TAQUERIA EL PRIMO #2.

Chicago Health Dept

4317 N ELSTON AVE · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

15 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND THE NECESSARY CLEANING ITEMS ON THE PREMISES . PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. - -

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR SERVICE STATION. PREMISES MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE WITH SOAP AND HAND PAPER TOWELS AND TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -

Minor Other

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS AND FORKS LOCATED AT FRONT COUNTER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE(HANDLES-UP).

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKETS AT THE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET DISH WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SECTION OF CEILING OVER THE ICE MACHINE MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 2

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT BARRIER (SWING DOOR) LEADING TO FOOD PREP AREA.------------MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP SURFACE OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

FEB 23

2018

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS NOT WASHING HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. NOTED EMPLOYEES PREPARING TACOS, ADDING SHREDDED LETTUCE, DICED TOMATOES AND SHREDDED CHEESE WITH BARE HAND, NOT WASHING HANDS THEN WIPED HANDS IN DIRTY TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AND WEAR GLOVES PRIOR TO FOOD HANDLING. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - MANAGER DISCUSSES APPROPRIATE HANDWASHING AND WEARING GLOVES WITH STAFF MEMBER, PROVIDES APPROPRIATE UTENSILS FOR FOOD PREPARATION). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2028300 ISSUED ON 04-13-2017 SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #32 - INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP ARE #34 - CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN. #35 - SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN. #38 - SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES IN PREP/COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.--------MUST PROVIDE METAL THERMOMETER FOR MEASURING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR AREA BY STAIRCASE (OUTSIDE OF PREMISES). MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

APR 20

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTALL A BARRIER IN THE FRONT ENTRANCE GOING TO THE PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOODS FROM ANY CONTAMINANT AND PREVENT CUSTOMER TO ENTER THE PREP AREA. REPLACE GROCERY BAGS AND GARBAGE BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN FOODS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL HOLE AROUND THE FAUCET HANDLE OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET AND MAINTAIN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS THRU-OUT THE DINING AREAS, AND INSIDE THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WALLS BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. RIM AROUND THE DOOR OF THE TWO WASHROOMS INTERIOR PART NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST FINISH REPAIRING AND MAKE THE RIMS SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN, REMOVE GREASE ACCUMULATED UNDERNEATH THE FILTER IN THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 13

2017

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. SUCH AS CHORIZO AT 47.7F,2LBS; BEANS AT 48.9F, 3 LBS, HAM AT 47.6F, 1 LB; CHOPPED TOMATOES AT 45.8F, 2LBS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE COOLER DURING STORAGE MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $50.00,8 LBS TOTAL.

Critical Pest Activity

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

FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE,APPROXIMATELY 5 RAT DROPPINGS AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE THE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION FROM PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

SLOW DRAINING OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR TO HAVE A WELL DRAINING SINK.

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JUN 13

2016

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 6

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

Previous minor violations from report # 1575426, on 9/11/15 not corrected. #32 MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS #34 FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE. #41ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING. WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION. (ice scoop was moved to a clean container during inspection. Wiping cloths must be moved to a container with a sanitizing solution.) Instructed all previous minor violation must be corrected. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

Found hood above cooking line with dust build up and grease. Must clean and maintain.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Found buckets in dining room on the floor to collect dripping water from apartments above. Instructed must have above repair addressed and also repair ceiling in dining room. Found standing water in the basement on the floor in front of ice machine and coolers. Instructed to repair drain line from ice machine to prevent water from leaking on the floor. Must maintain.

SEP 11

2015

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST USE WASHABLE OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS FOR ALL STORED FOODS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES ICE BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILE COVING MISSING AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IE: GRILLS, ICE MACHINE, COOLERS, MUST BE REMOVED FROM REAR YARD AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS AND ICE MACHINES ICE SCOOPS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

DEC 2

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL (AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET) BEHIND BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN COOKING AREA.

JUN 3

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 30

2014

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HAND WASHING FACILITIES (HAND SINK) INSIDE EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. ISSUED 48 HOUR. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE JUICER AT DINING AREA. MUST TRANSFER JUICER INSIDE/BEHIND JUICE BAR.-------MUST REMOVE FOIL LINER UNDERNEATH GRILL AND CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EQUIPPED WITH SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL BEHIND JUICE BAR (FRONT SIDE BAR).

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT GRILL, SINKS, PREP TABLES ETC.) AND CLUTTER STORED IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAY 15

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

REACH IN COOLER, IN PREP AREA, RACKS HAVE RUST ; NEED TO BE REPLACE. COLD HOLD UNIT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

FEB 15

2012

PASS 7 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in freezer, must date and label food items in reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint, rust shall be replaced/repaired.

Minor Sanitation

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

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning.

Minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas need cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation

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

Walls in kitchen prep area that had peeling paint, holes, exposed plaster, exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

Men's bathroom self closing mechanism for bathroom door in state of disrepair(broken) shall be repaired/replaced.

Minor Sanitation

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

Exhaust canopy not clean had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning.

SEP 7

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 8

2011

FAIL 10 violations 3 CRITICAL

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. ALL COOLERS MUST BE 40F OR BELOW

Critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. MUST PROPERLY SEAL DOOR LEADING TO THE BASEMENT,INSTALL BRUSH/WEATHER STRIP

Critical Pest Activity

INSIDE CONTAINERS OR RECEPTACLES: ADEQUATE NUMBER, PROPERLY COVERED AND INSECT/RODENT PROOF

All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH LID INSIDE KITCHEN AND IN THE TOILETS

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER TEST STRIP FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK; COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOKING HOOD MUST BE UP AND FUNCTIONING PROPERLY

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN KITCHEN MUST BE CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT MUST BE DRY

Minor Facility Condition

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

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

TOILET DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING,MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN ALL COOLERS,40F OR BELOW

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS AT THE EXIT DOOR AND IN BASEMENT, KEEP ORGANIZE

Minor Other

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS

NO SMOKING SIGNS MUST BE POSTED

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