SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

TASTY FAST FOOD & GROCERY.

BEAT. 34/100

6645 S HALSTED ST · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 7, 2021 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Oct 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 7
2021
PASSED
9 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION IN WIPING CLOTHS BUCKET.

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

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER RACKS FOR ELEVATION IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST BE ABLE TO EASILY CLEAN AND MONITOR UNDERNEATH.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A LOT OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND/OR SEAL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE FRONT PREP AREAS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

FEB 28
2020
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 19
2020
FAILED
11 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
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 EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Violation Codes: 3-304.14 Inspector Comments: MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT , DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA,UNDER HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,UNDER CRATE ACROSS FRONT SAME COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON FLOOR UNDER CASHIER AREA,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE BEHIND PREP TABLE AND CHEST FREEZER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND AND UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND UPPER STORAGE LANDING AREA, BEHIND ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MOTORS AT ALL COOLERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/19/20.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2359852 2/4/20 NOT CORRECTED ##37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZING CARDBOARD IN REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING A HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

FEB 4
2020
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

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 AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF EAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS AND A STRONG SMELL OF URINE ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT REACH IN GLASS COOLER,AT MOTOR OF DELI DISPLAY UNIT,ON CARDBOARD SHELVING UNITS,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM,ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN COOLER ,ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE UNDER T.V,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS,UNDER GRILL TABLE,BEHIND ,UNDER AND ON SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA,IN BETWEEN ALL CHEST FREEZERS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/4/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

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

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MEAT SLICER,KNIFE CADDY.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE TAPE LINED UP ON WALLS IN SIDE STORAGE AREA AND MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT FROM WALLS,CEILINGS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL OUTLETS.MUST SEAL GAPS IN WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND HOLE IN LOWER HALF WALL IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND STORAGE .

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243716 12/19/18 NOT CORRECTED #36- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.#37- OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS. #39-OBSERVED FACILITY UTILIZED CARDBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.#44- OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.#47- OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #47-OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.#49- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.#49- 4-602.13 OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.#53- OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS AND FECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM.#55- OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.#56- OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.#57- OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)

DEC 19
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
19 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN REAR WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3-501.17 (C) OBSERVED READY TO EAT TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD INSIDE REFRIGERATOR IN PREP KITCHEN WITH OUT DATE MARK/ MISSING; COOKED CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO UTILIZE DATE MAKRING ON READY TO EAT TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSSanitation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

OBSERVED NO SEPERATION OF STORAGE AND DISPALY OF SPRAY BOTTLES AND OTHER CHEMICALS IN FACILITY. MUST STORE CHEMICALS, CLEANERS AND SPRAY BOTTLES IN designated area. priority violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORDocumentation & Training
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CHICKEN FLOUR NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FACIITY UTILIVED CARBOARD FOR LINING OF CONTAINERS, PREP TABLES AND REACH IN COOLERS. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT FACILITY (SINGLE USE ITEMS IN BOXES) FOOD ITEMS ETC.. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

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

4-501.12 4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.

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

4-204.120 OBSERVED INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATION OF ICE BUILD UP INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON FRYERS, OVEN, GRILL, PREP TABLES, ETC. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATION OF DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY ON VARIOUS SHELVES AND COUNTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK NOT ACCESSABLE IN REARE OF FACILITY. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED FACILITY TOILET AND SINK WITH ACCUMUALTION OF DEBRIS AND FEECES ON IT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ENTIRE RESTROOM

CRITICALPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN FACILITY FRONT PREP AREA; EXCESSIVE AND IMPROPER STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND FOOD PREP AREA; CREATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS FOR RODENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE EXCESS STORAGE NOT NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS, REMOVE OLD UNUSED EQUIPMENT, PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND WALL AND DETAIL CLEAN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE FACILITY.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 OBSERVED HOOD NOT CLEANED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DUST IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

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OCT 26
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN

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

EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

OCT 16
2017
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

STAFF TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE BROWN/BLACK FILTH IN TOILET. WALLS IN POOR REPAIR HOLES, HEAVILY STAINED SURFACES. FLOOR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. HANDSINK NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO CLEAN TOILET, SINK, WALLS AND FLOOR. PAINT AND REPAIR WALLS SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030.

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

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG WALL BASE IN VARIOUS AREAS. NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK OR PROOF OF SERVICE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE WITH LOGBOOK. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. DUMPSTER MUST BE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

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DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT CASHIER AREA. INSTD TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD. FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.

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

THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING ATTACHED MOTORS, AND INTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

FLOORS THROUGH OUT ALONG WALLBASE, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

EXTREME CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, PILES OF UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND NON FOOD-RESTAURANT ITEMS THROUGH OUT, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. STOCK ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ORGANIZE AND CLEAN AREA. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

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