SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TANT LLC.

BEAT. 34/100

5944 W LAKE ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 23, 2025 · passed

Failed 6 of 19 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
19
7 passed · 6 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
112
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Feb 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR DOOR NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND CLUTTER IN REAR ROOM NEAR FURNACE ON WINDOWSILL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED UNEVEN FLOORING NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 29
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

OCT 22
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, FLYING THROUGHOUT IN-USE PREP AREAS ON TOP OF SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED STACKED SOILED TOWELS IMPROPERLY AIR DRYING STORED IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE IN SAID SPACE.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOPS IMPROPERLY STORED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO HANG DRY IN BETWEEN USES IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LAEGES HOLES AND CRUMBLING DRY WALL UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HALLWAY BASEMBOARDS LEADING TO TOILET ROOM AND INSIDE TOILETROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE WALLS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE AND ELEVATE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. NOTED FLOORS IN FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUL 13
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JUN 28
2023
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 3 COMPARTMENT AT 60.7F.INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY

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APR 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

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

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FLOUR AND FISH BUTTER OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR 53.5F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 75.7F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN WASHROOM FOUND AT 78.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER WAS ABLE TO BE FIXED WHEN THE HOT WATER TANK PILOT WAS LIT AND TURNED ON. HOT WAT AT HAND SINKS REACHED 102.7F AND 3 COMPARTMENT REACHED 110.3F

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE

MAR 8
2022
PASSED
8 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TOP BADLY DAMAGED AND TAPPED UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AS NEEDED TO MAINTAIN EASE OF CLEANING.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING SUBSTANCE ON VENT SHAFT BEHIND THE LARGE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, FOOD SPILLAGE IN TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER OF BUS TUBS, PAPER BAGS AND OTHER ITEMS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ON THE SIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE FAR REAR NEXT TO SHELVING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN UNIT DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED REPAIR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER, DIRT AND DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

JUL 7
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 30
2021
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF RIBS, PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ANY FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED O6/23/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 23
2021
FAILED
16 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE #2.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF RIBS, PORK CHOPS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA POLICY OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY ITEMS FOR VOMIT AND DIARHEAL EVENTS (GLOVES, FACEMASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT TO COMBAT NOROVIRUS).

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CHICKEN (46.6F), PORK (45.3F), RICE (47.8F), MILK (50.0F), EGGS (51.1F), FISH (46.8F). EMPLOYEES DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 50 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $400. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR HOLDING IMPROPER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 49.7F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT MUST HOLD AIR TEMEPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MEASURE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE WORKING, CALIBRATED, METAL STEM THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BINS OF FLOUR AND SUGAR IN DRY STORAGE AREA NOT LABELED. ANY FOOD THAT IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CAKE WITH MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR IMPROPERLY FITTING DOOR FRAME AT THE TOP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTVITITY INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT.

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

OBSERVED TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN EXTREMELY POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION AND TORN GASKETS. GASKET ON DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERTOR IS TORN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CHEST FREEZER TOP AND REFRIGERATOR GASKET.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EMPLOYEE HANDWASHING SINK IN WASHROOM IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VENT COVER HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE SERVING LINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY OF RESTAURANT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION 01/08/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.#55 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #60 PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 01/08/2020. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 8
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
13 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED PACKAGED SLICES OF CAKE WITH MISSING ALLERGEN INFORMATION ON THE LABELS. INSTRUCTED FOOD MANAGER THAT ALL PACKAGED FOOD MUST BE LABELED AS REQUIRED TO INCLUDE FOOD ALLERGENS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR OF THE BACK ROOM NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED DOUGH STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN 2 DOOR COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE PREP AREA ON THE LEFT SIDE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED REEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE THE 2 DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL NEAR THE DRY STORAGE SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR ABOVE THE CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58(PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING)NOT CORRECTED WITHIN 90 DAY TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT# (2374277) DATED FOR 02/06/2019 . INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM DUE TO NON PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE.

FEB 6
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.**

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.**

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASH ROOM DOOR BROKEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AROUND EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE SHELVING.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED THE FILTER AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

MAR 29
2018
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT. REPLACE THE AREAS OF MISSING AND/OR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK.

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

REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. REGLUE THE BASEBOARD ONTO THE WALLS. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE ANY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES.

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

REPAIR THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ATTACHED TO THE MOP SINK FAUCET. REPAIR THE WATER LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE NAME, DATE AND TIME. ALSO MUST PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. GROCERY BAGS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

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

MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WALL COVING NEAR THE STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED OPENING AROUND THE ELECTRIC OUTLET IN THE REAR. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

OCT 28
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT,RIBS,122.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB,TOTAL COST $10.00,PORK STEAK,110.9F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $15.00,RIB TIPS,120.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT 2LBS,TOTAL COST $20.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

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

MUST REPAIR THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

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

MUST REPLACE COVING ON WALL NEAR THE STOVE AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR OF PREMISES IN THE STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

FEB 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, MAC & CHEESE, AND DRESSING. SERIOUS VIOLTION 7-38-012

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST DETIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS,EXTERIOR AND BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA,BEHIND COOKING STOVE, HAS GREASE ON FLOOR AND CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA AND NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPLACE TILES

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA

MINORFacility Condition
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE

MAR 11
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE STAINED TILES.

MAR 6
2015
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

STEAMTABLE ON PREMISES NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER BETWEEN STEAMTABLE AND CUSTOMER AREA AT FRONT COUNTER.

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

OBSERVED A FEW STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA; REPLACE STAINED TILES.

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

OBSERVED SOME UNNEECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE ITEMS NEEDED/KEPT.

FEB 20
2015
FAILED
0 violations

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