Chicago
35
BEAT

Taqueria Amigo Chino 2

5959 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
35/100

Passed most recently but 9 prior failures on record

Inspections
32
14 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-13
Pass Rate
44%
9 failures
Score
35/100
BEAT
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-13
Failed 9 inspections (2020, 2017, 2017...)
Sanitation issues found across 80 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 19 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 80×
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Food Temperature critical 19×
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Plumbing & Waste critical 12×
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Other serious 12×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-01-13 Pass Canvass
6
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FROZEN CONDENSATE ON FOOD PRODUCT IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER REMOVE EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN CHEST FREEZER UNCLEAN WITH FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTIAN REACH IN CHEST FREEZER ON FIRST FLOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR OF FRYOLATORS. MUST DEGREASE FRYLOATORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED TO LINE REAR REAR OF PREP AREA LEADING TO THE EXIT ON FIRST FLOOR. CARDBOARD MAY NOT BE USED AND MUST BE REMOVED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN NON WORKING CONDITION IN MAIN COOKING AREA. COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED OR REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NON WORKING WALK IN COOLER ON FIRST FLOOR NEEDS TO BE KEPT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. IF FORMER WALK IN COOLER IS TO BE USED FOR FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS REMOVE ALL NON FOOD RELATED ITEMS INCLUDING TOOLS AND FAN. ORGANIZE ALL REMAINING DRY STOR...

2024-01-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE BASEMENT STROAGE AREA AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVEATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED MULTIPLE CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFI...

2023-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
3
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOKING TIME & TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COOKING OF RAW ANIMAL PRODUCT. TEMPERATURE OF EL PASTOR ON SPIT MEASURED AT 70 F UPON ARRIVAL. EMPLOYEE HAD MACHINE TURNED OFF STATING PRODUCT HAD BURNED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CUT MEAT AS IT COOKS AND TO LEAVE SPIT ON IN ORDER TO A...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY RACKS IN BEVERAGE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH CORROSION RESISTANT, NON-ABSORBANT AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE FOR A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CREATE ALTERNATIVE PROCEEDURE FOR CLEANING SAID DISHES.

2022-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 10
serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS(RICE, BEANS, COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED BEEF.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED OR CONSUME. INSTRUCTED PIC TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT- ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUS PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED COOKING PORK CARNITAS FRYING POTS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE REMOVED EQUIPMENT. MUST INSTALL LARGER SINK TO FULLY SUBMERGE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP INSIDE LIGH SHIELD COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION TABLES MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVEDNO WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING THE PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROTOCOL.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED BY OSHA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED NO POSTING OF SIGNAGE INFORMING PATRONS OF FULL VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR COVERED ENTITIES AT ENTRANCE AND INSIDE PREMISES. MUST POST REQUIRED SIGNAGE.

2021-05-24 Pass Complaint
6
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON DOOR TO WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO BEVERAGE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT MOPSINKS LOCATED IN BASEMENT AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL RELEVANT CODES AND REGULATIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN EQUIPMENT BEING STORED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND UNDERNEATH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-04-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC BARRELS OF RICE AND BEANS IN BASEMENT WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM CONDENSER LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND UNDERNEATH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
9
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS HELD AT THE STATED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE A 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM FRYERS: CHICKEN AT 51.4F, CHICKEN AT 51.9F, BEEF AT 60.8F, SHRIMP AT 46.5, CHICKEN 45.1, CHICKEN 52.1, PORK AT 46.5F, CHICKEN AT...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA OPPOSITE FRYERS CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH, CHICKEN, BEEF, AND SHRIMP MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. REFRIGERATOR TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005...

minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED 2 BUCKETS OF REFRIED BEANS LEFT ON BASEMENT FLOOR TO THAW. INSTRUCTED TO THAW ITEMS UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE PLASTIC BARRELS OF RICE AND BEANS IN BASEMENT WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD PRODUCTS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM CONDENSER LOCATED IN 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GRIME INSIDE FRYER CABINET AND UNDERNEATH OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2020-01-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

2020-01-08 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED MALE COOK HANDLING TORTILLAS AND BREADS WITH BARE HANDS PLACING THEM ON THE GRILL TO MAKE BURRITOS AND TACOS THEN ADDING THE TRIMMINGS SERVING TO THE CUSTOMERS ALL USING BARE-HAND-CONTACT WITH THE READY-TO-EAT FOODS.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSIL...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENUS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RA...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PEST PROOFED APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM OF DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASH ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR HAN WASHING SINK LOCATED IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

2019-08-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN EVERY HAND SINK.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). CORRECTED ON SITE (MANAGER LABELED AND DATED TCS FOODS HELD OVER ...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD CONTAINER/BIN IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING).

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEANING EQUIPMENT (BROOMS/MOPS ETC.) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UPGRADED TO VIOLATION #60

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2184487 ISSUED ON 07-12-2018 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #58 - NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FO...

2018-07-12 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO IMPLEMENT APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-012(A),NO CITATION ISSUED. -

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN-UP POLICY FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED CLEAN-UP MATERIALS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED MANAGER 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION I...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS FOODS) STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM (46.6F-56.1F).HOT FOODS CAN BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE,AND COLD FOODS CAN BE HELD AT...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS(TCS FOODS) COOKED/PREPARED/READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS MUST BE PROPERLY DATED WHEN FOOD PRODUCTS ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL READY-TO-EAT (TCS FOODS) IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE KITCHEN 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND REMAINING ARTICLES KEPT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT LEAST 6" INCHES OFF THE FLOOR/WALL FOR EASIER CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE ARE ALL EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED.

2017-11-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2017-11-20 Fail Complaint
6
serious Sanitation

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

FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (PINK AND BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) SEVERE BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINS...

serious Other

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2050187 ISSUED ON 05-11-2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #38 - FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNN...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN FIRST FLOOR AND IN BASEMENT.-------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD FLIES ABOVE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.

2017-05-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR AREA.FOUND MEAT GRINDER AND MEAT SLICER ON PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH...

2017-05-11 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED RICE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 37.2F) IN REAR AREA. NOTED COOKED RICE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 61.7F, 44.9F, 43.8F (WHICH WAS COOKED AT 9:00 ...

critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/2 AN INCH GAP/OPENING AND FRONT ENTRANCE BOTTOM DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS (REAR AND IN BASEMENT AREA).

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE AT MOPSINK AND IN REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.--------MUST REPAIR BROKEN CEILING VENTILATION INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.---------MUST PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. MUST REORGANIZE

2016-11-28 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-18 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
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 10 live cockroaches on site- found 4 in basement near dry storage and walk in cooler and 6 in kitchen near microwaves and near dish area. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Recommended to contact a licensed pest control pr...

2016-11-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-11-08 Fail Short Form Complaint
1
serious Sanitation

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

Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 1931392, dated 5-23-16: Violation 33-"Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recau...

2016-05-23 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
6
minor Sanitation

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

Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the walk in cooler walls and ceiling to have a black, fuzzy mold-like substance in various areas. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed a leaking water supply pipe in the basement that leads to the ice machine. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-05-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

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

Observed food at improper temperatures in the walk in cooler: 6.5lbs of beef tongue at 45.6f, 3.5lbs of cheese at 45.2f, 10lbs of cut tomatoes at 45.1f, 6lbs of chorizo sausage at 45.9f, 65lbs of beef at 45.1f, and 3.5lbs of chicken at 45.4f. Operato...

critical Sanitation

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

Observed an employee handle the top of a torta with bare hands and without washing hands before doing so when returning from handling dirty dishes. Instructed facility that there is to be no bare hand contact with ready to eat foods and to wash hands...

critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

Observed waste water pouring out of the top of the grease trap when one compartment is released from the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so leak is fixed and waste water is properly disposed of. Operator repaired du...

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 ten small flies in the dining area above the dirt dish cart. Instructed facility to remove all pests and maintain. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

Observed one outside dumpster with a bend and damaged lid causing it to be unable to close tight fitting. Observed another dumpster propped up by overflowing garbage. Instructed facility to maintain dumpsters at all times so lids are closed and tight...

serious Facility Condition

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

Previous minor violations from report # 1609753, dated 1-14-16, not corrected: Violation 30- "INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN." Violation 34- "OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY...

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the front counter exposed handsink to have dirty, worn caulk with a black, mold-like substance under it. Instructed facility to removed, clean, recaulk, and maintain.

minor Sanitation

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

Observed the floor under and around the cooking equipment and dishwashing area with dirt and debris. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

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

Observed the light above the basement ice machine to be unshielded. Instructed facility to shield end to end and maintain.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Instructed facility to obtain and maintain sink stoppers for each compartment of the three compartment sink. Observed the three compartment sink to have various leaks at the faucet. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2016-01-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER: 130LBS OF BEEF AT 44.1F AND 48.5F, 40LBS OF PORK AT 44.8F, 2LBS OF SHRIMP AT 45.9F, 3LBS OF CHICKEN AT 45.1F, 40LBS OF RICE AT 45.2F, 48.8F, AND 50.3F, 16LBS OF SOUR CREAM AT 45.5F, 96LB...

minor Chemical Safety

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO LABEL ALL PREPARED FOODS AND TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRT ACCUMULATION ON ALL REFRIGERATION UNIT FANGUARDS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE BASEMENT FLOORS TO BE WET. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN DRY.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK TO BE SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE DRAIN LINE NOT CONNECTED TO FLOOR DRAIN CAUSING WATER TO SPILL AND POOL ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SCOOPS STORED INSIDE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO STORE SEPARATELY IN A SANITARY FASHION.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OUT OF COMPLIANCE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.

2015-08-12 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLA...

2015-07-30 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, PRESENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART OF TEMP OF 60F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SHREDDED CHEESE,FRESH EGGS,CHORIZO ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEM...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISPLA...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY CAULKING SMOOTHLY,SURFACE MUST BE:SMOOTH,CL...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.EVERYONE MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TIN PREP AREA

2015-07-06 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

DISPLAY PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE, PRESENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.4F TOP PART,AND BOTTOM PART OF TEMP OF 60F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:SHREDDED CHEESE,FRESH EGGS,CHORIZO ETC. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEM...

critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.6F; SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 51F TO 52.1F; SLICED AND DICED TOMATOES AT TEMP OF 47.8F TO 50F.FOUR LINKS OF CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 47.9F;ALL MENTIONED FOOD WERE STORED INS...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING,RINSING AND STORING MULTI USED UTENSILS:PLATES,GLASSES ETC AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WAS SET UP BY ME:WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOLUTION,100ppm. CR...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM:1-13-15,REPORT# 1482529 #32-NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. ALSO MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-6-15,REPORT...

minor Sanitation

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

UP GRADED TO #29

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND ELECTRICAL LINE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KNIFE RACKS FOR PROPERLY STORE KNIFE AND MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR DISP...

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN FLOOR TILES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN CEILING TILES AT FRONT PREP AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. CAULKING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR UNABLE TO CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND APPLY CAULKING SMOOTHLY,SURFACE MUST BE:SMOOTH,C...

minor Sanitation

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

UP-GRADED TO #29

minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.EVERYONE MUST USE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT TIN PREP AREA.

2015-02-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WATER SEEPING THROUGH WALLS IN BASEMENT.PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF BASEMENT.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALLS AND KEEP FLOOR DRY.

2015-01-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 117.7F TO 130.2F,FOOD WAS COOKED YESTERDAY AND WAS STORED ON TOP FLAT GRILL, WHICH WAS NOT TURNED ON.FOUND COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 50.6F STORED INSIDE TH...

serious Sanitation

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.FOUND THREE PLASTIC BUCKETS UNCOVERED WITH FOOD IN IT,STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER,UNDER AND BY THE CONDENSER UNIT. ONE BUCKET HAD ICE ON TOP THE FOOD THAT HAD LEAKED FROM CONDENSER UNIT.FOUND BREAD INSIDE WHITE...

minor Sanitation

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

NO SPLASH GUARD PROVIDED BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND FRONT COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK TAR/ PEBBLES TO RESEALED FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE MENTIONED SURFACE;MUST PROVIDE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN WALL UNDER WASHBOWLS INSIDE THE CABINETS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WALL WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT STORED ON SHELVES WITH FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS EMPLOYEE PERSONA ITEMS MUST BE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD AND FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDED AT THIS TIME,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

2014-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 51.2 F, FOUND STEAK, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC. HELD INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 40 F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED BY CDPH AT T...

critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE BETWEEN 49.7 F AND 49.9 F- STEAK, PORK, CHICKEN, TRIPE, CHOPPED ONIONS, CHOPPED TOMATO, PEPPERS, CHOPPED LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIME/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

minor Sanitation

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

BASEMENT FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOOR DRY/CLEAN THROUGHOUT.

2014-02-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED PORK SLAB ON A ROTISSERIE NEAR THE COOKING LINE THAT WAS 75.6F AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 140 F OR ABOVE IF HE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS FOR ALL FOODS BEING STORED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED PAINT PEELING ON THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT WALL.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINHE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE ICE MACHINE/MAKE BACK FLOW DEVICE VISIBLE IN THE BASEMENT.

2013-08-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD (INTERIOR SURFACE) BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

2013-08-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BASEMENT BY THE DOOR ENTRANCE AND CAUGHT 1 LIVE MOUSE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. MUST RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF ...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE AND REACH-IN FREEZER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AT REAR DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND IN BASEMENT AREA.----------NOTED WATER FROM WALK-IN COOLER DRAIN LINE POOLING ON BASEMENT F...

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE ON WALLS AROUND REAR PREP AND IN DISHWASHING AREA INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.---------MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR.

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF HOT AND COLD HOLDING OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

NOTED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-03-25 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

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

ADDITIONAL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING OF INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH SPILLAGE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES (CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS) IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

100
Ron'S Grill Etc
100
Subway
74
Chinese Kitchen
72
Jimmy Mack'S
18
Sushi Place

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