OCT 16
2025
PASSED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TASTY GYROS.
BEAT. 34/100
5945 W DIVISION ST · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed
Failed 4 of 15 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
15
7 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
94
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Jan 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-203.13: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 92025FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 9
2025
FAILED
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED A BOX OF FROZEN CHICKEN WINGS BEING THAWED OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED THE BULK DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND SQUIRT BOTTLES NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPEN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR OR KEEP DOOR CLOSED TO ENSURE FACILITY IS PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE SANITIZER BASIN, MECHANICAL SINK STOPPER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED AT LEAST 1 SERVICE SINK OR CURBED CLEANING FACILITY EQUIPPED WITH FLOOR DRAIN A FLOOR DRAIN AND SHALL BE PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED FOR CLEANING OF MOPS OR SIMILAR WET FLOOR CLEANING TOOLS AND FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER OR SIMILAR LIQUID WASTE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES BEING USED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALSO FOUND CLOTH RUGS AND WHITE WALL PANELS BEING USED ON THE SHELVES OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AND THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES, WHITE WALL PANELING, AND RUGS TO MAKE FLOORS AND WALLS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE REAR PREP/ DISHWASHING AREA WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS ON POSTERS AND WALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 30
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE/KIT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO CHLORINE TEST STRIP ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
SEP 222016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 22
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE TWO REAR BOX FREEZERS LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING THEM TOGETHER, AND ONE HAS EXPOSED INSTULATION, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TWO BOX FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND DEFROST BOX FREEZERS AND CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR OUT SIDE RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
AUG 112015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES OBSERVED.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED IN REAR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS. OBSERVED THE WALL COVING LOOSE AT THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQIUPMENT; REATTACH WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
ONE BULB IN DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THAT BULB AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHTS WITH SHIELDS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND ONE WORKING DRAIN STOPPER AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN THE MOP BUCKET IN THE REAR; INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF WATER ONCE USED AND TO STORE THE WET MOP WITH THE MOP HEAD UPWARD TO DRY.
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OCT 312014PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violationsDETAILS
OCT 31
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA/DISH WASHING AREA
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNANCE AREA
SEP 252014PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 44.9F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED COOKED AND READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES THAT WAS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS COOKED GROUND BEEF 48.1F,COOKED STEAK 47.0F,CUT TOMATOES 45.1F,CHEESE SAUCE 45.6F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 18LBS. $20.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA AND RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP FROM FRYERS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,REACH IN COOLER SHELVES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES AND TOILET ROOM,CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN REAR AREA/DISH WASHING AREA.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPLACE MISSING VENTILATION COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ARTICLES FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS AND OFF OF FLOOR IN FURNANCE AREA.
JUN 52013PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 5
2013
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE TOPS OF THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT, DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN HOOD, FILTERS AND FOOD STORAGE SHELVES, DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INSIDE ALL THE CHEST FREEZERS THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND HOLES IN THE WALLS NEAR THE FLOORS IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM. NEED TO SEAL UP THE HOLDS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT ENTRY. MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT AND REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
PROVIDE THEMOMETER FOR THE TWO DOOR REACHIN COOLER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
SEP 102012FAILED13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 10
2012
FAILED
13 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
We continue to observe non-compliance continued evidence of rodent(mice)droppings in various areas of this food establishment.Must detail clean,sanitize all affected areas and remove unecessary articles stored on corner walls,pest conrol service now reccomended.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
We continue to observe non-compliance the 3 compartment sink is not maintained as required observed middle compartment with slight tear on divider allowing water to seap onto the 3rd compartment and drain pipe leaking.Also far left compartment of the same sink has standing water slow draining.Must properly repair and maintain 3 compartment sink per the plumbing requirements.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: CONTIUNED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS & CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LIDS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER,MOP SINK BASIN,PERSONAL FAN,FILTERS,HOOD,STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT & PAINT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST REMOVE STOVE OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Inspector Comments: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments:CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
AUG 272012FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2012
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
OBSERVED NO SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA & NO TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED & SERVED AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION OF RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT MORE THAN 600 & EVIDENCE OF 3 DEAD RODENTS ON PREMISES.OBSERVED DROPPINGS INSIDE OF USED DEEP FRYER IN LOWER CABINET,INSIDE & ON FLOOR OF UNUSED DEEP FRYER,ON TOP OF UNUSED STOVE,ON ALL SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER & AROUND ALL REACH IN COOLERS,AT MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS,ON BRICK NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,IN BUSS PAN WHERE CLEAN MULTIUSE UTENSILS ARE STORED,ON FLOOR UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG ALL WALLBASES THROUGHOUT,IN WINDOW SILLS IN STORAGE AREA,LOWER PREP TABLE SHELVING UNITS.ALSO 3 DEAD RODENTS NEAR MOTOR OF POP REACH IN COOLER,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN GREASE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA,ON FLOOR BEHIND WALL PANELING NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO 5-8 LIVE DRAIN FLIES IN GARBAGE CAN IN PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & RODENTS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/27/12.(CRITICAL 7-38-020).
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP IN FAR LEAFT & RIGHT COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.MUST LABEL & DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS & CARDBOARD FROM SURFACES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LIDS ON ALL CHEST FREEZERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,GRILL TABLE,STEAM TABLE,LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,ALL REACH IN COOLERS,CHEST FREEZERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER & DRY FOOD STORAGE ,MEAT SLICER,MOP SINK BASIN,PERSONAL FAN,FILTERS,HOOD,STORAGE RACKS,EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE CANS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT & PAINT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.MUST MAKE WALLS SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS & END CAPS ON ALL LIGHTS THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE STOVE OR PLACE UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ALL ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 162011PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 16
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICE/PAPER TOWEL PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, HAND WASHING FACILITIES (EXPOSED HAND SINK) MUST HAVE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO ALL EMPLOYEES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
APR 42011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 4
2011
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE/OUTSIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPTMENT i.e.DEEP FRYERS. ALSO, CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD, FILTERS,CUTTING BOARD OR REPLACE SAME (CUTTING BOARD), LEGS AND SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES, OUSTIDE/INSIDE OF COOLERS/FREEZERS, SHELVES THROUGHOUT, REMOVING ALL CARDBOARD ON ALL SHELVES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHT, REMOVING DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
JAN 152010FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 15
2010
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO RUNNING HOT WATER AND NO RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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 REPACE RUSTY WIRE SHELVING, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER
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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA NICE AND NEATLY
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