Chicago
18
BEAT

Taqueria El Arco

3105 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623 · North Lawndale · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Passed most recently but 8 prior failures on record

Inspections
26
14 passed
Last Inspected
2019-05-15
Pass Rate
54%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2019-05-15)
Failed 8 inspections (2019, 2018, 2018...)
Sanitation issues found across 110 inspections
Other issues found across 22 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 110×
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Other critical 22×
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Food Temperature critical 11×
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Employee Hygiene critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition critical
Chemical Safety minor
2019-05-15 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES, GARBAGE CANS, AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

2019-05-07 Fail Canvass
6
serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCOVERED AND RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS(PORK,CHICKEN ,TONGUE,FISH,SALSA,ETC)MUST KEEP FOODS SEPARATED, PROTECTED, AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD (COOKED STEAK 118 DEGREES F) AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE, SITTING IN A PAN AT THE BOTTOM OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT . INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE HELD AT 135 DEGREE F AND ABOVE. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, HAM, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON PREMISES AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY F...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BLACK CRATES, GARBAGE CANS, AND PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE AND HOUSE FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS # 37, 49, 51, 55, 56, AND 58 NO CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2200494 DATED AUGUST 3, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN:#58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. #37 M...

2018-08-03 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

2018-08-01 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

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

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2185045 7/25/18 NOT CORRECTED.#16-STILL OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD UP OF WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS WHERE WATER TO MAKE ICE IS IN CONTACT WITH AND ICE IS FO...

2018-07-25 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 20
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WITH A GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF IT.GARBAGE CAN REMOVED.MUST KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT BAR PREP AREA HAND SINK.TOWELS ARE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(SEE ADDITIONAL VIOLATION #10)NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED APPX. 15LBS. OF BAGGED OYSTERS IN A PLASTIC BIN ON A ROLLING CART WITHOUT A 90-DAY SHELL FISH TAG ATTACHED.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,MUST KEEP 90- DAY SHELL FISH TAG WITH PRODUCT UNTIL FINISHED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW AND COOKED FOODS UNCOVERED AND RAW FOOD STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS IN BOTH WALK IN COOLERS(PORK,CHICKEN ,TONGUE,FISH,SALSA,ETC)MUST KEEP FOODS SEPERATED AND PROTECTED AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF BUILD UP OF WHITE AND PINK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PARTS WHERE WATER TO MAKE ICE IS IN CONTACT WITH AND ICE IS FORMED AND DROPPED INTO ICE MACHINE BASIN FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE ICE AND EXCESSIVE BUILD UP ...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX.34- PLASTIC BINS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 70LBS. EACH RANGING FROM 45.3F,45.5F,46.0F,46.9F,47.8F,48.2F. THAT WAS PREPARED ON 7/24/18 AND STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COL...

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ABOUT THE RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS ON MENUS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN (PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES/5-8 LARGE FLIES ON BOXES,WALLS , CEILINGS ,TABLES AND FLYING THROUGHOUT PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/25/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020)

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON EQUIPMENT AND CUTTING BOARDS.MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Other

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

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP COOLERS,FANGUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND KEEP DRY.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION NO CITATION ISSUED)

2017-11-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
3
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK IN COLOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND BROKEN TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-11-13 Pass Complaint
4
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHEN WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK IN COLOR CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING AND BROKEN TILES IN NEED OF REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

2017-05-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
8
minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOERS, REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT . CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY PASS THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO USE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT ALL CUSTOMERS TO OTHER DINING AREA FOR BATHROOM USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2017-05-03 Fail Canvass
9
serious Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP BADLEY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PLUMBER TO CORRECT SINK, AND USE THE SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN. DEEP CUTS, DISCOLORED MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: INTERIOR OF ALL WALK IN COOERS, REACH IN COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND HOOD VENTILATION. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS, AND ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM FLOOR. CLEAN IN CORNERS AND UNDER EQUIPMENT . CORRECT AND MAINTAIAN.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND DINING AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN DINING AREA AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE ORGANIZED AND OR REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA

ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAY PASS THROUGH THE KITCHEN TO USE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DIRECT ALL CUSTOMERS TO OTHER DINING AREA FOR BATHROOM USE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

2016-12-05 Pass Canvass
3
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 EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEEP FRYERS AND STOVE OF OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND 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 FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA.ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND NEAR STOVE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

2016-05-17 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

MULTI-USE UTENSILS AS WELL AS SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. THESE ITEMS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(UP OR OUT IN THE SAME DIRECTION) IN CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS(NO GROCERY/MULTI-PURPOSE BAGS).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK WHICH IS BEING USED AS A PREP SINK(FOOD PARTICLES AND STRAINER INSIDE BASIN, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

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

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: COOKED BEANS-130.1F SITTING ON TOP OF PANS OF HOT FOOD INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA, COOKED ONIONS AT 117.1 SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON TOP OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP...

serious Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 12-15-15 ON REPORT # 1591743 NOT CORRECTED:-30-OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF) WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

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

MULTI-USE UTENSILS AS WELL AS SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY. THESE ITEMS MUST BE STORED INVERTED(UP OR OUT IN THE SAME DIRECTION) IN CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNCOVERED FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN FOOD GRADE APPROVED PLASTIC BAGS(NO GROCERY/MULTI-PURPOSE BAGS).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: MOP SINK WHICH IS BEING USED AS A PREP SINK(FOOD PARTICLES AND STRAINER INSIDE BASIN, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND INSIDE ALL WALK-IN UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS(NOT PREVIOUSLY MENTIONED) ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND RE-PAINT ALL WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AND FOOD PREP AREAS THAT HAVE STAINS AND CHIIPING PAINT PRESENT. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

minor Other

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

minor Employee Hygiene

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

ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT HANDLE OPEN FOODS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOPS FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE AND ON TOP OF MACHINES. MUST PROPERLY STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2015-12-15 Pass Canvass
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minor Chemical Safety

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, SHRIMP, BEEF) WITHOUT LABELS AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS IN THE REFRIGERATOR AND THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE FOR ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS THAT ...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BOWLS, USED AS SCOOPS, BEING STORED IN THE SALSA CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND AT THE WAIT STATION HAVE A SLITE PINKISH BUILD UP INSIDE. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF FRYERS, UNDER AND ON TOP OF GRILLS. OBSERVED NOZZLES OF DRINK FOU...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS BEHIND ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED A MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

2015-04-09 Pass Complaint
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minor Sanitation

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

WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME DUST, GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED IN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE VENT FANS ON THE CEILINGS OF THE WASHROOMS; CLEAN VENT FANS WHERE NEEDED. SOME BUILD-UP ON VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA; CLEAN SAME.

2014-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Food Temperature

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

OBSERVED 12 LARGE OVERFLOWING CONTAINERS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54.2-67.1F IN WALK IN COOLER. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS IN PLACE. OWNER STATES CHICKEN COOKED YESTERDAY. ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT T...

2014-11-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
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minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

PROVIDE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS FOR DRY STORAGE.

2014-11-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Storage & Handling

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

FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING SERVICE. SAME COUNTER BEING USED FOR CUSTOMERS PLACING ORDER AND WHERE WAITRESSES PICK UP FOOD FOR DINE-IN, WITHOUT ANY BARRIER FROM PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD AT ALL TIMES. ALSO NO...

critical Pest Activity

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

LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA (OVER 20). INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

RUBBER GASKET, TORN ON FRONT PREP COOLER DOOR. REPLACE SAME. MISSING COVERS FOR DRY STORAGE BINS. PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR WET IN SOME AREAS. INSTD TO KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.

minor Sanitation

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

WALLS THRU-OUT REAR NOT CLEAN, SPLASHED WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

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

MISSING LIGHTSHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT INSIDE COOKING HOOD. PROVIDE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE METAL STEM THEMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

IMPROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS BEING USED FOR DRY STORAGE (USING BOWLS). INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER UTENSILS.

2014-08-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER, INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS, TRACKS AND DOORS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED HANDSINK NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, EQUIPMENT AND EXCESSIVE DEBRIS IN BASIN OF SINK AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AVAILABLE. INSTD TO KEEP SINK BASIN EMPTY AND CLEAN AND HAVE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7...

critical Pest Activity

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

OVER 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES NOTED ON STORAGE BOXES, AND WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CAN OPENER, INTERIOR RUBBER GASKETS, TRACKS AND DOORS OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. REPAIR SAME.

2013-03-13 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

THE KNIVES ARE STORED IN A KNIFE HOLDER ATTCHED TO A DIRTY AND DAMAGED WALL, REPAIR HOLDER AREA SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

minor Sanitation

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

THE SHELVING ABOVE THE HOT LINE GARBAGE AREA AND BEHIND THE SANDWICH PREP COOLER IS DIRTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR AREA SO IT IS EASY TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE LEGS AND WHEELS OF THE EQUIPMENT ARE DIRTY, CLEAN THE GREASY BUILDUP OFF THE LOWER SECTIONS OF THE EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

THE WEST LADIES ROOM HAS SOME MISSING BASEBORAD TILES, REPAIR THE BATHROOM BASEBOARD SO IT IS EASY TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

THE KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS HAVE SOME LOOSE DEBRIS INSIDE, CLEAN OUT THE SHIELDS.

2012-01-23 Pass Canvass
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minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WIPE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE OR REPA...

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 VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE GRILL.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DRY FLOOR IN WALK-IN UNIT.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THREE COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY. RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK FOR HANGING MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE.

2011-03-21 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
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serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Inspector Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD ...

minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASE...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES ...

minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Inspector Comments: 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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

Inspector Comments: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

2011-03-14 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 13
critical Facility Condition

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

Shellfish shall be obtained from an approved source and kept in their original package until sold. Molluscan shell stock shall be obtained in containers bearing legible source identification tags or labels.OBSERVED RAW OYSTERS IN A BUCKET OF WATER SI...

serious Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PROPERLY THAWED

Thawing frozen food for further processing shall be accomplished by storage in a refrigerator at 40?F or less, or by other approved method.OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW SHRIMP UNTHAWING IN A LARGE GARBAGE CAN OF WATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST PRO...

critical Pest Activity

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

The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER FRAME DAMAGED LIDS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY & GREASE ON EXTERIOR LID OF OUTSIDE ...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.OBSERVED NO CITY FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW FROM PERSON ON SITE STATING HE IS THE FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE...

minor Chemical Safety

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST PROPERLY LABLE DESSERTS FROM OUTSIDE SOURCE WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREIDENTS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.

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.MUST REMOVE GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM HOOD,FILTERS,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA & COOLERS,HORCHATA MACHINE.MUS...

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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALLBASES THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING & DAMAGED,STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,LOOSE WALLBASES IN OVERFLOW ROOM,REA...

minor Food Temperature

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.ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR THROUGH...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature.MUST STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS PROPERLY.

2010-07-14 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, FOUND ABOUT 10 LBS CKD. CHICKEN AT 53.2F. ALSO NOTED CHICKEN HAD BAD ODOR. INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION. MUST KEEP COLD POTENTIALLY...

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI USE LARGE COOKING UTENSILS MUST BE P...

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THRU-OUT REAR STORAGE ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN CEILING ATTACHMENTS THRU-OUT BOTH DINING AREAS.

2010-04-13 Pass Tag Removal
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minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. ------------------------------------------------------------------...

2010-04-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 15
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE; FOUND FRONT COOKING AREA PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 49.08F. INA...

critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 20LBS OF CKD. RICE AT 70.3F, 8LBS. RAW BEEF 55.7F, 2LBS. FISH SALAD 54.8F, 10LBS. RAW CHICKEN 62.4F, 2LBS. HA...

critical Food Temperature

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

Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. ...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. EXPOSED SINK AT JUICE/SHAKES/LIQUADOS/PREP AREA NOT ACCESIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANY MULT...

minor Food Storage & Handling

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

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST SEAL RUSTY PANELS BOTTOM PANELS OF PREP TABLES.

minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STOVES, GRILLS, MICROWAVE OVENS, FRYERS, ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, MOP SINK, ETC...

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. EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS THRU-OUT PREMISES, MUST CLEAN FLOORS THUR-OUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN/PAINT WALLS THRU-OUT REAR PREP AREA, REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS THRU-OUT MAIN DINING AREA, AND CLEAN HOODS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

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. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THRU-OUT STORAGE ROOMS, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

100
Mariscos Luis
100
Natys Pizza 26
61
The Green House Stakes
69
Panaderia Mana, Inc.
18
Las Islas Marias

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