOD PREP AND FOOD CONTAINERS) AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS. ALSO, RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA, STAINS AND OPEN GROOVES PRESENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AT THE WAIT STATION UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES OF FRYERS AND BURNERS IN REAR PREP, AND NOODLES TANK IN FRONT PREP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF SERVER WAIT STATION. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER, AND IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAID AREA.

DEC 6

2017

FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED ON THE PREP COUNTER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 5 LBS OF CHICKEN, 47F, VALUED AT $20, .5 LBS OF COOKED EGGS, AT 50F, VALUED AT $3, AND 3 LBS OF PORK, AT 50F, VALUED AT $15. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OT BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Critical Sanitation

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT PERFORMING GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; EMPLOYEE WAS HANDLING BOTH FOOD AND CARDBOARD BOXES WHILE IN THE FONT PREP AREA . EMPLOYEE DID NOT WASH HIS HANDS UNTIL HE NOTICED THE INSPECTOR. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Food Temperature

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER PRESENT ON PREMISES. TEMPERATURES AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS IN REAR PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS RANGED FROM 63F TO 66F. EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3-COMP SINK BEHIND BAR, 65F-69F. 3-COMP SINK, AND DISH MACHINE IN PREP AREA, 64F-67F. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE HOT WATER IMMEDIATELY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. PLUMBER ARRIVED AND RESTORED HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL AFFECTED SINKS, 110F.

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. SUBSTANCE LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL MACHINE HAS BEEN SERVICED AND CLEANED. ALSO, SNEEZE GUARD THAT WAS IN PLACE BETWEEN CUSTOMER SEATING COUNTER AND FRONT PREP AREA/UTENSIL STORAGE HAS BEEN REMOVED. MUST RE-INSTALL PROTECTIVE BARRIER/SNEEZE GUARD. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Serious Other

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER PRESENT WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, EGGS ETC.) ARE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). CERTIFED MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHENEVER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED.

Serious Sanitation

TOXIC ITEMS PROPERLY STORED, LABELED AND USED

OBSERVED TOXIC ITEMS (BLEACH, DE-GREASER, FLOOR CLEANER) STORED IMPROPERLY DIRECTLY NEXT TO A 4 BURNER STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHEMICALS AND STORE IN DESIGNATED CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA AWAY FROM FOOD AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST STORE MUTI-USE POT AND PANS PROPERLY IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM CONTACT SURFACES IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, AT THE WAIT STATION UNDER THE SMALL COKE COOLER, LOWER SHELVES ON ALL PREP TABLES, MICROWAVE OVENS, INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SIDES OF FRYERS AND BURNERS IN REAR PREP, AND NOODLES TANK IN FRONT PREP. .

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN SAID AREA.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING FOOD IN PREPARE AREAS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

FEB 10

2017

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 7

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1932137, DATED 6/10/2016. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE; #32; Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA. #33; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP. #34; MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS #35; MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS. #38; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA. VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 3

2017

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BEING STORED ON A PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. 5 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT 51.2F, VALUED AT $20. 5 POUNDS OF PORK AT 50F, VALUED AT $20. 13 POUNDS OF WHEAT NOODLES WITH TEMPERATES RANGING BETWEEN 49F T0 65F, VALUED AT $26. MANGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW, AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOOD AT 140F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Facility Condition

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP ON THE EAST WALL WITHOUT HOT OR COLD RUNNING WATER. AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS 10 FEET AWAY IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK WITHIN TWO DAYS, AND USE THE SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, UNTIL REAR HAND SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUN 10

2016

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING LEADING TO WAIT STATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

nspector Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

JUN 3

2016

FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1LB. COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS AT 117.1F IN FRYER BASKET AT DEEP FRYER,1LB.LEAFY GREEN LETTUCE AT 49.8F IN PLASTIC CONTAINER ON PREP TABLE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW,HOT HOLDING AT 140.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.2LBS.$10.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER COUGH IN HIS HAND THEN WIPED HIS NOSE WITH PAPER TOWEL THEN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(CRITICAL 7-38-010A)

Serious Other

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

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHLE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED ,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS,RICE,PORK,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:05 P.M. AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1566362 8/18/15 NOT CORRECTED #38-OBSERVED (2)10 GALLON POTS BEING USED AND NOT ABLE TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE POT AND OR SUBMERGE IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR DISH MACHINE TO SANITIZE.WAS INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.#45-IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND ELIMINATE GROCERY STORE PLASTIC BAGS.MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON UPPER SHELF OF STOVE IN FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,FRYER CABINETS,,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WAIT STATION COUNTER TOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORING LEADING TO WAIT STATION AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRI FROM VENTILATION VENTS,HOOD AT REAR PREP AREA,WALLS IN PREP AREAS.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD OVER 3- COMP SINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN BAR AREA.

AUG 18

2015

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 GALLONS OF CHICKEN SOUP WITHIN WALK IN COOLER VALUED AT $300.00 IMPROPERLY COOLED AT 67.3F. ALL SOUP WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE >10 GALLON POTS UNABLE TO FIT IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE MUST BE REMOVED FROM PREMISES. ONLY POTS AND UTENSILS THAT CAN BE FULLY SUBMERGED WITHIN 3 COMPARTENT SINK OR PROPERLY SANITIZED IN DISH MACHINE CAN BE USED.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ADDITIONAL FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED

JUN 11

2015

PASS · 0 violations

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