THE MUKASE RESTAURANT & AFRICA FOODS.

Chicago Health Dept

1361-1363 W WILSON AVE · UPTOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Oct 2024.

Last inspected Oct 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 18

2024

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING PROCEDURE ON FROZEN FISH IN THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, THAWING MUST OCCUR UNDER REFRIGERATION THAT MAINTAINS THE FOOD TEMPERATURE AT 41.0F OR LESS OR COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDER RUNNING WATER OR THAWED IN A MICROWAVE OVEN AND IMMEDIATELY TRANSFERRED TO CONVENTIONAL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH NO INTERRUPTION IN THE PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

6-501.19 (2) WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BED/CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SIDE ROOM

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

OCT 10

2024

FAIL 17 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, BEEF, GOAT MEAT, FISH ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES THAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD IS BEING PREPARED, HELD FOR SERVICE, OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES (CORRECTED ON SITE - PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED HANDSOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPERTOWEL PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING DEVICE OR PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE- PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED PAPERTOWEL) PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED. (CONSOLIDATED WITH THE ABOVE CITATION).

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOODS (COOKED RICE AND BEANS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED A PLASTIC CONTAINER ON TOP OF PREP TABLE WITH AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 65.8F INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 75.00 TOTAL WEIGHT 10 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED NOT USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AND LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

(2) WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOME GREASE ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, BED/CLUTTER STORED IN REAR SIDE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

ADDITIONAL LIGHTING NEEDED IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SIDE ROOM.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2575269 ISSUED ON 05-02-2023 PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #10 - OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #10 - OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS. #49 - OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACHED IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS. #53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN. #55 - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MAY 2

2023

PASS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HANDSOAP DISPENSOR ON WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE HANDSOAP DISPENSOR AND ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES ARE ONLY WASHING THEIR HANDS AT HANDWASHING SINKS.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK ADJACENT TO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERATORS AND REACHED IN FREEZERS IN REAR PREPARATION AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF REACH-IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE CAN IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM, LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A COVERED RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT BUILDUP, AND-OR GREASE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 13

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS-FISH, COOKED RICE, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP AREA STAND UP 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A WORKING THERMOMETER FOR SAID COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD/FILTERS.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS AND FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS, FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.

JAN 29

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND A METAL POT FULL OF COOKED GOAT MEAT AT TEMP OF 54.8F TO 55.6F,OIL WAS SEMI-SOLID. FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 25,VALUE $99. MUST KEEP HOT FOOD AT 135F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 41F AND BELOW.ALSO INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

LIDS OF WHITE CHEST FREZEERS ARE RUSTY AND WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT EXTERIOR OF LIDS. NOT CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR / REPLACE SAID LIDS. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED BLOOD FROM MEAT ,STORED ON SHELVES SPILLED INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 7

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENT CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. PROCEDURE GIVEN AND MANAGER MUST OBTAIN KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MEAT PIES LOCATED ON A SHELF IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. PIES WERE NOT PART OF A COOLING PROCESS. MANAGER STATED SHE WAS ATTEMPTING TO KEEP PIES COLD IN STORAGE ROOM BECAUSE IT WAS COOL. PIES WERE 56F. MEAT PIES WEIGHED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AND VALUED AT $50. MEAT PIES WERE VOLUNTARILY DISARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN FISH SITTING IN COLD WATER IN SINK. WATER WAS NOT RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FISH UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER.

Serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REACH IN REFRIGERTORS AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS IN COOKING AREA UNCLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZERS ADN REACH IN REFRIGERATORS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING OF DRY STORAGE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN CEILING OF DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

REFER TO VIOLATION #60

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2214120 DATED 9/10/18 NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090

SEP 10

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(A) NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PROCEDURE IN PLACE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A)(2)(A) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT THE PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TO BE IMPROPER:-BEEF 93F, RICE 66.6F, STEW 107.8F INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT, MEAT PIE 91.4F/86.9F ON FRONT DISPLAY AREA. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 60 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $100.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005

Serious Sanitation

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

4-501.12 NOTED DIRTY CUTTING BOARD WITH DISCOLORATION AT THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11(A)(B)(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- - SHELVES INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. -HEAVY ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZER ON THE HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

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

4-102.11(A)2 NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORE IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE APPROPRIATE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12(C) NOTED LARGE OVERSIZED POTS USED FOR COOKING UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY CLEAN AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A LARGE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGE POTS, INSTALL A DISH WASHING MACHINE OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15(B). NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE HAND WASH SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 NOTED CLUTTER ON SHELVING AND FLOOR OR REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 NOTED DIRTY AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE COOKING STOVE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

SEP 28

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL OPENINGS, HOLES IN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPING INTO WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT THE 1363 SIDE STORAGE ROOM.

SEP 20

2017

FAIL 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Other

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. COLD WATER ONLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD AND HOT RUNNING WATER FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND ALL WASHROOM WASH BOWLS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Chemical Safety

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

NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO CHECK CHLORINE SANITATION LEVEL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL OPENINGS, HOLES IN EXPOSED BRICK WALLS AND CEILING AND AROUND PIPING INTO WALLS AND CEILING MUST BE SEALED THROUGHOUT THE 1363 SIDE STORAGE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNUSED COOLERS AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES.

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