TAQUERIA.

Chicago Health Dept

3617-3623 S ARCHER AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

22 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 16

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW., FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2352468 DATED 11/29/2019 NOT CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.

NOV 29

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 OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Observed potentially hazardous foods in coolers without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ON IN BOTH KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS DO NOT HAVE THEIR ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST HAVE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

JUL 6

2018

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 8

2018

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures in the 2 door cooler near cooking line: chicken wings @ 49.5F; pork @ 97.0F; tripe @ 87.1F; and steak @ 73.1F. Found uncooked eggs @ 49.1F in the reach in prep cooler. Must keep all foods @ 40F or less or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded 40lbs of denatured foods valued @ approximately $50. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

Observed poor hygienic practices (bare hand contact with ready to eat foods) by food handler in cooking area. Observed food handler using bare hands to pick up lettuce, put on sandwich cooking on grill, and then putting lettuce back into reach in cooler; and using bare hands to touch bread, tortillas, etc. Instructed no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods. Must use utensils or gloves. Must wash hands before each glove use. Contaminated ready to eat foods were discarded during inspection. Discussed proper procedure with manager. Critical violation 7-38-010(a).

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 approximately 75 mice droppings throughout basement storage (in corners and under bag in the box sodas); and under 3 compartment sink next to cooking area. Must remove all mice droppings, clean and sanitize effected areas. Must contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Observed potentially hazardous foods in coolers without proper labels. Must label all potentially hazardous foods with name and date. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed black, slimy, mold-like substance on bottom of ice chute (on plastic part just about the ice) in lower interior of ice machine. Must detail clean and sanitize machine. Must maintain same.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed leak at pipes under 3 compartment sink near cooking area, and under 2 compartment sink in extra dining room. Must repair and maintain same.

NOV 14

2017

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE FORKS ON SHELF UNDER POP MACHINE.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOODS IN FRONT PREP AREA. SEAL LOOSE GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PRODUCE COOLER. REMOVE MOLD UNDER WOODEN SHELVES IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND DOOR INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SLICERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND PREP TABLES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

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MAY 30

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON TWO-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER. REPLACE MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ALL FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES UNDER GRILL AND PREP COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REAPIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT EXPOSED SINK AND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUN 13

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT REAR 3-COMP SINK.

MAY 20

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF 2-DR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT HOT COOKING AREA. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLERS/FREEZER OF DEBRIS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAK AND LOOSE FAUCET AT REAR 3-COMP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR OF OPENED UNUSED PREP AREA BEING USED FOR STORAGE. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

DEC 21

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 17

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINTER WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. ALSO PREPARED AND PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS NEED LABELS WITH THE NAME AND DATE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT(TURN UP SIDE DOWN) DISH BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER TO PROTECT FOR CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE MOTOR HOUSE OF THE UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

FEB 6

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF COOLERS INCLUDING THE FAN COVERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND DUST.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE & PREP AREAS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS. NOTED THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 22

2014

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN SIDE DINING AREA.

MAY 16

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE REAR SLICER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER DOOR, AND OVER NOT CLEAN.,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE SIDE PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

NOV 12

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP IN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY WITH BUILD UP IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 4

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD SHELVES IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF SEALING WITH A NONTOXIC PAINT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR NON USED PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. FLOORS IN BASEMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING, COVING NEED AT BASEMENT WALL AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. MUST SEAL HOLES IN DRY WALL. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MECHANICAL VENTILATION NEEDED IN WASHROOMS WHERE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

GREASE TRAP RECOMMENDED ON REAR PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 5

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND SHELVES NEED DETAILED CLEANING, REMOVE SPIDERWEBS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MISSING LIGHTSWITH COVER IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. PROVIDE SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHTSHIELD MISSING IN WALK-IN COOLER. PROVIDE SAME.

NOV 15

2011

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 8

2011

FAIL 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES (IE 15-DROPPINGS UNDERTABLE ALONG WALL,14-MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN CASHIERS STORAGE ROOM,4-MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND STORAGE IN UNUSED COOKING AREA. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 7

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. clean all the food storage racks located in the basement has dust and dirt on them.

Minor Sanitation

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

the west store room ,1st floor and the basement floor not clean,has dust and dirt on them instructed to clean the same.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. provide a spring or other closer at the toilet room door west side of establishment so door shuts properly.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.clean all the vents throughout premises and dirt buildup.

APR 21

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS AND THE DRY STORAGE RACKS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE WEST STORE ROOM 1ST FLOOR AND THE BASEMENT FLOOR NOT CLEAN HAS DUST AND DIRT ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. PROVIDE A SPRING OR OTHER DOOR CLOSER AT THE TOILET ROOM DOOR WEST SIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT SO DOOR SHUTS PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP.

SEP 10

2010

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SMOOTH AWAY CHIPPING PAINT AND RE-PAINT INSIDE PANEL OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER AND DOOR TO SAME. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON MOP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units

AUG 31

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

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 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 2 IN UNUSED FOOD PREP AREA, 2 IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND 5 IN DINING AREA-MUST REQUEST TREATMENT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST SOME APPROVED FLY CATCHING DEVICES. SCREEN DOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA NOT INSECT PROOF, WHEN CLOSED STILL HAVE SPACE BETWEEN DOOR AND FRAME OF DOOR-MUST REPLACE WITH A SCREEN DOOR THAT IS TIGHT-FITTING ALONG THE SIDES AS WELL AS TOP AND BOTTOM TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. UNABLE TO LOCATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, MAY NEED TO REQUEST A REPLACEMENT FROM COMPANY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS

Minor Sanitation

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

SMOOTH AWAY CHIPPING PAINT AND RE-PAINT INSIDE PANEL OF DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IN REAR

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS IN REAR BY WALK-IN FREEZER AND DOOR TO SAME. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILE IN REAR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

TIGHTEN ALL LOOSE FAUCETS ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AND REPAIR HOT WATER KNOB ON MOP SINK

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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