SEP 22
2023
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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THAI SPOON AND SUSHI.
BEAT. 18/100
601 S WABASH AVE · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 22, 2023 · passed
Failed 4 of 9 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
2 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
70
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Feb 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 142023FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2023
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-205.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH ITEMS INSIDE OF THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER STORE ANY ITEMS INSIDE THE BASIN OF THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR ADEQUATE HAND WASHING AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION ABOVE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-65F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER, A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND IN THE PREP AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT; OBSERVED ABOUT 160 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-52F WITH ONE BOX OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE PREP AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND 4 BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF SHRIMP TEMPURA AT 50F, ABOUT 25 LBS OF POT STICKERS AT 50F, ABOUT 50 LBS OF EDAMAME AT 52F, ABOUT 50 DOZEN RAW EGGS RANGING FROM 50F-65F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN A PREP COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 60 LBS OF RAW BEEF AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F-52F LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
7-206.11 OBSERVED FACILITY HAS 2 CONTAINERS OF HOMEBASED PESTICIDES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PESTS. MANAGER REMOVED SAID CONTAINERS OF PESTICIDES DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-015
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11 OBSERVED ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT AND THE WALK IN COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50F-55F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AT ALL TIMES. SAID UNITS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 OBSERVED SPICE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SPICE CONTAINERS FOR SPICES THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON VARIES AREAS OF THE CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 7 LIVE COCKROACHES LOCATED IN A CEVICE IN THE BASEMENT UNDER THE DRY STORAGE PREP TABLES AND ONE LIVE COCKROACH ON A CEVICE LOCATED BY THE PREP COOLER IN THE 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND A GARBAGE CAN IN THE SUSHI FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020(A).
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
4-903.11 OBSERVED PLATES AND TO GO CONTAINERS NOT BEING INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT IN ORDER TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS AROUND THE GASKETS OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OF TWO HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM ONLY MAINTAINING 74.7F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SAID HAND WASHING SINKS MUST MAINTAIN 100F.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, 1ST FLOOR REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND BY THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF THE UNUSED WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND BY THE SUSHI PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID AREAS.
AUG 262022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 26
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 192022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 19
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112 OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH AND SMALL FLY CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 OBSERVED CONDENSER UNIT WALK IN COOLER TO BE LEAKING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER UNIT
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME. REPORT #2561825 DATED 8-8-2022 INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY SMALL FLIES AND ROACHES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 150 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 1 LIVE ROACH IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
AUG 82022FAILED15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2022
FAILED
15 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-64 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 20 POUNDS OF EGGS, 3 POUNDS MIXED GREENS, 6 POUNDS SEA WEED SALAD, 5 POUNDS BROWN RICE, 6 BOXES OF CHICKEN ($375). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 57 F. OBSERVED 1 DOOR COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS HAVE AN INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. UNITS TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 400 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA, SERVICE PREP AREA, AND IN BASEMENT. OBSERVED 3 LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN PREP AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL ROACH AND SMALL FLY CARCASSES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT FLOOR AND IN KITCHEN INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SEVERAL INSECT TRAP DEVICES PLACED ON CEILING IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO ONLY ALLOW LICENSED PEST CONTROL TECHNICIANS TO INSTALL.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED VARIOUS EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING WITH FOOD UTILIZE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
OBSERVED HOT WATER MEASURED AT 106 F AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT 1 OF THE 2 HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS PROVIDED TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE WITH LID UNABLE TO CLOSE DUE TO BEING LOADED PAST CAPACITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES ARE MAINTAINED WITH A TIGHT FITTING LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND CHIPPED PAINT THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD ON INTERIOR OF UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.
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DEC 202021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED THE HANDSINK NEAR THE DISH WASHING AREA HANDSINK (82.4F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F.SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 100F-101F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: BEEF 49.2F MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 2 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED BOXES OF VEGETABLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED VEGETABLES AND LEAFY GREENS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORAGE IN THE WALK-N COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE WOMEN TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANELS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN IN THE MENS TOLIET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING EXHAUST VENTILATION FAN.
JAN 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND A WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES ON HAND. NO DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS WAS INCLUDED WITH THE SUPPLIES; INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DISINFECTANT. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP
NO LAB LETTER ON PREMISES VERIFYING THE PH AND WATER ACTIVITY LEVEL OF THE SUSHI RICE; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LETTER MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN APPROVED LABORATORY VERIFYING THAT THEIR SUSHI RICE HAS VEEN TESTED AND THAT IT MUST VE UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED TWO BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE SMALL TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE TALL TWO DOOR COOLER NEAR THE REAR ENTRANCE OF THE KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOORS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS. CLEAN BOTTOM AREA OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITCHEN, CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN OR REPLACE TILE, CLEAN WALL IN KITCHEN AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE SPLATTER, CLEAN WALL IN BASEMENT AROUND GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
MAR 122019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 12
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-202.16 OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-204.12 OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
FEB 262019FAILED13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
FAILED
13 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, READY TO EAT BEEF 1 TWO POUND PAN OF AT 45.9 DEGREES F AND 2 THREE POUND PAN OF SLICE TOMATO 46.7 DEGREES F INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP KITCHEN (COOK LINE). INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 8 POUNDS $40.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED ON MENU. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED COLD HOLDING UNIT IN DISREPAIR REACH IN COOLER COLD HOLDING AT 48.9 DEGREES F IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA (COOK LINE) OF FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. TAGGED UNIT
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED ABOUT 80 PLUS SMALL FLIES LOCATED AROUND THE HIGH TEMPERATURE WARE WASHER MACHINE, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, ON THE WALLS OF THE BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN ON WALL DOWNSTAIRS DRY STORAGE, ON REACH IN FREEZERS AND COOLERS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED NON FOOD CONTACT AREAS OF FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THEM IN REAR PREP AND BASEMENT PREP KITCHEN. CENTER LINE (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE), BASEMENT GREASE TRAP, GRILL LINE, HOST AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF FACILITY. GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT (BUILD UP OF ORGANIC MATTER ON AND AROUND), DISHWASHER AREA (FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE) CENTER LINE (UNDER EQUIPMENT), GRILL (UNDER, ON AND AROUND). MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED RESTROOM HAND SINK, HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT IN BASEMENT PREP AREA DISREPAIR (FAUCET LEAKING, KNOBS NOT TURNING ON HOT WATER, SPRAY NOZZLE LEAKING). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT WITHOUT BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ACCESSIBLE OR MISSING. MUST OBTAIN INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED GREASE TRAP NOT MAINTAINED IN BASEMENT, LEAKING ON FLOOR AND POOLING ON TOP OF TRAP. MUST EMPTY, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED FACILITY REFUSE RECEPTACLE FULL TO CAPACITY (OVERFLOWING)LIDS NOT CLOSED.REFUSE IS REMOVED FROM FACILITY TWICE WEEKLY, INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE REFUSE MUST BE REMOVED MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE REFUSE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE(FULL BEYOND CAPACITY)AND NOT MAINTAINED; OBSERVED TWO LARGE INSIDE OPEN ROLLER REFUSE CONTAINERS FULL TO CAPACITY AND NOT MAINTAIN. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE REFUSE/GARBAGE FROM FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR TO WALL JUNCTURE IN DISREPAIR IN REAR KITCHEN (CENTER LINE) CONDITION FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
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