TAQUERIA CD HIDALGO.

Chicago Health Dept

7104 N CLARK ST · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

25 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2024.

Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 20

2024

PASS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME,ALSO ONCE PRODUCTS IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS,MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

REMOVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

WE OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR ISSUE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(C) OUT C 01/21/2020 NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM SEAM ONTO THE SURROUNDING FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

NOTED GREASE TRAP AT THE KITCHEN UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, RUSTED AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE SURFACE.CLEAN,PAINT AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE EASLY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE ITEMS ON FLOOR BESIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN PREP AREA.DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

RENEW EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE(11-19-2024) EVERY THREE YEARS FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

AUG 8

2023

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2022

PASS 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

KNIFES AND KNIFE RACK IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/DRINKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AREA AND DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN KITCHEN. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

SINGLE-USE ARTICLE BOXES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ITEMS MUST BE PLACED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

UNNECESSARY ITEMS / NONFUNCTIONAL EQUIPMENT WERE FOUND IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AND AREA NEAR THE WATER HEAT FURNACE IN THE BASEMENT. THE PREMISES SHALL BE FREE OF ITEMS UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT. THIS ALSO INCLUDES EQUIPMENT THAT IS NONFUNCTIONAL OR NO LONGER USED.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. ALL EMPLOYEES WHO DO NOT HAVE A CITY FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.

NOV 23

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 29

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING AND WALL OF THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. MUST ALSO SEAL AND MAINTAIN CRACKS ON FLOOR AT THE ROOM WITH DEEP FRY AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

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JUN 22

2020

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WALKED TO THE WALK IN COOLER, OPENED THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR WITH GLOVES ON, WENT BACK TO THE CONTINUE PREPPING (PICKING CHEESE FROM THE BOWL ONTO A CUSTOMER'S PLATE. AGAIN WITH SAME GLOVES ON DUMPED TRASH INSIDE THE GARBAGE CAN BY THE PREP TABLE AND STILL DID NOT CHANGE GLOVES OR WASH HANDS. DISCUSSED WITH MANAGEMENT THE HYGIENIC PRACTICES THAT INCLUDE PROPER HAND WASHING AND CHANGE OF GLOVES BETWEEN TASKS OR MOVING FROM ONE PREP AREA TO ANOTHER AREA. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME INCLUDING BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 NOTED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL,UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCT TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AREAS WHERE MICE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND AT THE BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOV 8

2019

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 29

2019

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

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

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DATE MARKING: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON TCS FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH INSIDE THE DOOR COOLER WHICH FOOD(COOKED AND RAW)WAS STORED INSIDE. ANOTHER LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED AT ELECTRICAL BOX IN DINING AREA UNDER THE TY AT NORTH-EAST CORNER. FIVE MICE DROPPINGS AT SOUTH-EAST CORNER ACROSS FROM BASEMENT STAIR CASE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES AND RODENT DROPPINGS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MENTIONED AREA,SPECIALLY COOLER UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

EXCESS STAGNATE BLACK SLIMY WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(TWO CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED IN BASEMENT)

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN WALL INSIDE THE REAR STORAGE AREA SEALED WITH PAPER TOWELS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL SMOOTHLY AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL.BROKEN CAULKING BETWEEN THE HAND WASHING SINK AND WALL. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Pest Activity

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

PROTECTIVE SHIELDS AT PREP AREA WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 5-8-19 REPORT#2288462 #37)3-302.12 ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. #49)4-601.11(C) GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN #51)5-205.15 DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. #53) 5-501.17 LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM #55) 6-201.11 GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #58)PA 100-0367 ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 8

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 29

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR OF PREP COOLER. RIGHT DOOR BETWEEN RUBBER GASKET AND HING OF UNIT WITH 6 ADULTS LIVE ROACHES AND OVER TEN LIVE BABY ROACHES.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF DEEP FRYER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 19

2019

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BOTTLES MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME. -

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

DRAIN PIPE LEAKING AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

LID IS NEEDED AT RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WASHROOM

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BLACKENED MOLDY WALL AT STORAGE AREA,BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST CLEAN,PAINT OR REPLACE WALL. ALSO GREASE ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

- FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING COUNTERS SHOULD BE STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Other

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

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEMENT WALL WITH BLACK MOLD. WALL MUST BE CLEANED AND RESTORED TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF BASEMENT FROM CONDENSATION OF AIR CONDITIONING DUCT NEAR MOP SINK. MUST KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

- OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN.

NOV 9

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN BASEMENT DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT WALLBASE.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED WALL AT EAST SIDE OF DRY STORAGE AREA IS DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPAINT.

APR 6

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED PAPER LINERS AT THE WAITRESS STATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE PAPER LINERS AND THAT SMOOTH NON ABSORBANT EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES MAY BE USED.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED SMOKED CEILING TILES AROUND THE HOOD AT HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.ISTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED LIGHT BULBS BURNT OUT ON LIGHT FIXTURES IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT BULBS. LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT BULB IN WALK-IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PUT A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS.

NOV 10

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN REAR WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON ONE SIDE, AND BLACK MOLD STAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DERAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MISSING IN DINING AREA, INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 3

2016

FAIL 6 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 APPROXIMATELY 25 RODENT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, AND ALONG THE SIDES OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO, A LIVE ROACH WAS OBSERVED CRAWLING ON THE STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ROACH. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ON PREP COOLER IN REAR WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ON ONE SIDE, AND BLACK MOLD STAINS ON THE OTHER SIDE. ALSO, THE GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3-COMP SINK HAS EXCESSIVE RUST STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELF ON PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN SAID AREA WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. CEILING VENTS IN DINING AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP SINK IN KITCHEN NOT CLEAN. ALSO, FLOOR IN TOILET ROOM IS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

LIGHT MISSING IN DINING AREA, INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 8

2016

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. ALSO DEFROST DEEP FREEZER IN BSMT, ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON HEAVY EQUIPMENT, STOVE AND GRILL; ALSO CLEAN ALL CONTACT SURFACES IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER; TOILET ROOM, BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO. DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT BSMT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREA, ALSO STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA, AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOODS AND FILTERS. PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEXT TO TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAIR, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

MAR 26

2015

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 16

2015

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT MAINTAINED.WE OBSERVED HARDENED GREASE ON TOP THE WASTE GREASE BOX ALSO GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF THE GREASE BOX.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA, TO PREVENT RODENTS AND INSECTS ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

CEILING WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE WHITE CHEST FREEZER STORED IN BASEMENT AREA BY THE REAR DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATED OR PROVIDE CEILING WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ABOVE THE MENTIONED UNIT. VENT COVERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DINING AREA ABOVE THE SWING DOOR WITH DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GREASE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.ENCRUSTED /BURNED FOOD INSIDE THE OVEN.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA.ALSO DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND CORNERS OF THE KITCHEN INCLUDED UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BROKEN AND MISSING BASEBOARD WALL IN STORAGE AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RESEAL SAID BASEBOARD WALL. EXCESS FOOD AND GRIMES ON FLOOR VENT COVERS IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL AND BASEBOARD WALL BY THE DISPLAY COOLER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD STAINS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BROKEN AND DIRTY(BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE)CAULKING BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SMOOTHLY REPLACE CAULKING AT SAID AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSECTS INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD FIXTURE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,IN KITCHEN

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FAUCET BASE AND FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, WRAPPED WITH PLASTIC BAGS TO STOP LEAKING WATER.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC BAGS,AND PROPERLY REPAIR FAUCET WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WIPING CUTTING BOARD WITH DRY CLOTH. WIPING CLOTHS MAY BE STORED IN AN APPROVED SANITIZER,AND KEPT IN EACH WORKING STATION TO MINIMIZE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

AUG 8

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOP OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN.(ALONG WALK IN COOLERS)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF REACH IN COOLER AT MAIN KITCHEN THAT MUST BE RENOVED.(TOOLS, ETC.)

DEC 4

2013

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES,SPECIALLY UNDER SHELVES,UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,CORNERS ,ETC.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OPENING BETWEEN THE WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. REMOVE DEAD ROACHES FROM INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLES.

JAN 24

2013

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD/DUST ON SHELF UNDER SLICER IN KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DIRT ON WALL BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLL.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

BASEMENT MATTRESS ROOM CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

AUG 6

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 23

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED LAYER OF GREASE ON TOP OF THE LID AND RIM OF THE CONTAINER, WHICH LEAKS ON GROUND.ALSO OBSERVED WINDOW FAN WITH A BUILD-UP OF GREASE FROM OUTSIDE UNIT,NO COVER, GREASE IS LEAKING ON FLOOR/CEMENT AND ON WINDOW LEDGE.OBSERVED FLIES ACTIVITIES AROUND THAT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER AND WINDOW FAN ALSO PROVIDE WINDOW COVER FOR THE UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS WITH LIDS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN MEAT SLICER, FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STOVE UNDER THE BURNERS,FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE FREEZERS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.

FEB 1

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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