SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TAQUERIA SUPER BURRITO.

BEAT. 24/100

1502 N WESTERN AVE · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected January 25, 2021 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 17 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
10 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
73
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Jan 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 25
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS TE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS IN FRONT PREP AND REAR FOOD STORAGE 2-DOOR MEAT COLLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO CONFINE THE HAIR.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPIN CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 01/08/2019, INSPECTION # 2244182. OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

MINOROther
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 NOT CORRECTED, DATED 01/08/2019, INSPECTION # 2244182. OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

JAN 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR TO HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSChemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER ON RAW UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU (HAMBURGERS) MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AND MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA BETWEEN REFRIGERATION UNITS AND THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSSARY ARTICLES IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE OF ITEMS IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION FANS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE THE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

MAY 24
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 17
2018
FAILED
6 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

OBSERVED 35 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COUNTER TOP, PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER.

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEANING IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

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

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE DINING AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET FIXTURE AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT TO PREVENT FURTHER PEST PROBLEMS. ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.

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MAY 18
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE COOLER.

MAY 11
2017
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 BAGS OF EMPTY CANS, 2 HOT WATER HEATERS, AN ATM MACHINE, AND VARIOUS SCRAP METAL ITEMS AND RUBBISH LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE BACK DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA BEHIND THE RESTAURANT TO PREVENT RODENT AND PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. SEROIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEATS AND READY TO EAT FOOD IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS AT ALL TIMES.

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

OBSERVED HEAVY ICE BUILDUP IN THE REACH-IN FREEZER LOCATED NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE CONDENSER TO PREVENT CONDENSATION FROM DRIPPING INSIDE OF THE FREEZER AND DEFROST THE FREEZER TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR NEAR THE BACK DOOR TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE COOLER.

MAY 24
2016
PASSED
0 violations
MAY 16
2016
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

NO SANITIZING SOLUTION USED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH,RINSE AND STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS(POTS,FORKS,KNIFE ETC). PERSONALLY SET UP SINK: WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE 100ppm. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP SAID SINK AS NEEDED CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-17-2015,REPORT#1453825 #33-INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #34-FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES #41-ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, OUTSIDE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. #45-NO ONE ON SITE HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORMATION WITH MANGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES. TODAY 5-16-16 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATIONS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

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

EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR CHEST FREEZER LINER,ALSO THE TRACK OF THE CHEST FREEZER ITSELF IS BROKEN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE LINER CHEST FREEZER.USE OF DUCT TAPE TO REPAIR IS PROHIBITED ONE STOPPER ON PREMISES FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAR 17
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANINIG TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT AND REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHIELDS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

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

ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN BASEMENT, OUTSIDE AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO ONE ON SITE HAS FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. LEFT INFORNATION WITH MANGER HOW TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATES.

SEP 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING HANDS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SOAP AND TOUCHING TORTILLAS WITH BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WITH SOAP AND WARM RUNNING WATER IN EXPOSED SINK AND DRIED WITH SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES. OBSERVED LARGE WHITE PLASTIC CONTAINER STORED INSIDE EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A CITATION ISSUED.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS(SPILLS).

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

ELEVATE SYRUP OFF FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

JUN 24
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOOR.

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

REMOVE EXCESS WATER NEAR FLOOR DRAIN UNDER UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT.

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

PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS.

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND BASEMENT AREAS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES OUTSIDE NEAR REAR DOOR. CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL OUTSIDE GROUNDS IN REAR PATIO AREA.

SEP 17
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZER

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

VENTS NEED CLEANING OF DUST AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

JUL 19
2013
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE FREEZER

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

VENTS NEED CLEANING OF DUST AT THE FRONT DINNING AREA

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

REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE REAR STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT AREA

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

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

JAN 12
2012
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical 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. ALL PREPARED/COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE THE COOLERS MUST BE LABELED/DATED.

MINORSanitation
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. OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FROZEN MEATS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

MINORSanitation
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. DETAIL CLEAN SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE COOLERS AND REMOVE MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN BETWEEN 3 COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
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. FOUND FLOORS DIRTY BENEATH THE SHELVINGS IN BASEMENT AREAS,DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

MINORFood 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. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

FEB 15
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDBOWL BETWEEN PREP TABLE MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE MATERIALS TO COVER FOOD, RESTRICT USING REUSABLE WRAPPINGS

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

MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN, BETTER ORGANIZE BASEMENT AND 1ST. REAR STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, AND BETTER MAINTAIN ALL AREAS

JAN 27
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

MINORSanitation
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.FLOORS UNDER DRY STORAGE SHELVING IN BASEMENT ARE DIRTY.

MINORSanitation
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 CLEAN,ORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS,REMOVE ALL CLUTTER.

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