SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAQUERIA JAMAY.

BEAT. 18/100

2500 W 51ST ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 21, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 8 of 21 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
8 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
145
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
12 YEARS
since Jun 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 21
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

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

4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11: OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13: AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

JAN 14
2026
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK BROWNISH MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LEFT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(BEEF) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 96.0-124.0F . INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $60 WEIGHING 8LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.6-58.0F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, SLICED TOMATOES(47.5F), SOUR CREAM(50.9F), SHREDDED CHEESE(48.2F), SHREDDED LETTUCE(46.6F) AND RAW EGGS IN SHELL(58.0F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $75 WEIGHING 10LBS. CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

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

OBSERVED RUST SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH GLASS DOOR IN BASEMENT, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED PEELING INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA EXPOSING INSULATION. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT REAR STORAGE AREA, NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL. OBSERVED BOXES OF OIL STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVES TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED DRAIN STOPPERS NOT FITTING INTO DRAIN OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS OF PROPER SIZE TO FIT INTO THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS, A THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SHALL BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED FOR MANUALLY WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER USED FOR TRASH OVERFLOWING WITH BAGS AND CARDBOARD UNABLE TO BE CLOSED TO PREVENT PEST FROM ENTERING DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TRASH AND RECYCLING SHALL BE STORED SO THAT IT IS INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR OF BASEMENT IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CRACKS AND HOLES IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF UTILITY SINK AND NEAR LARGE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT OF BASMENT PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED PEELING ON BASEMENT CEILING ABOVE LARGE PREP TABLE IN FRONT OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILLING AND SMOOTHLY REPAINT BASEMENT CEILING IN SAID AREA. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL AND NONSMOOTH WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR WALL BEHIND UTILITY SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS AND INTERIOR OF HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED FOR EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATES.

APR 11
2025
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT BASEMENT HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT ALL TIMES.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BUILD UP PF GREASE ON BOTTOMS OF WHITE SHELVES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD ALL ICE IN BIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. (PIC EMPTIED AND CLEAN MACHINE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTERS OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COLD HOLD UNITS (FREEZERS, COOLERS, ICE MACHINE) IN THE BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL UNITS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BLACK RUBBER BASEBOARDS PEELING FROM THE WALL IN THE HALLWAY LEADING TO THE RESTROOM AND NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPLATTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON WALLS AND SHELVINGS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 23
2023
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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AUG 16
2023
FAILED
14 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PRPOPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE, FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN CEILING NEAR ICE MACHINE AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, DUST BUILDUP ON FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPANE TANKS, ETC IN BASEMENT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE BURNERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554704 ON 4-22-23:47-MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.IMUST CLEAN NTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.56-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

APR 22
2022
PASSED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF OUTTER FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.

APR 14
2022
FAILED
21 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS BY FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER REMOVE TOASTED BREAD FROM GRILL AND HELD IN HIS HAND AND PUT CUT LETTUCE AND SLICED TOMATO AS WELL ON TOP OF STEAK AND MOVED THE SANDWICH AROUND ON TOP OF PAPER WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES OR USING DELI PAPER.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS THEN PUT ON GLOVES.MUST USE GLOVES OR DELI PAPER TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. (PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS .5LB COOKED BEEF 92.3F. 4LBS. COOKED PORK 101.5F.1LB. COOKED TRIPE 80.6F.ON SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP TABLES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 5.5LBS. $57.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS A 5- GALLON BUCKET OF COOKED BEANS AT 48.2F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER DATED 4/13/22.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE SHALLOW PANS FOR COOLING AND STORAGE OF FOODS.APPX. 5-GALLONS $20.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY MISSING THE DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISKING THEM ON MENU. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION )(NO CITATION ISSUED)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MOST REACH IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON COUNTER BEHIND REGISTER AND LOWER STORAGE SHELVES AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON TOP OF BOXES & REAR PREP TABLE,ON BASEMENT FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DIRT ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND FREEZERS AND COOLERS, UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO. APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ANTS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF BOTH FRONT ENTRY DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. GLOVES WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.(COS)

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING REACH IN FREEZER DOOR HANDLE LAYING ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN BASEMENT,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1ST FL. 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF WHITE PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ,GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND CHEST FREEZERS,FRYER CABINETS,STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING AND ON MOP SINK.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING,LEAKY FAUCET AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED MISSING LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA,LOOSE WALL BASE LEADING TO 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR WITH POOLING WATER AROUND IT.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2521564 6/18/21 NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 18
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

JUN 11
2021
FAILED
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTD TO DISPOSE OF ICE AND CLEAN/SANITIZE MACHINE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

BOWLS BEING STORED INSIDE COOKED CONTAINERS OF FOOD AND BEING USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY (HANDLE NOT IN FOOD)

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

DOOR GASKET OF PREP COOLER TORN AND CONDENSER LINE LEAKING CAUSING WATER ACCUMULATION ON BOTTOM OF COOLER. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

AUG 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR AT ALL TIMES.

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP.

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

CUTTING BOARD AT PREP LINE , STAINED AND WITH BLACK PITTED MARKINGS. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

HANDWASH SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA SLOW DRAINING. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

PROPANE TANKS CONNECTED TO 1 BURNER STOVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE. PROPANE TANKS ARE PROHIBITED

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE 60

MINORDocumentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 6/17/2019 REPORT 2293654 NOT CORRECTED. 58 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

JUN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED THE MEAT SLICER, ONION GRINDER, AND MIXER WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (HAM, SLICED TOMATOES, ETC.) WITH MO PROPER DATE MARKING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL BASED FOOD ITEMS ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLATTOP AND DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESS FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING FROM EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JAN 10
2018
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 3
2018
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES AND ALONG WALLBASE ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFETED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

CUTTNG BOARD PITTED AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

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

EXTERIOR OF DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPRLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES. IMPROPER UTENSILS (BOWLS) IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER UTENSILS (SCOOPS WITH HANDLE) AND STORE PROPERLY.

JAN 31
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO GET A KNIFE RACK. OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAG,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR BAGGIES/ZIP LOC ETC.

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

OBSERVED 1ST. FLOOR TWO DOOR COOLERS INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FRONT AND REAR CUTTING BOARDS.

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

OBSERVED THE REAR WALL IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FILL HOLES/SEAL, ALSO FRONT WALLS NEWELY PATCHED NOOD TO BE SEALED. CLEAN WALL NEXT TO GRILL. OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES IN BASEMENT CEILING, AND WALL BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 29
2016
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVES, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 15
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS WERE PROVIDED TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

DEFROST AND MAINTAIN THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: BASEMENT HANDWASHING SINK, BASEMENT CHEST FREEZER, BASEMENT STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE, AND WIRE RACKS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE GRILL.

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

HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 4
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY

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

RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

JUL 27
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR AND BASEMENT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOORS. INSTD TO HAVE DOORS RODENT PROOF SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.

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

RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTD TO DO SO.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

IMROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS IN CONTAINERS OF SAUCE (USING LARGE PLASTIC BUTTER CONTAINERS). INSTD TO USE PROPER FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS AND STORE PROPERLY.

MAY 15
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT ONLY HAND WASH SINK IN BASEMENT/PREP AREA. SUPPLIED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASH SINK DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030

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

OBSERVED REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING.

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

OBSERVED BATHROOM FLOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR FLOOR TO A NON ABSORBENT, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION. MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED FLOORS IN KITCHEN UNDER AND BEHIND LARGE STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY DIRT ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIR FLOORS IN A SANITARY CONDITION.

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

OBSERVED CEILING IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING.

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

OBSERVED WALLS IN KITCHEN UNCLEAN WITH HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLATTER ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK INDER 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 18
2013
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE.

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

CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT LARGE TWO DOOR COOLER IN COOKING AREA TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR (UNIT AT PROPER TEMP AT THIS TIME).

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT (PAINT WHEN CLEANED), BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

SOME PEELING PAINT OBSERVED ON WALLS AND CEILING OF BASEMENT; REMOVE AND REPAINT. ALSO ON COLUMNS IN BASEMENT; SCRAPE AND REPAINT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

CURRENTLY USING A TWO COMP SINK IN BASEMENT AS A UTILITY SINK,(PREVIOUSLY LICENSED THAT WAY); INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE AT THAT SINK AND/OR INSTALL A UTILITY SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND A BACKFLOW DEVICE. PAINT EXTERIOR OF GREASE RECEPTOR IN BASEMENT; RECEPTOR RUSTY.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS.

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