DEC 4
2020
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TAQUERIA EL ARCO #2.
BEAT. 18/100
2462 S BLUE ISLAND AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 4, 2020 · passed
Failed 3 of 13 inspections. 13 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
8 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
75
includes 13 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Apr 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
NOV 272020FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 27
2020
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD (COOKED CHICKEN) AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 71F INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOOD AND INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE COCKROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES UNDER THE STAIRS NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED WALL BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE WALL SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE EVERYTHING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2362377 DATED 2/14/2020; 51 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE. 55 6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
FEB 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 14
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A LITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(E) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
FEB 52020FAILED16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2020
FAILED
16 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SIGN IS NEEDED AT THE FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A LITE BROWNISH SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED BEANS, SALSAS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. MANAGER PROVIDED DISCARD DATE LABELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(E) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-303.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE ICE SCOOP IN A CONTAINER OR WITH THE HANDLE FACING UPWARD.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE DEBRIS, AND DEAD ROACHES THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 OBSERVED FLOORS NEED TO BE RE-GROUT AROUND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES AND ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JAN 242019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 24
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER NOT DATE MARKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE DATE TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITH THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON THE MENUS AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PA 100-0367.
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MAY 192017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 19
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
MAY 162017FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2017
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED THE TOILET BADLY CLOGGED WITH HUMAN WASTE AND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO, OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE TOILET AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT OF THE PREMISES AND THE BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OBSERVED OVER 100 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE GROUND IN THE BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS FROM THE BASEMENT. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALSO, OBSERVED THE BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE SIDE DOOR FRAME OF THE BASEMENT DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST ELEVATE ALL BOXES OF STOCK AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEMENT FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK FROM THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DRIPPING THROUGH TO THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF EMPTY CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM IN FRONT OF THE SINK COUNTER AND AROUND THE SIDE EXIT DOOR. MUST REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED WITH ALL PRODUCT AT LEAST 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALLS. REMOVE THE LARGE PILE OF WOOD FROM THE BASEMENT FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE POTS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM SO THAT THE CABINETS CAN BE ACCESSED AND INSPECTED.
MAR 282016PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED POTS TOO LARGE TO PROPERLY SUBMERGE IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY EQUIPMENT THAT CAN PROPERLY BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED A STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES ATTACHED TO THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND A SAME CUTTING BOARD LOCATED ON A SHELF IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NEED DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS; INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER, INSIDE OF THE STOVE AND UNDER ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT (UNDER AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT) ARE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED VENT IN THE WASHROOM IS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED A LOOOSE FAUCET ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 252015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 25
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE TANK COVER ON TOILET IN REAR WASHROOM.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
JUN 42014PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2014
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOODS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINTER AND NOT IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS. ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED,DATED AND IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
KNIVES RACK HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENT DEVICE TO WATER SPOUT UNDER EXPOSE HAND SINK. NO WATER HOSE SHALL BE CONNECTED UNTIL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS INSTALLED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER.
JUL 152013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 15
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM FRONT STORAGE SHELF. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN FRONT COOLER FANGUARD COVER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NEED TO CLEAN CEILING VENT DUSTY.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NEED TO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMP. SINK.
DEC 142011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 14
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL THE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN THE HOOD ABOYE HAS GREASE BUILDUP.
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. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP.
APR 212011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 21
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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. SOME RUSTY RACKS IN THE REACHIN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN TOP, SIDES, FRONT AND INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT SOME FILTERS ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAME. REMOVE THE TIN FOIL FROM THE TABLES UNDER THE GRILLS AND CLEAN SAME.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE GREASE AND CLEAN SAME.
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 THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING AND THE PIPES ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND CLEAN SAME.
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