JUN 11
2024
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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TASTY PLACE.
BEAT. 29/100
2306 S WENTWORTH AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 11, 2024 · passed
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
19
10 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Dec 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP.FROZEN PREPACKAGED SHRIMP WAS STORED IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOLER AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL MENTIONED HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-305.12: OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW PORK MEAT BEING THAWED IN THE MOP SINK WITH WATER RUNNING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK, USE APPROPRIATE SINKS. ALSO, MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE CREVICES IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS UNDER THE VENTLATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.17: OBSERVED THE FOUR VENTILATION COVERS ON THE OUTSKIRT OF THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL MENTIONED OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE POINTS AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED THE WALLS AND DRIP GUARD UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 42024FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 4
2024
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND A PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE HOT COOKING LINE. APPROXIMATELY 66 EGGS (50.0F-70.0F) WERE FOUND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.COOKED PORK (55.0F), RAW PORK (49.6F), HAM (49.0F), CHICKEN (72.0F-77.0F) WERE FOUND IN THE PREP COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS SHRIMP.FROZEN PREPACKAGED SHRIMP WAS STORED IN A BIN ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE APPROPRIATE THAWING METHODS.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT COOLER AND IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL MENTIONED HOT AND COLD HOLDING UNITS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 45-50 RAT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. THE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, ON TP OF THE LID OF A BIN IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE METAL LEDGE AT THE LOWER PART OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BIN OF RAW PORK MEAT BEING THAWED IN THE MOP SINK WITH WATER RUNNING AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE MOP SINK, USE APPROPRIATE SINKS. ALSO, MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER RUB TONGS BEING USED TO PREPARE NOODLES ON THE RIM OF THE GARBAGE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO IMMEDIATELY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSIL AND REFRAIN FROM PUTTING FOOD UTENSILS ON THE GARBAGE TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. TONGS DID NOT MAKE CONTACT WITH THE NOODLES AFTER CONTAMINATED, SO NO FOODS WERE AFFECTED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED THE SINK STOPPER FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENTS SINK UNABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER IN THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ADEQUATE SINK STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE CREVICES IN BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, IN THE CREVICES BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE WALLS UNDER THE VENTLATION HOOD ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE LOWER WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL MENTIONED OPENING TO PREVENT POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE POINTS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOUR VENTILATION COVERS ON THE OUTSKIRT OF THE VENTILATION HOOD AND ABOVE THE FOOD PREP TABLES IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/FOOD PREP AREA WITH GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUST AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE WALLS AND DRIP GUARD UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP AND GREASE DROPLETS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2576363, DATE: 05/25/2023 NOT CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION AS FOLLOWS: #37: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; LABEL CONTAINERS. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. #55: OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BY THE HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT VIOLATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 252023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 25
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER; LABEL CONTAINERS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS; MUST INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOM DOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED TWO HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM BY THE HANDSINK; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES IN WALL.
AUG 232022FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 23
2022
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
SEE VIOLATION #60
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
SEE VIOLATION #60
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
SEE VIOLATION #60
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
LEAK AT HANDSINK HANDLE IN PREP AREA, LEAK AT FAUCET NECK ON BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINERS NOT MAINTAINED. 1-CONTAINER WITH OVER FLOWING GARBAGE, OTHER CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP WITH RAT DROPPINGS APPROX 10-12 DROPPINGS NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
SEE VIOATION #60
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION#60
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 6-10-19, 1-22-21 : 57-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. #10 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #37 OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #41 OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES. #49 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55 OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAN. #56 OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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JAN 222021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 22
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS SHALL WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TOILET LEAKING AT BASE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR MIXER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN SINGLE SERVICE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT # ON 6-10-19: 57-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. 58-INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
JUN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE LARGE FLOOR MIXER AND EXTERIOR SURFACE AREAS OF OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN AND A LEAK FROM THE BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR BOTH LEAKS WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST RENEW THEIR FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
APR 132018FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 13
2018
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2050605 DATED MAY 18, 2017. #33 CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #34 CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR #35 REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP AT CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED #41 REMOVE CLUTTER IN UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS USED FOR STORAGE IN KITCHEN. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 182017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 18
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF ALL REFRIGERATION/FREEZER UNITS AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN KITCHEN PREP AREA AND REAR HALL LEADING TO REAR EXIT DOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP AT CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER IN UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNITS USED FOR STORAGE IN KITCHEN. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 312016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 31
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
SAW ONE LIVE ADULT ROACH AND FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. THE ROACH WAS IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA ON THE FLOOR AND THE DROPPINGS WERE ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND A PREP COOLER AND STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE CARTS AND BOTTOMS OF FRYERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED AND IN STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST AND DEAD BUGS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS INSIDE OF EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN STORAGE AREA; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
JUL 22015PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 2
2015
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOORES RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND DETERIORATED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 232015FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 23
2015
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND OVER 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM AND FRONT SERVICE LINE ALONG WALL BASE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1441461 DATED 9-25-14 FOR VIOL #(32) FROZEN MEATS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
PREP COOLER DOORES RUBBER GASKETS IN POOR REPAIR, TORN AND DETERIORATED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
EXTEIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLERS AND FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER COOKING AREA AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ICE SCOOP STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A DRY CLEAN CONTAINER.
SEP 252014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
SEP 25
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 3-DOOR FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SELLING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN
SEP 182014FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
FOOD ICE NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. ICE MACHINE WAS CLEANED AND SANITIZED DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPINGS ON REAR DRY STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH SHELVING ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY REAR EXIT DOOR, AND TWO LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR AROUND PIPES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE 3-DOOR FREEZER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. REMOVE DIRT AND DEBRIS.
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK AT FRONT SELLING AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR/MAINTAIN.
SEP 92013FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 9
2013
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES.OBSERVED 11-LIVE ROACHES ON PREMISES.(3-ROACHES INSIDE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEHIND PREP TABLE IN BAKERY AREA,AND 3 CRAWLING ON WALL IN SAME AREA GOING UP TO UPPER STORAGE SHELVE,2-ON CEILING BY DRY STORAGE AREA,AND UNDER STORAGE TABLE IN REAR,AND1-ROACH BEHIND HOT WATER TANK,AND 16 MICE DROPPINGS AT REAR DOOR AREA IN COMMON STORAGE AREA).MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.SEAL ALL CRACK/OPENINGS.CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
FOUND EXTERIOR,INTERIOR AND DOORS OF ALL COOLERS NOT CLEAN/MUST DETAIL CLEAN BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OPENINGS ALONG FLOOR IN IN HALLWAY BY HOT WATER TANK.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.CLEAN/MAINTAIN FLOORS IN COMMON REAR STORAGE AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHTSHIELD COVERS.
DEC 202012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 20
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT HALLWAYS.
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