TEQUILA CJ RESTAURANT.

Chicago Health Dept

5728 S ARCHER AVE · GARFIELD RIDGE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

19 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Aug 2019.

Last inspected Aug 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

125

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 23

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with LAW, to the PERSON IN CHARGE, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD, in accordance with the law. NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16 (A2 & B) TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD, COLD HOLDING. 2 CONTAINERS OF COOOKED PORK STEW AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER (68.8F AND 52.2F). ALL PRODUCT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $50 VALUE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 - CLEANING FREQUENCY AND RESTRICTIONS. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA, BEHIND HANDWASH SINK AND IN WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS/SPLASHES. INSTD TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

APR 16

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

APR 11

2019

FAIL 15 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: COOKED BEANS 48.0F, CHILE RELLENOS 50.2F, SOUP 47.5F, COOKED SHREDDED BEEF AT 50.0F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50 LBS $400 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED SHREDDED BEEF, CHORIZO, SOUP, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

**PF** (A) If an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. - (B) DISCLOSURE shall include: (1) description of the animal-derived FOODS, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-EGG Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order)”; or (2) Identification of the animal-derived FOODS by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. - (C) REMINDER shall include asterisking the animal-derived FOODS requiring DISCLOSURE to a footnote that states: (1) Regarding the safety of these items, written information is available upon request; (2) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness; or (3) Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. 3-603.11: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE AT 47.5F. INSTD TO REPAIR AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12 ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.18: UNCLEAN HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11: RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13: 2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 4/4/19 REPORT 2282579. RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 30 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO PREP AREA WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED; 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR OF PREP AREA; 5 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR INBETWEEN UPRIGHT COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER; 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN AREA UNDER CONSTRUCTION NEXT TO PREP AREA; 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES OF STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT, 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGH OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES, IN CORNERS, AND BEHIND CHEST FREEZERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, ELIMINATE ALL ACTIVITY AND HAVE UPDATED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.

APR 4

2019

FAIL 24 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CRACK RAW EGGS, AND THEN IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE AND PLATE READY TO EAT STEAK FOR CUSTOMERS ORDER WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTD MANAGER THAT HANDS MUST BE PROPERLY WASHED AND CHANGE GLOVES WHEN SWITCHING BETWEEN WORKING WITH RAW FOOD AND WORKING WITH READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING SINGLE USE GLOVES TO CRACK AND HANDLE RAW EGGS, AND THEN USE SAME GLOVES TO HANDLE READY YO EAT FOOD (PLATING CUSTOMERS COOKED STEAK). SINGLE USE GLOVES SHALL BE USED FOR ONLY ONE TASK, AND DISCARDED WHEN INTERRUPTIONS OCCUR IN THE OPERATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW EGGS STORED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE UNPACKAGED, EXPOSED, WASHED AND READY TO EAT CILANTRO IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTD TO STORE RAW FOODS AND READY TO EAT FOODS PROPERLY. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED WASHED, UNPACKAGED READY TO EAT CILANTRO STORED IN UNCLEAN BLACK MILK TYPE CONTAINER FROM SUPPLIER. INSTD TO STORE IN CLEAN, SANITIZED PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. SEE VIOLATION ISSUED ABOVE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK IN COOLER: TRAYS OF COOKED SHREDDED BEEF 46.0F, PACKAGES OF RAW GROUND BEEF 45.9F, SOUP AT 46.2F, CHORIZO AT 45.2F, CHEESE AT 46.0F. ALL PRODUCT PROPERLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 50LBS $300 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 30 MICE DROPPING SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST COTNROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

STOCK ON FLOOR. ISNSTD TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6 INCHES.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH SCRATCHING AND SCORING TO BE REPLACED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

UNCLEAN TOILET AND HANDSINK IN NON USED TOILET ROOM IN REAR. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OR REMOVE ALL SAID PLUMBING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

RAW WORN UNFINISHED CONRETE FLOOR IN DISHMACHINE AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOT, NON POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

MAR 29

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17(A) VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, DATED (COOKED RICE, BEANS, STEAK, ETC.) FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH FOOD SHALL BE SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.12: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114: EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

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MAR 21

2019

FAIL 15 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE OR REMINDER FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD (EGGS, STEAK, OYSTERS). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORUTY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO PROPRLY STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE, AND WALL AND ELECTRICAL PIPING. INSTD TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CILANTRO/JALAPENOS/GREEN ONIONS BEING STORED IN BLACK PLASTIC, MILK CRATE TYPE CONTAINERS MUST PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, APPROVED FOR COMMERCIAL MULTI-USE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE INTERCEPTOR AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND ALL DOORS THROUGH OUT (INCLUDING TOILET ROOMS) NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS, AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNNECESARY ARTICLES LOCATED AT OUTSIDE AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION.

JUN 26

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO THE LARGE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, IN SIDE STORAGE, AND THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR PREP NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUSTY CEILING VENT IN FRONT OF THE LADIES RESTROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD IN 1ST. LADIES RESTROOM, AND CLEAN THE WALL IN COOKING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED THE WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE PREP TABLES IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.

JUL 7

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

: COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL

JUL 3

2017

FAIL 4 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

ALL ENTRANCE AND EXIT DOORS THROUGH OUT (FRONT ENTRANCE, 2 SIDE EXIT DOORS AND REAR EXIT) NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT TOP, BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

JUN 29

2017

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION CRITICAL 7-38-030 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

Critical Pest Activity

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

BOTH OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE, LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTD TO MAINTAIN DUMPSTERS WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

COOKED FOODS NOT LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO PROPERLY LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF HOOD WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. WALL SURROUNDING EXPOSED HANDSINK IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP/INTERCEPTOR FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE OR INSTALL.

FEB 7

2017

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN KNIFE RACK PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. EXCESSIVE FOAM ON WALL AND SURROUNDING SURFACE UNDERNEATH EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE FOAM SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN LIGHTSHIELDS AND VENTS IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR. MINOR LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME

JAN 30

2017

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. INSTD TO REPAIR AND BE ABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

DRY STORAGE BINS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL SAME.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL WIRING AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE IN KNIFE RACK PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT PIPE UNDER EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. INSTD TO REPAIR. MINOR LEAK AT PIPE IN BASEMENT. REPAIR SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MISSING METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

SEP 15

2016

PASS · 0 violations

SEP 6

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 8, 2016 REPORT #1751664 #41 ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

WALL NEAR DISH MACHINE IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

AIR VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 6

2016

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 8

2016

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

STORAGE SHELVES IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

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

ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED TO ELIMATE ANY AND ALL RODENT HARBORAGE. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JUL 24

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED NEW RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED STANDING WATER AROUND 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DRY MOP.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CEILING BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

FEB 9

2015

PASS · 0 violations

FEB 4

2015

FAIL 8 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED THE REAR WALK-IN COOLER AT 50*F AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40*F OR BELOW. ALSO ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS MUST BE TURNED ON FREEZERS 0*F OR BELOW.

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNINF WATER AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO HAND SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BOTH SIDE DOORS WITH 1/2 INCH NOT RODENT PROOFED, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/MAK TIGHT FITTING.

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, NEED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVED THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT INSTALLED, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED HOLES IN BASEMENT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT NOT CLEAN/DUSTY, AND FALLING DOWN, INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH, AND CLEAN

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