TANT LLC.

Chicago Health Dept

5944 W LAKE ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Oct 2025).

19 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Oct 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

112

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 23

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Documentation & 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

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & 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

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 28

2023

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY

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APR 12

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

Minor Pest 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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Critical Food 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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MAR 8

2022

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Other

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

FAIL 11 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Food 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

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

FAIL 16 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

Critical Documentation & 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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee 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).

Serious Food 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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Food 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.

Minor Chemical 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.

Critical Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Other

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.

Minor Documentation & 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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & 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.**

Critical Sanitation

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.**

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAR 29

2018

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & 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

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical 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.

Minor Pest 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.

Minor Sanitation

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 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food 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)

Minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Critical Pest 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

Serious Other

* 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

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

MAR 11

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Food 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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

FAIL 0 violations

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