TAQUERIA TAYAHUA.

Chicago Health Dept

2411 S WESTERN AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Nov 2025).

21 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Nov 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
21
VIOLATIONS
130
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
NOV 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 6
2025
PASS 4 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND CUTTING BOARD IN THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROPERLY LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT WITH THE PRODUCTS/ITEMS NAME.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR SHELVING,WALL,CEILING AND FLOORS OF THE BASEMENT WIC. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP STATION.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVERD BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE DININIG AND PREP AREAS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

OCT 24
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations
Serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: STEAK AT 51.4 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 3 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER AT 49F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. THE COOLER WAS SERVICED DURING THE INSPECTION. THE COOLER UNIT WAS OBSERVED AT 41F AFTER THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER OF EQUIPMENT AND OTHER UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOMS IN BASEMENT (BROKEN REFRIGERATOR, CARDBOARD BOXES, PLASTIC CONTAINERS) MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND DAMAGED WOODEN WALL PANELS. ALSO NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN DINING AREA NEAR GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING AND FLOOR TILES AND DAMAGED WALL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2577181 CONDUCTED ON 06/12/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION REMAINS OUT OF COMPLIANCE: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON-SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUN 12
2023
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD PREP TABLE AND MEAT SLICER ARE LOCATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SINK NEARBY OF FOOD PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND DISHWASHER WASHING DISHES AT 3 COMP SINK. FOUND SANITIZING SOLUTION AT 0 PPM AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 25 - 100 PPM FOR CHLORINE-BASED SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025.CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES FOOD ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 5 DEAD ROACHES LOCATED UNDER FRONT PREP 3 COMP SINK. IN1/4 INCH CRACK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP IN WALL UNDER 3 COMP SINK IN FRONT PREP. ONSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2528464 CONDUCTED ON 08/24/2021. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE. 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON-SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

AUG 24
2021
PASS 12 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RAW EXPOSED WOOD AT THE ENTRY WAY TO THE REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER, PAINT OR STAIN WOULD TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

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

OBSERVED FOIL LINNNING SHELF IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA NEAR GRILL AND FLAT TOP, ALSO OBSERVED CARBOARD UNDER DEEP FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AS SUCH ITEMS COULD BE PLACE FOR INSECT HARBORING.

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

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF OIL ON REAR SHELVING UNIT NEAR STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH SOME OF THE PROTECTIVE LINNING STILL IN PLACE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF OIL, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER EQUIPMENT, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE WALL AND ON SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FRONT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE. OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA GASKET SEAL BROKEN AND A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE DEVICE. IF NOT THERE INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL (WORKING HOT AND COLD WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS AND FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING OF INSECTS AND PEST.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTS IN FRONT AND REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD COOKED.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEE WORKING WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE PROOF OF CERTIFICATION ON SITE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INFORMED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE ALONG WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER LICENSE.

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JUL 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, BUT MISSING SOME EQUIPMENT, AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENUS AT THIS TIME, YOU CAN USE BROCHURES, MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE WRITTEN MEANS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES ON PREP TABLES FRONT AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER CONTAINER OF SANITIZED SOLUTION.

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

OBSERVED BOX FREEZER IN BASEMENT WITH EXCESSIVE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVER FOR THE LADIES RESTROOM RECEPTACLE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD NOT CLEAN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO NEED TO CLEAN CEILING FAN BLADES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

DEC 19
2018
FAIL 13 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM, OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON RTE AND TCS FOODS PREPARED ONSITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUME BY DATES ON FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST PROVIDE INGREDIENT AND CONSUME BY LABELS ON FLAN STORED IN THE 2-DOOR BEVERAGE COOLER ADJACENT TO THE SEATING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT AREAS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES; REAR STORAGE ROOM, UNDER STAIRS AND ALONG WALL-BASE THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA, AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

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

MUST CLEAN LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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

MUST REPAIR RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST INSTALL BACK-FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; FRONT & REAR PREP, ALSO THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEE THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES, VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS.

OCT 23
2017
PASS 2 violations
Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 16
2017
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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 RATS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REAR EXIT DOOR BOTTOM NOT RODENT PROOFED(1X1/2 INCH GAP). ALSO, FOUND HOLES IN WALLS THAT LEAD TO OUTSIDE AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020. HOLES MUST BE SEALED AT WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS, EXIT DOOR BOTTOM MUST BE RODENT PROOFED, RATS/EVIDENCE OF RATS MUST BE ELIMINATED, AND PEST CONTROL MUST BE NOTIFIED.

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

FOUND WALL /CEILING BEHIND COOLER AT BAR AREAS TORN DUE TO FIRE. MUST REPAIR.

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

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

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.(WOOD, OLD EQUIPMENT,ETC.) MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR STORAGE/CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 27
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

JUN 9
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F AND THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER COMBO WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50F. BOTH COOLERS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS AND BEEF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BOTH COOLERS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE COOLERS. OBSERVED CHEESE AT 49.1F, BEEF AT 49.8F, PORK AT 52.5F, CHICKEN AT 56.3F, SOUR CREAM AT 52F, CUT TOMATOES AT 48F AND EGGS AT 62.1F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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

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

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

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 1 DOOR PREP COOLER, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, DRY STORAGE CABINETS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.

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

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE DINING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES.

Minor Employee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.

JUN 28
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER RACKS IN THE KITCHENS 2 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/OR REPLACE.

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF CABINET IN KITCHEN AND OVEN STOVES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REMOVE GREASE.

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

OBSERVED THE KITCHEN CEILING FAN DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN KITCHEN LIGHT SHIELDS.

DEC 29
2015
PASS 8 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND BAR AREAS, UNDER BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK, ETC.

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

REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, TABLES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING LEAK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE BULK SUGAR CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK.

DEC 17
2015
FAIL 10 violations
Serious Sanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZER TEST KIT TO PROPERLY TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1546499 ON 5-28-15: 45-NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE . INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 32-REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 34-REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. 35-SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. 38-REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 41-ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. 43-STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AND BAR AREAS, UNDER BAR 3-COMPARMENT SINK, ETC.

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

REMOVE TAPE AND REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLER DOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PREP COOLER, CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, TABLES UNDER GRILL IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SHELVES, BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AND STEAM TABLES, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

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

CLEAN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR CEILING LEAK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN CEILING IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA. REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL TILES AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND HALLWAY AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS AND REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON FRONT BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. REPAIR LEAK UNDER EXPOSED SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. REPAIR LEAKING WATER LINE BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.

Minor Food Temperature
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE BULK SUGAR CONTAINERS OFF FLOOR UNDER FRONT 3-COMPARMTENT SINK.

MAY 28
2015
PASS 7 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

MAY 21
2015
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Other
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED DRAINPIPE LEAKING IN BASEMENT WHEN SINK IN USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKING DRAINPIPE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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

REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT.

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

SEAL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

JUN 24
2014
PASS 5 violations
Minor Food Storage & Handling
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

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

INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

JUN 16
2014
FAIL 6 violations
Serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1151468 DATED:07/22/2013. 34 REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM LADIES ROOM FLOOR. 10/22/2013 35 NEED TO REPAIR WALL IN LADIES ROOM.REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA. 10/22/2013 38 PREMISES HAS A SPRAYER ONLY AT 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO ADD NOZZLE THAT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.KITCHEN HANDSINK LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. 10/22/2013 INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 6/23/14. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

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

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOODS STORED.

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

INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND SHELVINGS BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHTING.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

REPLACE BROKEN ICE DISPENSING UTENSIL FOR THE ICE MACHINE.

JUL 22
2013
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN REAR STOVE TOP.

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

REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM LADIES ROOM FLOOR.

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

NEED TO REPAIR WALL IN LADIES ROOM.REPAIR CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

PREMISES HAS A SPRAYER ONLY AT 3 COMP. SINK INSTRUCTED TO ADD NOZZLE THAT CAN REACH ALL 3 COMPARTMENTS.KITCHEN HANDSINK LEAKING INTO A BUCKET INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAR 26
2012
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

The knives and cleaver are stored in dirty, food encrusted areas; wash, rinse and sanitize the knives and holders and maintain daily.

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

The small white refrigerator is iced up and the sides of the cooking equipment are greasy, clean all food and non-food equipment in detail. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.

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

The floors and baseboards are greasy and have food buildup, clean and maintain the floors from corner to corner on a daily basis. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

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

The kitchen light shield is missing and the front grill shields do not fit together, replace or repiar the cooking area light shields. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

Provide an accurate and easy to read thermometer in the front prep area lowboy cooler. 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.

APR 28
2011
PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE HOOD IN OVER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT HAS ICE BUILDUP.

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE EAST ROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND CLEAN UNDER THE GRILL IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REPLACE THE MISSING TILES UNDER GRILL AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

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

Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN THE NORTH WALL 1ST FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA HAS GREASE AND DIRT ON IT.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE BULBS ABOVE THE GRILL IN THE FRONT AREA.

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

The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAUCET AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WATER GOES ALL OVER WHEN FAUCET IS ON.

Critical Pest Activity
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 CLUTTER IN THE EAST ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD BOXES BY THE BACK DOOR.

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